Lancaster County Teachers Institute to Convene at St Pauls
The 76th annual Lancaster County Teachers Institute will run five days starting November 12 at St Pauls Reformed Church. County superintendent Arthur P. Myelin announced the event and said leaders from across the United States will deliver addresses to county teachers, continuing the longstanding program.
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Lancaster County
Teacher's’ Institute
St. Paul’s Reformed Church
Arthur P. Mylin
Mylin
United States
Ephrata Girls In Theatrical Production In New Keith Theatre
Miss Ilanvah Fishburn daughter of Mgr and Mrs W K Fishburn of Ephrata joined the ensemble chorus of a new 3,000,000 Keith theatre in Brooklyn New York. She sang on opening night in early August. About two weeks ago Mariestet Sender of Lancaster and a former Ephrata girl also joined the same company. They began their careers together and are filling numerous church engagements in New York.
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Ilanvah
Fishburn
Mgr
W. K. Fishburn
Ephrata
Keith
Brooklyn
New York
Miss Fishburn
Mariestet Sender
Lancaster
Federal agents raid Lancaster hotels seize beer and liquor
Federal agents on a second weekend sweep in Lancaster seized nearly 7 000 bottles of high powered beer and 12 barrels plus a small quantity of prohibited liquor. Arrests were made at Metcheir's Hotel owner William Metcheir and Paul Wiley berlender, at Andy's Hotel owner Andrew Glass, and at Relay House owner Mrs Anni Shillow with court reports expected in Philadelphia.
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Lancaster
Chres
United States District Court
Philadelp
Metcheir
Wiliam
Paul Wiley Berlender
Andy
Andrew
Arrest Operation Led by Assistant Administrator Macphee
Ten agents formed the squad under the direction of Assistant Administrator Macphee conducting the arrest operation.
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Macphee. Ea
Toll road freed in Lancaster area after sale
The Lancaster and Fruitville turnpike ended tolls after a 500 payment to new owners, with the Stave contributing 3000 and the county the balance. The New Holland turnpike may follow once a fair purchase price is agreed, with engineers surveying for an easement.
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Pennsylvania
Lancaster and
Fruitville
Stave
New Holland Turnpike
Highway Department
Ephrata Band Hall to be sold at public sale
The Pioneer Fire Company owners of the Ephrata Band Hall announce a public sale on Saturday October 20. The old landmark has served as a theatre athletic floor and events venue for many years and its future remains uncertain.
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Pioneer Fire Company
Ephrata
Ephrata Band Hall
Good Afehic:ne and the Promised Work Cure
Afehic explores the idea that hard work sustains health and spirit. The piece argues labor as the best medicine, contrasting early vigor with later fatigue and urging steady effort as remedy. The tone mirrors a midwestern colonial-leaning newspaper voice.
Vermin Removal Notice Sparks Local Controversy
A terse, partially garbled notice indicates authorities demand immediate vermin removal from private lands. Residents fear forced eviction of pests and potential disputes over land rights as enforcement proceeds.
Poet Drawn From Nightingale Themed Verse Traditions
A poem inspired by the nightingale and bird imagery explores lyricist motifs and tonal shifts. The piece reflects on nocturnal beauty and the music of nature, weaving evocative language and sensory detail to evoke mood and memory.
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Perks
Baby giraffe birth noted with curious height detail
A fragmented report mentions a baby giraffe born with an unusual height described as feet from its hooves to its head. The text is unclear but highlights the newborn’s stature.ucht
Fragmented Marthe Week item with unreadable OCR
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and locations but lacks usable details. This record preserves the few readable fragments while noting the fragmentary state and uncertain context.
Pennsylvania to Run Two Interstate Bus Lines Across State
The Pennsylvania General Transit Company seeks approval from the Public Service Commission to operate two interstate bus routes across Pennsylvania. Six buses, each seating 29, would run from Philadelphia to near East Palestine with several southern routes reaching Gettysburg and Pittsburgh area, including towns such as Paoli Downingtown Ebensburg and Waynesboro. The plan covers central and southern tiers with deviations toward Huntingdon Altoona Ebensburg and Gettysburg vicinity.
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Pennsylvania General Transit Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
R. K. Stackdan
Philadelphia
Transi Company
Puablic Service Commission
Toro
Pennsybvania
Trit
Palestine
Paoli
Downingtown
Burg
Lewistown
Ebensburg
Pittsburgh
Beaver Falls
Huntingdon
Altoona
Ebenshurae
Bleckhmise
Franklin County
Fisher
Philadelpi
Gettysburg
Ford
Creensburge
Pittsburgn
Beaver Wells
Ghia
Branitsburg
Waynesboro
Green Castle
Alercershore
MeSon
Insurgent Red Men in Lancaster Court Battle
Insurgent Iroquois Red Men seek to block expulsion by the Great Council over a raised per capitation tax. In Lancaster County equity action, Ioska Tribe of Philadelphia describes tax operations, Norristown 1927 and Lancaster June expulsions, with witness Walter Gross detailing Great Council taxation and subsequent property turnover of over 1,000 dollars.
