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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
2
Legal notices announce administration for John N. Stauffer of Lititz borough and Laura S. Kauffman of Lititz, with payments and claims due to the undersigned. Harry B. Nagle is administrator. attorney Joseph B. Wissler. Residents: Lititz Pa and 171 W Seymour St Philadelphia Pa.
Letters testamentary granted to Christian M Hess as Executor of Kate Jelenah Hess of Lititz borough Pa requests all indebted persons to pay and all claimants to present demands for settlement at Lititz Pa within a reasonable time.
Michael Dorotsky 28 coal miner of Salemville Westmoreland county killed himself after learning his newborn was a girl. State police found Mrs Dorotsky in bed with their two day old baby and the man reportedly abused her after the gender shock.
A letter to Lancaster mayor signed by "a sick woman" appeals to curb crowing roosters. She complains of late night crowing from Rock Street chicken coops near homes, said to cause sleepless nights and nervous strain, and asks the city to ban chickens.
About 25 000 people in Great Britain pay taxes for using armorial bearings on automobiles and carriages, reflecting a costly display of status and compliance with heraldic law.
Members of the Jackson Memorial Association hold annual rites at the grave of George Jackson known as Jim the chimney sweep. The 1889 will dictated a yearly memorial with an American flag, flowers, a short service, and songs in German, honoring a Civil War veteran beloved in Berks County.
The text argues mining relies on wood to support operations. It notes the wood is essential for shaft timbers and equipment, and without sufficient timber supply mining would halt. The piece emphasizes the forest as a critical resource for coal extraction and mine safety.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a statement from The Ananias Club declaring that raising children is the easiest job in the world today. It notes the speaker is a mother of three girls and two boys. The remark appears as a lighthearted social comment within a community note.
A brief philosophical note questions if men of faith are hypocrites about religion while living amid all aspects of life, arguing that hypocrisy may appear in many spheres and prompting reflection on genuine belief and conduct.
A dialogue from 1876 explores the telephones promise as listeners marvel at hearing a voice over a mile. A young woman asks if a lady's voice could travel that distance, and a young man replies affirmatively, noting no real use yet.
An elderly member and a younger associate of a club share light talk in the smoking room. The topman remarks on a forthcoming marriage. the groom-to-be jokes about the war and a planned van for the boss, recalling wartime resilience and rural banter.
Till Young voices a homespun maxim on patience and restraint advising spouses to keep quiet to ease marital harmony. The quip frames a simple social rule as a form of practical wisdom drawn from everyday domestic life.
A teacher asks a girl why cities in the Promised Land have walls. The girl, pointing to a toe, replies that walls keep milk and honey from raining out, reflecting a child’s muddled interpretation of the biblical tale.
A terse exchange unfolds as a discharged worker mocks the loss of her job and notes family support. The former mistress questions duties while the speaker jokes about an engagement to be broke, revealing tension and hardship in a strained labor scene.
In a classroom exchange a question about Eve and the apple prompts a humorous answer from a small girl who says a beast told Eve the fruit would be tasty and the husband did. The line reflects a light moment in a teaching setting with a child’s witty retort.
Passenger asks for brushing off in a Pullman car while a porter exclaims with emphasis that he is broke. The exchange hints at a tense travel moment and a grasping need for help during a journey.
The piece satirically notes politicians remain cool under pressure with lines about shady figures and frauds who practice deception. It includes a sarcastic exchange about a man named Fuck being upset after a dance inquiry, implying misinterpretation and pride in performance.
A patient tells a physician that change is needed and vows to raise enough money to cover the bill. The exchange highlights financial strain and the doctor’s request for payment.
A customer asked for a pack of cigarettes with spats, the grocer echoed the odd request and clarified with a garbled reply. The exchange appears in a humorous, clipped local style from a newspaper snippet.
A brief humorous exchange shows a clerk and Gracer noting a cold shoulder from the ice man whenever the fellow enters the shop. The joke hinges on a play on words about who “goes with the job” and who supplies cold refreshments.
A playful exchange between a fond parent and a friend questions when a baby begins speaking clearly. The parent notes progress as the baby utters sounds that resemble speech, though intelligibility remains unclear.
A fragmented dialogue shows a bankrupt speaking of fortunes and plans to elope, seeking money while discussing ideals and the need to tell a father. The garbled lines hint at a dramatic exchange about wealth and romance amid financial ruin.
The Leader narrator notes a passing motorist greeting a pathfinder and a banter with a professor famed for European languages. A humorous misdirection follows about a wife, and two Medical Doctors comment on the banquet, one claiming to be stalled before speeches.
A terse utterance from Boss-Tine signals a personal resolve, acknowledging a missing purpose and insisting on securing a single defining item or role to guide actions and avoid aimlessness. The remark emphasizes crisp focus and determination amid uncertainty.
A fragment notes a warning about a looming tide and the danger of unpreparedness. It cautions that without cash reserves and readiness, one may fail when opportunity or crisis arrives. The passage emphasizes planning and financial backing to meet future demands.
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