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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
2
The Pennsylvania Railroad intends to build a new passenger depot in Lancaster soon possibly along the cut-off between Prince and Lime streets. The 200 by 55 foot station includes two 1,200 foot long raised platforms with covered waiting rooms, an overhead bridge, and modern amenities set on attractive grounds.
Engineers estimate the Susquehanna Power Company dam near Conowingo will cost millions and deliver about 65 000 horsepower to Lancaster and 45 000 to Harrisburg. The structure lies above the Conowingo Bridge with an intended height near 60 feet.
Farm calendar advises apple growers to complete spraying equipment and materials soon to combat scab, urges careful burning of refuse to prevent spring fires, and notes care for litters and poultry feed upgrades. It also suggests incubator readiness and planting forest seedlings via the State Forestry Department in Harrisburg.
A garbled OCR passage presents partial dialogue and stray phrases about a performer, screening, and prestige. Readable names or events are not discernible, leaving only fragmented lines and nonsensical questions.
Suffering from pimples bad complexion and bad breath? A clinic claim from Buffalo New York offers Dr Pierce’s Golden Med to clear skin brighten life and remove poisonous blood buildup. The ad pledges hopeful relief and urges trial.
Prof C B Heinley of York High School criticizes modern Sunday schools during a York city and county United Brethren gathering at Fourth United Brethren church. He cites a session where prayers were drowned by chatter and buzzing among attendees.
A mule at the Arkansas Lime Co quarry in Little Rock, known as Old Jude, hauls empty tram cars uphill by gravity and returns to the dump. She works without a driver, goes to the kilns, follows the bell for meals, and seeks cover during blasts before resuming her shift.
John Nessinger has been appointed to replace Clayton Bucher as road supervisor in Clay township, reflecting local government changes in the Garden Spot area.
David Witmer of Rothsville threatened to shoot Sheriff Womsher and a deputy during the serving of a writ of replevin for three head of cattle claimed by J. A. Frymyer of Akron. He is held on $100 bail for the April quarter sessions. The incident followed a prior quarrel with Frymyer.
Elam Martin of Stanton Michigan arranged rapid transport of household goods by freight sharing a car with four horses and three cows. He traveled with the livestock as the car arrived in Ephrata after leaving Michigan a week earlier. Martin moves to the John Brubaker farm in Clay township.
Mrs Susanna McElroy aged 98 celebrated at the Mennonite Home in Oroville with descendants reaching a fifth generation. Her grandfather McElroy lived to 104.
The story emphasizes sacrifice central to Easter as a symbol of renewal. Observances reflect on devotion, community, and hope marking the holiday with solemn reflection and shared faith across gatherings.
Frank W Woolworth rose from humble roots to pioneer the five cent store model. He built a vast chain and the New York Woolworth Building, teaching others to sow ideas and repeatedly reinvest profits into expansion. He died wealthy, leaving a lasting public benefit.
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. The kit includes an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that works through the blood to reduce inflammation of mucous membranes. Sold by all druggists. RW. 4 Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Teddy the dog, owned by Ray Minch of York, is claimed to be the only dog in the United States that regularly attends Sunday school. The dog sits beside the Calvary Presbyterian teacher each Sabbath, walks up the aisle with confidence, and remains quiet, even enjoying the music. Teddy is described as not the plain everyday breed.
Max Brummer & Son will relocate its trouser plant from Bethlehem to Ephrata. Production will begin in May at the new site. the company dates back to its 1883 founding.
An old advertisement extols Beecham’s Pills as a cure for stomach distress constipation and biliousness warning readers to heed nature and watch stumps in daily life. The copy claims 80 years of use and urges purchase at all druggists for 25 cents or 50 cents.
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