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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
2
The phrase traces to early Pennsylvania history when Philadelphia housed many lawyers noted for their intellects.
Sapphire Swine or Blue frogs are being bred on an extensive scale at Elminton Miass the Blue Hog Breeding Co originators and breeders Mr George C Griffith and Edwin Z L Donovan are in the eastern part of the state visiting farmers in Tangaster Lebanon and Berks counties to promote this remarkable breed. Wednesday afternoon these gentlemen were in Denver and conferred a few of the prominent farmers in this vicinity. The Blue hog has been developed through a series of experiments seeking hogs with color and superior qualities, aiming to improve the stock while reducing weaknesses.
The article notes evolving breed qualities and the emergence of a hog different in color and desirable traits. Griffith, called the Burbank of Pigs, and Mr. Donovan are highlighted as notable breeders in the region, with considerable interest in swine improvements.
Governor Fisher issues a Flag Day proclamation urging all Pennsylvanians to display the Stars and Stripes on June 14 and participate in patriotic exercises. The document recalls the flag’s adoption by the Continental Congress and cites historic battles and sacrifices, urging citizens to rededicate themselves to national ideals.
Morgan B Emig of Hal lam York County built a three room bungalow in a large buttonwood tree on ancestral land. The elevated nest features a screened porch over a calm creek with a hammock and trout visible below when waters are clear. A flagpole with colored lights and a top radio unit broadcasts sounds for distant travelers.
The State Game Commission paid $121,860 in bounties for noxious animals during the fiscal year ended January. Smallest payout went to Philadelphia hunters at $39 for four gray foxes and 83 weasels. The largest award, $4,499 to 1,057 people in Lycoming County, covered 27 wildcats 548 gray foxes 324 red foxes and 2,574 weasels.
The United States government sold the Hallama Drilling property near Hallam in York County for 425 dollars at public sale to Menotti Gohn. The site, linked to raids and a fire after prohibition started, carried an appraisal between 10 000 and 815 000. Proceeds are to cover about 17 000 dollars in federal tax obligations tied to whiskey withdrawals.
Hanover and other borough managers meeting in Hanover voted to press lawmakers to curb municipal government powers. Ridley Park Burgess H. W. Buse urged the assembly that penalties for reckless driving in Pennsylvania totalled 227000 dollars, with experts estimating up to 408000 dollars yearly in fines across the United States if collected for traffic violations.
The piece cites Oliver Curwood’s reference to Pennsylvania wild life before the Revolution. It notes wild game prices in 1749, with squirrels billed as pests at three pence per head and turkeys selling for a shilling, while deer and hides fetched low values. It contrasts white settlers’ slaughter with Native Americans’ conservation efforts aimed at feeding people.
A fragmented list of family reunions and church gatherings with dates from June through September in Lancaster area towns including Breile, Lititz, Leacock, Mechanicsburg, Salunga, and Reading. Entries mention reunion names such as Whitcraft, Kling, Kopp, Zem Zem Knights of Malta, Fassnach, and Kelle, plus church events at Evangelical, Advent Lutheran, Christ Lutheran, St. Luke's, and St. Mark's, with scattered locations like Poplar Grove, Reading, and Lancaster.
A garter snake about four feet long was found wriggling on a car fender on South Market Square in Lebanon near the Elks' home. Hart Knight, an electrician, killed the snake with his heel after it was spotted by lodge members watching from the Parlor windows.
Denver fishermen hauled eighty fish at Bowers Beach last week with a sea drum weighing 42 pounds as the prize.
A fragment shows a doctor asking about after effects of illness and the husband responding that others claimed she suffered none. The terse exchange suggests concern over lingering symptoms and public perceptions.
A fragmented dialogue mentions a plan to remove a woman as one speaker challenges another. The text presents an unclear scenario with abrupt statements and accusations, lacking clear names, places, or a concrete event. Further readable facts are not available from the fragment.
