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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
6
In a Sunday service honoring both sides, British and American veterans paid tribute to those who fell at Concord Massachusetts. Col George W Bentley led the invocation calling for enduring unity between nations and shared sacred ties.
A historic banner carried by the Lexington and Concord lineages traced its use back to 1670s King Philip's War and the 1859 Essex Suffolk Militia cavalry. Nathaniel Page of Bedford, tied to the Page family, carried the standard at drill and during the midnight alarm toward Concord, with the flag preserved in a Bedford library.
The passage describes a medallion arranged with maroon or crimson satin, a raised sword, and three circular figures likely cannon balls. A gold scroll bears the motto Vince aut Moriture Conquer or Die, as seen in Peleg D. Harrison's volume referenced in the text.
A historical estimate shows France financed the American fight for independence with about 950 million to 1 billion francs. Louis XVI offered no repayment, and France reportedly provided extensive land and sea forces, totaling around 45,289 fighting men with 3,068 artillery pieces. The cash outlay exceeded the entire colonial wealth of the era.
A poetic reflection on the Declaration of Independence praising its solemn purpose and enduring clarity. It contrasts thoughtful patriotism with sensational journalism and imagines how telegraph and telephones would have spread progress and news July news and national action.
The article recalls Lafayette's 1824 25 departure after visiting all 24 states. President John Quincy Adams delivered a farewell in Philadelphia or Washington praising Lafayette's service. The piece recounts New York reception events including aquatic processions, City Hall ceremonies, theater balls, and tributes. It frames Lafayette's visit as a symbol of enduring American spirit and reformist resolve.
A detailed calendar of community gatherings from July 1 to August 26 at Lititz Springs and surrounding parks. Events include chautauquas, church picnics, family reunions, Sunday schools, and fire company festivities, with numerous reunions in Ephrata Park Brickerville Stevens Union and Mt Gretna.
An energetic sales style extols the car as a life changer. It argues that time gains value when driving expands leisure and distance, promising threefold life quality, Sunday drives, fresh air, sunshine, birdsong, violets, and escape from city toil as Motoring becomes life.
The Chevrolet is pitched as the people's car offering full equipment at a low price. It claims superior value with low final cost, minimal upkeep, and fuel efficiency. The ad notes 700,000 Chevrolets sold and highlights the Superior Model at 5250 f. o. b. Flint Michigan with touring car roadster and light delivery options.
A historical listing shows multiple fairs and gatherings across Pennsylvania towns including Ephrata Bethlehem Womelsdorf Reamstown Reading Nazareth Allentown Denver Lititz Lancaster York and Mohnton. It also lists family reunions and club picnics with dates from late August through January.
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