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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
10
A. L. Gerhart Gontesetor is a contractor and builder in Ephrats offering complete services for public and private buildings. He boasts modern construction knowhow, access to materials, and a large network to prevent delays, with a strong customer guaranty and a reputation for reliability and quality.
The Fairview Dairy and Ice Cream at 122 Lake Street Ephrata is praised as a sanitary, well managed firm supplying milk cream and ice cream across the region. The review extols its cleanliness, extensive operations, modern equipment, and healthy cow supply, predicting strong growth and a prominent place in quality dairy markets.
Hornberger's Service Station at 517 Baat Mzin Street in Ephrata offers quality gasoline and motor oils with expert lubrication and rapid crankcase service. A popular road information hub, it serves locals and tourists with reliable fuel, oil products, and car care while advising travelers on detours and routes.
In a terse exchange Smithers asks if you never go on fishing trips. Withers replies no, claiming bad luck and a lack of interest in catching or eating fish, and adds he does not drink or care about either.
Henry Weller faces marriage as he steps into matrimony with a wary smile. The sour look on his face hints he’d rather not be aboard.
Senator Sorglum admits not yet securing party harmony but says a man with a voice strong enough to drown discord has been found, signaling a unifying figure amid internal tensions. The remark frames a hopeful path to cohesion without detailing concrete steps or names.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a barber boasts about being a graduate of a tensorial college while a customer seeks shampoo. The brief vignette captures wordplay and barbershop chatter in a playful, period-voice style.
In a Chelsea Record excerpt the dialogue reveals months of study to increase gal ary impact, but the outcome is depicted as poor. The boss is said to be mudging expenses at the same time, suggesting shared pressures and cost cutting within the organization.
Samo secures a weekly job with a railroad section gang and bids his family farewell. His wife rushes to the door shouting for him to return, complaining he has not cut any wood for the stove. He responds with injured innocence, questions the fuss, and says rumors imply he is taking the axe away.
A discussion on a proposed honor system in a large penitentiary ends with a prisoner vote. A tongue in cheek exchange, “Hey, Spike,” asks if he voted for the plan and replies “Betcher fe, four times.”
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a reader remark about a man who pays little for a seat on the curb market and questions why he does not sit there. The exchange hints at casual commentary on market ideas and daily news.
Two men recall domestic squabbles and pride in control after a heated argument. Joel describes his wife in a rage while another man says his wife chased him into a cupboard and he refused to open the door, declaring he is master in his own house.
The prisoner, described as a dorky man, recounts his arrest for chicken stealing. He claims no trouble with the community but blames his downfall on women’s love of feathers for hats and the use of the birds as circumstantial evidence.
A guest lecturer at a theological school urged sewing shut ministers pockets to force speaking with gestures. The idea circulated in the press with a dissenting quip from an old minister who said pockets are of no use to him.
A Chicago News quip depicts a lawyer pushing a witness about family work. The witness admits his brother finally works, not in a factory but on a jury. The exchange highlights irony as the brother serves as a juror while the other questions his labor.
A fortune teller warns of prison for embezzled money entrusted to me but a skeptical voice questions the prediction. The note ends with a countdown, indicating a fortnight remains.
A London Answers joke where a mistress learns the maid's romance with her suitor continues because the man has not finished his fortnight's notice. The wry exchange highlights workplace romance and the delay of departures on a Bank holiday.
A historical newspaper excerpt depicts a colored woman confronting a reluctant husband in a judge's chamber. The man cites unemployment and gambling as reasons for not paying alimony, while the judge probes his recent work activity. The fragment hints at social strains and unresolved domestic tensions of the era.
Warmer Corntogsel says he would rather his son publish sentimental poetry in the weekly paper than write letters that could be read before a jury. He implies a preference for public, nonprivate expression over private correspondence that might carry legal risk.
Das Kleine Witzblatt from Leipzig notes a playful clash between Otton and Tack. The piece suggests a lighthearted tone as friends downplay the quarrel and joke about sending an ambulance for Otto. The humor centers on boys' mischief and easy reconciliation.
Humorist quip notes a storekeeper out of focus in snapshots. Mrs Green jokes that he is always missing something, referencing tapioca as a past missing item. The exchange captures light dialogue and a playful tone between an unnamed narrator and Mrs Green.
Reported sighting notes a woman drawing glances as she wears a dress, prompting discussions about social norms and public perception in the crowd. The brief records a moment of curiosity without further details or context.
In the dressing room dispute between Between Girls First Cherine and Becond Ditto, insults fly as the bride complains John loves me but jokes about spending rent money on orchids. The fragment suggests marital tension and claims of economic strain fueling the dispute.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal quotes a girl’s chatter about promised romance and a ring. The dialogue includes lines about solitaire and a telephone in a light, candid tone.
