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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
7
An old Chicago janitor shows how he uses two silver watches to average their readings for exact time. One gains ten minutes daily, the other loses ten minutes per day, so he factors both to estimate the true moment. The method sounds simple but clever, using cross-checks to correct errors.
The article reviews a Tudor era domestic life chronicle by Tusser. It highlights harsh discipline for maids including thrashing for cleanliness and even punishment for cheese faults. An aside recalls Holman Hunt’s early drawing hobby and a manager's mistaken fly distraction.
X Beidler longtime vigilante leader in Montana is elected sheriff of Lewis and Clark County. During his term the new steel jail cages were installed and a public demonstration invited governor state and city officials. He locked notable entrapped them for three hours while recounting old days tales.
A brief note expresses gratitude to the general public for their kind patronage during the initial weeks since the start of operations. The writer thanks customers and invites continued support and visits.
A livery business announces placement of a Bell Telephone in the office for convenience. They offer a fine cab for funerals, weddings, and other events, with carriages and automobiles washed and harnesses polished at reasonable rates, located at the rear of Hotel Sturgis.
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