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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
9
The Niphrata Shoe Co Inc earns high community regard for quality materials manufacturing efficiency and local economic influence. The article lauds its leadership performance and value to Luis community predicting continued prosperity and a bright future.
Paul W. Edwards of Hopeland is praised as the most reliable sheet metal contractor for repairs from leaky ceilings to worn cornices. The ad extols his workmanship, use of quality materials, and civic spirit, noting homeowners’ satisfaction and his role in boosting local business and civic affairs.
The firm at 28 Chirch Street promises economical glass service with skilled reliable glazing contractors and street corner stock. They install glass while you wait, specialize in automobile work, and boast a long standing community reputation built on solid values and dependable products.
An advertising notice extols Elan 8 OUHS as a well managed general contractor in Reiniwlds P D No 2 offering complete service in building. It highlights broad experience, civic role, and numerous completed projects such as schools business blocks theatres and other structures. The firm emphasizes durable economical construction materials and customer guided service with office contact details for consultation.
In a clipped exchange Senator Sorghum admits occasional deviations from exact facts and explains a wish to avoid posterity thinking he mimics George Washington. He emphasizes efforts at honesty, insists on originality despite imperfections.
A busy man says he has been elected as a responsible officer of their association. His wife notes his popularity while others question the move. Speculation arises that higher dues are planned, or that critics were sought to avoid the sting of backlash.
A character recalls hiring brains for 28 dollars weekly, arguing it failed to avoid later troubles needing a $100,000 lawyer to fix. The exchange highlights overconfidence in outsourcing intellect and ensuing costly legal entanglements.
A teacher asks about Cologne and the class prompts a sharp joke. A student quips that Cologne is famous for odor, prompting momentary silence before laughter. The exchange showcases classroom humor and quick thinking.
A salesman pitches a three piece engagement wedding set with a diamond ring option and teething ring replacement at a ten percent discount, aiming to attract a customer seeking a ring purchase.
A weary office worker asks a farm laborer for the distance to the nearest inn. The laborer says four miles as the crow flies. The man replies that a crow with blisters cramps and a heavy pack would face a much longer journey.
A group of students tied a goose in a professor's chair just before his arrival. He entered, pulled out the chair, and found the goose, reacting with mock astonishment and a quip about joining a class meeting.
Miss Cay enone defends Mr. Cadding ton with a quip on humility. The remark frames vanity versus perceived inferiority as a playful insight in social discourse. The exchange highlights wit and social nuance in personal reputations.
A brief exchange reveals a family facing eviction after four months of rent arrears. They explain they had to leave the apartment regardless, highlighting housing instability and urgency to find new shelter.
A dialogue from the Boston Transcript features a woman choosing marriage to an older man, amid warnings he will live a double life. She acknowledges the decision, while others warn of a worse single life if she rejects him.
A busy mother asks Dorothy to check the radio for the correct time. The child returns with the surprising reply that it is now soap sud time, revealing a humorous misinterpretation of the broadcast schedule.
A fragmentary snippet from the Boston Transcript features a playful exchange about appearance and fatigue amid a surgical or medical context. The lines echo a theatrical or humorous tone, focusing on effort to maintain looks during a fraught moment.
A brief quip captures a quarrel over finances with the wife accusing, I little dreamed I would marry a miser, and the husband replying, I told you I believed in living within my income. The wife affirms, that's what I mean exactly.
The New Bedford Standard weighs in on a provocative topic asking whether a tongue to tongue talk between women is as candid as a man to man exchange. The piece frames the issue as a heart to heart matter inviting reader reflection on gendered conversations.
A witty exchange from a newspaper sketch: the husband praises the new cook to the wife, saying she seems capable and lively, but the wife reveals the cook has departed, hinting at a recent upheaval in domestic routine. The brief clash hints at social expectations and humor.
BAKER ROVER in Ephrata showcases the latest Chrysler and Plymouth models at 19 South State Street. New Eights and Sixes boast powerful engines, luxurious bodies, and cutting edge features like free wheeling and steel bodies. The dealer praises the lineup as the best value in the low price field and invites immediate inspection.
Melvin Zimmerman, based in Ephrata at 34 Lincoln Avenue, operates a wholesale candy distribution service offering high quality confections at attractive prices. The firm emphasizes large trade capacity, modern distribution facilities, and courteous, informative customer service, noting loyal patrons and significant community progress supported by its operations.
