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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
4
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Monday marked the start of a wartime mobilization for the American people as industries are urged to shift to wartime production to support weaving and happiness for the world.
A splintered report notes Governor Sproul is regarded as a large personality by both supporters and opponents. The text praises his mental stature and physical presence, comparing him to prior Pennsylvania governors and highlighting Tennessee’s expectations of a strong leader.
A wartime editorial urges unity among diverse groups. It claims foreign-born residents struggle with English and government understanding while noting some native Americans fail to value citizenship. The piece argues for national solidarity and cohesive civic identity.
A humorous note on wardrobe fixes mentions suspenders and feather belts as poor choices for thin men. It suggests homemade suspenders from old inner tubes as a sturdier, economical option when money is tight and notes the awkwardness of safety pins failing in public. It ends with the refrain safety first.
State Food Administrator urges public eating places to serve home grown turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Officials warn managers, hotels and restaurants to distinguish home reared fowl from imports. The message notes supply challenges and suggests options including imported or stored birds. It ends with a light social aside about spending Thanksgiving evening with friends.
A Philadelphia Record editorial laments Germany’s downfall and proclaims war’s deathblow while envisioning a new world order. It hails emancipation of serfs and a future of brotherhood, with Americans as defenders of freedom and peace. Meanwhile a New Holland incident reports three men robbing Mire Latoy Groff near Epavata, her 14 year old son Russell fighting back, neighbors pursuing bandits, and a revolver battle before the attackers fled by automobile.
A Thursday summer procession led through town by the local band included over three hundred merchants, women and girls. An address followed on the square after remarks by Prof. H C Moyer and Brendle. John H. Griffe noted a pig-chase covering 17 miles. Catherine Smith, longtime resident near Klein, died at 87. remains to be interred here with services led by Rev. EL B. Schants.
Last Monday the school reached eighty pupils with forty one girls and thirty nine boys. The girls gymnasium work is progressing, and the first game was played last Thursday. The building was sobered by news of an armistice yet celebrated with patriotic songs. The United War Work Campaign meeting drew good speech turnout but weaker attendance. Rothsville High opens basketball season Friday with Denver.
Citizens celebrated the end of the war with a 300 strong parade and singing on the square. Miss Miriam King was named assistant principal at the High School in Lancaster. Rev C I Dengler preached in Beatty. John M Hess plans a 52 acre farm sale on Friday Nov 22. United War Work Fund drives continue as committees solicit. A patriotic play about Sergeant Jim U S Marines is planned for Thanksgiving Eve at Linden Hall Gym with Hackman’s Orchestra.
Vonne Irankhouger of Ophrata is held on murder charges in the death of Nora R Meitz who, police allege, died by her own hand but was actually strangled with a schoolbook strap by a jealous lover. Officers say he transported the body to a garret, staged a suicide by placing a board and strap to mislead investigators.
Mrs John Plant and daughter ih en spent Friday in Lancaster. Mr and Mrs Oscar Kurta and son Harry of Denver visited Norman Graybill and family, with A N Landis and daughters Elizabeth and Vera, Simon Landis and Miss Florence Kilberner of Myhrata, then L. B. We and family. Isaac Weidman and family of Lexington visited Sai n Kei and family. Eimer Bubher and family spent Sunday at Manheim.
A World War I dispatch rider recalls frontline dangers and clever tricks. He explains how riders learn to dive for cover in water filled trenches and dodge shells while maintaining discipline on the road and handling gas threats. He notes civilians assume rules are different, but riders follow strict safety and bike handling to return to France.
Baltimore Shar reports wartime records listing several individuals who refused to sign a declaration pledging participation in the war for independence. Names include Benjamin Harboard, William Wilson, Michael Bosher, Thomas Gilbert, Thomas West, Philip Cummins, John Clark, Ephraim Arnold, Benjamin Fleetwood, Isaac Penrose, Samuel Gullion, and Richard Spencer, with varied reasons such as religious belief, fear, lack of ability, or doubt about the matter.
A Kan sas City Journal essay traces cradle songs as ancient, rhythmically steady byproducts of culture. It notes shared melodic patterns reflect national character from German major to Hungarian minor, with simple words and enduring lullaby imagery shaping a child’s dream journeys.
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