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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
8
The article praises Capt. Lane for his hard work and leadership at Camp Zachary Taylor near Louisville. It describes extensive training, trench and gas defense setups, and a large mobilization to Camp Meade. It also urges men turning twenty-one to register for military duty by the June deadline.
Warren Sturgis, released from Lancaster jail last week, spent a brief visit here. He said he aimed to do better in the future and planned to return to Baltimore to reenlist in the army.
The article outlines baccalaureate and Class Day programs at the Lancaster High School with sermons by Rev H E Crosst and Rev Christian Reisner. It notes plays, an Alumni meeting, commencemen t speaker, and the twenty three graduates including honors and notable attendees. Tickets go on sale at Scott's. Class Day is free, commencement has 20 cent admission.
A local plea discusses coal shortages from wartime consumption in submarines and cantonments, urging citizens to conserve hard coal this winter. Advice covers ash sifting, burning only as needed, securing wood, minimizing heated rooms, and using alternate fuels where possible. A meeting outlined the dealer perspective and price controls, with June's arrival noted for crop-impacting weather.
Lititz residents signed pledges to support the Red Cross surpassing most boroughs with a total near 1500 above average levels. Warwick Township proudly exceeded its quota at 2106 75, led by Dr. Walter and Willis Gibble. The Southern Pipe Line Co contributed 500. Train travel and freight rates rise June 10 and June 25 respectively, aiming to offset wage hikes for about two million railroad workers, ending many excursion and special tickets.
On Friday May 81 1918 the undersigned will sell at public sale at the West End hotel Mechanicsburg a choice lot of [readable text ends].
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