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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1884
Page
2
The Lititz Record warns advertisers and others that the paper goes to press every Thursday afternoon and cannot guarantee insertion of material after Wednesday noon. Communications must be signed with name and address as a guarantee of good faith.
The paper notes the 1884 presidential election has ended and estimates about ten million votes cast with Blaine and Cleveland as the leading candidates. It argues for an eight year presidential term to reduce campaign strain and cost, citing the French system as a comparison.
The writer notes other counties run dual fairs and urges Lancaster to add a second site. Lititz is proposed as a focal point, with Warwick racecourse discussed as pivotal to the debate and ask for neighbor opinion.
The article reflects widespread business stagnation across the nation and Europe due to overproduction and machinery, urging patience and a hoped-for improvement. It notes religious society activity, local obituaries, church repairs, and upcoming school literary organizing events.
A 77 year old resident of Newtown, Clay township named Ruth walked to Lititz to visit her son William and friends and returned the same day, a distance of about 14 miles. Community crime concerns and local moves are noted, with town updates on property sales, church history, and a proposed choir for the Lutheran church.
An old advertisement lists incorporated Boyer's Shoe Blacking at 3c per box and large size 6c, caustic soda cheap, Day's horse and cattle powder 9 lbs for $1, Milton horse powder 8 lbs for $1, Pearl handle knives 25 to 86c, poor man and diamond dyes, various salts and Glauber salts at $1 per lot, second hand stove, hanging lamp, pure rye whiskey, Banner Lye for soap making at 10c per lb, French mustard 10c per glass, and fresh lime at the store.
Lyons silk quality described as equal to the best Lyons cachemire. R I Simon markets American Cachemire under brand Regatta at 75 cents a yard cheaper than French silk. The piece promises replacement if cracked in three months and highlights Lupin merino and Lupin cashmere supply constraints.
The text extols Wanamaker’s wide range of all wool cashmere and merino fabrics noting many colors and qualities. It argues buyers benefit from choices beyond Lupin's alone, with merino offering two dresses in one and cashmere priced higher per yard.
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