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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1883
Page
2
The 1823 issue states it goes to press each Thursday afternoon and may limit late matter. Advertisers are urged to send authenticated communications with writer name and address as a good faith guarantee.
A column lambastes modern weather prophets led by Wiggins calling him a fraud after predicting a March storm that never arrived. It notes March storms do occur and urges skepticism toward forecasts and credulous public. Also touches on Emperor William's floods aid and Dixmont asylum concerns. Strawberries appear in the North and a Blaine carriage incident rumor is dismissed as unfounded.
The Lancaster Ledger comments on theatrical offerings at Fulton Opera House drawing Lititz crowds and urges support for legitimate plays and a good orchestra. The item also covers local history notes on Catfish Oregon and notes on jurors, a Boston dog case, a motor accident aftermath, and a clerical selection method at Weaverland church with John M. Zimmerman chosen.
Harrisburg report on March 12 1883 details push to abolish the Recorder's office amid political maneuvering. Governors and senators clash over the anti monopoly and free pass measures as supporters rally and opponents lobby to defeat the bill.
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