Sealer of Weights and Measures Appointed in Mifflin County
Samuel E. Toner, Spanish-American War veteran from Lewistown, named sealer of weights and measures for Mifflin county by county commissioners. The office had stood vacant five years with little use, only two prosecutions in twelve active years, each fined $5, and reports noting sales tested and adjusted. Prior salary was $1000 annually plus expenses.
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Samuel E. Toner
Lewistown
Mifflin County
Aged Lebanon Couple Among County’s Oldest Voters
In Lebanon County on Tuesday, Dr. William M. Guilford the University of Pennsylvania’s oldest graduate and his wife Mary, aged 96 and 93, walked to the Second Ward polls to vote. They have been married over seventy years and are noted as the oldest couple among many elderly voters. Mrs Elmira Henry, 90, of the Third Ward, was also among the senior voters.
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Lebanon County
William M. Guilford
University of Pennsylvania
Mary Guilford
Guilford
Elmira Henry
Third Ward
Oldest woman and man vote in ward election
The report notes the oldest woman casting her ballot and Dr. A Henry Heilman aged 90 from the Second Ward as one of the oldest men to exercise the franchise.
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A. Henry Heilman
Second Ward
Four Crops Worth Big Money On Pennsylvania Farms
Pennsylvania farms produced milk eggs wool and honey valued at 156,359,480 in 1927 per the Bureau of Statistics. Six top counties Lancaster Chester Bradford York Bucks Crawford each exceed 5 million in output, while Cameron Forest Philadelphia and Pike are the lower ranks.
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Pennsylvania
Bureau of Statistics
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Lancaster
Chester
Bradford
York
Bucks
Crawford
Cameron
Forest
Philadelphia
Pike
Lititz Minister Settles Estate In Palmyra
Rev. Samuel A. Heisey of Lititz takes out letters testamentary on Mary A. Steinman estate of Palmyra died Nov 1 valued at 12000 with 7000 in realty. Provisions include bequests to a niece wife of Heisey, cemetery trusts, two churches, and two equal shares to Home and Mission groups and Educational Aid Society.
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Samuel A. Heisey
Lititz
Mary A. Steinman
Palmyra
Elmer 5. McGurdy
Heisey
Baldwin
Steelton
Evangelical Congregational Church
Fishburn United Brethren Church
Hockersville
Burd and Rodger United Evangelical Home
Herndon
Educational Aid Society
Home and Foreign Mission Society
East Pennsylvania
Living River Dredge
The hippopotamus tears up and eats river plants and weeds, acting as nature’s great dredge in the waterway ecosystem.
Home News Notes from an American Magazine Reader
A reader comments that the issue lies with people not with homes as she discusses domestic life. The piece appears in the Record context urging readers to advertise for pay.
No Potato Scarcity This Year With Big Pennsylvania Crop
Pennsylvania farmers anticipate a record potato harvest with 1.5 million bushels forecast for this year and nationwide production also at a high, despite falling prices. Farmers store and grade carefully, expecting better market conditions later, aided by strong local demand and widespread interest in proper grading practices.
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Pennsylvania
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States
Campaign to Stop Operation of Fish and Eel Baskets
N R Buller, commissioner of fisheries, announces a renewed drive against illegal fish baskets and eel racks on the Susquehanna and Juniata rivers around Harrisburg. Since 1925 baskets have been banned. arrests and wall demolitions have followed illegal taking and sales of fish, with ongoing enforcement and fines.
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N. R
Buller
Commissioner of Fisheries
Susquehanna
Juniata
Harrisburg
Imade
Commission
Lake Wallenpaupack
The Drawbacks in Education Rumination
A Key West Citizen opinion notes many students praise education but fear the burden of studies and examinations. The piece argues that learning remains valuable despite the load and stress of assessment.
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Honeur
Key West
The Pity of It! Franklin on War and Utility
The quote contemplates how vast war expenditures could have funded improvements in comforts and utilities, arguing that money spent on wars diverted resources from beneficial public works and everyday progress.
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Benjamin Franklin
Rosiclare Fluorspar Mine Crowned Nation's Largest
The Rosiclare fluorspar mine in southern Illinois is described as the largest fluorspar mine in the United States and possibly the world, highlighting its prominence in the mineral industry.
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Ilinois
United States
Art Origin Inspires Much of The Last's Art Says Sculptor
The sculptor writes in Farm and Fireside that the inspiration for much of The Last's art came from the country.
