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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
6
An eyewitness recalls brutal 19th century classroom discipline in Bradford. Horace Walton climbed a nut tree, fell and was flogged when he returned to class. The master’s cadence echoed through days: first bell order, second bell attention, third bell lick Walton.
A Strand Magazine passage portrays women as good winners yet prone to hysteria in brokers’ offices. It notes many firms refuse women’s accounts, some only out of friendship, while others fear emotional outbursts and tears when money matters turn sour.
A clipped quotation notes a character insisting on a $500 withdrawal to use for a bridge game this afternoon, despite financial strain and a humorous exchange. The line hints at clever plotting or social tension in a Cleveland Plain Dealer context.
In the Washington Star quote, Senator Sorghum says his toughest task is trying to resemble his speeches when he returns to his hometown. He candidly discusses maintaining consistency between his public image and personal demeanor.
A brief collection of quotations features a Detroit Free Press exchange on philosophers and a remark about Esau trading his birthright for pottage. It concludes with a Lowell line on joy and grief, capturing a magazine style dip into wit and sentiment.
A feature on base stealing in baseball history, detailing the delayed steal popularized by Bill Lange and its origins with Harry Stovey. Also recounts Anson’s sacrifice play that set up Lange’s 100th steal, and explains why modern players would face suspension for similar moves. Ends with a joke about a grandmother losing teeth and a biting tongue.
From ancient texts to medieval anatomy the search for the indestructible Luz bone spurs rival claims and shifting theories. Scholars cite Bauhinus Hadrian Joshua tale and Talmudic lore while Vesalius Agrippa and Magius assign the bone to vertebrae skull base sacrum coccyx or toe sesamoid. The London Lancet notes ongoing dispute over its precise location and nature.
The article surveys long held beliefs that the world will last 6000 years from creation. It cites Luther, Suidas, Foxe's Acts and Monuments, and biblical passages noting 1000 year periods as metaphorical. It discusses the idea of six days equaling 6000 years and the seventh day symbolizing a millennium.
A mixed compilation of quotations and notes including a description of Chinese nomads living on the western empire borders in felt tents and a remark on County Treasurer Bilkes absconding with thirty thousand dollars. Other snippets touch on flattery and social perceptions in various cities, with a doctor patient exchange and a jab at a lawyer’s voice.
An index of meetings for Lititz lodges and clubs lists weekly and monthly gathering times. Lions include Lilts Lodge No 23 K of P Rudy's Hall 380 Lititz Lodge No 16 I0 0FP, Washington Camp No 58 P C 8, Ladies of the G W, Lititz Springs Council No 197 Jr A M, Lititz Borough Council, Lititz School Board, Lititz Hose Company, Warwick School Board, Lititz Agricultural Mutual Fire Insurance, Lititz YMCA, T A meets Moravian Chapel, Court Lititz No 26 KF of A, and more with venues at Rudy's Hall Bele hall Swan Hotel and council chamber.
Bus and trolley times listed for Lancaster Lititz and the Lancaster Petersburg and Manheim lines. Daily departures begin at dawn with hourly service through the day, plus late-evening runs. Saturday and holiday adjustments include additional half hour departures. Sunday service begins with early morning cars from Lancaster and Manheim.
We offer a large stock of Company Coal Hard medium and soft all lumber types slate plaster pewter sand roofing materials ground alum common salt rock salt and fine table salt phosphate from Griffith and Boyd.
The home of the beautiful and ornamental with the very best in useful goods. Quality goods in a store of reliability. Eye glasses tailored to eyes. Watches made to run correctly. Jewelry crafted and repaired with precision.
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