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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
6
William A. Radford, editor and designer, offers free advice on building a concrete one floor home with a large front porch and rear icebox, stressing long term value, resale appeal, and careful cost estimation from local builders.
A reader advises inspecting a house before purchase. Look for water stains and seepage in the basement, check foundation walls for thickness, and verify concrete or brick wall strength. Inspect the mud sill for dry rot as it often fails first in a dwelling’s superstructure.
The text argues porches should be integrated into the house structure rather than protruding features. It discourages excessive post grouping and round columns, notes porch placement affects exterior appearance and interior comfort, and cautions against blocking light. It praises glazed porches for sleeping and breakfast use, emphasizing form and mass as primary.
Leaded glass in English style with medallions or crests is offered in rectangles or diamonds from about 1.25 dollars per square foot in clear or colored glass. Medallions start at 4 dollars or more. Installation varies by location. The revival of interest in old English Georgian and Colonial homes boosts demand and resale value.
Smoke harms white houses and darkens paint. Special paints are formulated to resist smoke gases, helping homes stay white. If your house is white, inquire about Chase pyahaty for suitable coatings.
The article lists the majority of students who attended Mr Fox's school and provides brief notes about several pupils. It highlights their backgrounds, interests, and future plans, offering a snapshot of the classroom community.
The first umbrella factory in the United States was founded in Baltimore Maryland and remains in operation. It is said a Baltimore origin umbrella reached America first and was carried in the city. Self reflection quote attributed to Bacan notes area flatterers as a sign of intelligence.
The article notes the biggest cattle ranches are in New Mexico and Nevada with the largest herds in California New and Colorado. It discusses property protection and mentions that the death penalty was used against thieves long before killers and cites criminologist 53.
Estate notices from Lititz and Clay township report letters testamentary granted to Annie Haldeman and Lizzie H Martzall with executors Milton H Martzall and others. Creditors are asked to settle debts and present claims promptly at Lititz Pennsylvania addresses.
A recent contributor to a respected sporting journal notes a captive fox will eat cheese when hunger is acute and all other prompts fail. The observation highlights unexpected feeding flexibility in fox behavior.
After a lucky day at the racecourse four sportsmen adjourned to a quarter to play poker in the host’s flat. Just before dealing, the host asked if they would play fair or not, prompting a pointed aside about honesty from Torante Star.
Fragmentary quotation blends a creditor’s sting with a devilish bargain. The line echoes contrasts of money and virtue, hinting at a literary discussion of morality, wealth, and human frailty in a historical newspaper fragment.
The polar bear is a large Arctic bear weighing over 1,000 pounds and reaching about 9 feet. It frequents shores and floes and swims well, feeding mainly on seals. It differs from other bears with a creamy white fur, long neck, narrow skull, and small teeth.
The chief justice and the presiding officers receive gun salutes. The chief justice and Speaker of the House are honored with 17 guns while the vice president as president of the Senate is saluted with 21 guns.
A Gazette extract notes scientists claim bees communicate through a dance performed with their feet. The piece recalls earlier attempts by humans to decipher bee signals and the bees’ willingness to forego signaling when irritated.
The tale recounts Isabella fleeing a forbidden romance with Basil as seven cruel drowners oppose them. Basil is slain and his head placed in a pot where a plant grows, with Isabella later shown beside the scene in Alexanders painting.
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