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Great Council of Pennsylvania
Tran
Ioska Tribe
Philadelphia
Lancaster County
Great Council
John Jz
Norristown
Lancaster
Walter T. Gross
The
Great Council of the
United States
Lancast
State Council
Gross
Eat Council
Man Worth While The Mar Whose Time is Deserved
Fragmentary mistyped notice mentions a man with four cats deserving attention. Context unclear. text includes stray words like Miowehts and ex and Hiems as top eifers rather than clear facts. No identifiable names or organizations.
Matrimonial Ad Swindle Nets Three Women in Garden Spot
In County Happenings Throat the Length and Breadth of the Garden Spot Charles Tsurtmian 58 owner of a summer report at Douglili Greensburg 3s in jail on a charge and another serious plaint lodged by two women he alleged to have fleeced of 400 through a matrimonial ad Detectives said Mrs Belle M Adams 76 formerly of Boston told them she answered a matrimonial advertisement placed by Nariman and that after meeting him she gave him 1606 only to be replaced later by Mary Desenberger 65 of Altoona The officers said the latter woman gave Hartman more than 2000 Hartman they added did not marry either of the women
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Charles ©. Tsurtmian
Douglili Greensburg
Belle M. Adams
Boston
Nariman
Mary Desenberger
Altoona
Hartman
Mysterious disappearance of Lebanon farmer Henry Tice
City and county authorities joined in the search for Henry Tice a 46 year old Lebanon county farmer who vanished after traveling to Lebanon to sell wheat. He was last seen boarding an electric car toward Annville with a substantial amount of money on him and foul play is suspected as the car involved grows in interest.
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Henry Tice
Lebanon County
Tice
Lebanon
Ann- Ville
Uweilmandale
Farless Motor Inventor Faces Fraud Charge
Lester J. Tendershott, who said last February he invented a fueless magnetic induction motor, is charged in West Elizabeth with passing fraudulent checks. Police report he issued five worthless checks totaling 50 dollars to friends, claiming they promised title to his account but the funds were never in the bank.
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Lester J. Tendershott
McKeesport
West Elizabeth
Hendershott
Hig
Fragmentary OCR Notes on Local Street Names
A garbled OCR fragment lists irregular phrases about street names and a person described as a Singh or studies related to Hind. The readable parts point to a local area context with street references but no clear event, date, or outcome.
Pemeteres Came First $ aft EseHel Tiss Gah The Come
The fragmentary line hints at a financial or property dispute involving a group or individuals named Pemeteres and EseHel Tiss Gah with a focus on money and houses. The readable text is too garbled to identify clear dates, places, or organizations.
Angler Dies of Broken Heart in Mountain Incident
In a remote valley a seasoned angler known as Funk reportedly died from heart failure while guiding a hunt for a river route. His 70 year old father found him on the porch as night waned, his heart giving way amid the rugged hills and a clearing mood. Relatives recall his keen wit and love of the outdoors as the mountain paths closed around the tragedy.
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Capra Gt
Aoson
Albert
Jose
Unclear text fragment on poetry and records
Fragmentary OCR text mentions poetry sections and records with phrases like a year figure and references to audiences and boredom. No coherent event, person, or place is identifiable to summarize as a proper news item.
Surprise in Honor of Birthday Man on Saturday
A surprise birthday event was planned for the man celebrated on Saturday with a guest list including family and friends. The gathering aimed to honor the celebrant with well wishes and a festive atmosphere.
Magistrate quizzed on summer drinks among club friends
During a heat wave a magistrate was with a few club friends when the question of summer drinks came up. He admitted he did not know a good thirst quencher. One asked if he had tried gin and ginger beer, and he replied he had tried many people who have.
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Chusgew Evening Citizen
That's Right Bridget and Pat Study Compensation Law
Bridget and Pat discuss the law of compensation with a humorous exchange. Bridget asserts that when a man loves one sense the others grow stronger, and Pat notes an example about leg length, joking that a shorter leg makes the other longer.
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Bridget
Pat
Wealthy octogenarian proposes in restaurant
In a restaurant an elderly, wealthy man asks a gold digger to marry if he regains health. She agrees but warns him to keep his health as it is. The scene features a blunt, ironic exchange over money and longevity.
Among the Masons Tale of a Missing Password
A fragmentary notice recounts a curious incident as characters pursue a password and an elopement among a Masonic group. The readable text hints at secrecy and mischief within a fraternal setting.
Unclear clipping on local photo studio note yields fragmented caption
Fragmentary OCR text from a photo studio caption mentions Mr Peters and a wife with awkward phrasing. No clear event, date, or full names. The readable bits suggest a personal note or informal caption rather than a public story.
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Mr. Peters
Mhoomgree
Pa's idea of El Eta de Clarence sparks a sly heirs dispute
A garbled 19th century style fragment hints at a plan to leave a rich relative as heir. The muddled text suggests a discussion of inheritance and estate intention, with unclear names and relationships due to OCR corruption.
