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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1927
Page
2
A fragment expresses June brides relations and bank well wishes. It mentions strengthening finances and the bank welcoming and sharing pleasure in watching an account grow with the couple. The tone suggests a personal note rather than a full news item.
The County Denver Silk Mill will be enlarged to double its capacity. Forty five thousand dollars worth of bonds are being put on the market.
George Drybread proprietor of the Lexington Hotel near Lititz is jailed after a Manheim State Police raid. He faces charges of illegal liquor possession and maintaining a disorderly hotel while thieves broke in and stole more than 200 dollars from an electric piano and other items.
The Department of the Interior creates a seven square mile perpetual reserve in Yosemite California where flora and fauna remain untouched by man. No domestic animals camping or fishing allowed. admission only by special permission for scientific study or park administration.
Dutch navigator Tasman found a large island near Australia in 1648 and named it Van Diemen’s Land after the governor of Java. The record notes the discovery by Tasman and the naming honoring Larenthy, reflecting early Dutch exploration.
The Kansas City Star recounts General George A. Custer leading his 7th Cavalry against Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse at the Little Bighorn. Surrounded after fording a river and failing to breach the Cheyenne and Sioux lines, Custer and many of his men perished, leaving Reno and Benteen to hold the ridge until Terry arrived. Forty-two Indian corpses are noted on the field.
In Lincoln a cat and a gun cause three bystanders to be wounded near the eye. two women and a boy are the victims. Albert Tulford, the gunner, also killed the cat in the incident.
Levi Gilbert of Tebanon led a three day sale for the estate of H L Sheely. New York dealers bought many items including a Chippen dale desk at 3300 and a chair table at 1350. A Quill sold for 285 and a Don Quixote dinner set for 1875. The Clinton Klein felter sheriff served as clerk.
Glen Rock High School players paused practice when left fielder Russel Stermer hit a ball that struck a sparrow flying across the infield. Most believed the ball curved or the cover came off, yet the dead bird was retrieved to confirm the unlikely hit.
Shaner Mack a 52 year old Chester county farmer was injured Friday when a cow kicked over the milking bucket. Angered, he struck the cow with a haymaker on the hip, fracturing his wrist. He was rushed to Chester county hospital for treatment.
Mustard serves as a mild emetic when taken in small amounts. A dab rubbed on hands removes fish odor immediately. For best flavor, mix mustard with a pinch of salt and a splash of milk.
The full moon, astronomically defined, occurs when the moon's longitude differs by exactly 180 degrees from the sun's. This condition is momentary, so the moon is full for an instant only.
A compiled schedule of gatherings and reunions at Lititz Springs Park spans July and August with many family reunions church events and organizational picnics. Notable entries include Leed family reunion on Saturday the 18th Farther entries list churches and S S events from Lancaster Reading and Ephrata and multiple Knights of Malta activities.
A newly married couple's argument lasts all night. The next morning the wife, silent, weeps through breakfast. The husband tries to make peace but the exchange ends with a spat over breakfast, the wife retorting singe word.
A colored minister asks who in Congress prays for their faith, while Brother Jones accuses Ab of spending sprees and reckless giving. The group agrees to join in prayer after the collection plate passes, reflecting a tone of skeptical humor during a local church discussion.
A fragment showing dialogue about college life with references to elbows cribs and sleepy learners. The text hints at a lighthearted scene in a classroom setting without concrete names or events.
The verse speaks of a wight who boasts of deftness when sure he is right and later discovers he is still deft. Mrs. Puddle notes furniture shifts as a cure for headache, while Mrs. Muddle asks if it helped. Mrs. Purdle confirms cure for her headache and a headache spared for her husband. Bobby recalls a boy named Tommy Smith wanting a fight, which he refused. A proud mother approves, and Bobby mentions a past bout with Vin.
A comic exchange features a car salesman touting a vehicle’s latest attachments while a skeptical buyer questions their usefulness. The salesman insists the trouble light will be frequently used, highlighting a playful contrast in expectations.
A playful exchange questions if George kept Mary warm with his coat and whether he felt cold. The dialogue turns humorous as Mary teases about George never removing his coat, followed by lines praising love and beauty in the world and the duty of doing good.
A dialogue shows a manager demanding immediate notice if any dishes break, while an assistant resists constant supervision. Weary Willie and Lazy Len converse about workload and maintaining head above water, with humorous lines about appearance and color as judgment.
A dialogic sketch shows a favored contributor pressing for a bishop feature on the paper while the editor questions the choice. The exchange hints at editorial direction and uncompleted statements suggesting further continuation.
A humorous exchange questions a married man’s actions, with Mrs Raggs replying that her old husband did nothing. The dialogue highlights social curiosities about marriage and spousal roles in a playful tone.
A playful exchange features a young man asking about stealing titty kisses and a sweet young woman approving with a cheeky grand larceny pun. The dialogue reads like a flirty, retro banter moment.
The exchange notes that walking is easier with large feet. One speaker asserts feet aid ground coverage while the other affirms the advantage of big feet for moving. The snippet reads as casual conversation focusing on physical traits and movement.
A fragmented humorous poem and captions poke at flirtation and slang. Fred in a flaming red tie makes witty exchanges about kissing and a mistaken course. Abridged bits joke about debt, miscommunication, and a playful car showroom gag with a two sweeters sales pitch.
A speaker questions property depth and learns the area measures 50 by 150 with five feet depth at high tide, illustrating how water level affects land exposure. The exchange frames a coastal property detail and its seasonal variation.
The Speed Fiend hates being anywhere near him and keeps rushing to avoid staying. Miss Howles declines singing saying the doctor ordered it. A friend jokes about the police. A saucy quip about a marriage and divorce follows the punchline about fortune.
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