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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
3
The reminiscence recalls wild grapes pawpaws chestnuts and old apple orchards with varieties like Early Harvest and Bellefleur. It highlights cidermaking nut trees and future prospects for walnut culture alongside changes in farming from home gardens to industrial stores and rising consumer demand.
Mrs. Hampton L. Carson presents seventy three pieces of rare American glasswork to Memorial Hall at Walmer Park in Philadelphia. The gift features flags from Manheim glassworks founded by Baron Stiegel with English and German glassblowers. Pieces include enameled tumblers fluted tumblers flip glasses and wine glasses in amethyst blue clear white and enameled varieties.
The McNary bill to extend federal sugar control by the sugar equalization board has been favorably reported to the U.S Senate. Early action on the measure is anticipated.
With the President's approval Armistice day was marked by patriotic singing in Washington. All government offices paused at 11 o'clock for eleven minutes of song before resuming work.
President Wilson engaged in executive duties this week signing bills totaling two and a half million dollars for prohibition enforcement and six million for the Alaskan Railroad along with food and fuel control measures and various minor bills and pardons.
A House resolution requests an immediate public auction of surplus Army automobiles following the distribution of 22 195 to states for highway work. The measure is a request only, with no legislative direction, and it does not require Senate concurrence or the President's signature.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor pressed for an eight hour workday and a Saturday half holiday at the International Labor Conference. He said the eight hour day should be the maximum work day and urged worldwide limits to 44 hours a week.
A man claiming to be Joseph Horan of New York rushed a Senate debate on the peace treaty and waved an American flag from the gallery. He cried that he had divine instructions to warn the chamber and was taken into custody for mental observation.
A wartime baggage backlog has been gathered and stored at Hoboken New Jersey for American Expeditionary Forces members. Under Secretary Baker's orders, found luggage is being sent to Hoboken and returned to owners where possible. Lititz boys who lost baggage should write to Hoboken as most has arrived.
In a White House interview with Senator Hitchcock, President Wilson said he would accept reservations to the German peace treaty if they interpret and do not nullify the League covenant. He praised progress and warned no compromise will stand unless a ratification deadlock is reached.
Prince Albert Tudor of Wales arrives in Washington on Armistice day by special train from the Canadian border. Secretary Lansing and government officials greet him, with Vice President Marshall meeting at the station. He stays at Perry Belmont home before visiting Mount Vernon and the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
A bill raising postal employees pay passed by the congressional postal salaries commission became law last Saturday without President Wilson's signature, ten days after passage. The measure implements a graduated pay increase for postal workers.
The text details salary increases for postal workers ranging from 100 to 200 dollars across several bands from 1000 to 2000 dollars. It notes the President’s delay in acting, with a veto not sought by White House officials due to the President’s illness and the last day presentation custom.
Kansas rancher M Crawford invested in a fur farming venture after importing 35 kharakul sheep from Bokhara. He crossbred them with Lincoln and Cotswold sheep, producing lambs whose pelts are sold in New York markets. Pure-bred karakul rams fetch up to 4,000 dollars, with half-blonds around 500 dollars.
J. C. Miller of Ephrata displays a rare coin collection described as containing coins from thirty three nations. The set spans from a 1793 French piece to modern issues and includes several denomination pieces including four $20 golds, a $10, a $35, two $244, two $1s, and three 25 cent pieces. The owner prizes the collection highly and invites interest.
A note urges readers to check the yellow label on their newspaper for subscription status. If the date is past, the subscription may be expired, while prepaid deliveries are indicated as insured.
Rabbit pelts have risen in value and become profitable for trappers. An eastern firm plans to buy 14 million rabbit skins in 1919 1920, preferably from American sources, signaling a strong market for farm boys to trap and sell skins. The USDA can provide purchaser contacts and addresses.
Roscoe Schweitzer near Ephrata reports 25 Leghorn hens laid 3 844 eggs from Oct 1 1918 to Sep 20 1919 sold for 154 40 dollars with feed 65 83 dollars total profit 88 57 equal to 3 64 per hen showing how profitable hens can be when properly cared for
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