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Clarence
Boxed on Her Job fu How did the Balti happen
My wife fell asleep in the back seat ident.
Golfer Niblick Delivers Strong Year In Sun Spee
A concise golf note highlights Niblick delivering solid performances in sunny conditions. He thrives on the course as the season progresses, showing consistency and skill across rounds.
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Sun Spee
Ls Niblick
Elely
Poor Fellow Frog-Yes Speech Sparks Odd Telling
A fragmented remark features a speaker naming Frog-Yes and voicing a feeling of looming danger or transformation. The odd line hints at an impending personal change or superstitious fear within a chaotic speech.
Not So Darmb Irresistible Reles FF Ally
A garbled historical note mentions a young lawyer and an attorney, with fragmented terms about a discovery and a date around 1949. The readable items include references to a car and a vague legal context, but the text is largely incomprehensible.
Girl in Doll Factory Interview Turns Odd Prompt
Fragmentary dialogue shows an employer testing a job candidate in a doll factory setting. The girl explains she was making eyes, while the employer cautions not to demonstrate abilities while his wife is nearby.
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Lisil
Deep Designings Romance and a Forbidden Union
A Washington Star excerpt shows Mr. Cumrox quipping about his daughter's future and stating a desire to test romance by forbidding the match. He claims his aim is to push defiance and focus on a highly regarded suitor as a potential son in law.
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Mr. Cumrox
Washington Star
Casts Em in the Shade Remarkable line in shade
Fragmentary text suggests a remark about business men in the shade and a windfall related to a goods maker. Names, dates, places are unreadable. The report hints at a discussion of reputation or influence among merchants and a craftsman involved in a windfall.
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Cag
Shade
TeeWell
Eternal Dissatisfaction and the Weather Talk
A brief fragment notes Het’s chatter about the weather as 5s drift by and shells are lifted together. The line “Whatever is, le Wrong!” hints at a mood of persistent unease and teamwork amid drift and change.
Our Fellow Creatures Ter Husband What Do You Want with a Horse
A playful exchange about horses shows the Good Deeds club keeping a horse to tend to the starving and the scarcity of horses. Mrs Goodsole acknowledges the joke and notes the necessity of maintaining at least one horse for help.
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Rathbery
Notting At
Fragmentary Text Hints at Local Topic Without Clarity
A garbled OCR segment mentions phrases like Walkie la work and live cents day with unclear context. No identifiable people, places, organizations, or events are readable to form a factual news item.
Unclear Classified Inquiry on Marital Arrangements
A reader writes about a job inquiry and marital expectations, noting dissatisfaction with an advertised elven role and seeking guidance on a wife’s duties. The fragment suggests themes of arranged or assumed orders within a marriage and requests advice for selecting a partner experienced in traditional duties.
Births in the Native community spark large birth count remarks
A fragmented note reports concern over a large number of babies born in the native community last year with unclear wording and no clear names or dates. The text mentions Vistter and Lew Hay nen ang ween as garbled references in the OCR.
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Vistter
Fragments Describe An Unclear Menu And Price
An unclear text fragment cites a menu and bait with a price paid described as pleasive. It mentions hours spent and a reference to Sina AG and an Epienre, though details are obscured and names are uncertain.
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Sina AG
Editors Conspiracy Supposes Blocked Storylets
A writer laments wholesale rejection of a story by editors who he claims conspire to block his submissions. Ten editors reportedly refused the same story, fueling the complaint and prompting debate over editorial gatekeeping.
His Round? the fifteenth man who das at i was the first wit he ail sight
Fragmentary OCR text presents an unclear line about a fifteenth person and sight, with misspellings and broken phrasing. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge to form a proper news item.
First Lady Love Story Becomes National Topic
A light hearted society note highlights a budding romance as the nation watches. The piece notes the couple’s public outings and hints at growing interest from social circles and media. No dates or specific names are confirmed in the readable text.
Cruel Remark Sparks Debate in Local Courtroom
A harsh remark during a county court session triggers a dispute over decorum and free speech. Local officials condemn the epithet while detailing how decorum is maintained during proceedings.
In the Suburbs pie ye Be ay thig eb is the garage, who iw
In a garbled line from a suburban page item a cryptic question appears about a garage and who is involved. The readable elements are scarce, leaving the central meaning unclear and unresolved.
Eyes Front Stumbles as Taek Tries to Speak
A clipped exchange shows Taek urging focus as an onlooker cautions against wandering eyes. The moment captures tension in a public setting with no clear outcome or formal action.
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Keystone Exchanges
County ‘Teachers Institute
Ephrata Girls
Alchison Globe
Verges Marthe
Marthepa
W. H. Buck
Clothier & Gents’ Furnisher
Pennsylvania Road
Cquited Red
Europe
the County
Farless
Cave
Singh
Angler
Pribare Hotevows
Genestg
W. BH. Muth & CO
Ervice
Weil
Rand Biness
Record Printing House
Masons
Jay
Lor Weil Oréeuy Ortune
Saraito
Yee
Crone
Deep
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