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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
7
A historical discussion weighs when the glacial period ended, noting uncertainty across regions and the possible staged conclusion of ice. The piece also describes Venice’s foundations on Adriatic piles and the collapse of the San Marco campanile in 1902 with a rebuilt tower in 1905 on a reinforced base.
The article traces early navigation to ancient Egypt and Phoenicia, noting Tyre as a Phoenician hub and their pioneering star-based celestial steering. It mentions their merchant gaulee and warlike trireme vessels, highlighting a bold seafaring tradition and oceanic reach.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West show toured Berlin in 1891 with Col William F Cody. Emperor and three German kings rode in an antiquated coach during a performance. The Kaiser joked about Cody "holding four kings and the royal joker" at once, a remark the scout accepted wryly.
Col Archibald Yer, a soldier and former congressman who resigned to enlist in the Mexican War, was honored in Veilville Yellville. He led Arkansas troops at Buena Vista where his regiment repelled a Mexican attack as Adbert Pike served as a captain under him.
Fragmentary OCR shows land tract description with buildings and barn, followed by court notation. It reads like a will notice naming Joan Croft Katie Tongen as administrators of Albert Ke Longewerker deceased, with reference to a land parcel perches and structures, and dates and attorneys noted.
Obituaries report Edward M McMullen of Penryn died Friday at home in his 72nd year after illnesses, long service as Mt Hope grain mill manager, survived by wife Mary Ann Beard and three children Lizzie James William, plus sister Susanna Yeagley. Funeral at Penryn Reformed Church. Also Mary M Zook of Millport died aged 77 in Elizabethtown, survived by sons Rev W M Zook Christian M Zook John M Zook and many grandchildren. Ellen May Horning of Pine Hill died aged 55, survived by husband William, daughter Mrs Harry Hitner and son John, plus siblings. Funeral notices include services at the Horning home and Hess meeting house. Matilda Loux, 95, died at Neffs ville Home after gangrene, survived by brother J Pierce Harley. Funeral and interment at Neffsville. Miscellany notes: local paper ad copy from The Record, $1.50/year.
Omer B Will son of Elmer S Will and Alverta S Keath of Elstonville wed at Lititz Reform church parsonage with ring ceremony. Edith Will and Robert Hamaker attend. Reception for families Sunday. Also Friday couples Harry S Kline and Frances Garman wed at Home East Petersburg officiated by Elder A S Hottenstein. Ruhl and Lesley wed at Hottenstein home East Petersburg. Miller and Tish married at 58 East Lincoln Ave. Pipe of peace ceremony described with Native tobacco and calumet origins.
An old advertisement extols Beecham's as a trusted, century‑old household remedy for natural waste elimination. It claims broad global use, generational endorsement, and urges readers to reason before buying, noting druggists stock Beecham's and praise from users owns its reputation.
A massive electric shovel in Cornwall Lebanon County Pennsylvania digs at 12 tons per bite. Operated by a single worker, its 365 ton weight and 80 foot beam illustrate its giant scale as it bores an embankment into a 206 by 120 by 65 foot trench. It can move and unload automatically with four 4000 volt motors, delivering about 4500 tons daily. Nearby, rabbits partridges and pheasants flourish. farmers increasingly shield crops from gunner activity and Easter pheasants have begun to spread in the countryside.
Physiologists deny cockles in the heart yet the phrase “cockles of the heart” persists as a figurative image. The Latin root cardia links to the heart, while a London Humor column recounts musical performances and quips about Strauss, the London Symphony, and a horn player joke after a rehearsal.
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