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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1920
Page
4
Printed guidance on date notation and address changes for mailed papers, with rates for obituary lines, society resolutions, housing entitlements, donations, suppers, and other fundraisers. Includes instruction to provide old and new addresses and notes periodic delivery concerns.
An editorial notes sayings by a local census taker and public figures about discipline and merit. It argues civilian birth status mattered less in army life, that managers could become subordinates, and criticizes Doctor Stough for a careless remark. It calls for wiser conduct in the future.
Dansville, N Y is warned by a reflective column about J Whiteman once a college graduate and lumber heir who rose to wealth and public office only to pursue fraud. He served prison time, lost his money, and now faces social stigma and a bleak outlook as evening darkens.
The Northwestern Baptist convention approves buying 7 automobiles for foreign fields and 14 for home missions. Dr. Frank W. Padelford says autos multiply a missionary’s impact, noting one vehicle is equivalent to three without, aiding exhortation and escape from danger.
Elm items report Jerome and Isaac Koehler at Ben Bomberger sale near Landisville last Wednesday and John Bomberger at Amos Weidman sale near Manheim last Thursday. Several flu and health notes follow with recoveries, moves, and visitors in Lancaster County including Shenk moving on Abe Balmer’s farm and Dichm moving from Speedwell to Lincoln home.
Residents from East Petersburg and Philadelphia visit relatives in town while the King’s Daughters spelling bee draws a good crowd. Prizes go to Jacob Mease, Russell Balmer, and Daniel Brubaker in three classes with several consolation awards.
Master Donald Strabely of Lancaste r visited George Geyer. Lizzie Forrey visited niece Mrs. E G Geyer for a month. Geyer and son Hayden attended BE Geyer's sale. Wild geese migration noted, Amos Meily improving after illness, and Pierce H Hartranft visited his parents. A clothing factory posted strong dividends, sparking reflections on wealth and happiness.
Miss Miriam Wealand was taken to General Hospital Lancaster for an operation on car trouble. Several staff and students attended a spelling bee with prize winners listed. Dr Daniel Fleisher and three school directors visited the school. Various friends and guests visited and hosted over Thursday and Friday evenings, including teachers from Ephrata High School and guests from Lincoln and Springville.
The article notes how medieval German tables featured violet leaves mixed with young nettles and green wheat, now vanished from common meals. Salads relied on mallow leaves and purslane, and olive oil was viewed as effeminate, with horseradish preferred. It traces sauerkraut’s ancient origins, potato's rise, and a wider meat variety including beavers and bears. Spices like ginger and nutmegs flavored many now-forgotten dishes.
Warning our odd and end clean up sale on all winter merchandise and shoes included ends Saturday evening March 20 at Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store. Do not fail to take advantage of this extra special sale.
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