Aunt Mary comments on two new dresses while a little girl reveals one is made from the other. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding about clothing and value.
Centrally located in Ephrata at 42 44 East Main Street the store is described as a popular, familiar shopping headquarters with a calm friendly atmosphere. The article emphasizes service, quality merchandise, and attentive staff across departments, promising latest styles and top quality goods to the surrounding community.
The Ephrate and Hinkletown markets boast latest refrigeration and sanitary handling with a wide selection of meats and provisions. Managers promise quality courtesy and service, noting knowledgeable staff offer dining ideas and daily menu suggestions to ensure pleasant dinners and satisfied housewives.
A playful exchange unfolds about shaving habits. Jack defends shaving only in the morning to avoid facial irritation, while his partner laments the sore feeling from shaving once a day. The dialogue captures light domestic humor from a Boston transit script.
A Montreal Star exchange features a playful yet revealing exchange between The Girl and The Boy. The Girl fears exposure of modest wealth while The Boy jokes about unglamorous looks, underscoring insecurities in an early marriage context.
A playful exchange unfolds as a beaten rival taunts the parson about the bride’s father giving her away. The clergyman responds with a sharp quip, highlighting the light hearted tension surrounding a wedding moment.
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a remark praising a book for the living room and testing it under a bridge lamp, reflecting domestic decor chatter. The snippet captures casual consumer chatter and a vignette on home furnishing ideas.
The excerpt centers on a sharp exchange where a speaker admonishes another for reckless conduct. A counterpoint asks how anyone could know what a sensible man would do, underscoring a clash between judgment and personal behavior. The line hints at broader conflict over autonomy versus restraint.
A brief cheeky item from Das Klein Witzblatt notes a beggar exclaiming his lack of clothing while questioning how others fasten their collars, reflecting sardonic humor from Leipsiz in a clipped Germanic vignette.
A dialogue from Path finder Magazine notes a playful exchange where one character asks why the other is called Pi erin and the other responds that every call yields a little progress. The item reads like a vignette or caption in a periodical.
A musician accuses a self sufficient sage of talking through his solo. The sage retorts that nothing he said would be of interest to the musician, framing the dispute as a clash over attention and ego.
In a terse exchange, a tenant asks why the landlord is not spoken to about the roof. The other party replies that discussing the roof may lead to a discussion of rent, signaling tension over upkeep and charges without direct action.
Husband-Terrible. That's my way hooking at it.
A brief fragment shows a morning exchange between a self confident speaker and an unidentified woman, with a remark about luck. The scene is set in Charleroi and mentions a departure or introduction between two individuals. No dates or events are specified.
A humorous quip about a dictator's wife receiving a permanent wave. The wife quips it will outlast her husband’s term of office, while the dictator remains largely uninterested. The line captures a sharp social jab in a light, period-typical exchange.
Quip links a historic surgical milestone to comic line about vein glory, noting the first successful operation on the jugular vein and its resulting fame.
The text notes the youngest son of Bliggins seems to have musical potential though he cries when Bliggins tries to sing or perform. The fragment hints at a family scene with a child showing talent and distress during parental attempts.
Mrs Diggs jokes with Doctor Diggs about guessing thoughts during a domestic scene captured in New Bedford Standard. The dialogue hints at near dinner time and everyday family life in a brief newspaper snippet.
Dialogue captures a mother’s warning as a storm center threatens the region with heavy conditions. The exchange shifts to the father’s arrival, signaling concern and family reaction to approaching weather. Names and places are implied by the regional newspaper voice.
A humorous exchange centers on marriage prospects where Slim claims happiness comes from opposite traits while Boob cheekily seeks a wife with money, highlighting contrasting marriage ideals in a lighthearted dialogue.
In a brief Washington column the speaker Miss Cayenne warns that focusing only on oneself risks becoming a cipher. The exchange underscores a moral about self interest versus communal insight.
John S. Butzer and Bro. of Ephrata at 137 South State Street emphasizes Studebaker quality and the Free Wheeling model. The firm touts its modern service, backed by the Studebaker reputation, a $10,000,000 closed body plant, and trained sales staff offering certified used cars and easy payments.
The Grand Theatre at 88 East Main Street Ephrata is praised as a social and educational institution with excellent ventilation and sanitary measures. It offers latest high quality photo plays from California and European studios, appealing to families and autoists alike with affordable prices and a refined atmosphere.
Located at 6 East Main Street in Hphfarm Goodman dealers for Majestic radios offer a complete confectionery service. The shop proclaims itself a regional radio headquarters with inhouse experts ready to demonstrate sets and supply equipment and batteries for radio needs.
F. E. Engle of Ephrata at 41 percent outlines a progressive real estate office on Main Street offering buying and selling services for country and town properties. The firm emphasizes conservative pricing, reliable valuations, and steady income potential, promising trustworthy guidance to readers seeking to list or purchase property.
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