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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
3
The piece notes rapid fashion changes harming workers across several trades. Hobble skirts end petticoats, one piece dresses replace shirt waists, and a Fashion Trade League report cites mass layoffs. Goats and travel plans appear in brief items from York and Reading.
The Philadelphia Press explains ventriloquism as a skillful manipulation of voice not a science. It describes breathing methods neck and chest rigidity and near closed mouth to expel air slowly while avoiding nasal air.
A short Atlantic anecdote recounts Pere Corot explaining why he painted a birch tree to please birds, while another artist insists on depicting nature exactly as it appears. The tale underscores artistic discretion and the music of unseen birds enhancing morning landscapes.
In a 19th century England party Steve Brodie and Charlie Mitchell clashed after Mitchell insulted John T. Sullivan. Brodie retorted with remarks on Mitchell’s ring speed. Mitchell struck Brodie, who then drew a pistol and warned him against making a name in papers. The altercation ended there.
Fragmentary quote reflects on death opening fame while releasing the captive from bondage. The text appears as a literary remark attributed to Sterne but is incomplete and lacks a clear contemporary event or dated context.
A humorous exchange hints at a playful nickname for a visitor to a sister, with Little Johnny noting Pop gives a different label each time he comes by. The quip captures casual home banter and evolving nicknames in a family setting.
A terse quotation exchange between Close and Near presents a promoter’s question about funding and an inventor’s reply that a potential investor exists but is too close to part with funds.
A detailed account explains how a yeggman gang plans and executes bank robberies using nitroglycerin, soap and fuse to blow safes. It covers gang structure, territory, preparation, tools, and the risky process of “making soup” to create explosive charges, with notes on escape and nearby watchmen.
A fragment cites the Netroit Free Press stressing kindness among playmates while a speaker warns liberty requires self effort. Colton adds user’s view that liberty rises when people uplift themselves, shaping a tense social tone.
The Lititz time table lists train departures to Reading Philadelphia Lancaster Columbia and Lebanon with weekday and Sunday times. It also catalogs a July through September series of community events including Chau tauqua Mt Gretna Independence day celebrations picnics by various church groups and union S. S. picnics at Lititz Springs along with family reunions and open camp meetings.
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