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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
2
Within the County Happenings, Constable Wenger Zertzog of Denver is named the season's champion rabbit hunter. While in a stone quarry on his father's farm one mile east of the borough, he fired at a rabbit and killed two with one shot. The quarry scene describes one rabbit head nearly shot away and the other still kicking with several shot fragments in its body.
Henry McQuate aged 91 on a Stevens area farm husked a full shock of corn. The crop proved unusually fine with four ears kept as samples by Levi Young of Ephrata, measuring 14 and 12 inches, respectively, and the entire field filled with similarly long ears.
Paul A Weik of West Cocalico township four miles north of Denver on the Coon Farm has eight live raccoons. On Friday night with Martin Oberlin and Harry Dinger they captured an 18 pound raccoon, the largest yet. On Monday night the same trio bagged two more raccoons on Laurel ridge near the Lancaster Berks county line.
A stranger visited Ephrata and presented as a businessman, deceiving local merchants. Police investigate the incident, warning merchants to verify credentials and avoid quick deposits or unwarranted favors from unknown callers.
A New Jersey swindler posed as a Pioneer Company agent and collected checks from Ephrata merchants for advertising space on a large thermometer in front of Keates Confectionery. He vanished after getting several payments, leaving only the thermometer framework and a few cards. The case warns the public to beware of gypers. Divorce trends show English divorce rates rising since the war with men more likely to remarry than women. Capper’s Weekly notes two thirds of divorced men remarry versus half of divorced women.
Rosa Bonheur as a renowned painter becomes the first woman to receive Belgium’s Leopold order amid honors. The singular distinction highlights Bonheur's international acclaim and trailblazing role in art.
A brief, reflective quote attributed to Jefferson Davis notes that truth is eternal while error lags behind, suggesting concern over whether truth will eventually surpass falsehood. The remark emphasizes the enduring nature of truth against misleading assertions.
A customer told a firm he would not provide bank references due to past check returns. The Record invites readers to phone in local news tips for publication.
Summer N. Blossom highlights rapid breakthroughs from paper bricks and glass that passes ultraviolet rays to gearless autos that shift automatically. He cites fire extinguishing by artificial snow gas a liquid oxygen thermos for pilots dust suppression for miners and aluminum rail trains as signs of swift progress.
William Scofield who arrived in Honey Brook over 40 years ago built a kiln and potter's wheel on his acre plot. He sold wares directly to buyers from Lancaster Berks and Chester counties and worked in Philadelphia and Lionville before settling in Honey Brook. His wife and children died leaving him alone past 80, now living with relatives in Southern Chester County. Antique collectors valued his hand made pieces though modern machines replace them.
A literary maxim attributed to Emerson argues that once a writer proves originality, subsequent work may be seen as permissible theft from others. The remark is presented as a provocative reflection on authorship and discretion in literature.
A beautifully executed manuscript copy from the sixth or seventh century, known as the Book of Kells, is preserved in Trinity College. The item is described as Ireland's prized volume, highlighting its historic Gos pels heritage and early medieval origins.
The text contends genuine patriotism goes beyond self-claims and urges a selfless, unclaimed form of patriotism. It argues that the nation needs citizens showing grit rather than professed loyalty, challenging readers to reflect on the authenticity of their devotion.
A compact digest from the Keystone exchanges highlights varied state affairs. Noted items cover regional policy debates, business briefs, and local governance developments across multiple communities, reflecting shifting priorities and emerging concerns.
Two period rooms dating from 1758 were acquired by Philadelphia Art Museum. Restored by Joseph Dow, they feature a German-influenced design with a solid oak fireplace mantel and doors with unique raised panels. Donors include Mr. and Mrs. Lammot duPont and Mrs. Pierre S. duPont.
Parker F. Mahan of Westtown township asks for an open hunt on his farm when season opens. He plans to allow many hunters to shoot gray squirrels and rabbits while forbidding chickens and other property damage. He cites severe crop losses from squirrels on Westtown school land and fields, noting corn dug and grain eaten, and asks hunters to report to his place.
