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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
4
Farmers in Lancaster County push tobacco and other farm products to a global market. Examples include Tennessee farmers selling direct farm to user tobacco and large Highway signs promoting farm products. The piece urges backing signs with newspaper space to boost recognition among mobile travelers and boost local farming profiles.
The report notes slow progress in readjustment with uncertainties and no firm program from the Party Peace Conference. European economies remain weak, while Germany and Russia stay unsettled. In the U S a clash between Executives and Congress halted many appropriations including 740.9 million for the Railroad Administration. Railways rely on other sources for immediate needs, but overall trade and industry stay fairly good. Retailers expect price declines and a shift in buying after stabilization measures by the Industrial Board of Use Department of Commerce. Railways show mixed results with earnings shortfalls versus expenses over recent months, though improvement from last year persists amid milder winter weather. A 1913January expense-to-earnings ratio stood high, influenced by wage increases and seasonal conditions. a compilation by the Commercial and Financial Chronicle notes most roads faced similar pressures.
The February bank clearings in the United States rose over fifteen percent from the previous year and marked the largest February total on record. Industrial and commercial activity appears to be reviving with a potential labor shortage if domestic trade expands, while road liabilities show a persistent deficit, eighty eight roads reporting expenses below taxes and operating costs.
Leah Becker’s farm is sold to Joseph L. Keith who will move in by April 1. Miss Becker to live in Grunnerville. Rev Amos Martin visited Shaon Hartranft and Mr. and Mrs J W Roth. Bucks of Leola called on John W Roth. John W Hartranft moved to H G Geyer’s house. George M Wechter now occupies Leah Becker’s house. Jacob Bill of Time Hill will occupy the home he taught from Mr Hartranft. Simon Hartranft improving after bronchial illness. Amanda H Brackbill visited Wayne Kline.
Mr Jonas Hartman survived a scaffold collapse at Ashestog plant Manheim with minor bruises while Clayton Adair dislocated a shoulder assisting a shoeing. Several families moved homes this spring including Steinman Barto Wassnacht Koehler and Smith. Scarlet fever quarantine on H Yocum’s home lifted after Ruth contracted the disease. Clayton Nestleroth and Carl visited Bambergers. Isaac Adair runs a Chevrolet, Chas Bahn a Lord. John Krumbine and Cyrus Krumbine visited Lebaron. Bomberger family visited Hess home. Mrs Hartman’s daughter Ruth in France.
Lexington news notes visits from Elia Buel and others, a memorial service for John Peiffer in Stouchstown, and a string of Sunday guests from Lancaster Lititz and Rothsville. Double trading stamps at Fulmosock’s, moving trucks theme, Oregon United Zion service, and a farewells weather forecast mark a bustling week. Read the Record, $1.50 a year.
Rothsville High School girls defeated Manheim High in Manheim, while the Rothsville Reserves beat F. W M Academy Reserves 31 to 24 in Lancaster. Upcoming events include baccalaureate on May 4, class day May 8, commencement May 3, with Ringgold Orchestra providing music. Alumni drama All on Account of Polly planned, and basketball team photos for Bubbles taken March 11. Local notices cover birthdays, visits, furloughs, moves, and community happenings.
Many Lititz residents will wake to church and Sunday school under perplexing time shifts as daylight saving starts after 2:00 a.m. Sunday. Clocks must be set ahead one hour, possibly causing missed trains and family mixups. Jacob G Hib of Lititz rents Stevens Hotel and takes possession April first after Blarry H Shirk leaves. the new proprietor previously worked as a bartender at the Sturgis House.
Rothsville played Manheim 7 to 5 in Rothsville with 13 Rothsville fouls and 10 on Manheim. Rothsville forfeited a Friday game against Denver High 22 to 17. The team hosted gatherings by H. S. Kissinger and Mr. Frank Knox. A Friday game vs Altoona Triangles is scheduled at Rothsville. officials visited with Fleisher and Gardinier. The class of 1920 will stage The Deestrict Skull on April 10.
The King's Daughters hosted a spelling bee last Saturday evening drawing a large crowd with many unable to gain admission. Winners across four classes included Yettie Jess, Isabelle Groff, Mease and Grace Miller in first class. Helen Adams, Sieyad Mill, Charles Nailinger, Irvin Miller in second. Henry Keith, Oliver Rupp, Rhoda Manek, Ralph Dick in third. Abram Mease, Esta Habecker, Henry Keith, Paul Markley in fourth. Judges were J. H. Enox, B. Dillman, and Helen Adams.
Large attendance at the quarterly Evangelical Church conference last Sunday. Farmer B S Rupp reported the loss of two cows and two steers to a mysterious death, possibly poison or paint ingestion, with several herd members saved by veterinarians using an antidote. J W Bueh plans a general merchandise auction Saturday evening. Keith store property sold to Aldus Sheaffer of Bareville, who will take possession soon. Henry Pierce sold his home to Jacob Kreider for 2000 dollars. Executors of H L Reith will hold a public sale of personal property and store goods Saturday afternoon. Joseph Burkholder of Oregon moved into a new home Tuesday. Howard Hackman and Ivan Shoemaker of Pottstown visited A F Getz and family. Local High School defeated Akron High School 37 to 30 in basketball.
The Lancaster Automobile Club elected Prof. S. Edward Gable president at its annual meeting held Friday night at Hotel Brunswick Lancaster. Officers include first vice president Aaron B. Landis second vice president Frank M Abel and treasurer Dr. Wm H Trout Secretary Joseph G Forney with directors from city northern and southern districts. The group pushed aims for toll abolition on more county turnpikes improved dirt roads and a State aid road from Ephrata to Reading. A notice of thefts and recoveries of two club cars was noted and police credit affirmed. Benjamin G Atlee retires after three years as president per by laws.
Seventy five youths gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N Matthews home for a common birthday celebration for Joseph H Matthews age 21. Guests presented hosts with many gifts. George I Houser of Aunville did business in town Saturday evening. John Shower’s remains were brought for interment from Reissville. Rev A J Bachman officiated with Harvey Wike undertaker in charge. J H Wickerwell hosted a family reunion with grandchildren and close friends. Mr and Mrs S R Roger of Steelton visited Sunday. Elizabeth V Forney who bought the Griff property east of town sold it to her sister Mrs Charles E Ringler. Johm E Hoffman of Kleinfeltersville transacted business. Sam Hershberger held his annual livestock sale with good prices. Sam Steiney oversees Heidelberg township quarry gang.
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