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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1926
Page
6
The article argues for adding pergolas and lattice work to homes to revive old porch charm. It favors a single post pergola connected to the house, noting lower cost and strong visual impact versus double structures. Benches between posts offer seating. small entrances can use live posts with a light top.
A masonry house with a stone or brick exterior eliminates the need to paint wall surfaces, a major upkeep expense. The painting burden is greatly reduced since exterior trim, painted less frequently, handles the remaining maintenance.
The article argues lighting fixtures set the mood and complement rooms. Proper illumination enhances appearance, comfort, and overall atmosphere in living and dining spaces. Architects should plan fixtures in advance to match design, finish, and the room’s style.
Box gutters built over the cornice often leak due to nail holes in the gutter lining. Water may be forced over the cornice cap if the gutter extends up the roof. Absence of a fascia board leads to plastering lath starts and insecure shin gle installation with lath ends nailed and center driven through to the sheeting.
Reminiscences recall Lititz street life from 1828 to 1838 with portraits of tradesmen like Jonas Meyer tin and copper smith and Martin Hansen the Dane who sold snuff. It notes local figures, shops, a church store, the Concert Hall on church square, joshing about goats, and a cliffhanger to be continued next week.
Instructions from T A Bittenbender of Iowa State College on winter rations for laying hens. Feed mash in front at all times, use self feeding hoppers, moisten mash for mid morning feeding to boost egg production, and provide green feeds at noon. Suggested scratch formulas include 200 lb corn to 100 lb oats or 200 lb corn 200 lb wheat and 100 lb oats. Mash mix details and liquid supplement guidelines included.
Eight inches of cinders gravel or crushed rock topped with about two inches of rich cement yields a cheap yet ideal poultry house floor. The porous base keeps the floor dry. Tamp the fill to a solid base. Hollow tile bases are possible and need only a half inch of cement, though pricier. Lay on sand then cover with rich cement for a smooth easy to clean surface.
Nebraska Station presents Ration No 1 with yellow corn base plus minerals, animal protein and green feed. Cracked yellow corn scratch feed and sprouted oats supplement, plus a self fed dry mash of 150 lb corn meal 150 lb shorts 100 lb bran and 100 lb meat meal. The circular covers feeding principles for hens laying over 150 eggs annually and lists three additional rations.
Sprouted oats show marked benefit to egg production and overall health of flocks. The feed promotes vigor, improves digestion, and supports steady laying in hens and general well being in poultry.
The article extols sprouted oats as cheap and highly beneficial feed for poultry. It argues that sprouted oats are easy to prepare, suggests every poultry plant should own a sprouter, and notes oats can be produced in various forms and sizes for any operation. It urges breeders to try sprouted oats if they have not previously.
A petition in the Lancaster County Orphans Court seeks private sale of a LIttiz property owned by Michael F. Bear deceased. The lot on South Broad street measures 50 feet by 200 feet, with a double frame dwelling and rear frame garage, valued at 12000 dollars. A hearing is set for April 15, 1926 at 10 AM, with objections due to the clerk prior to that date. Dan Rachel assistant clerk attorney Wissler represents the court.
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