Lancaster Abandons Fair and Sets Sale of Assets
Stockholders of the Lancaster Agriculture Association vote to abandon the Lancaster Fair after losses of 682 dollars and debts over 18 thousand dollars. Directors plan to seek a receiver and sell the 56 acre fair grounds, exhibition buildings, stables, and track once among the state’s finest.
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Lancaster Agriculture Association
Lancaster
Brandh
Flattery warned by Hi Ho on money and brains
The sage of Chinatown Hi Ho warns that flattery is dangerous because money reflects the brains managing it. The Washington Star quotes him linking reckless financial judgment to disaster in exchange.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Family visitors from Chewelah plan New York City trip
Within the Garden Spot area Mrs. John Stweeter and daughter Mrs. Richard Spedden arrived in Ephrata by auto. They visited Mrs. Wilson Bard at N State and Chestnut in Ephrata and will visit other relatives before driving to New York City and back to Ephrata then proceed to Washington D. C.
Home From 13 000 Mile Auto Tour
Lenyon E Fasnacht Jr and Reuven Be Delong of Ephrata return home after a three month 13000 mile auto tour. They visited points of interest along the Pacific Coast Gulf Coast and other distant states along their route.
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Lenyon E. Fasnacht, Jr
Reuven BE. Delong
Ephrata
Pacific Coast
Gulf of Mexico
Ringgold Band to Give Concert in Ephrata
The Ringgold Band from Reading will present a concert Thursday evening November 20 at the Grand Theatre Ephrata under the auspices of the Associated Men's Bible Classes of Ephrata.
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Ringgold Band
Reading
Grand Theatre
Ephrata
Associated Men’s Bible Classes of
Roses Vary in Kind Beauty and Fragrance
County MP Charles Adams explains roses are classified into six groups Briar roses climbing roses Tea roses Hybrid Tea Hybrid perpetuals and Polyantha or Baby Rambler. He notes each group includes notable varieties and explains growth and blooming characteristics.
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Anm
Charles
Adams
Exelsa
Frau Karl Druschki
Berks County Forecaster Predicts Harsh Winter and Two Blizzards
Berks County veteran forecaster Frank Haas, 90, of Free Hall, warns of a long severe winter with two major blizzards around mid January and February 10, plus many smaller ones. He bases predictions on November weather, animal behavior, weed growth and natural clues.
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Berks County
Frank Haas
Free Hall
Mr. Haas
Woman and man argue over brass band at Soho eatery
A young married couple quarrels while awaiting a meal at a modest Soho eating-house. The wife complains they cannot afford luxurious restaurants, while the husband retorts. She asserts she has a brass band on her finger, implying an engagement or wedding ring.
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Tye
Pearson’s Weekly
Wise to Him Grins at Percent of Women’s Legs
Quote captures a comic exchange between Mr. Grouch and his wife about evaluating women’s legs. The husband jokes that only ten percent are worth a look, while the wife counters by noting he scans all to avoid missing that small fraction.
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Mr. Grouch
Conversation Sparks Between Farmer and Chimpanzee
A farmer and a chimpanzee are cited in a Washington Star cartoon caption where Coun tessel notes talky debates resemble politics but warn a chimp never talks back. The quip highlights safer dialogue and avoids political quarrels.
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Farmer Coun Tessel
Washington Star
Haughty Janitor Sparks Quiet Domestic Rift
Dialogue sketches a tense moment as a wife complains about her husband’s snooty behavior and a janitor’s sweeping entrance. The brief exchange hints at household strain and social friction without explicit confrontation.
Where Fairness Ceases In Tonest
A short reflective verse on bias in traffic and the instinct to justify one’s own actions while condemning others, noting how collisions reveal stubborn self interest and the limits of fairness in everyday conduct.
Popular Speaker Ends Talk With A High Dive
A renowned speaker arrives in a feisty mood and asks for water. After a brief exchange with the chair, he quips that he ends his speech with a high dive, delivering a punchline that stuns the room.
Evens Up Kritis in a Stage Porterhouse Tragedy
The scene cites a costly porter house steak for a tramp in act three and notes Bilbard’s expense. The tramp actor travels at personal cost, reshaping profits and production budget.
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Bilbard
Efficient idea about finding what you want
A playful exchange notes a wife who is systematic about locating misplaced things by considering where it would not be if you did want it. The idea hinges on tracing absence to infer presence and suggests a practical method for everyday misplacement.
