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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
2
Within the County Happenings Throat the Length and Breadth of the Garden Spot many chicken thefts throut the county. Thieves stole sixty laying pullets from Henry W. Stauffer near Lancaster Junction. A week later about the same number were taken leaving only a few of his flock.
A massive blast at Kurtz stone quarry near Aphrata used two and a half tons of dynamite to crack rock. The explosion lifted a 20,000 ton wall of rock 187 feet long and 60 feet high, with the blast felt across the region. E T Wolf directed the charging, drilling 14 shafts and wiring each charge to a central electric system.
A group of youths aged 17 to 24 from Ephrata and nearby towns admit a string of robberies spanning Lititz Blue Ball Mechanicsburg and Meahanicsburg. The gang, led by Lester Beck Frank Krantz and Raymond Stark, stole a car from an Ephrata garage used it to raid hotels restaurants and garages stealing blankets gasoline and other items. Most loot recovered. blankets awaiting owners.
Henry N. Reist, Warren County agricultural agent since 1915, will become agricultural economics extension specialist at Pennsylvania State College this week. He follows Howard G. Niesley, now assistant director of agricultural extension. Reist, Lancaster native and 1913 Penn State graduate, taught in Minnesota before returning to county farm work and earned a 1923 advanced degree from the University of Wisconsin.
The Red Cross reports extensive disaster relief for the year ending June, led by the Florida hurricane and Mississippi Valley flood. It details funds raised, numbers aided, camps established, and ongoing rehabilitation, with emphasis on home and international relief and the upcoming Eleventh Annual Roll Call from Armistice to Thanksgiving.
The Record lists various ads inviting applicants and offering opportunities. Read through positions, sales, services, and notices to spot a potential role or event that matches your interests.
An electric color-testing instrument uses a special arc light to apply sun-level fading for 20 hours. It tests multiple samples simultaneously with partial coverage so faded colors can be directly compared to originals.
A fanciful note describes a vividly colored insect from Colombia said to recur in the emerald belt. Natives believe when such an insect dies it is buried and becomes an emerald, a curious folk belief connecting nature and gemstones.
Willis Dlelimes AleGuiley, born September 23, 1860 in Washing ton county Pennsylvania, died May 4, 1887 in Charlottesville Virginia. He graduated from Washington College Pennsylvania in 1826 and served as professor of moral philosophy at Miami University Woodward College Cincinnati and later at the University of Virginia until his death.
Explains nasal breathing benefits including warming and moistening air and helping filter out dust and germs. Notes nasal airflow aids chest suction and supports heart function, while suggesting improved respiration efficiency.
The secretary of the British Fire Prevention Committee told a writer that many fires with undiscovered causes may stem from sun rays refracted by shop windows displaying celluloid and other flammable articles.
A seaworthy Irish sailor mutters a grim joke about depth saying it’s a week’s work for five men. He then jokes that someone may have cut off the other end of the line, addressing an officer on watch.
Mrs. Lilian Reed, jailed briefly on a tax dispute, was discharged last week after her husband Ralph B. Reed paid the $5.35 tax. The case, initiated by tax collector A. B. Calhour of Ar aeh township, covered eleven days in imprisonment.
Geston H. Courdier, manager of Burden's ice cream place, was charged by a gray fox during a hunt in Weiserbure township. He fired twice as the animal leaped toward him, knocked it down with a gun butt after grappling, and delivered several blows to finish the threat.
Penn State and University of Pennsylvania football eve program to be aired by KDKA for the fourth year. The Penn State military band under W Thompson and the varsity male quartet led by R W Grant will feature the broadcast starting at 10 p m on November 23 for an hour or more. Alumni and friends nationwide will hear the program, with past broadcasts reaching Europe and Africa.
The Tamaqua Courier reports hornet nests built low this summer as a sign of reduced snowfall. Health Officer Perrine and others found a hornet nest in marshes near Clamtown, clipped bulrush stems, and brought the nest to Squire Beard's office for display.
Incomplete record recalls a decorated object marked Lei Peta and Valentine illness routes from Wigiva to Great Plains via Jericho road and thirdpike to a highway to Rocky Hill with buildings orchards gardens and woods but lacks clear description of its size or proper use.
