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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
6
A farmed area outlines a method to deter crows by using eggs as lures, muskrat traps softened to avoid harm, and red marks on captured birds to frighten others. The piece argues the approach will curb crow raids seasonally and notes crows may serve useful purposes despite nuisance. It also includes a brief anecdote from the Chicago Tribune about carrots mixed into a lunch mishap.
Pennsylvania adopts a comprehensive pure seed law praised as the finest in the Union. Effective July 1 1921 it requires labels showing per cent pure seed weed seed and germination plus seller details with penalties for violations and authority for seed testing by the agriculture secretary.
Raleigh named for Sir Walter Raleigh, first colony founded 1587 on Roanoke Island. Virginia Dare born there, colony failed, permanent settlement later. Newbury town founded 1720. population grew with Scotch Irish and Palatinate Germans. Carolina derives from Latin Carolus. North Carolina ratified Constitution in 1789. Old North State nickname.
John R. Spurrier, Osage descendant, warns the Indian race could vanish in a generation due to intermarriage. He notes Osage wealth from central Oklahoma oil fields, about 2200 Osage with 1000 full blood, and praises Osage education and prominence among tribes. He also mentions Pawnee neighbors with 3600 people.
The text surveys HEN OF IMMORTAL MEMORY Plain noting Greek philosopher who argued knowledge arises from innate ideas shaped by senses. It credits him with defining logic metaphysics and morals and shaping a philosophy language. It also credits Aristotle as Plato’s pupil who expanded philosophy to sciences and logic as method.
An ancient account describes fish that ascend slick rock faces using suction. J. C. Johnson observed catfish reaching vertical rock walls a foot and a half high in flowing water. G. K. Noble notes other species and Himalaya examples with ventral suckers and muscular adaptations.
A local writer known as Anonymous harasses the town paper by scribbling unsigned letters about residents. The editor dismisses the notes, noting the writer’s boast and likely poor eyesight, while promising no print of the criticisms.
Robert J. Boyd, 25, of Fargo and member of Gilbert C. Gratton Post No 2, is noted as the youngest member of the North Dakota House. A former Fargo Trade and Labor president and Pressmen's union member, he backed bills aiding organized labor and Legion-favored legislation, including Armistice Day as a legal holiday and higher bonus fund taxes. He led opposition to a measure backing Fordney fivefold compensation.
In 1453 Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy vowed by the peacock to aid the deliverance of Constantinople from the Turks. At Lille a mourning procession and banquet featured a veiled lady on an elephant and a herald presenting four live peacocks. The assembly pledged themselves to God and the peacock.
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