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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
2
Over six children were bitten by an unlicensed dog during recess at Avondale Vocational School. Burgess Eastburn ordered the dog killed and Dr. J. T. Quarnl poisoned it. Philadelphia university authorities issued a preliminary rabies report negative, with two more tests needed.
A frightened horse tore down a telephone pole delaying notice to Avondale firemen. The barn on Charles Howell’s farm near Doe Run burned before responders arrived. Sparks from a gas engine powering a fodder cutter started the fire. Loss estimated at $6,000.
The Old Court House in Chester Pennsylvania drew more than 3000 visitors from the nation and abroad last year, as the Delaware County Historical Society highlights its history. Custodian Albert W Van Vassel, a Spanish American War veteran, describes its relics and features. The building predates Independence Hall by eight years and housed courts and civic functions through 1724 to 1866, later restored in 1920 to its original 1724 style.
Providence intervened as Martin Kline and neighbor William Neff escaped a Lehigh Valley train wreck at Treichler grade crossing. Their auto was demolished as a freight train passed and a second locomotive struck, throwing them into a field. Neff suffered a broken rib.
Fred MacEwen of Chester claims the title by sipping 15 cups at dinner and averaging 40 a day. He quips about needing coffee to wash meals down and says when very thirsty he can swallow six bottles of soda water and a quart of milk with about 10 cups of coffee. He weighs 143 pounds.
A fragmented OCR fragment from Andalusia Star shows garbled phrases about misunderstanding and effort. The readable bits mention avoiding misunderstandings and self-improvement, but lack clear events, people, places, or dates to form a specific news item.
In a satirical exchange the infant governess and a modern critic discuss wedding bliss and the appeal of divorce, capturing a humorous contrast between traditional endings and contemporary appetite for scandal. The brief quip reflects social attitudes toward marriage and separation in lighthearted print.
The article extols birds’ migratory flight across the country each spring and fall. It notes their freedom from winter coverings, their habit of foraging for bugs and worms wherever they travel, and that their arrivals signal a yearly event more uplifting than newspapers.
A purchaser complains about a flute sold in Paris Hire that allegedly has holes and is unfit for use. The customer demands repayment, accusing the seller of faulty merchandise and misrepresentation.
In Lancaster the Pennsylvania Soap Company a large county manufacturer entered receivership on petition by creditor Henry B Powell joined by company officers. Judge Q O Lautz was named to manage affairs. Liabilities around 300000 with assets about 226000 and a 200000 mortgage.
Lancaster County farmers are expected to have a strong potato crop this year, says E. Conron of the Lancaster County Farm Bureau. The Coop Commodity division reports selling over nine carloads of select russet and cobbler seed potatoes, totaling more than 5400 bushels, spread across the county to support yields. Potatoes are mainly imported from Michigan with some purchases in Pennsylvania.
Paul Case of Brockton Massachusetts claims a French Army prescription for rheumatism and neuritis treated in France. He offers to mail the prescription cost free to anyone who sends their address by post card today.
A prim old maid asks about poison used in roses and the clerk names belladore while a young man faces a sharp rebuke. The neighbor’s warning and the woman’s exit reflect a tense scene in a Cincinnati Enquirer excerpt.
In a quiet parlor at eleven forty five a.moment, a woman asks for a thought while a man considers going home. A father from the stairs quips to Mary to “give him a dollar” as he claims he is a bargain.
A playlet line features a jealous wife scolding with sharp wit and a husband replying with a sly, reassuring jab about women always trying to flee his attention, framing a tense domestic exchange in a comic tone.
A domestic scene unfolds as a mother vents with fury, triggering concern from a daughter and a preventive remark from the father. The exchange centers on smoke in a room, signaling rising tension and family strain.
A cryptic line recalls a humorous domestic moment in which a speaker asks his wife to listen closely as he bits of wordplay about curling and bucks are whispered. The quip hinges on hearing and mishearing.
A local record notes a practice sheet left in a typewriter. The fragment includes phrases about timing, a dirty machine, stray numbers, and a string of near misspelled names. The entry reads as a verbatim snippet reflecting handwriting and keystroke errors.
A multi millionaire argues we must take the world as we find it. He advocates no pick and choose approach while others urge restraint. The Browns pose a dinner invitation remark provoking a humorous exchange about sleep and plans.
Literary debate centers Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter as critics discuss color symbolism and readability. Readers ponder whether the work's vivid imagery enhances or hinders engagement and interpretation.
George uses a hatchet to chop a tree and earns a cautious compliment from his father. The exchange hints at childhood lessons and parental pride without further detail or consequence.
A terse remark contrasts Hornsby’s vanity with Bell’s view that only a hat passer earns a living, implying skepticism about pride and practicality in a social or professional context. The exchange hints at character judgment without naming specifics or outcomes.
Governor Gore of West Virginia commented on the Mexican situation. He noted people could view it optimistically or pessimistically and that many lean toward pessimism. He recalled a cartoon about hope versus disappointment, implying caution about expectations.
Old time dialect passage poses a playful, paradoxical scenario on survival and faith. The speaker asks a hypothetical about the world’s end and the line suggests living with conviction until death. It echoes themes of resolve, hope, and defiance amid uncertainty.
A quick quip turns on a line about a stage girl who is said to always act foolishly. One speaker notes surprise that she could act at all, reflecting a casual theater room exchange.
A reflective line contrasts chess mates with life’s broader game. It explores how winning a chess game ends with a mate while life’s mating marks a new start and ongoing journey rather to a final end.
The dialogue features a bill collector and a responder exchanging lines about politeness. The exchange highlights the idea that courtesy may smooth interactions as they agree to try being polite, suggesting a social lesson on manners in a concise vignette.
The dialogue pits a writer who has prospered against a ruthless editor who taunts him about choosing between his life and his writings. The exchange centers on sacrifice, ambition, and the cost of creativity.
A light exchange contrasts two church leaders. Mary prefers the dean to the bishop. The dean ends with finally while the bishop lingers with lastly.
First Monk asks about Mr Kangaroo. Second Monk replies he is in a bad way and on his last legs.
The lines explore vulnerability and fear as one steps into the unknown. The speaker contrasts airy missteps with the danger of missing a real foothold, implying caution when moving through uncertain ground. The mood is somber and introspective, probing resilience amid ambiguity.
Johnson and Williams recount a sea crossing aboard one of the world’s largest liners. Johnson jokes illness kept him aware of the voyage while Williams asks about the trip, highlighting a calm crossing and surprised traveler.
Sympathetic patter from an old gentleman to a fallen boy turns to a witty retort as the youngster replies with a sharp tease. The brief exchange captures a moment of resolve and humor after the tumble.
A mistress rebukes her new maid Jane for arriving late. Jane explains she sleeps slowly and cannot help it, apologizing for the delay. The exchange captures class and domestic tension in a concise dialogue fragment.
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