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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
3
The United States and Britain prepare for a crossing of the North Atlantic with Liberty and Rolls Royce engines respectively. The NC-1 will fly for America using a Liberty Motor, while Britain relies on Rolls Royce. The cross sea flight will reveal which engine leads.
An errant horse pulled by Pegient of Norma caused a near disaster when it collided with W. J. Large’s automobile. Large sped to Sixth Street, unable to stop in time, but by alert bystanders the accident was averted. The horse appeared to suffer a minor injury.
A notice urges confirming that subscription payments are current to ensure uninterrupted newspaper delivery. It warns that unpaid status leads to delivery issues and aims to prevent annoyance by securing ongoing service.
The United States Tire Company advises motorists to carry old newspapers to pack under tires when stuck in mud and to use low gear with a controlled emergency brake for maximum power. It warns against filling with stones and suggests using small branches for traction, or a slight push to finish freeing the car.
A World War I era letter from a doughboy in France contrasts French farming with American methods. He notes antiquated equipment, livestock kept in dirty conditions, and modest peasant living, yet admires the landscape and values thrift and resourcefulness. He concludes American methods suit American farms best while praising French perseverance.
The war boosts rabbit farming as a profitable sideline for youths across the nation. Clubs supervised by the Department of Agriculture and backed by state colleges spread rapidly, with Washington alone reporting about 1,500 members. Rabbit meat and skins surge in demand, with meat production offering strong profit potential due to rabbits’ high reproduction and large breeds reaching twelve pounds early. Hotels in the South increasingly feature rabbit dishes, likened to chicken in taste and texture.
In Boys' Life Dr Eoward F Bigelow describes gray squirrels building leaf nests year round and parenting arrangements outside the wild, while farm reports note growing adoption of concrete and wooden silos. Proponents say silos improve cattle feed, save costs, and boost harvests as the season advances.
A short exchange features Senator Sorghum arguing that the public prefers plain arithmetic to rhetorical figures. The dialogue underscores a preference for simple, direct messaging over ornate speech in political discourse.
A narrative promoting buying locally contrasts a mail order purchase with a home dealer’s reliable, quality products. It warns that cheap mail order bicycles can injure riders and emphasizes safety, then lists a long roster of Lititz area shops and services from hardware to groceries to clothing, underscoring local trust and prosperity.
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