Bird Lovers Old Lady on Battleship
The text playfully contrasts a bird loving old woman with nautical imagery. It riffs on affection for birds and a crow's nest, mixing whimsy and admiration for shipboard life and companionship.
Remark on young man and future tension in public discourse
Mrs. Grouch criticizes the current fashion choice while predicting future social pressure. Her husband counters by arguing the reverse fate for the young woman, highlighting ongoing interpersonal tensions.
Rectily Defined Teacher Laughs In Class
In a classroom exchange a student asks who is laughing and an anonymous teacher answers that it is the anonymous person. The dialogue frames anonymity as a trait of the speaker and the amused class reacts.
Boring Was Right Visit Clue From Trubby Note
Fragmentary OCR shows a dialogue line about a visit described as thoroughly boring. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to identify the event or speaker. Further readable context is needed to form a full news-like item.
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Widenti
Story in Two Short Chapters Here is a true tale
A concise true recount notes a group outing in a canoe ending with all members returning home safely the same day. The piece foregrounds a paradoxical line about an unusually gay moment within a simple voyage. It preserves a modest, period voice.
Pilgrim Fathers Mentioned In Quotation About Uberty
A brief quotation notes gratitude to the Pilgrim fathers for paving the way to liberty and for bringing over furniture, reflecting a colonial era sentiment about early settlers and their legacy. The exchange highlights appreciation for historical contributions and cultural inheritance.
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Uberty
Self Supporting Man’s Talk of Living and Love
A quoted dialect scene shows a man named Rastus declaring he plans to support himself and continue working until death. The exchange presents a stance of independence and dignity within a practical life choice. The brief dialogue reflects themes of self-reliance and personal resolve.
All Alike Girl Sways Past the Mirror
A reflective verse on appearances and inner truth contrasts in a playful tone. The speaker notes how a girl’s outward look never hides her true self as she faces the mirror.
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Sin
Are you really a bank examiner asks hostess
A hostess asks Mr Tompkins if he is a bank examiner and urges him to inspect a baby's bank, joking that no matter how much it is shaken nothing will come out of it.
Man says giving in when right is wrong
In a public talk the speaker claims yielding when mistaken is wisdom, while acknowledging that yielding when justified is harmful. A soft voice from the audience quips “Married” as the remark lands.
Price of eggs on the exchange wires
A witty exchange updates a shopper on egg prices via stock market quotes. The grocer advises she check the wire for current quotations, highlighting market reporting reached daily grocery pricing through financial channels.
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Stock Exchange
Warmer roadside breakdown cited by roads commissioner
The roads commissioner had a breakdown at the roadside several weeks ago prompting the warmer roadside remark and an explanation of the cause.
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Commissioner of Roads
Endurance of Voices Amid Hidden Lives
An enigmatic fragment notes people continue living while others tour in a blur. The mood hints at endurance amid distance and secrecy without clear names or places. The piece evokes a quiet resilience in unseen communities.
Doctor and patient exchange before procedure
A doctor asks what can be done before beginning the operation while a patient requests a hat. The dialogue mentions nine out of ten patients and a request from Dusky Patient Yassah.
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Yassah
Hardest part of learning roller skating
A hesitant young man asks an instructor at a Fink about the toughest aspect of learning to roller skate. The instructor replies plainly that the floor is the hardest part.
The Appeal of Danger City Visitor
A curious dialogue contrasts rural youth leaving the farm with urban temptations. A farmer explains boys quit farming because they seek thrills like racing trains to crossings with a towing machine, reflecting timeless rural–urban pull and modern dangers.
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Danger City
College Bred Transformation Cited in Speech
Quotation notes how a college education reshaped a young man as a parent observes the change. The debate on schooling and social impact is framed through a personal, city newspaper tone.
Dance Partner and Doctor Debate Toe Walking Health
A playful exchange centers on a doctor advising that walking on toes could improve health. The youth questions which toes the doctor meant, while the dance partner notes the ambiguity. The quip hints at a humorous take on health guidance.
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Keystone Exchanges
Lebanon
Long and Company Coal
Chong
W. H. Buck
Clothier & Gents’ Furnisher
W. H. Muth & Co
the County
State OF Washington
Wong
SGUR
London
Ouch
Mrs. Grouch
Rastus
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