Fatherless Children of France to aid 60600 orphans
The Fatherless Children of France, an American group aiding war orphans, launches a year long program to feed and shelter 60,600 French children left homeless by the war. Mrs. Brewster, returning from France, urges support from Americans, noting ten cents a day suffices to feed and care for one child, with pledges for longer commitments welcome.
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France
Marshal Joffre
Paris
Tan
Walter S.brewster
South
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
It Might Have Happened to Any One
A frazzled town woman recalls a near disaster during a fire in a cartoon from Cartoons Magazine. She describes escaping in an old nightgown while smoke roars and water hisses, grabbing a ball of carpet rags for safety as others insist it could have happened to anyone.
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Cartoons Magazine
Glimpses of Our National Parks booklet issued by National Parks Service
The Record notes a National Parks Service booklet titled Glimpses of Our National Park outlining fourteen parks and rail connections. It features illustrated views, brief park descriptions, and historical notes. Copies are available free by requesting the booklet from the National Parks Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.
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National Parks Service
Ders
Department of the Interior
Washington
B.c
Bethlehem plant to expand via power, warehouse, threading upgrades
General Manager Bracy of Bethlehem Steel Lebanon plant received authorization to extend the power plant, add a new warehouse and install threading departments. Unofficial figures suggest expenditures exceeding 5 million dollars. The work, long contemplated, follows fears it would be halted by the mill workers strike started three months ago over wage cuts. Official plans have been approved and modernization is to begin at once.
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Bracy
Bethlehem Steel Company
Lebanon
Bethlehem
Important Poultry Diseases and Prevention A Guide
This booklet outlines control and treatment methods for major poultry diseases, emphasizing rapid spread and the value of preventive measures. It notes many diseases respond to treatment, offers guidance for poultrymen, and invites readers to obtain a free copy by requesting FLB. 987 from the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
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Te Record
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Old Lancaster farmer sells guineas at high prices
One of Lancaster county's oldest farmers, long known for raising and selling guineas, recalls prices as low as 26 cents a pair in the past and now reports figures up to 150 dollars. He notes guineas are like prairie chicken and pheasant, highly prized for eating, prolific, and profitable year round.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster
Weather Signals From Seashore Lore and Signs
People near the sea watch for a salty air and east wind as a storm cue. A red copper sun or moon signals heat, a silvery moon means cool clear weather, and a hook-shaped crescent signals a dry month. Rheumatism sufferers are noted as natural barometers.
Ephrata Nurse Miss Smith in Beirut Syria
Miss Margaret Smith daughter of Rev and Mrs J W Smith is now located at Beirut Syria. She is a trained nurse and a member of the Relief Commission that left the country for Palestine and the Near East months ago.
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Margaret Smith
J. W. Smith
Beruit
Syria
Miss Smith
Relief Commission
Palestine
Organist improvises at funeral in Cartoons Magazine
Serret recalls an odd remark about an organist going wild during an old Phatpurrs funeral. Yadilah confirms he broke from Chopin Funeral March and played Where Do We to from here. The anecdote appears in Cartoons Magazine.
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Phatpurrs
Serret
Yadilah
Chopin
Cartoons Magazine
Murder of ball player Harry Urey in Reading Park
Harry Urey a 28 year old famed ball player and father of three was shot in Hampden Park Reading by an unknown assailant hidden in shrubs. Heidi Noll a 24 year old single woman was with him and taken to the police as a witness. Drey died two days after from a stomach wound. No murderer is yet identified. Urey once played short stop for Ephrata.
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Harry Urey
Hampden Park
Reading
Heidi Noll
Drey
Ephrata
Octoraro Junction a premier fishing spot in region
The article extols Octoraro Junction as a top fishing destination once served by a canal era station. A large club-house hosts New York and Philadelphia fishermen who pursue rock and bring in sizable catches. The site is well known to Lancaster County anglers and praised for big fish over the years.
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Octoraro Junction
New York
Philadelphia
Lancaster County
Hamilton watch a factor in the war at Kiwanis luncheon
F C Beckwith described the Hamilton Watch Company's wartime role at a Brunswick Hotel Kiwanis luncheon. From its 1874 Elgin beginnings through mergers into Hamilton, the firm employs 700, outputs 300 to 350 watches daily, pays about 12000 weekly, and supplied 1000 watches to France with 500 special models ordered by Secretary Daniels for torpedo and tug boats.
