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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1885
Page
2
The Lifttz Record warns advertisers and others that publication goes to press regularly Thursday afternoon and limited matter can be inserted after Wednesday noon. Communications must be authenticated with the writer's name and address to guarantee goodwill and good faith.
Commissioner Colman in Washington seeks full dairy product data to curb adulteration of butter and cheese. He asks manufacturers and farmers to answer promptly and offer suggestions. A separate Philadelphia political scene notes impending primary battles and Mayor Smith’s renomination prospects amid GOP factionalism. Candidates for 1888 begin to surface as public road repairs are welcomed.
The piece honors Victor Hugo as the last great French romance genius, praising his patriotism and intellect. It notes France’s mourning and the public regard for Hugo, while reflecting on his restless life and enduring influence. Also touches on U S politics with Democratic views on administration removals and appointments.
The piece notes John McKee as the wealthiest Black Philadelphian, estimated at 200 000 to 300 000 dollars, with a few others in the city in the same bracket. It mentions Eastern summer trips after Cleveland’s election, quips about meeting presidents, fading roller skating fads, dull Chester county week, and cautions about poisonous plants. It covers political primary prospects, county delegation splits, and Magee versus Quay in delegate claims. It notes Lt. Schock’s death by self-action after mental strain, urges careful learning, and describes shad migration efforts at Columbia dam and ongoing state fish-ways spending. A Dauphin jail barber’s flood escape ends with a swim.
A Germantown man uses red pepper to drive specks of sparrows from ivy on his house, while a convicts trainer may teach cooling methods during dog days. The piece also criticizes oleomargarine bans and urges stricter labeling of vinegar and other goods to prevent deception and protect buyers.
A traveler journeys west in 1885 with twenty five dollars , searches for work through Chicago Fort Wayne and Lancaster county. He befriends John Shubert and travels toward Pennsylvania on freight and foot , extols his many claimed skills and US Army service while sharing a tale of trickery before returning home near Lititz. The piece ends with local ads for clothing and household goods from a Srriv Drua Store.
Manheim Foundry and Machine Shop of Manheim PA offers separators threshing machines horse powers and related hardware including shafts pulleys and gearing for mills castings plain and special furnaces for kettles and engines portable and stationary. Also sells pipe fittings iron piping valves and related iron work and invites inquiries for items missing or needing replacement.
A notice outlines office hours for women specialties with daily slots from 9 to 12, 3 to 6, and 8 PM, plus telephonic connection. Local offices offer patient access and consultations during specified times.
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