A clipped notice notes widespread illness with estimates of daily severe cases in the United States. The brief cites a numeric figure in the thousands and emphasizes a broad national impact.
Wisdom quote noting that heaven aids only those who take action and do not wait for fate to act first. It emphasizes personal initiative and effort over passive reliance.
A woman could marry three suitors a grocer a doctor and a preacher Each path offers a different perk grocery free health care or moral uplift But the punchline jokes that the result would be good for nothing reflecting a Progressive Grocer wit.
A comic panel shows a judge misruling as a clerk notes the scene. The judge dismisses the prisoner and sentences the jury while striking his desk and hitting himself with a gavel, prompting confusion in court.
A dialogue shows a cook declaring intent to leave and a respondent urging no change of mind. The scene shifts to the kitchen where the speaker states they will discharge her.
The fragment names Johnny Nish as Hymn of Hate guy seven bale and cites a quotation about theft of a purse as trash.
A dialogue features Mr Billyuns and an artist debating a pupil. The student is described as apt, prompting surprise from Mr Billyuns who notes she often says the most. The exchange explores perceptions of talent and expression.
A humorous exchange shows a butcher overfeeding a customer as the bride boasts of his generosity. The husband quips about the four pound joint becoming six or seven pounds, highlighting playful kitchen banter.
A brief quip about a fast young man and a cautious daughter, hinting at pursuit or escape in a humorous exchange. The dialogue tone suggests light amusement over speed and prudence.
A fragmented dialogue shows a driver and passenger arguing about engine problems while traveling on a main road. The exchange hints at mechanical issues and a cautious approach to continuing the journey.
A fragmented line shows a humorous exchange about marriage and fashion with one speaker declaring an odd preference for an old fashioned partner, implying tone of a nostalgic bygone era.
A playful exchange centers on phrasing about a lady's toes and counsel. Dortoro advises avoiding direct insult and suggests humorous, cautious wording while a caller questions who sparked the anger. The exchange showcases rhetoric over etiquette and linguistic puns.
A reader recalls the Wild West pageant and reveals astonishment about historical elephant hunting methods used against buffalo. The note highlights surprising wildlife control practices once employed.
The Pathfinder quips about domestic roles with a witty exchange on clothing choices and pockets. The fragment suggests a humorous look at how a wife might influence outfit details without selecting the garments themselves.
A man advised by a doctor to laugh before meals finds humor in a restaurant mix up. Biffkins explains his laugh is for his liver and the opposite table wife challenges his reason, prompting a witty retort about delays.
A brief exchange notes a preference for dancing over a daily exercise routine. The speaker mentions enjoying a weekly Charlestown routine and claims it more than covers daily activity.
A fragment expresses longing for peaceful ships and wealth without violence. The speaker hopes to see honest gains free from destruction, urging a future where prosperity arrives without war or harm.
Mrs C I hear your Jimmie is working on a newspaper. He handles circulation and says he is in charge of ventilation.
A quote framed as a joke sketches a car thief waiting for the suspect to replace tires before reclaiming the vehicle. The piece uses a streetwise tone to lampoon delayed justice and the owner’s quip about patience in a theft case.
A humorous exchange suggests a disguise idea for a fancy dress bull event. The husband jokes that the participant could go as a woman to fit the occasion.
The fragment describes a nocturnal scene with a merchant of hardware and a restless night. References to sleep and a wife hint at domestic mood while obscure imagery suggests a surreal or dreamlike urban vignette.
A compact comic quip about a telephone girl not answering Jiggs as he says hello. The line highlights quick wit and a stalled social moment in a lighthearted barbs.
Fragmentary text mentioning Clark and fortune references a five spot and a million dollars in a philosophical tone. No clear event or person action emerges from the readable lines.
A fragment notes Doctor Yankins, described as the dent proud of his profession, responding affirmatively when J Fuller Gh encountered him on his lawn pulling dandelions with his ...
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