Seven Lancaster Banks Victimized by Old Fraud Scheme
A 60-year-old real estate promoter in Lancaster used forged and certified checks to swindle seven banks in Lancaster city and county since last May. Four banks were hit in the city and three more in the county, netting about $2,000 per bank in government bonds before the scheme collapsed. Private detectives and police are investigating, with the name G Rudolf Boyd used on forged documents. Ira W. Arnold narrowly avoided a $3,000 loss when bonds ordered for the suspect were found missing in transit.
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Lancaster City
Lancaster
Farmers Trust Company
Guaranty Trust Company
Fulton National Bank
Conestoga National Bank
Lancaster Trust Company
Lancaster Clearing House
G. Rufus Boyd
Ira W. Arnold
New Jersey
Arnold
Lancaster County Art Exhibit at Iris Club in March
The Iris Club announces the Lancaster County second art exhibition at the Tris Club in March, opening the 17th. County born or resident artists may show up to three framed works in oil, watercolor, black and white, or pastel, with new crafts items limited to three. School students may exhibit one piece per instructor’s selection. prizes will be awarded.
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Lancaster County
Tris Club
Iris Club
Slippery Roads Warn Lancaster Drivers This Winter
The Lancaster Automobile Club warns drivers about the dangers of wet leaves and slick roads as cold weather arrives. President Edward Gable urges cautious driving on city streets and open roads to prevent skidding and accidents affecting drivers, pedestrians, and other vehicles. The club calls members and other motorists to follow simple safety rules to reduce hazards.
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Lancaster Automobile Club
Jon
Edward Gable
The
Automobile Club
Als
Never Alone From the Habitual Divine Presence a Cheerful Man
A reflective remark on living with a steady sense of the divine, sustaining perpetual cheerfulness and comfort in friendship with the greatest companion. The thought conveys that time never drags for one who feels accompanied by a best friend.
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Joseph Addison
Middletown Hands Lititz Defeat In 19–0 Football Tilt
Middletown, a seasoned squad, defeated Lititz 19 to 0 on Saturday. Middletown benefited from an early fumble by Lititz and two later touchdowns aided by poor Lititz tackling. Foltz of Lititz defended hard while Middletown used a steady aerial and end run attack to score in the second quarter and again later, with Lititz repeatedly failing to adjust to the visitors’ plays.
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Lititz Hi
Middletown
Foltz
Lititz
Armistice day notes and holiday hints from 1910s era
Record of miscellaneous observations on Thanksgiving and Christmas prep. Mentions sour krout aging, pumpkins from squashes, shorter daylight, holiday meals, rising turkey supplies, and social comments on politics, work, and fashion in a dated, periodic voice.
Origin of Canada name from Kanata meaning huts
The word Canada derives from the Iroquoian term Kanata meaning a settlement. In Jacques Cartier era the north side of the St Lawrence from Hochelaga to the gulf was divided into Hochelaga Canada and Saguenay. Here the name now worn by the dominion appears for the first time.
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Canada
Jacques Cartier
St. Lawrence River
Hochelaga
Montreal
Gulf
Saguenay
Dominion
Old-Time Court Costume of Elizabethan Era Lady
A historical portrait describes an Elizabethan court lady wearing a low gown with a long stomacher and large neck ruffle, a small hat, crino line, ostrich feather fan with mirror, scented gloves, often a velvet mask, scented Spanish leather pumps, red dyed hair, and painted rouged face.
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Elizabeth
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Jos. S. Harris & Co
Main Street
Penna
Outfitters
California
Asco California
Bente NM
Cleanser Lighthouse
ASCO
Threader
New Calif
Muir Peaches
Victor Bread
Wesepee
Victor Brend
Rinso Kirkman
BORAX
Stranger
Lititz High
J. Bouder
Getz Faust
Burkhart Kileinfelter
Wagaman Deckard
Girvin
Books
Radolf Seleher
Dissinger Swartz
Eberly Hoover
Longenecker
H. Boucher
Hertzler Espenshade
Foltz Springer
Peiffer
W. Doremus
Templeton
Martin
Diehm
Rome
Clarence Frederick
Studebaker
Willys-Knight
Lancaster Overland
Knight Sales CO
N. Queen & Walnut Sts
Gochenaur
Iif
SILK
Pt Ve
Pareren
Lisle
Seaman & Leed Shoe Store
Broad ST
Lititz, Pa
Rossmere
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