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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
7
The ad touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil as a remedy for kidney liver bladder and urinary tract diseases. It claims the kidneys filter blood and warns of weariness sleeplessness backache stomach trouble and a range of pains as signs of trouble. The teaser urges use to restore health and withstand ailments.
This ad promotes GOLD MEDA Haarlem Oil Capsules as a healing oil to cleanse kidneys and remove poisons, urging daily doses of three or four and continued use to prevent recurrence. It guarantees a refund if unsatisfied and warns to obtain the original imported GOLD ME PAS, available in three sealed package sizes at all drug stores.
The article urges farmers to grow beans as a cost effective nourishment source for families. It covers planting timing, row spacing of 28 to 30 inches, 8 to 10 inch seed spacing, avoiding cultivation when wet to prevent rust, pinching the vine at two feet to bolster bloom, and harvesting when pods yellow for curing. It also extols spinach as an iron rich old garden staple, recommended by doctors over drugs.
Robert Isenburg a Lancaster tailor of 257 South Ann Street recounts health decline. His doctor advised a tonic. After one bottle of Tanlac from J I Gore Co, his malaria and aches vanished. He reports no headaches or bone pains and says his liver functions improved and energy returned. Tanlac sold by Druggist L N Moyer.
The Department of Agriculture projects the largest winter wheat crop for the country, estimating about 899,915,000 bushels and a potential value of roughly 2.034 billion dollars at 2.26 a bushel. Kansas leads with nearly 22 percent of expected output, aided by record acreage and low abandonment. May 1 conditions at 100.4 percent signal continuing strong growth into harvest.
A Providence township trucker plans to plant lima beans after 58 crop years in tobacco, noting higher lima bean returns and easy sale. Jay birds arrive in town signaling spring and storms, while locals debate starling impacts and egg theft. Dogwood blooms, wildflowers appear, and countryside scenery widens the seasonal outlook.
Farmers and threshers protested in Harrisburg against Senator Beyer’s bill banning tractors with cleats on state highways. They argued cleats cause little damage. smooth rims could cause more wear. Highway officials push restrictions to protect roads while acknowledging heavy equipment is essential. A proposed road alongside highways was suggested as a compromise.
Severe wet and cool conditions hinder crop planting and growth. Farmers fear rot and replanting for corn. Vegetables lag due to cold rain while potatoes progress slowly. Wheat may grow too fast and risk lodging and rotting on the ground.
The Ephrata Review reports a new pretzel bakery on Cherry Street run by S W Chronister and Clark Chronister will produce fresh pretzels daily for Ephrata and surrounding towns. The piece defends keeping the product local under the name Ephrata Pretzels rather than Lititz, noting investment in machinery and a potential nearby truck delivery network.
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