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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1927
Page
2
Read the Record. Doan's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic to aid inactive kidneys and relieve symptoms such as dull languid feeling headaches backache and dizziness. The ad claims many readers endorse Doan's Pills and urges asking a neighbor.
William H. Augsten of Pittsburgh found only the neck and head of his horse in soft dirt next to a house after leaving a sack of coal. A block and tackle hoisted the animal after three hours of effort. H. J. Rubright of Stowe Bucks county shot a twelve pound ground hog found feeding on corn he placed for rabbits and birds.
Beaver Meadows Pa marks the 154th anniversary of its coal town origin with a fete organized by John Vo Cavle as chairman and a Beaver Meadows Fire Company committee. The piece recounts the town’s 19th century development from early mining, local figures, and pioneering locomotives and steel wheel invention, noting Coxe family ownership and pollution history that altered local wildlife.
Dr. B E Bamble of Manchester York County attended a public sale and bought an old muzzle loading shotgun. After toying with the barrel he and a friend removed paper and then a ramrod pulled out thirteen ten dollar bills dated twenty three years ago, all rusted and crumbling.
Thieves stole auto tires valued at 150 dollars along with candy cigars and cigarettes from Mahlon D Winters residence near Schoeneck. Bloodhounds tracked the trail for miles but could not recover beyond that point.
At a Montgomery County Poultry Association meeting Professor A G Phillips of Fort Wayne Indiana urged feeding in line with breeding. He noted hens bred for high egg output need more feed with 70 percent for maintenance and 10 percent each for growth fat and egg production. He advised giving hens unlimited feed and mash at all times with Leghorns about 75 pounds per year and heavier breeds around 100 pounds.
Hundreds of checks and pieces of other mail addressed to Acme Farms are being returned by the Boomsburg post office after a nation wide swindle was uncovered last December. The mail was held until the Post Office Department authorized its return.
Records show authentic instances of unique behavior by cougars when interacting with humans, though rare. Naturalists note individuality exists within species, with some individuals deviating from typical habits and patterns.
A fragment notes a hypothetical shift in Earth's rotation to an hour and a half, implying gravity would be negligible at the equator. The idea contrasts with the present twenty four hour cycle, suggesting dramatic weight changes if such a rapid rotation occurred.
Within the county Harry B. Myers of Manheim retired on the pension list after a 46 year career with the Reading Railroad Company. He spent his entire tenure at the Manheim station, turning down advancement offers.
Miss Kathryn Kuhn formerly of Manheim, now a missionary in China, is reported safe in Shanghai. A telegram to relatives states she and other missionaries were forced to flee Yangchow amid danger.
West Willow resident Andy Shaubach reports turkey thefts near the county’s south end. Three turkey hens and a gobbler were taken from his premises at night, the birds marked with red paint on their backs, police said.
In Centre county farmers faced harvest trouble from late falls and heavy snows. George Fortney of Boalsburg left about a hundred bushels of husked corn in the field to dry, but a foot of snow blocked hauling. After deer left the mountains, they discovered the piles and ate all the corn and damaged surrounding shocks.
Professor A W Showalter, recently from Ephrata and teaching grammar in Chester public schools, has a married female pupil. Clara Newkirk, 14, was absent last week. she later told the professor she had gone to Elkton Maryland and is now Mrs Louis Jamerson, yet she desires to finish her studies and graduate in June.
A friend recalls Berbert confiding his trouble after being refused. He notes her reaction, saying she was encouraging as he left. She pointed to footprints on the hall floor and urged him to wipe his boots next time he proposes.
Reading from a Manchester Guardian fragment, a woman and boy discuss sunflowers near allotments on the way to school. The rough dialect paints a small street moment and contrasts child observation with adult chatter about garden life.
Conversation shows a tense moment as He reflects on a past mistake and Mother's冷 distant response. The dialogue hints at responsibility and lingering impact from earlier actions. The exchange implies remorse and a desire to make amends.
A joke scene unfolds in a theater where patrons quiz each other about Mme Pompadour. One man asks a passerby who she was, receiving evasive or humorous replies about a Rococo connotation and a stuttering response.
A terse dialogue outlines two brokers contemplating a risky deal. The first calls for a careful approach and reveals a five thousand dollar stake. The second weighs the risk of flipping a penny, acknowledging potential loss of the dime in the process.
A terse exchange centers on dictation and control as one speaker rejects being told by his wife whom to dictate to and the other asserts insistence, illustrating a domestic dispute over authority and speech.
A brief humorous exchange contrasts remarks on prosperity with a jab at domestic communication. Hampton asks if anyone among the speakers ever gets a word in edgewise to his wife. Patterson responds that she only listens when she drives and reaches a Stop Look and Listen sign.
In a brief exchange the speakers joke about broadcloth as any cloth made into a dress. One character notes the material’s use, while the other claims it could be any cloth once tailored for his wife. The dialogue highlights whimsy over textile specifics.
A playful exchange shows Gwen teasingly prompting Grace about Jack’s ambition. Gwen questions why Jack lacks drive while Grace blushes and hints that a kiss usually suffices to lift his spirits. The light dialogue captures social banter over romance.
A blunt exchange centers on a character nicknamed the Poor Nut with biting descriptions. A railing voice dismisses the phrase as the other speaker urges dropping the term and abandoning the unkind caricature. The brief exchange highlights tension over respectful language.
The judge questions Callahan after he admits placing bricks on his friend McIntyre’s head as a favor for money, knowing McIntyre was in dire need and carried an accident policy. The confession explains the fatal assault and motive in a building where Callahan worked.
Mrs Potato laments a flood of tears as cries rise, the scene tense and crowded. A frantic warning hints at danger of an imminent flood caused by the crying outburst.
Bill Goff proclaims poultry consistency with daily laying. He notes that even days off still yield production as hens lay on.
In a magistrate hearing two women clashed over an insult with the plaintiff claiming she was called a fool and asserting she has witnesses. The exchange centers on the complaint and potential proof. A chorus girl subplot mentions four scientific works and a quirky dialogue about heat and a hero named Algae.
A telephone subscriber complains of a month without service and inattentive replies. An official recalls calling but received no answer, reflecting a charged exchange in Tit Bits style.
In a playful exchange May notes she weighs five pounds more than last time provoking Ethel to insist the scores must be out of order. The lighthearted dialogue hints at light family humor or a cartoon panel moment.
A brisk sequence of comic quips and mini scenes unfolds with a taunting fan, a wind joke, a modern twist about tires, and a banter about money and manners. Quick exchanges frame light social banter and a jab at a lazy cook in a playful newsroom tone.
A diner item describes a stew with hairs found in it. A customer recalls waiting while the Mutual Burlesquer is referenced in the exchange. The fragment hints at a dine and hair issue tied to a staged burlesque figure.
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