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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
7
Health warning on kidney troubles urges early treatment with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. Take three or four daily to end pain and prevent long term damage. Claims the remedy has long national pedigree and historic government charter.
An old advertisement urges readers to buy GOLD MEDAL Heart aid capsules claiming to boost stamina and strength. It warns readers to refuse imitators and to consult their pharmacist, promising refunds if not satisfied. Sealed boxes contain three sizes and carry the GOLD MEDAL name.
Warning to tobacco growers urges immediate adoption of price stabilizing policies to secure higher returns for wrappers. Claims past support would have guaranteed markets and prices, warns 1918 crop prices will fall and 1919 profits drop without compliance. Posts figures of 30 to 75 dollars per acre gains and 11 percent annual income on invested money.
The Columbian and Prizer Royal Stores advertise a wide hardware selection led by William M Amer, featuring oil heaters to save coal, general hardware including oils, paints, glass, wash machines, wringers, and coasters, plus a range of Coaster Wagons, Sleds, air rifles, and seasonal gift ideas with price comparisons urged.
Holtwood observers note the Yenlo steam boat, once moored near Holtwood, was loaded onto two flatcars and shipped away. Purchased by the Pennsylvania Water and Power Co in 1918, the vessel was piloted from North Port to Greenville New Jersey, then to Hellwood and will be sent to New York for transfer to a coastwise vessel. It will head to Africa to aid French coastwise trade.
A new Farmers Produce Co organized in Mt Joy aims to pack and store tobacco for all farmers including nonmembers who refuse dealer offers. Directors include HE Strickler president and J G Reist vice president. The firm will pack, market tobacco and charge 214 cents per pound, with the rest of the sale price going to the grower, who will receive a receipt usable to borrow funds from local banks.
Erie police officer William Kr. Henry, living at 420 German Street, endorses Tanlac as a remedy after two weeks of use. He reports improved digestion, appetite, sleep, and overall vitality and calls Tanlac a good medicine. The genuine Tanlac with J. I. Gore & Co. label is sold by L. N. Moyer, Druggist.
Farmers push to amend the game code through Representative Simon F. Zook to place quail in the protected song bird class joining the robin. Opponents fear new restrictions while supporters say quail aid crops by insect control. Also notes cicada season guidance for fruit growers and a coal report by Blisworth Davies confirming large reserves and tax impact in Schuylkill county.
Fat cattle sold in the county last week brought good figures. Feeders report a profitable season with stockers improving steadily. Farmers who avoided buying due to high feeder prices last fall now see they were mistaken as stockers required less feed this winter amid mild weather.
Otto Olson heads U S tobacco stations in Ephrata returning from Washington with news that Lancaster county leaf is being bought for export. Foreign buyers pay 22 to 25 cents per pound, a departure from the usual. Export tobacco previously centered in the Southern Belts but high farm prices drew buyers to Lancaster tobacco. Aimed to advertise Lancaster county tobacco to world markets.
Haeto soy beans introduced from Japan are praised for producing green beans similar to lima and butter varieties. About 11 days are needed for substantial growth, suited to the southern States and adaptable across seasons in the corn belt. Dry Haeto beans cook easily with better flavor, per USDA specialists.
Local broommakers report strong demand for broom corn seed with brisk sales and high prices. Growers transfer corn to producers who make the brooms, earning profits during slower farm periods. Many brooms are sold at Warwick House sales, signaling a thriving side industry and likely expansion next season.
Three phrases from President Wilson will be woven into a costly Gobelin tapestry as a gift to Philadelphia. The 21 by 18 foot piece depicts troops departing for Europe and will hang in the city’s museum, with panels quoting Wilson’s lines including Right is more precious than peace. We shall fight for democracy. We have no selfish end to serve. Horsemen Knew Their Business notes practical remount camp shelter choices to protect horses in cold weather, favoring open sheds for climate and care, highlighting veteran horsemen’s judgment over city views.
Amos B. Denlingey of Iva, a noted peach grower in the county, reports promising prospects for a fine crop this year. He notes favorable weather and healthy trees, signaling a good yield for the season.
Farmers with sheep prepare for the upcoming shearing season and focus on the wool market. They hope to equal last year’s earnings of about 60 cents per wool weight, noting that wool proceeds have grown as more sheep are raised than in prior years.
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