A fragmented dialogue between a prison visitor and convict appears in print. The visitor prompts loneliness and missing friends while the convict replies that companions are nearby within the institution. The text reads as a brief, unclear exchange labeled with names or phrases including Pages Guies and Yver don.
A Q A reader asks if burying a black cat at midnight in a graveyard cures warts. The answer claims protection if warted person is the cat’s owner, suggesting a quirky superstition tied to Puthflader Magazine.
A defiant exchange unfolds as Gwendolin refuses access while insisting on continued visits. She proclaims intent to find work as a letter carrier, implying persistent pursuit despite objections. The scene centers on social defiance and a stubborn quest for independence.
A youthful speaker urges simple language to be understood. The seasoned statesman concedes but warns against overusing the pronoun I, suggesting balance between clarity and emphasis. The exchange highlights communication style choices in public discourse.
In Rutland a neighbor delivered two geese instead of one. The buyer protested but the farmer's wife said the pair had run together for 20 years and could not be separated, a lighthearted note from the Rutland Eagle.
A brief New Bedford Standard item notes a joking exchange about lighting cigars on a porch. The speaker mentions his wife leaving the porch and neighbors leaving the neighborhood, implied as light social asides.
The conversation notes a humorous contrast between two speakers. One describes nature making him feel like a grub, while the other compares it to feeling like a tot. The discussion adds a playful image of appetite as they discuss being in the country.
Dialogue fragment shows a wife complimenting a husband on his improving dancing while recalling past dress tearing, with the husband recalling he wasn’t buying them then. The line shifts to a parental tone about prior expenditures and mischief.
A Philadelphia Record item notes a garage proprietor explaining they repair but do not manufacture old cars. The exchange highlights shop services and the distinction between repairing and manufacturing in a local business.
A visiting observer finds two Junior members of the traveling elephant unit in tears after learning the elephant has died. The boss orders them to dig a grave, revealing the harsh duty behind the loss.
A terse exchange centers on alimony from a bridge settlement with remarks about separation. The dialogue mentions a wife’s alimony won from Mrs. Devor and notes a misunderstanding over marital status. The snippet captures a domestic dispute framed around a card game context.
A humorous quip from Life magazine quotes a daughter asking if two can live as cheaply as one and a father responding that they already are living cheaply as a family, noting the mother’s presence in the household.
A man notes it is easy to spot a pessimist by what they seek in the paper. He says the moment a reader opens the paper they look for the weather news. The remark hints at broader attitudes toward information and optimism.
A man laments a thirty day driving rights suspension after speeding. His father retorts that his own suspensions were lifted when his son returned to college. The exchange shows a tense, terse incident centered on driving penalties and family reaction.
A brief exchange shows a customer asking for three lawn men. The response notes the speaker has three neighbors, implying a large estate but denying special need for extra workers. The dialogue emphasizes a stoic, businesslike tone without extra details.
A snippet from the New Bedford Stand ent notes a light exchange between Miz Prilla Bir Frils and Jane Bir before marriage, recalling past talk of plans and an implied wedding union.
In a terse exchange the widow insists on burying her late husband’s tools and belongings with him, explaining he was a plumber and she won’t take chances. The exchange underscores a symbolic request tied to his trade and identity.
Florida Times Union reports a provocative line about a figure deemed dead but still very much alive. The piece prompts debate over status, legacy, and public perception amid varied reactions from readers and officials.
A detailed review lauds Manheim Manufacturing and Belting Co. as a valued local institution. It highlights skilled staff, modern plant, and high grade steam radiators. The write up stresses local development, quality, reliability, and urges public support for the local firm.
The Central Store in Euphrata showcases a modern dry goods and women’s wear department with Paris and New York inspired tailoring and a wide range of coats suits dresses and millinery. Under experienced management the shop offers extensive stock and refined service enhancing social business and home life in the region.
Located at 105 East Main Street in Ephrata, Nu Bone Surgical Corsetier advertises high grade corsets and supports including cargetd dress and surgical designs. The store emphasizes ethical service, professional fittings, physician endorsement, and comfort for women with nonaverage figures, noting its vital regional role and reputation for tailored, painless support.
Mentzer Electric Co of Ephrata at State and Main offers a wide stock of standard electrical brands for homes and businesses. Its planning emphasizes future outlet needs and efficient lighting, with recent projects transforming store windows and interiors. Readers are urged to consult for all electrical services and access a large selection at attractive prices.
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