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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1883
Page
2
A long column of notes and items covers printing deadlines for advertisers and writers, weather, politics, labor issues, shipping, crime, and local interests. It notes press days, author authentication requirements, and varied anecdotes from international to domestic affairs, with reflections on enterprising youth and industry.
The piece laments recent severe storms across Western states causing extensive property loss, shattered homes, and numerous deaths. It contrasts last fall floods, which allowed aid, with cyclones that strike with no warning, flatten sturdy buildings, and subject people and animals to deadly force.
Post Office Will stay London Purple poison for potato bugs and worms. Turnip seeds cheap, Royal Ready mixed Paints, kalsomine for walls, walking canes, bourbon whiskey and brandy bought direct, white flour beetle powder, Persian insect powder, cork shavings in bags, brushes and pomades, tooth picks and razors, wheat bran soap, hoofing paint, fishing rods, sponges, and chamois skins advertised at the LITITZ DRUG STORE with low prices and direct-from-druggist options.
Waperville notes a Bard & Kline party fishing the Du Page river reporting large pickerel, one up to 33 pounds, with remarks on regional yields and westward catches. Spring delays slow corn planting amid heavy rains and floods, while wheat prospects look fair. Local election favored the whiskey faction, tobacco market shows brisk sales and export inquiries, and new yeast distilling methods attract interest.
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