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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
8
Letters from soldiers recount hospital stays in France and the United States as they await transfers. Paul Ladort writes from Embarkation Hospital Carp Stuart Virginia, predicting a Christmas return and sharing progress on his wounded hand. Other notes mention Quentin Roosevelt relics, Ralph Cole and Quentin Roosevelt plane fragments, and Private Snyder earning the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery with the Rainbow Division.
A World War I letter from Raymond Dillaman describes German peace notes circulated before the Armistice. The piece recounts daily life at the front, Red Cross aid, family correspondence, and the mood of soldiers, including mentions of cooties, Christmas boxes, Liberty Bonds, and a camp scene in a peacetime-like room.
In a wartime diary voice residents recall the 1914 German capture and six months of occupation, the dedication of a monument to French liberators, and celebrations with a French singing band. They describe burning German coal and reading a peace note dropped by German planes urging an armistice while seeking accountability.
An airman on furlough in Lancaster has made ten trips to France and expects his eleventh soon. Two brothers serve as well with John in France and Amos in the U S 8 Morris transport. Morris Kreitz, who recently er
The article notes wild turkeys once thrived in backcountry Virginia and the Southern states with flocks exceeding 5 000 birds. It contrasts the national emblem the eagle with turkeys as a celebrated symbol, especially around Thanksgiving season.
A six year old child Joyce Elizabeth H Thomas expresses gratitude for life family and the season. She thanks for the tops and toys Kitty Gray the outdoors growing things pumpkins and pumpkins and Jack o lanterns and of course Thanksgiving pies and Grandma's sweet baking.
The article urges making Thanksgiving more than festivity and friendship. It calls readers to give real thanks to the Giver of all good and to set aside a portion for true gratitude.
Mr and Mrs Hollinger hosted guests including Benjamin Hambright and wife Joy Mary Brubaker and two children near Hirza bethtown Sadie Gaslow near Milton Grove Wayne Baum of Sillerville Mrs Hollinger left to nurse an ill wife Mr and Mrs Russell and Wm Grube traveled to Philadelphia to visit Miriam Iussel daughter Jean departed for the city Caroline Grosh and daughter Estella visit Philadelphia Mrs Mary Groff visited brother Cal John Groff at Lancaster Col Groff injured thumb in a Willow Street shooting digits may be saved Charles Geitner of lickery near Lititz paid a brief Lititz visit Glitner tannery history known to older residents John W Evans of Lancaster on business Joseph Kofroth of the U S Marines returned from Quartice Seder for his mother in law Mrs A R Bear John Seaber of Columbia visiting father Henry Seaber and other relatives
Official notices confirm Private Ham B. Palm reported killed in France is in fact deceased with letters from clergy and comrades corroborating his death. His belongings have been sent from France to New York, while services were held in August in his memory. Red fox hide values across regions are listed, with northern states offering $30 for top pelts and southern markets lower.
Lincolns dealer Tfanenstein Justice G Pesce announces arrangements for storage of 2000 barrels of tobacco with ample capacity. Tianenstein will sweat and sell tobacco for farmers at no cost until sale, inviting farmers to contact Mr Hanenstein for details. this plan has operated privately for years and now aims to expand to 2090 units.
Historical records show 206 growing days last season with the last killing frost on April h and the stowing season ending November 14 when thermometers reached 82 degrees. This surpasses the average, compared with 189 growing days the previous year.
Wartime guidance urges strict flock discipline. Any hen that consumes more than she yields is deemed an enemy supporter and must be removed. The message calls for continuous vigilance and ruthless elimination to keep only productive birds.
A carload of mules aged three to four years arrived at Millersville this week. Readers seeking to trade or buy mules should contact the seller by phone.
Public notice lists upcoming sales with bills printed at the office and free notice in the paper. Items include farm outfits, livestock, implements, and household goods across several townships with dates in February and May.
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