Funeral services held for Mrs. Spahr and Mrs. McDowell
Mrs. Nancy Weecektes McDowell died on South Ninth Street after a long illness aged mid seventies. She was a former resident of Elizabeth Township and widow of George K Wechter and later Thomas McDowell. Survived by sons Achison Wechter and A Weehter. services in Manheim and Hecht Cemetery. Mrs Spahr of Penn Township family mourns with relatives Tobias Snyder Jacob Snyder and others. private funeral at home followed by public service at Manheim Mennonite Church. interment in Kay Mina's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennehig
Ran
John Bollecimy Brat
Amimenian
Jacob Carper
Fern Town
Manheim
Jain Kauftitay
T Il
Bae Paaras
Don
Penn Township
Tobias
Jacob Snyder
East Petersburg
Jacob
Harriafuve
Manonite Church
Kaymiain's
Lititz
Nancy Wecektes McDowell
South Ninth Street
Elizabeth Aship
George K. Weehter
Geo
Thomas McDowell
Ilila
Achison Wechter
Lincoln
At. Weehter
Akron
Batem
Farm auction notes show high prices for farm implements
A fragment cites a well known auctioneer saying farms have selling days with high prices for tools and implements. It notes rising prices for shoats and fowls, and mentions buyers seeking goods at farm sales despite hardship. Vegetables and other farm items are scarce as auctions continue.
Dig Deard for Apples Reflects On Orchard History
The excerpt notes that apples grown locally faced harsh conditions and low yields, with early farmers maintaining sizable orchards. It suggests a decline in interest among newer generations, yet mentions some old orchards still bearing fruit where cared for, contrasting past and present farming priorities.
Sells Valuable Buck to Improve Lancaster Stock
Norman C Maule of Lancaster County sold an Oxfordshire buck to Thomas Jones at Ceatle for 250 pounds. Maule had imported the three-year-old ram from Michigan two years earlier to improve his sheep stock. The transaction reflects Maule’s claim of possessing one of the finest flocks in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman C. Maule
Lancaster County
Oxfordshire
Thomas Jones
Ceatle
Michigan
Mr. Maule
Ction
Lance
Cats on farms blamed for destruction and pests
Reading of farm conditions notes that cats, once seen as useful, are now viewed as nuisances due to overpopulation and hunting of mice. The text argues cats can cause extensive damage quickly and offer few redeeming traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce Villa Farm
BAIRY
J.clayton Brobekeree
Pep
Albert Shenk Plans Tobacco Crop Packing in 1919
Albert Shenk, a prominent tobacco grower east of town, arranged to have his 60 acre 1919 tobacco crop packed by Samuel Weaver. Shenk kept his crop unsold but well repaid, with Weaver set to handle five bundles this year. Gibbel received a carload of chickens and related goods as part of local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shenk
Samuel Weaver
Shenk
Itr
Weaver
Farmers Ask Fair Prices and Efficient Distribution
The piece quotes Mr. Meredith urging fair prices for farm products and criticizing rising costs in machinery and retail goods. He calls for streamlined distribution, fewer middlemen, and collaboration among banks, railroads, wholesalers, and retailers to ease the burden on farmers and reduce the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Cattle Feeders Struggle Amid Profit Pressures
The report notes feeders facing higher costs and uncertain profits as cattle sell for less than paid. Some farmers lack feed and delay purchases while others hold off until May. A pattern of selling now and delaying restocking emerges as feed shortages press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester
Alwan
Poultry Disease Control Booklet Offered Free
This bulletin outlines prevention and treatment methods for major poultry diseases. It notes diseases spread bird to bird, some respond to treatment while others resist. Free copies are available from F. B. 57 at the Division of Publications, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Publications
Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Advertising guides the public to fair values and treatment
A clipped quotation from Uncle Ad stresses that advertising shapes public values and trust. It argues people follow the path set by honest messages and warns neglecting ethical advertising harms the community and business from the perspective of a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Guide Post
Bismarck’s Wine Thirst Sparks Lip Service Debate
The article recounts Bismarck confessing to Mr Booth that in St Petersburg he drank two bottles of champagne daily and had consumed about six thousand bottles in total. It notes his critique of champagne and tobacco while praising rye whisky and railing against tavern democratic chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
John Booth
St. Petersburg
Golden Medical Discovery touted for coughs and catarrh
An advertisement claims Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cured a farmer’s ten year cough and catarrh after he was nearly unable to work. It promises relief even in deep seated colds and emaciation and urges purchase from druggists or via the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York for 10 cents a package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Hanson
Dortor
Merce
Golden Medical Savery
Walmuth
Equid
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Local Woman
A Lititz resident describes relief from fatigue and eye specks after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims renewed energy and no need for further kidney remedies. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Beth
Doan
Dean
Dean’s Kidney Pills—the Same That Mrs. Roth Had. Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Aegeuco
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Wai Ra
Ie Hira
Him
Adeq
Loy
Catlorain
Tateyee
TS Oep
Peter B. Cyne
Woods
Redwood
Tre
Kyne
NUTS
Albert
Wills Gibbel
Collins
Ra National Bank
Uncle Ad
People’ S Guide Post
Pierce
Musfield
Trombibec
Elizabeth St
THE
Egyptian Drug CO
W. Dist St
New York
Quakor
Quakor Oil Co
31St St
Lobb
Anna C. Killian
Akrom Borteh
Lansaser County
Dee
Florence Tyner
W. Killian
N. Branklin St
William M. Weitzel
Lititz Gh
Anita L, Weitbel
Joseph Th Wiseler
Howe
Veryvone
Sutherland
Sutherland Sisters
Sevan Luther and
Sisters
Baldaurst
N.Y, City
J. Fred Essig
Real Estatf
Essig
W. M. Grube
Main Street
Long & CO
Lititz, PA
SLATE
A. Long
D.D.S. Lited
Beck
Derector and
Embelmer
W. S. Broap
Livirs S. Red Ind
Bell Phone
H. Rd. Cooper
Main and Cedar Sts., Lititz
Joseph B
Wissler
Ebk
Duke Sure
Lancaster
Lititz PA
Hershey & Ghebel Conveyancers, Scriveners Reals Estate and Insurance
Ind
J. B. Herr
Ofice of Keystone Madersyear Co
Mapie St. Lititz
Geo. L. Kedth
Lincoln Age
Moward S. Young
St. Lititz
ALITA
Tate
Sublaw
Priver R
Hood Tire
Agate and Aluminum Ware
Fuil
We. M. Amer
Broad Street
Lawrence
P.O
Frank E. Schnerer
Spruce ST
Bell
Agency For
Oxford
Zartman Bros
Bear's Carriage Shop
W.H. Muth& CO
L.N. Mover
E. Main St
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