The article notes Indian potentates in ayewusney presenting the most gorgeous attire with magnificent jewels. It claims no royal ruler elsewhere matches the grandeur of pearls worn by Indian polentates. Attendees on state occasions appear with grand regalia, making attendance worthwhile.
A historical note estimates the total number of chief crude oil products taken from crude oil at about 2009, with potential growth as new cracking distilling and refining methods emerge. This highlights early industry speculation on product diversification driven by refining innovations and future developments.
A Montreal Family Herald item reports Jenkins haggling over prices with a dag dealer. He probes various dogs priced at rifty to two hundred dollars and finally asks what the cost would be if he buys no dog at all.
A Yorkshire Evening News snippet notes a couple, Mrs. Greene and her husband, discussing nearby golf course age. He recalls someone circling the course in 69, while the phrase Call it a Century Airs hints at a local landmark or feature.
On a hotel veranda two women swat insects while one asks about a laugh. They quip that the sound might be a loon or perhaps the handler, reflecting a brief, informal moment amid the night.
A fragment notes a young eighteen year old in a face lifting scheme. The report contrasts his age with the old Pitts who seek cosmetic changes and hints at large fines levied, suggesting a local court or enforcement action.
An uncertain fragment suggests a fisherman named Erfich or a similar surname and an oyster bed dispute. The text hints at a public statement about time to act and a declaration related to oyster grounds. Further readable details are unavailable in the snippet.
Mrs Spende questions the dress as the pressmaker insists it is the shop's most costly item. The scene unfolds in a Philadelphia Bulletin context with dialogue suggesting scrutiny of price and fit.
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal recounts a scene where a speaker addresses a father with a marriage proposal remark. The lines hint at social pressures and family approval in a small-town setting.
A speaker asserts that only hens lay eggs, while a quick witticism from a boy in the audience quips that even a goose knows how to do that, capturing a light moment in a public event.
Jack Hie wagered on a pony that favored a dusty track but rain arrived in torrents, ending his bid as the crowd watched the weather change the outcome.
A comic exchange as a client urges a drastic change, promising that a course will transform her entirely. The husband confirms the action and tells Margaret to take it, dismissing cost concerns in a sharp Boston Transcript moment.
In a curt dialogue Mrs Newriche taunts Mr Cynic about famed ancestors. He replies that one was Noah, the most famous admiral of his day who commanded the allied forces of the world, revealing the humorous origin of the boast.
A hotel desk clerk and a Wall Street veteran discuss a theater ticket scheme in a Washington Star snippet. The exchange highlights caution against speculation as one man asserts he runs a sure system. The brief item captures a curious moment in business theater markets.
A fragment contrasts blame toward women with the recurring idea of original sin. The speaker notes men often assign fault to Eve while denying similar blame to Adam, prompting discussion on gender and morality.
American Boy Magazine notes radiator caps as striking design elements, calling them a prominent feature. The dialogue highlights the cap as a focal point of aesthetic appeal and early impression.
The fragment hints at a playful exchange about desire and assurance, centered on a teasing line about striving to please someone. It lacks clear context, names, places, or a reported event to anchor a full news-like summary.
A brief poetic fragment contrasts feminine light dress with a man’s heavier collar and belt. The verse suggests evolving fashion norms and gendered attire in a stylized, period voice. The piece emphasizes restraint and quiet tension between styles.
A humorous exchange about a draughty back and four inflated tires turns into a pun on medical terms. One character quips the back pain is pneumatis m rather than rheumatism, highlighting a lighthearted street corner joke about Pneumatic Trouble.
In a playful exchange, Mrs. Reilly questions why imported sardines are priced higher while a grocer explains their origin. Mrs. Reilly opts for domestic sardines, praising those that “had the brains to swim across.”
The speaker declines a marriage proposal citing honesty and vows. They suggest a syndicate arrangement as an alternative if considered.
Cartoon dialogue where Benedict describes his marriage as better. he was miserable both at home and outside as a bachelor, now only miserable at home. The exchange highlights a humorous view of marriage from an older comic strip voice.
A man who speaks at length for hours feels unappreciated as another uses a single word to electrify the nation, creating a stark contrast in public response and impact.
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