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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1878
Page
3
Local notices list a wide slate of Republican candidates for Congress and county offices with names including Dr. P. J. Borbuck and Isaac Bushong. Train schedules from Litiz are given, along with religious notices for Moravian, Evangelical, and Reformed congregations. A Monroes Minstrels return is announced and a light personal column closes with remarks on vandalism by youths.
The piece argues kindness to the poor goes beyond food and clothing. It urges wealthy individuals to bridge the gap between rich and poor, manage charitable trusts wisely, and enable the needy to eventually support themselves rather than prolonged aid. It stresses practical, self-sustaining aid rooted in stewardship and moral duty.
A political endorsement argues for Tun A Ye SMT Saintld renominating and reelecting him to Congress. It praises his four years on the War Claims Committee, notes large rebel claim risks, cites savings by M. Sillah, and extols Smith’s financial judgment, loyalty to the party, and integrity against corruption.
Corrected weekly by RF and Tehudy lists market quotes for butter eggs oats and various grains. Includes closing bids from DeHaven Townsend bankers and Philadelphia financials with rail lines Lehigh Valley Reading and Northern Central. May 4 1878 Philadelphia stock prices and margins noted.
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