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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
2
A quirky, reflective note from Amériégan Magazine musing on idealized construction versus finished landscapes, comparing early ambitions to a rough, cow-path like outcome in urban planning. The piece blends whimsy with a sneaking critique of overambition and imperfect design.
The article notes that during the stage period most skilled mechanical labor in the South was performed by enslaved Black artisans. Negro craftsmen built mansions, ran machine shops, gins, stitches and even rail yards. Many were in high demand, hiring themselves out and sometimes buying their freedom.
Sugar is described as the quickest, cheapest, purest, and most efficient fuel for the human body. It begins to burn within five minutes of consumption, making it highly valuable in diets for those performing heavy physical work, as explained by James A. Tobey.
The first pure food measure in Michigan was enacted in 1895 and aimed to align with federal law. Wisconsin followed with a similar statute three years later, marking early state action on food safety and labeling.
John P. Garroll, jailed on a worthless-check charge, is linked to escapes from Leavenworth and a $506,000 mail robbery. He admits 10 post office robberies and over 20 house robberies totaling hundreds of thousands. Known as the Millionaire Bandit, he confesses to Inspector Connelly and shows where plunder is hidden. Jewelry valued at 25 to 50 thousand dollars and money order blanks are found. he claims weekly theft earnings exceed 8 thousand dollars and says he maintains 10 apartments.
Ye Village Inne in Ephrata a landmark since 1777, hosts touring parties and travelers during the season. A San Francisco party reportedly stopped there on Boston friends’ advice, while some patrons sought lodging in nearby cities. A full course dinner costs $2.50.
B Frank Lutz of Rothsville drove toward Lancaster when a turkey hen darted into his sedan near Oregon. The bird crashed into the windshield, breaking the glass and striking Lutz’s nose, drawing a profuse cut. the turkey slipped inside then escaped. No other damage occurred.
The first United States mint began in Philadelphia on April 4002 using manual or horse power for coinage. Steam power was introduced later in 1896, marking a shift in minting methods and technology.
Daniel Carstetter, 71, of Pine Top Burham, claimed a new record with a thirty-two inch twenty pound carp. He hauled the fish from the Juniata River near Lewistown and left fellow anglers in awe as he recounted his luck. Two full quarts of eggs were found in the fish.
Ohio State Journal reports a lighthearted yet practical guide from an eminent dietitian on feeding infants. The article weighs modern recommendations against traditional beliefs, suggesting nutrient rich options and cautious progression for early meals.
A dense listing of summer and early autumn family reunions and church events across Lancaster and Reading areas. Entries include Longenecker, Hekenroad, Evengelical and Advent Litheran churches, plus Kling, Brubaker, Kopp, Zem Zem Knights, Fassnacht, and St. Stephen’s outfits. Dates span June to September with picnics at Heffer's Grove and Lititz Springs Park, among others, reflecting a busy community calendar.
In Allentown a Gates Flying Circus plane split from its engine during a loop over Lehigh Street. Pilot William Brooks and passenger Walter Harleman escaped injury, Harleman with only a scratched little finger. The engine fell about half a mile away after the split.
York attorney Hugh W. Medall warns the planned Conewingo dam near McCall’s Ferry will end shad fishing on the Susquehanna near the Mason-Dixon line. He cites lost fishways and inaccessible spawning grounds since the McCall’s Ferry dam, saying the industry may vanish next year and Battle Island remains a symbol of past local quarrels.
Eichelberger of Aurora Illinois visited Lititz and spent a day with Levi B Young in Ephrata. They attended two sessions of a Knights of Pythias lodge in the area. Roth joined in 1876.
Philadelphia inmate John F. Cars claims nearly 500000 dollars from a midwest train robbery are hidden in a barn near Harrisburg. He previously said 50000 dollars were buried in New Jersey and Delaware. Carroll is jailed in Philadelphia.
A domestic exchange reveals a misfiring dinner gong. Mary explains she could not find it, while a correction notes the breakfast gong remains on the hall table. The dialogue hints at household routine and authority dynamics without further context.
A Paris Journal Amusant quip argues that the most successful marriages pair unalike partners, prefacing a playful line about preferring a wife with money as a condition of wedlock.
A professor notes the life of a paper dollar spans about six to eight months while a student remarks that he has never again been connected with such a dollar. The exchange highlights the transient nature of currency and financial associations.
