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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
2
The piece cites a Rochester Democrat Chronicle quote condemning politicians for self interest. It references a daring airman who pursued a new altitude record and mentions Sydney, Australia hosting the world’s largest savings bank.
William Hunsicker a notable Hamlin County farmer died last week at his home in Lebanon. His will probated in Lebanon disposes of about £100,000 in cash bequests to neighbors and friends across miles, with many $50 to $500 gifts, plus church bequests and real estate dispositions. A $500 donation goes to the Neffsville Home.
The original Tyrrel-Tribe manuscript of hymns from the Ephrata Cloisters in Pennsylvania, dating before 1746, has been acquired by the Library of Congress. It includes nearly 600 pen and ink illustrations, with some touches of color.
Motorists reported a herd of over fifty deer grazing on Hyner Mountain above the Coudersport pike between Lock Haven and Renovo on Monday morning. Deer herds are said to graze nightly along the mountain tops in this area.
A Packard seian struck a ten year old girl at Ninth and Lyeasy, knocking her shoes off and drawing insults from the girl who refused hospital care. A separate incident saw rail spikes left on a Reading Railroad main line nearly derail a slow express, promptly cleared by officials. Two boys and a girl, ages 7 9 and 11, face Judge Henry for malicious mischief in connection with wrecking the express train.
The text appears garbled and fragmentary, referencing reading writing and rhetoric with a playful riff on Tampa. It lacks coherent narrative, clear events, or identifiable persons or organizations to anchor a factual summary.
The article notes the white ant as the most reproductive insect in the world, capable of laying about 80 000 eggs, according to Liberty.
A massive explosion at the J. M. Brenner Company quarries near the Conestoga River blasted a 60 foot limestone cliff and released about 50 000 tons of stone across several acres. Nearly two thousand dollars worth of dynamite was used in drilling 15 holes sixty five feet deep. Quarry workers fell ill from nitroglycerin exposure as preparations concluded and the blast produced a local earthquake.
The article notes the striped material used for convict seats originated in England in the seventeenth century, outlining its early production and historical context.
On April 16 1927 the Lititz and Lexington Turnpike Company filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County a petition for dissolution. A hearing is set for June 6 1927 at 10 AM for interested parties to show cause against the petition. Joseph B Wissler is solicitor for the petitioner.
In Womelsdorf Berks County Dr Reed Sallade’s Airedale Jiggs is hailed as highly intelligent. The dog obeys commands to open and close the studio door fetch a hat and shoes carry an egg basket to the chicken coop and drive poultry at night. He also understands vernacular words like a Pennsylvania German speaking parrot. When motor trips begin, a cue brings Jiggs into the front seat beside his owner.
A quirky note claims kisses transfer exerms with each good night exchange. The piece cites a flurry of chatter among experts who explain that when asked for a good night kiss, a response of owt bacilli is given.
Two days after birth in Wilkes-Barre the fourth son of Mr and Mrs Antonio Inteli cato arrived. Jasper was born with nine inch coal black hair which disturbed him and kept him awake the first two nights. After a barber cut his hair his mood improved markedly.
A 14 year old boy named Johnny Feder previously operated on for leg amputation at Butler County Memorial Hospital was deserted by his parents who moved out of town. Police report the parents are untraceable and the boy will be cared for at the Butler County Home.
A note from Professor Frueauff recalls a 19th century tale involving Lancaster tobacco broker Demuth and Moravian students at Gnadenfeld. Names Hochmuth and Wohlfarth triggered a jail scare with meanings humility pride welfare, showing Demuth's long family business roots in Lancaster.
Pathfinder Magazine presents a somber scene where a circus clown mourns an elephant while the acrobat questions the boss's demand to bury the animal. The dialogue highlights tension between workers and management over the animal's fate.
Editor sent a man west to obtain a photo of the actress Jones husband. He returned after a month with three husbands pictured, revealing a playful exchange about tabloid pursuit of glamorous spouses.
Under a spreading chestnut tree, he declares the girl he loves is the only one. She responds that his lines are apt, noting the tree’s familiar presence as they sit together.
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph item depicts two young Black men before a brightly lit hall as they discuss attending a dance and the plan to escort a companion home after crowds inside. The dialogue implies social tension and local nightlife humor of the era.
A brief quip about reactions to insults as a father uses a nickname as a punch line. Mary comments on anger, while Jerry says he was not angry though he grew a bit sore at the jab from Mabel’s father. The exchange captures social tease in a domestic setting.
Dave asks for another cigar to replace a brother's smoking habit. Red confirms and Dive responds. The exchange centers on desire to curb the brother's smoking.
A fatigued traveler rushes to the information desk seeking guidance as a tired attendant confirms information is available. The scene captures a brief exchange over assistance and clarity.
A fragmentary verse moment contrasts laboring women with labels of work. The speaker questions how quickly the need to earn a living pushes roles and identities, hinting at economic pressure shaping self presentation and tasks.
A writer recalls last fall’s publication as a novel that turned out to be a guyed book after sarcastic reviews. The new acquaintance probes the work while the author reflects on bitter reactions and mistaken genre expectations.
A brief theater sketch portrays a producer and singer debating a cue in song. The producer urges the singer to follow the printed cue while the performer questions where the first verse ends, highlighting backstage timing and comic tension.
Mrs Meddle and John recall a noise dispute with the couple in the next flat. Mrs Meddle accuses them of being busybodies who listen in, while Mr Meddle shares a quarrel about privacy. A friend mentions a speedy car ride after the row.
A remark about a man described as an undertaker, with another retort insisting the subject is more than a surface image. The exchange frames a character assessment and hints at underlying traits or roles.
A brief Sunday dialogue describes a morning exercise routine starting at seven and a person waking later around ten. Another exchange notes removing a cake recipe from a cook book, with a husband remarking the action was correct to remove it from the book.
The line questions Badger's honesty and tendency to avoid the truth, suggesting the defendant's reluctance to admit wrongdoing. It presents a courtroom or literary exchange framing the accusation without explicit details of the case.
Quote heavy item shows a stage comic bit where an actress jokes about aging and turning twenty. The exchange includes a manager’s quip and a playful taunt about getting older, framed as a financial or theatrical backstage moment.
A man speaks nervously about a proposal while a woman blushes and tells him to propose, in a terse exchange from Tit Bits.
Stenographer one notes improved legibility of bope handwriting, joking that T previously struggled. Stenographer two recalls a man breaking his arm while cranking his car yesterday and relearning to write with his left hand.
A fragmentary note recalls an Alaska excursion with family members Aunt Sally and Old Aunt I, mentioning hunting a bear. The text hints at danger from pneumonia and death, reflecting a personal, mishmashed reminiscence without clear dates or locations.
A reported story describes the bride leaving Joe Montcalm after a stormy union. She accused him of controlling behavior and sought a divorce, signaling a dramatic end to their marriage.
A humorous exchange where a daughter reveals she told her boyfriend she was the right one, prompting the father to question how he could know. The joke hinges on the daughter's quick wit about certainty in love.
A Washington Star quip features Senator Sorghum praising George Washington as truthful yet discreet, noting he knew when to keep his mouth shut. The exchange frames Washington's reputed honesty and prudence in a tongue in cheek line.
A terse dialogue hints at a husband’s absence while a search for a suitable fishing rod unfolds. The exchange suggests a domestic scene with a light humorous undertone as the husband aims to find gear fitting him. No further details are provided.
A playful debate notes that ants are famed for labor while new scientists argue butterflies demonstrate extensive fluttering. The remarks contrast insect work habits in a light, humorous tone with curious observations.
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