Brecknock Township Roots and Peculiar Neighbor Known as Little Sammy
In northeastern Lancaster County Brecknock's capital Bowmansville sits 12.1 miles from Reading. German was dominant except on Silver Hill and among families including Attorney Good and John H. Good. The piece recalls Baer's Almanac and local quirks, notably Samuel Good called “Little Sammy,” a 100 acre recluse who shunned towns, favored remote plots, and kept a straight row of farm buildings while distrustful of neighbors.
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Brecknock
Lancaster County
Bowmansville
Samuel Bowman
Reading
Silver Hill
Caernarvon
Attorney Good
Christian D. Schener
Daniel Sensenich
John H. Good
Richard Davis
John Bear & Sons
North Queen Street
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Baer
Volkfreund
Samuel Good
Sammy
Ife
Berks Vouth
Black Sheep Incident and Bowmansville Ledger Entry
A 1860 Bowmansville tale recalls a provincial feud when a farmer, called Good, expelled a misfit black sheep after pranksters swapped it into his flock. He lived in isolation with a Coldren family on Stone Hill, died alone in 1860, and was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery as his farm passed to new ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowmansville
Bucktown
Mr. Good
Coldren
Stone Hill
Pinegrove
Birds Build Nests in Odd Places Surprising Bird Habits Revealed
Naturalists note bold nesting in human spaces as Robins raise young on a beam in a sunlit scowl and enter through an open window. Swallows sometimes nest against glass, Wrens weave dome nests in kettles and old coats, Hedge sparrows nest in kettles near a public path as children pass daily.
Calendar Atlantic Crossing Day In Transit Explained
A traveler circling the globe loses a day going west and gains a day going east. Eastward travel shortens solar days as the sun returns before a full Earth rotation, while westward travel extends the solar day beyond twenty four hours. To keep dates aligned, ships crossing the 108th meridian drop or add a day, causing Saturday to precede Sunday.
Girl Gets Service Medal For Patriotic War Work
New York fourteen year old Miss Pauline Henkel received a patriotic service gold medal from F W Galbraith Jr national commander of the American Legion on behalf of Rankin Drew post The presentation at the Fifth Avenue public library featured a Marine guard under lieutenants Miller Gumpertz and Sergeant Janssen The Little Colonel had accumulated Liberty bonds worth 3 3 250 and was noted as a leading war worker and speaker She expressed pride in caring for wounded and unemployed soldiers and pledged continued support for veteran welfare.
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Pauline Henkel
New York
F. W. Galbraith, Jr
American Legion
Rankin Drew Post
Fifth Avenue Public Library
New York City
Guard of Honor
Henkel
Marine Corps
Miller
Gumpertz
Janssen
America
Henke
Memorial Plea to Honor Saving Soldiers
A fervent plea urges honoring the men who saved the country, insisting an obligation must be paid and cannot be ignored, calling for collective action and recognition of their sacrifice.
Legion Post Adopts Creed In Somerville Massachusetts
Somerville Post of the American Legion adopts a member written creed praising the Legion as a dependable community force. It vows to uphold equality for ex-service members and stand for right while opposing wrong, aiming to foster peace and constructive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Mass
American Legion
Farm Poultry Wire Fencing and Yard Management
United States Department of Agriculture notes two inch mesh wire netting for poultry fencing at moderate price. For adjoining runs use 34 inch or 1 inch wire at bottom. fence heights vary by breed from four feet for Brahmas to six feet for most standards. Clip wing feathers of Liumburge and Leghorns to keep in yards. gates needed for access and double yards recommended for green crop rotation. South side yards dry earlier. permanent sod requires 35 to 40 square feet per bird with shade from trees and fruit trees suggested for shelter and fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Grit and Shells Aid Fowl Health and Digestion
Poultry experts emphasize grit as essential for strong bones, proper digestion, and efficient feed use. Boxes of crushed shells or oyster shells and fine gravel should be available in every pen to ensure sufficient calcium and nutrient absorption, with charcoal noted for stomach correction when digestion is impaired.
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Iit
United States Department of Agriculture
Green Ducks in Big Demand Across Nation
A broad market for green ducks is noted as waiting to be developed nationwide. The piece suggests significant opportunity for those who undertake the work to fulfill demand and supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ducks
Womkn
Useful but vicious beasts of Mongolia and Arabia
A National Geographic writer describes Mongolian camels as formidable, half-soling their feet and delivering powerful bites. They hire winter cows, disgorge hair in sun, and can overturn a car. They outpace horses, attack riders, and vicious males bear red cloth marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Lightning surgeon hailed by London hospital staff
A renowned surgeon nicknamed a lightning surgeon performs appendectomies in six minutes and can reduce fear and risk for patients and staff. Experts call the technique miraculous mastery of the knife, easing suspense for assistants and shortening lengthy operations by saving crucial seconds.
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London Hospital
London
Red hair stigma linked to Judas in historic lore
Centuries of Buc land aversion to red hair rooted in hatred of impad jing Dates. Historians note popular belief that Judas heals red hair and beard. Classic dramatists reference the shade in Shakespeare and Middleton, with lines invoking Judas colored hair.
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Bucland
Judas
Uail
Shakespeare
Celia
Jodas
Middleton
Liza
Apostle Spoon
White Yden
Jacob Tonsen
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Lititz Resident
Lititz resident Mrs. John Carper of 8 Church Ave. testifies that after a sore back and previous troubles, Dean's Kidney Pills cured her and gave a healthy back. The letter urges using Doan's Kidney Pills, priced 60 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the maker.
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Lititz
Doan
John Carper
Church Ave
Dean
Carper
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
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Merica Legion
American Legion News Service
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Zartman Bros
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Lawrence K
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