Narrative fragment features dialogue with Miss Peachley and a sarcastic friend. It mentions a dozen roses from Jack Pao and speculates on the dear day’s mind. The text blends whimsical banter with unnamed ideas and plans.
A quoted exchange shows one party denying calling another “the biggest fool in teen” and asserting that they do not consider the other capable of achieving first rank. The remark prompts debate authorities to review the incident and ensure fairness.
Mac says yes but when it was hot and stuffy they lounged in ordinary clothes rather than bathing suits. The exchange suggests informal chatter about travel and leisure during a southern trip.
In the suburbs a resident notes a nearby house and its garage closing tight. The brief sighting centers on a quiet street scene and an elderly observer.
The readable text shows fragmented phrases including describe lovely and a quoted restess with unclear names. It hints at a conversation or transcription error with missing context and garbled words. No definite events, persons, or places are identifiable from the fragments.
A whiteLeghorn chicken near the Aberdeen mills northwest of Elizabethtown was reported as an albino crow by four witnesses including mill proprietor A J L Gantz and Jack Martin. They say the odd bird flies with black crows, all others being jet black.
A fragment recalls a friendship turning into romance then souring as affection spoiled. The lines imply a relationship decayed from overripe feeling to rot, hinting at loss, regret, and disillusionment.
A sharp critique appears in a humorous piece questioning why life insurance keeps a man poor his whole life so he can die rich, framing the matter as a worth of policy.
A sequence of blasts near Allentown rippled to Boyertown and beyond. Residents 25 miles away in Boyertown and 85 miles to the east along the Limerick pike reported severe shaking and rattled windows. Residents and phone lines flooded with calls about the loud reports.
A brief note indicates confusion or miscommunication about a client’s reading or understanding, with unclear references to a fee or book. The fragment mentions a lawyer and a request or statement about payment and reading. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable details for a fuller summary.
A compact note outlines notions for Bim within a global context. It highlights Finet Ph as a referenced tool and hints at player roles within a group setting.
A quirky verse notes a man who offered advice and urged kindness and a craftsman who warned with a laugh. The fragment suggests satire of personal guidance and a pledge to civility.
Fragmented OCR text shows incoherent phrases about chasing and betting, suggesting a lost portion of a sports or crime-related item. No clear event, names, places, or dates are readable to establish a factual summary.
In a terse exchange, Maggie notes that Dods knows Bill. A question about Mrs. Jones prompts a brief reply that she is known only in relation to discussing a matter, revealing a selective perimeter of familiarity.
An elderly woman enters a Toronto ticket office and asks for a New York ticket. The agent asks if she wants Buffalo or train service, and she insists on the train. The brief exchange reflects a humorous miscommunication at the rail desk.
A fragmentary dialogue hints at concerns over dancing and music. The speakers discuss whether dancing is desirable, noting that the music might be the essential element and questioning what else draws them to dance.
Fragmentary notes describe a man named Rayfeld tied to years of mortgage stress and family finances. A later line mentions lifting a mortgage and theft of silverware amid unclear context. The text is garbled and offers limited coherent facts or named entities.
A damaged fragment presents quirky rhymes about a girl, affection, and money. It hints at social pressures, singling out a character nicknamed She-Jim Jones and the speaker’s concern with extravagant tastes and marriage costs.
Town Topics reports a marriage between Jane So Kil and Charlie. The notice notes a seemingly perfect romance with Marie confirming alimony obligations are covered in full, reflecting a settled, amicable union.
A fragmentary item shows a person named Herbert blurred by glasses in bed, mentioning shortsightedness and a dream. The odd exchange notes inability to recognize people due to vision, hinting at a surreal or domestic vignette from a historical page.
The readable portions suggest a misprinted show bill or advert about a girls face powder product and a confusion in letters, but no coherent event or names are discernible from the fragment. The item appears damaged with stray characters and illegible wording.
A fragmentary report notes a pedestrian incident affecting Glenda Street and nearby routes. Authorities responded to the scene with brief traffic restrictions as officers investigated the situation. Details remain incomplete in the readable text.
A garbled snippet records vague plans for the morning involving travel and meeting someone. The text lacks clear names, places, or concrete actions, making a precise event hard to determine from the fragment.
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