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F.C. Beckwith
Hamilton
Kiwanis Club
Brunswick Hotel
Adams and Ferry
Elgin
Lancaster Watch Company
Keystone Watch Company
Sheriff's Sale
Aurora Watch Company
Hamilton Watch Company
Beckwith
France
Daniels
Beds and Lavatory in a Small Auto Show Car Comforts
A camp-loving brother of a noted motion picture comedian demonstrates a compact auto with beds library lavatory hot water shower and 15 days supply of food. Space is optimized with bunks that slide from the body sides a front kitchen oil stove pantry and cupboards. Lavatory and ice box occupy one side. The car is featured with pictures and diagrams in Popular Mechanics July issue.
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Popular Mechanics
Paderewski’s Morges Villa Roots Grapes and Reminiscences
Paderewski spent summers in a Morges villa on lake Geneva cultivating fruit trees and grapes amid southern exposure toward Savoy. A recalled snow storm ride by Merman T. Finneail, then 15, ends near midnight eight miles from Cheseaux, as his horse bravely plods through drifted snow.
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Poland
Paderewski
Morges
Lake Geneva
Switzerland
Savoy
Merman T. Fineanil
Allentown
Chateau of
Cheseaux
Prof
Frucault
Mrs Heckla and Mrs Shekel Cartoon Caption
A light cartoon dialogue shows Mrs Heckla asking if her husband is overseas while Mrs Shekel glances at a wobbling mull and notes he is half seas over in a humorous, breezy exchange from Cartoons Magazine.
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Heckla
Farm utilities guide assists farmers with well and water systems
A Bureau of Public Roads booklet helps plan farm water supply and utilities. It covers locating and driving wells, water storage, power appliances, piping, fire prevention, and fixtures. Readers of The Record can request copy F. B. 941 for free.
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Bureau of Public Roads
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Discover Oil in Chester County Will Drill Soon
The Farmers' Oil Company of Lancaster locates an oil seep near Lyndell Chester County and plans to drill as soon as equipment arrives. Oil leases cover about 1500 acres adjoining the seepage. Prof. H M Beck of Franklin and Marshall College analyzed the oil as amber crude. John J. Lewis, Lyndell general store proprietor, identified the seep after observing a camp along the creek. Lewis and many local farmers hold shares in the company. The oil is said to be the same amber crude found at Seaman Place, with multiple test holes already yielding crude daily.
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Farmers’ Oi Company, Inc
Lancaster
Lyndell
Chester County
If. Il. Beck
Franklin and Marshall College
John J. Lewis
Lyndel
Lewis
Brandywine
Barrigsburg
Seaman Place
Farmare’ Oil Company, Inc
H. C. Hartzeil
Parkegbury
Hartzell
Lynnell
Mr. Welsh
Mules Used to Move 1900-Pound Steer in Lancaster County
A four mule team hauled a monster steer from the Buck to Quarryville where the animal, fattened on Charles Sides farm, weighed 1900 pounds but could not be driven into Quarryville due to its fierce disposition.
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Quarryville
Lancaster
Charles Sides
Locusts Collected by Albert Steines in Myerstown 1855
Albert K Steines of Myerstown gathered a box of locusts found in 1855 when the country faced widespread locust swarms. Steines, residing near Steiner's School Halls north of Myerstown, selected the finest specimens noting they were well preserved.
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Albert K Steines
Myerstown
Mr. Stainer
How to Produce Good Eggs
Advice on selecting healthy stock and proper housing for egg quality. Emphasizes discarding hens laying abnormal eggs and avoiding poor quarters to prevent deterioration. Stresses ventilation, sunshine, and adequate space in housing.
Honor Men of Two Wars in Lancaster County
Lancaster Historical Society honors Revolution era patriots and World War I fallen. A tablet bearing the names of the first Donegal Presbyterian Church members and its founder pastor was unveiled on a stone from the old Jaldeman mansion. Colonel Edward C. Shannon presided as trees were planted for Daniel S Keller, Alexander Rogers, and Benjamin Thiestand, who died in the World War.
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Lancaster County
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Edward C. Shannon
Daniel S Keller
Alexander Rogers
Benjamin &. Thiestand
States and Cities May Buy War Surplus Supplies
The War Department permits states and cities to purchase surplus supplies and materials, including clothing, tools, stalls, and bedding, valued at about 1.5 billion dollars. The plan frees local governments to acquire warehoused war stock for institutional needs.
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War Department
Fish Hatchery Site Sought By State Commission
The Davre de Grace Republican reports the State Fish Commission seeks a site for a new fish hatchery and considers removing the Battery location in the Susquehanna River. It is likely the plant could be moved near McCall's Ferry dam to improve shad spawns and supplies.
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Davre de Grace Republican
State Fish Commission
Battery
Susquehanna River
McCall’s Ferry Dam
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