An extremist figure is linked to a high profile incident where at a dinner she carried away twenty thousand dollars. The exchange includes sharp taunts and terse remarks about her actions and character. Authorities continue to investigate the motive and connections behind the lunch time theft.
A fragment from a galley proof shows a quirky exchange about marriage, Studio plans, and a tentative introduction. The dialogue hints at candid honesty and typographical errors, with names appearing in a garbled, wartime-era tone.
An odd dated fragment describes a letter to Paris from Mele with a note about mail timing. It mentions a wife figure and a person named Pru, plus stray phrases about dates and sending. The readable portion implies a correspondence note rather than a full narrative.
A fragmented line shows quirky dialogue about luck and timing between two speakers. The garbled wording hints at a casual exchange, with no clear event, place, or identifiable people to anchor a fuller summary.
A brief quirky item notes a character named Simple Taste Be Wee a hero who declares a hunch to quit the banquet and parade and eat a dairy lunch. The odd quotation marks emphasize a light, humorous tone in a local snippet.
A fragmented report notes confusion during a group discussion among members. One senior member seeks order while another requests staff attention. The exchange hints at temperamental behavior and unclear roles within the session.
Fragmentary text shows a chaotic exchange with insults and misheard phrases. Not enough coherent facts to identify people, places, or events.
State police arrest W Lawrence Albrigote on charges of obtaining money under false pretense. Suspects allegedly operated a scheme promising free ambulance service and hospital treatment, collecting donations with a scheme to grant free care and reimbursements.
A brief note questions the playwright’s reputation saying he is a good dramatist yet counterpoints that assessment, reflecting mixed opinions on his talent.
Wealth Ileck reflects on happiness tied to riches as he debates how wealth enables personal freedom. A wife’s preferences shape the quest, underscoring the tension between material means and contentment in daily life.
A fragmentary note suggests someone could not call last evening due to illness and mentions heard gossip about events at a local location, with unclear details about who was involved.
Ufarry Yeagley of Lebanon reels in a 16 pound hitren pound carp from the Sugeneh inna near York Haven, reporting a notable freshwater catch.
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum saying he loves his country after years of visits. He asserts he has shown love of country by engaging in politics though the government isn’t grateful. The dialogue criticizes big corporations and Liberal pay scales.
The fragment shows a dialogue about an evening diary habit. Nina asks how long, and a reply says about a couple of years. The speaker suggests they have nearly filled the first page. The passage reads as a casual introspective exchange in a diary style.
A humorous exchange presents a country setting where a maid questions an 80 oc remark while a master claims authorship and the ability to sell a novel for a few pence. The fragment hints at mistaken pricing and literary pretension in a Munich print context.
A garbled OCR fragment references a person named Rubby or Rubby-Poor and a wife who reportedly shot him with a 38 caliber bullet last night. The text is unclear but suggests a domestic incident leading to injury or death and a later inquiry.
The piece notes a notable fall from grace as the once gifted speaker fades into obscurity while still holding hopes for future recognition and financial gain. It frames a quiet erosion of influence and the tension between past prowess and present invisibility.
A husband jokes his wife has no interest in life despite attempts with golf billiards football and racing. The line plays on the phrase life as a hobby and the husband’s frustration at her indifference.
He laments the old smile, she counters that it is a new gone, a change sparked by Tye studying at a school of dramatic art. The exchange hints at evolving feelings and personal growth within a tense relationship.
Fragmentary dialogue references a courthouse setting where romance is hinted but official business prevails. Jarell and Boi appear on site with intent linked to marriage, while an officer clarifies that the location is for court matters rather than courting news.
An unsure Betty voices that others view her as childish, preventing progress toward a divorce. She expresses she cannot make them see she is mature enough to pursue separation.
The clipped text shows a conversation about funds held, expenses, and advertising from an unspecified scene. It references Tack, a person collecting money, and mentions terms like zonin, ex pences, and putty, but the context and full meaning are unclear.
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