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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
7
Farm Calendar advises planting strong seedlings for earlier larger vegetable yields. Transplant on cloudy late afternoons and water dry soil to reduce losses. Avoid early pasturing by not turning cows onto pasture until grass starts. If pastures are fenced to rotate cattle every two weeks, more feed is gained.
World wide push for calendar reform highlights a plan that standardizes the year into four quarters and makes every year identical. The scheme keeps a 31 day month followed by two 30 day months with a 304 day year day between December 20 and January 1. January 1 would always be Sunday under the proposal backed by Swiss authorities British Parliament committee and the World Calendar Association with over 5 000 members.
Keep Wool Dry-Wool should be stored in a clean dry place until it is sold. The basement is not suitable for such a product. Separate Birds-Remove the cock erels from the breeding flock at the close of the hatchery season say the State College poultry specialists. Provide Early Pasture-Some farmers plan to pasture part of their wheat and rye because of low grain prices. An acre will provide good grazing for 3 cows for 8 or 4 weeks. Conditions Must Be Right-Plant and sow when soil and weather conditions are favorable and not according to the calendar or the moon. Good seed and well-prepared soil are more important than custom.
The term picayune, once a small coin, signified a trading sum not worth much. The phrase not worth a picayune now signals something of little value or practically worthless.
A scientist asserts that intelligent people think twenty times faster than they write and that many write twenty times as much as their words justify. The remark appears in Florence Alabama’s Gerald.
SFORE setting out on any trips during the summer driving season every motorist owes it to himself to go over his car carefully. Check the tires for wear Inflate them properly Drain the radiator Clean the cooling system Apply a coat of top dressing to the roof Shin s and polish the headlight re flectors Clean the spark plugs Drain the stale gas and use fresh gas as gasoline often loses much of its volatility and anti knock quality if left long in storage If the valves need grinding have this done Also be sure to have the car thoroughly lubricated and put in new grease in the rear end and the transmission These simple tasks done now will pay dividends in added riding comfort and trouble free operation of your car during the driving season just instead.
Spring coats displayed by Paris designers drop fur collar trim and feature sloping shoulders. Bruyeres presents elbow widening sleeves, collarless jackets, and princess lines with cape sleeves. two-piece suits appear, belts in grosgrain and leather emphasize, with diverse wool embroideries and eyelets. Accessories include gloves, hats, and contrasted trims.
Laces and embroideries from Venice France and Ireland are being produced in the United States at lower cost. A prominent American designer showcases a wool crepe dress using durene embroidered cotton on the bodice with a daisy themed antique lace pattern. A velvet gown features a durene venise lace bertha reproducing traditional Yankee handwork in American cotton. Lace remains a principal trim and gown element in current style displays.
Tiers of petals form short sleeves and flower trimmed hats are sponsored by milliners. Printed coats drape monotone silks while frocks feature buttons down the back. Polka dots appear in every spring silhouette with velvet elbow capes and wide ribbon girdles detailing lace dresses.
Paris fashion drew attention to the longest daytime skirts in a decade as Channel showcased frocks six to seven inches from the ground. The simple black and navy wools and Marocains featured long sleeves and straight skirts that flare slightly below the knee, marking a move away from tea party gowns.
Elm item recounts numerous visits and hospitality across Manheim Lititz and surrounding areas. Families including Hess Hershey Diehm Koser Malschnee Biemesderfer and others visited relatives and friends. Hospital and Valley towns noted guests and Sunday hosting scenes among Lancaster County residents.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Holbine of Landisville and Mrs J Z Brubaker and family. They visited Mr and Mrs Joe Graybill near Manheim, sharing a day with neighbors in the community.
An American professor at the Tale versity of Nanking says over 2,200 years there have been about 2.0 percent famines in north and east central China.
Holland Institute of Thermology in Holland Michigan warns half of preventable diseases are air borne via dust germs entering through mouth and respiratory tract. The institute advocates coolproof home air conditioning with filters and washing sprays that remove 98 to 99 percent of dust and impurities, humidify in winter and cool in summer, enabling relief for hay fever sufferers by air conditioning at home or in public spaces.
The article explains removing old varnish to reveal wood grain in furniture, recommends stain or clear finish, and suggests lacquer or enamel with decals for harmony. It cites walnut table, a rocker, and a French Provincial makeover for a dining set, ending with Teapholstering notes.
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