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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1925
Page
6
William A. Radford describes a simple seven room farmhouse finished in stucco with ample storage and modern conveniences. The interior includes a large living room with a fireplace, a bright dining room, a country kitchen with built in cupboards, and a first floor wash room. The second floor contains three bedrooms and a bathroom, plus eight closets to store a large family's belongings.
A modern bathroom cabinet features a single piece steel body with interior measurements of 45 by 16 by 22 inches. It includes a master imported plate mirror and swinging wing mirrors on both sides, each with a one inch bevel. Small electric lights flank the wings and a receptacle provides power for appliances like curling irons.
The article warns that omitting animal protein from a mash hurts egg yield. It recommends a balanced mix of ground corn oats wheat middlings and meat scraps or tankage, with skim milk if possible. It advises feeding one third in the morning and two thirds before roosting, adjusting to ensure hens eat 1.5 to 2 pounds of mash per 2 pounds of scratch feed.
Turkeys lay eggs away from owners and may choose secluded spots. Place simple nests around the space using old barrels or boxes with hay and china eggs. Avoid new containers that show human handling and replace eggs if weather is cold or predators threaten nests.
The article states there is no single best breed and emphasizes standard bred poultry from the 46 recognized breeds and 125 varieties. It advises choosing by availability, adaptability, personal preference, and intended use, noting standard bred flocks produce uniform products and are efficient and profitable.
Advice on preventing mold in oat sprouters suggests adding ten drops of formalin per quart of soaking water, noting no harm to feeding quality. Emphasizes keeping containers clean and using only heavy oats to reduce sproutable wild oats.
A discussion unfolds on whether certain people like Lacey Jenna or others are truly not the marrying type. The piece notes mixed feelings that marriages might change pursuits and hints at nostalgia from both spinster and bachelor viewpoints.
A study of changing wedding rites notes the shift from rice and other cereals to confetti at nuptial exits. It traces origins of rice, corn, and grain throws across cultures from the Host to Polish, Italian, and German practices, highlighting symbolic wishes of prosperity and joy for the couple.
The article argues that middle age can lead individuals of both sexes to choose lifelong singleness for reasons of independence and self reliance. It suggests unmarried life can preserve individuality, widen capacity for friendship and service, and avoid the pressures of marriage while offering broader expression.
In W L George's The Triumph of Gailio a fictional world features women kept on shelves without stairs. Men would retrieve them for housework or for companionship, praising their pretend play while seeking adults to share real thoughts. The piece critiques gender roles with satirical tone.
Workmen in Dunfermline abbey uncovered a vault with a body wrapped in cloth of gold and sheet lead. The breastbone showed sawn bones, identified as King Robert the Bruce. His heart, as commanded, was carried to the Holy Land by the Douglas.
Casey Oi can. Faith he's a mighty fine daughter. Last September when little Katie lay stricken with diphtheria and struggling to breathe I asked if she would live. He replied not to worry she will live till many years after ye're dead and under the sod. Murphy An' did she Casey She did.
The Detroit News notes that comic quips mock hick towns while tracing a line from small places to national achievement. It points to presidents, authors, and leaders born in or linked to such towns and suggests a boy may seize foundation for future greatness in a hick town.
Chicago property owners waste millions yearly by poor painting according to S H Stewart president of the Chicago Paint Oil and Varnish club. He cites a national figure of a billion and a half dollars lost to neglect and depreciation and argues paint shields property from rot rust and decay.
Garden Walls notes that growing berries in a small plot is easy and rewarding. The piece says berry cultivation fits any ground size and provides fresh fruit with rich flavor and healthful juices, making daily meals brighter as harvests arrive.
The New York Times argues newspapers must expand beyond old roles to plan for the city's future. It critiques nostalgia and calls for stronger reader engagement and strategic development in journalism.
Rot-growing enthusiasts foresee a near future where nut trees replace most shade trees. Nut breeding lags apples by about 150 years but is catching up. a larger black walnut with a paper shell may appear one day. Recommended orchard varieties include black walnuts butternuts hickory nuts hazel nuts pecans and blight resistant chestnuts.
The text lists the five smallest countries as Monaco eight square miles San Marino 46 square miles Liechtenstein 65 square miles Andorra 149 square miles and Danzig free city 720 square miles.
The text highlights that discretion in speech surpasses mere eloquence and alignment with one’s interlocutor is valued over polished words or order, emphasizing prudent communication as a key principle.
In Trojlenback Coal Colliery No. 2 Wilkes-Barre a system of fifty interlinked mine telephones keeps the superintendent in touch with all sections. The phones speed emergency response and coordinate work gangs, with surface connections and Morse-like signaling for internal calls.
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