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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
4
A sensational pitch extols 15 minute daily reads to achieve social polish wealth and health. It claims readers can become social stars, improve memory, erase humble origins, win higher pay, and even live to 150 through prescribed books. The piece mocks the overpromising ads while detailing a mindset of rapid, accessible self help.
Lady Egg A Day, a Bull Orpington, sets a world record by laying 343 eggs in a year. Scientific mating and pure breeding behind the achievement, surpassing the former White Leghorn record. The piece notes that barnyard fowl can evolve into strong layers with proper breeding and that the feat marks progress akin to notable athletic records.
A discussion compares breeding goals from racehorse like speed to hens bred for high egg output. The text notes 200 egg hens were once remarkable, 800 eggs per year may become common, and even as production rises some farmers accept mongrel birds. It suggests gradual improvements will emerge with a new record. Also a Wayside Tales vignette shows a hungry man at a back door and a humorous domestic exchange.
The sixth annual State Products Show will be held in Harrisburg January 23 to 27. Lancaster county farmers showcased last year and won prizes. Apples scarce this year, exhibitors urged to set aside top specimens to maintain high standards. A Lancaster man sues for damages from a collision near Ephrata seeking 350 dollars. Local dress plaids offered at fifty cents per yard, with notable quality and neat patterns.
Sunday visits fill the week as residents travel to Elizabethtown Schoeneck and Darmessville. Notables include Mr. Daniel Dussinger from Bareville and the Gerharts of Manheim visiting relatives, plus an auction at Clay store A W Lane.
Mr John Miller of Lebanon visited Devon Miley and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Mease and family visited friends at Rothsville. Mr and Mrs William Mease visited Samuel Burkholder at Harmersville. Mrs Morris Sturgis and daughter Virginia visited friends at Lanced Saturday and Sunday. Both Lexington and Brunnerville stores will be closed next Thursday for Thanksgiving.
Henry C. Bucher a Honeybrook editor formerly of Clay township sues Rev. C. Be Salkeld pastor of Honeybrook Methodist church for libel and slander. Bucher alleges derogatory remarks in a business in view of many and that it contributed to his electoral defeat for Honeybrook burgess. Papers were given Sheriff Pechin for service.
Trimmer's Store advertises sales on Hob by Toddlers and related toy items, Jardinieres priced 75e to 1.50, blankets, infant garments and knit sets, and a rearranged show room. It highlights candy counter and low prices, noting customer praise such as 100% better and “looks like another place.”
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