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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
An extremalogist at Johns Stopkins University claims locusts taste like shrimp and should be added to menus. He argues they are an easy pest control method and suggests canning them as a delicacy.
Reported sightings describe a bear over 200 pounds at Nescopeck Station after a Weatherly visit. The text notes snakes on streets and elk near patches, Wilkes-Barre, and Hazleton area. A deer and a wildcat were killed by cars on a nearby route.
Guidance on reducing roach problems by removing food attractants, storing goods in insect proof containers, and using powders repellents and fumigants. The booklet explains effective options including sodium fluoride dusting and trapping, with free copies from the Division of Publications in Washington DC.
Captain Martin Van Buren Bates, a seven foot four inch, 380 pound Confederate veteran and circus star, wore a four pound diamond-set watch gifted by Queen Victoria. He lived in Seville Ohio and served under General John Morgan.
When fruit sets heavily remove surplus apples pears peaches and plums to ease tree strain. Thin peaches to 4 6 inches apart on bearing twigs and leave not touching fruits to prevent culling. For apples and pears leave one or two fruits per cluster, remove deformed wormy fruits, and ensure remaining fruits do not touch when ripe. Thinned trees yield larger fruit and similar bushel totals.
The display at H.C. Shonck’s shop at 25 North Prince Street features a massive flag once flown for regattas on the Delaware River at Bristol. The 18 by 8 percent foot banner is set to be a landmark attraction for Lancaster residents.
The Emmanuel Lutheran Church at Brickerville retains its 18th and 19th century interior, with white painted walls, a high pulpit, gallery seating for a hundred in the top row, and original altars and flagons. It remains a historic relic visited by locals and pilgrims alike, reflecting colonial architecture and early community life.
Cartoon shows Whit Sanya Attucks questioned about stolen whickens. The caption has him claiming he needs someone to prove a lie or face jail. It reflects satirical dialogue and legal skepticism.
The June meeting of the Historial Society of Berks County approved a summer automobile pilgrimage through Lancaster County. Stops include Reinholds to view Mrs J M Brunner antiques, Ephrata Old Cloister houses, Lititz White Springs, Manheim collections, Danner gallery, and Speedwell Forge furnace exploration. The trip also covers Shaefferstown Stiegel Park and related historic sites.
The article states tires are essential car equipment and warns motorists to avoid costly experiments. It promotes choosing tires proven by years of testing and relying on established brands to protect money and temper.
The De laware shad season closes with the poorest returns in years as fishermen offer varied theories for the drop. Old hands recall the big years of 1890 when hauls topped half a million, but this year remains notably meager.
In Emaus Pennsylvania John Schwartzda, a hermit, woke to a cold wriggling mass in his bed. Assuming a mouse, he investigated and found a five foot blacksnake. he killed the reptile and returned to sleep.
A booklet promoting home fruit cultivation to improve family health and create affordable food. It highlights deciduous fruits like apple, peach, pear, and plum as widely grown options for fresh use and canning, urging readers to request free copies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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