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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
6
In South America Bryce reflects on the collapse of the Inca kingdom and dynasty. He suggests conquest and harsh rule shattered national spirit, leaving a docile peasantry. The piece cites cultural devastation and the enduring impact of the conquistadors.
The article recalls the defense of Chapultepec during the Mexican War, highlighting 48 cadets aged fourteen to twenty who died defending the flag after a daring boy youth attempted to remove the banner to prevent its capture. It notes Chapultepec as a historic fortress and the cadets buried in a single grave, with flowers laid year after year.
The United States Geological Survey highlights paleontology as essential to geology, linking fossil study to practical, economic understanding of formations. Notes on Cornish place names and a humorous anecdote about advice from seventeen friends are included.
A collection of essays and excerpts on language use and etiquette, from Japan’s diverse pronouns to a tutor’s plea for shorter words. It cites opinions on English rude simplicity, Saint Kilda fears of strangers, and notes on transpire versus perspire, plus a brief tale of child marriages in England.
A witty exchange illustrates a wife and husband debating how they would cope if living in harsher times. The wife questions earning bread by sweat while the husband imagines starting a small nation and selling handkerchiefs.
Public timetable lists trolley departures from Lancaster and Lititz including weekday and Saturday patterns. Details show morning start times, daytime half hour intervals, and late evening runs with multiple routes to Manheim and Petersburg.
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