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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
2
A State Treasury voucher from 1861 for 2500 dollars was found in Dr. P. T. Fitzpatrick's Lancaster home by his sister as she nearly burned it. The indorsed instrument was to the doctor’s father, and if records are intact, the owner may collect the face value though interest may not accrue.
Michael Harvan of Westmoreland County set a ham sandwich record by making twenty sandwiches in twenty minutes, beating a thirty minute challenge for a $10 wager. He owns a garage in Hecla and said he nearly lost his appetite for ham after the feat.
The article outlines ancient Egyptian belief as both monotheistic and polytheistic with Ra as the supreme sun god and spouse Mout, mother of nature. Osiris stands as chief national deity, claimed to be the son of Seb the earth and Rut the sky, with many other lesser gods in the pantheon.
In response to a newspaper inquiry Shaw joked that his career was not shaped by just three books. The remark appeared in a London show context, reflecting his wry view on literary influence and personal development.
Alvin G Hertzog Adam Nagle and Henry Hatt of Ephrata completed planting 31000 small pine trees on Hertzogs land near Cocalico County. Hertzog says he received the trees from the government and plans another large planting in the fall.
The Buffalo Courier Express notes airplanes serve many practical roles beyond transport. From warning legends in Formosa to aiding lumberjacks, delivering food to frozen sailors, spotting whale shoals, and spraying locust swarms near Berlin, air power is applied in diverse, sometimes dramatic, tasks.
A Wilmington source recaps paper clippings found in Rev J A Thomas's Bible detailing historic winters. Entries describe snow in June in 1816, frost and ice through May or June in several years, and low fruit yields, with references to Jacob K Engel and Nathan Barnett, who was honored with a statue in Paterson New Jersey.
The loving cup traces to wassailing days and the wassail bow the poculum cari tata meaning loving cup. The practice of drinking from one cup and passing it around appeared in the Jewish paschal supper.
A home experiences two decades of constant noise from a child, driving the resident to plea for quiet as the house finally becomes eerily silent. John Andrew Holmes.
The article notes the aria Home Sweet Home from Henry Bishop era opera Maid of Milan, sung in May 182% in Plari. It describes the written transcription as a transcribed old continuo piece by Bishop.
A brief, odd clipping notes two five year old oaks lifting a block of gemite weighing 2% tons and the Phlock raised ten inches over seven years. The item ends with a quip about a spray and germicide for humbug.
In the October Record entry the narrator tours Nuernberg's old walls and towers, notes the Regnitz river, medieval fountains, busy markets with vegetables plums grapes and prices, and describes trams navigating narrow streets. A 1872 Strasbourg visit and a murder on a cathedral stairway are recalled, plus a Germanic museum stop and hop market notes.
A terse exchange unfolds as a speaker demands eye contact and a denied answer. The other party promises a firm no, framing a standoff defined by unspoken intent and restrained emotion.
A merchant states with calm resolve that his goods are modest but publicity is solid. He underlines confidence in public attention as a key asset, implying steady demand despite understated merchandise.
The speaker presents two effects of a feminine touch in furnishing. The first effect is added interest to the home ambiance. The second effect is the opportunity to reduce the principal balance on a bank loan through prudent spending.
A fragment jawbone of a department store scene shows clerks debating patience in selling hairpins to a woman. The exchange hints at lengthy scrutiny as the shopper surveys items before purchase and the staff push to close the sale.
In a string of light comic vignettes a Mrs Wiffle bristles at whistle etiquette while a grocer’s boy retorts about money for instructions. A zoo visitor questions evolution as a monkey keeper jokes about being inside or outside the cage. A friend quips about an old maid’s age and an insurance agent jokes of kisses per year in a playful, dated humor piece.
A fragment from a column mixes maritime marriage anecdotes with humor about separation. The verses reflect on shared travels and the modern “hanky-pank” term for unsettled times. The tone is playful and lightly critical of trendy sanitary norms.
A snippet notes a man claiming to make a better mousetrap while Parker beats him out of the patent. The line hints at patent competition and rival claims in a terse, colloquial quote.
A fragment shows banter about a man talking to himself and a fashionable suburb enforcing restrictions. The exchange notes that a house cannot cost under 30 000 dollars, implying limits on affordable expansion.
Fragmentary overheard conversation notes two rival dentists merging offices into a partnership. A speaker mentions a deceased first husband and the current husband, with unclear surrounding context.
A street sign painted by a painter contains misspellings and an altered E. The merchant refuses to settle. The painter argues that many passersby read the sign, prompting a challenge to cross over and continue.
A country club member known for ostentation and heavy jewelry irritates peers. On a Sunday, two members discuss him as he moves around the golf course, one noting weak with clubs and the other praising him as strong in diamonds.
A collision between automobiles prompts a bold remark about clearing the street. The exchange implies a opportunistic plan arising from the crash, reflecting a streetwise response tourban disruption and traffic clearance. The incident centers on vehicle damage and public reaction.
A humorous exchange centers on a husband described as ideal yet provoking dissatisfaction. The dialogue hints at marital tension as one partner notes happiness is expected but elusive, while the other laments delays in commitment and fulfillment.
A brief exchange notes that the speaker was not hurt while on the eleven but mentions being struck while others were involved. No clear names, places, or organizations are provided to identify a specific event.
An exchange captured from the Washington Star shows Senator Sorghum contemplating a past life as a confidence man. He muses on potential earnings and power he might have seized, contrasting it with his established political career.
The second speaker, visibly distressed, lamented that the prior speaker had “taken the words out of my mouth.” The other speaker rose dramatically and declared to the audience, I am accused of petty larceny.
A fragment hints at a wartime exchange with a woman accusing him of attempting a kiss. He defends by noting his service in France, implying a veteran’s credibility in a tense social moment. The text is incomplete but centers on conflict and veteran identity.
A garbled aside shows an unnamed speaker praising attention while others react coolly. The text includes stray phrases about tasks and a request to write something down, with no clear event or context to identify.
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