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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
2
The article notes that plant type can shift with climate and season. Wheat may act as an annual if sown early and a biennial if sown late. Castor bean, usually perennial in warm climates, becomes an annual in regions with winter conditions.
A new thought disciple advocates living to one hundred fifty with several suggestions to reach that goal. Among ideas offered is the use of rubber automobiles as part of the plan.
An ad style note urges opening a Ready Money Checking account to have immediate access to substantial funds for emergencies or opportunities. It promotes building balance and warns that foresight will be appreciated, inviting readers to come in today.
National Bank announces a full range of services including checking, savings, loans, and wealth management. The promotions emphasize ease of access, customer service, and trusted local presence across its branch network.
L H Wible lists 66 county fairs with dates and locations across the state. Eastern fairs include Kutztown August 16 19 Reading September 13 17 West Chester September 1 3 Lebanon August 30 to September 1 Allentown September 20 24 York October 4 8 Lancaster has not yet set a date.
William Boas of Lancaster faces a $10 fine after dozing at the wheel of a fish delivery truck, causing a fishy odor in the neighborhood. John Droney was fined $14.55 after admitting he nodded off near railroad tracks while helping a relative with wine from his cellar.
Fossil specimens from shale near Wellington Kansas reveal giant ancient dragon flies with seven and a half inch wings and 23 inch spans. Beetles 5 million years old were mobile like grasshoppers. New Zealand scientist Tillyard predicts humans and insects will contend for Earth’s supremacy, with a caveat to hope huge bugs do not evolve.
The earliest money reference appears in Genesis 24 where Abraham buys from Ephren the Hittite for his wife Sarah in Machpelah. The record states he paid 400 shekels of vilyer by welset, noting no coimed wiemey existed then.
The State Board of Game Commissioners states Pennsylvania deer numbers are high and urges passage of Senator Culbertson’s bill for a ten day December open season on female deer without antlers. It cites scarce natural food, rising deer in agricultural areas, and calls for a material herd reduction to protect farmers and maintain balance.
The term malemuil or malenute refers to a dog breed used by Arctic Eskimo tribes known as malenmtes. The dogs share a wolf like color, closely resembling the wolf in hue.
A local historian describes Jewish traces in Berks and Lebanon counties dating before other settlers. He cites Der Yutia Korichhof in Schaefferstown, Hebrew inscriptions, and early stone arches suggesting a synagogue site halted by Indians or Germans in 1723.
grain marketing specialist George A. Stuart notes Pennsylvania shrank from 1,742 mills in 1900 to 606 in 1922 due to western wheat expansion and big midwest mills. He recalls Great Valley Mill near Paoli, built 1710, aiding Valley Forge hunger. Many former mills became homes or tea rooms as Pennsylvania milling entered a low period before slight revival through quality production.
Ground was broken on the site of Lancaster’s proposed Pennsyl vania Railroad passenger station. A farmer with two plow horses started the work, not a ceremony. Plans to eliminate a nearby crossing delay the project. Leaseholder Herbert Steigerwalt says the lease can be terminated in 20 days.
A dramatic line reads Then he went into the night while she notes the weariness of the hour. The exchange implies a strained relationship and a broken main spring of resolve as the night deepens.
The speaker urges a successor to follow his example and work with determination, noting he began his career by applying persistent effort and a strong will.
In a Washington Star quote, a ready-made philosopher claims Nero fiddled as Rome burned. Senator Sorghum counters that no musician with artistic self respect would attempt a violin solo while a fire department works in the streets.
Wiggins says his quarrel with a wife ends only when she asks for new ones as things wear out. The remark follows a tense domestic exchange about repairs and relations.
A fragmentary exchange hints at a marriage dispute over inheritance and favors. The woman accuses the husband of acting as if he already plans to leave all to her, while he asserts she has long relied on him since marriage.
Feature notes that vast gold digger activity extends beyond mines into urban centers, with prominent global locations highlighted as centers of wealth and prospecting. The piece surveys how major cities host hopeful miners amid urban life.
A terse verse fragment recalls Ruth riding in the back of a cycle car. The speaker notes a bump at fifty five and continues the ride with a swift, ruthless cadence. The brief lines hint at speed and a daring, reckless mood.
A theatrical exchange unfolds with a landlady asserting no emergency exists and specifying weekly advance terms for actors, highlighting tensions over job security and payment in a small room setup.
A brief dialogue scene features Mrs. Anderson and John discussing future dreams and a lighthearted jab at Anderson-Hleavens. The tone mixes vanity and humor as they joke about a past escapade and downtown errands.
In a light domestic exchange Mrs Burgess questions why her husband shaves at home instead of the barber. Mrs Wise quips that he merely seeks an excuse to admire himself in the mirror.
In a reflective remark, a speaker questions how the racing scene classifies losers and notes that the field contains winners and near winners rather than true failures. The dialogue hints at competitive mindset and perception within the sport.
A whispered plan ties a marriage to the lawyer who secured a million dollar estate ruling, with a friend noting it was seen as the only way to access the fortune. The exchange hints at motive and the desire to gain financial access through wedlock.
A druggist sought to boost sales by hiring a pretty young woman to cook waffles in his store. He was told the plan would attract customers. The adviser asked how it turned out. The answer: a clever man married the girl in the first week.
A fragmented old time dialogue shows a messenger, praising a patron, and a businessman negotiating payment while clarifying a reluctance to settle a bill. The snippets hint at tone of courteous precedence and interrupted exchange. The scene centers on an exchange about clearing an account.
After Mrs Toofus kissed her husband he refused her five dollars. The Fort Mink philosopher responds with a witty line, declaring he lavishes affections but cannot afford more kisses at present.
A reader recalls the story of a princess concealed in a tower and later moved under a staircase. The account mentions a gas man discovering them while collecting pennies, highlighting a long period before detection.
In a playful exchange a wife complains about hours spent pressing clothes while her husband jokes about boredom with ironing. The light domestic humor reflects everyday chores and shared fatigue. The dialogue captures a moment of marital banter over household tasks.
A short fragment notes a harp performance moving sixty miles by train. It mentions Tommie Sharp and a harp playing moment, with minimal readable context.
Rod laments being fooled while Jane explains that a triumph is something hard to achieve not simply making someone look foolish. The exchange centers on the meaning of triumph and perspective on the act.
A brief exchange in Woman's World features Mrs Smith questioning Mrs Brown about her health and asking what the doctor said. Mrs Brown replies with auto intoxication as the issue and notes limited riding activity.
A doctor warns a patient to get X-rayed. the patient resists, saying there is no need. The patient quips that his wife can see through him, hinting at a joke about perception and health.
A clipped line from American Legion Monthly features a sharp exchange about employment and implication of slavery. The brief, stylized dialogue evokes a tense workplace moment with a historical echo reference to Lincoln era themes.
He and his wife discuss scraps from supper as a daily ritual almost every night. The exchange centers on leftovers and domestic routine in a brief conversational vignette.
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