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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
2
Jon Miller near Den raised a seven and three quarter pound sweet potato. It measured 26 inches around its longest circumference and 21 inches around its shorter circumference. The exhibit occurred at the Rein helds Fire Company hall on Saturday October 8 during Farmers Day Exhibit.
Dr P F Gute of Manheim displays a 55 inch moose head with antlers in H H Martins hardware window Manheim The companion Dr F F Fish of Lancaster also shot a moose head measuring 51 inches
The Pennsylvania Game Commission met to consider remedies after a severe forage shortage. Late spring frosts reduced beech nuts and other wild foods, provoking more damage claims from bear incursions. Bears were reported in Sullivan Columbia and Lycoming counties preying on sheep, hives, bees, and corn fields.
Mrs George Reutler feared for her life when a large monkey climbed the kitchen door. John Schaeffer’s dog chased the animal across fields to George Minnich’s pigsty where it hid on the second floor. Neighbors hunted until dark. Plans to place the creature with George Shoemaker as a pet emerge.
A temporary concert hall is under construction in Vienna to celebrate the Contender of Franz Schubert next year. It will accommodate about 80 000 people and cost 90000 dollars. The plan to roof the trotting course in the People's Prater with canvas was dropped in favor of a building opposite the Third Café in the Prater.
A fragment discusses poetry and the nature of being a poet, noting difficulty in enjoying poetry if one lacks a certain imaginative flaw. The remark appears to reflect on perception and the intimate link between poetry and inner flaw.
Jesse James II recalls his father the outlaw as a protective family man. He recounts the 70 mile ride through hostile territory to fetch a fox terrier pup for him, two weeks before the elder James was killed in Missouri.
Veil falls on the Imperial Harem as 400 years of secrecy end. Workmen prepare the Seraglio Palace interiors for museum display with stairways, skylights, fountains, and ornate furniture revealing the former life of sultans and royal women.
A collection of published Q and A items answering varied reader questions. Topics include tallest trees, penny values, baker's dozen origins, red sky explanations, and advice on a wife bragging about a former husband.
Wasps from the Far East were released on Long Island to combat the Asiatic beetle, a spreading crop pest. Shipped in food and water tins, 80 percent survived a 20 day journey and were used for colonization and propagation, yielding about 15 000 eggs.
After 44 years John H Seitz of Mountville York county reclaims a land turtle he found in 1888 carved with his name and address. Jacob Newcomer who lives nearby found the turtle in his garden and presented it to Seitz, the inscription remains legible.
Richard Schreder of Shamokin fell under a loaded mine car sixteen years ago and has since endured 140 operations. He recovered slowly from the initial injury but remains afflicted, with his 140th surgery performed at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia among many admissions over the years.
Potato digging on the D. S. Walmer farm near Jonestown used a Cle trac tractor with a McCormick Deering elevator digger. Potatoes passed over a Bowes standard grader and were noted as rot free. Nine passes with a Niagara duster dusted the patch. one picker claimed 200 bushels in 10 hours, a local record with minimal manpower.
New England potato prospects dropped 11.8 percent from August forecasts to 43 776 000 bushels by September 1 1922. The New York Crop Reporting Service notes a 4.6 percent drop from last year and 3.4 percent below the five year average. Late blight hits Aroostook County halting growth of about half the Green Mountains. Irish Cobblers yield good yet show hollow heart and backleg infection. September 1 indicated Maine potato yields are the lowest since 1922.
The old fashioned farm wife who once cooked Sundays for city relatives now runs a chicken sandwich shop charging kin regular Sunday dinner rates.
A Channel ship officer slipped on a gang plank during a stormy night and fell into the water. A brave witness fought the waves and struggled to bring him aboard. The officer thanked the rescuer but the hero asked not to be singled out.
A comment questions which generation is truly mad asserting the younger generation lacks cause and the older generation bears the responsibility for anger. The piece contrasts attitudes across age groups with a provocative tone.
A playful verse notes the camera craze in politics and mocks applause seekers who crave stage praise as politicians face public gaze. The poem uses imagery of a comedian's custard pie to symbolize satire and media attention.
A tall man in horn rimmed glasses enters a department store to buy a dozen curtains trimmed with pink and blue ribbon insisting on same day delivery or he will not take them. The clerk questions what to call him and answers with a playful jab about his status as a customer.
A domestic moment reveals mounting tensions as a gas bill threatens to worsen a couple’s finances. The husband Mr Ward laments not knowing how bills will be paid while his wifePlaces a green bill on the top of the pile and warns of consequences.
A visitor declares a prize for a motor car, and Bill confirms the car is in the corner. Twenty five participants shared the correct result, dividing the prize among them.
A sharp exchange ends with a jab about monkey glands as the worker complains of rising home costs and aging in service. The employer dismisses the plea with a wry remark.
A playful sequence links a centuries old phrase to a modern joke about indestructibility. It notes a public speaker who remains unshaken and hints at a romance sparked by a rescue, with a fateful marriage formed from danger and luck.
A short dialogue segment humorously discusses marriage, a man’s wife called his better half, and the idea that multiple marriages leave little of the man. Pa and Billy exchange quips about domestic life and lineage.
An upset customer confronts a druggist over a prescription error. The customer notes being charged only two dollars, implying additional charges or errors in the initial bill. The exchange suggests scrutiny of pharmacy billing practices.
A traveler at the Hotel De Luxe quotes the price in a witty exchange, declaring he cannot pay more than ten minutes’ worth. The brief sketch highlights humor over lodging costs and a light social moment.
A customer confronts a shop counter about a dusty cigarette package, asking about a fifty cent vat. The clerk yawns and states uncertainty, while the exchange highlights a peculiar scene at a small retail outlet.
A deserted shop with only a cashier. a handsome young man asks if mas cots for motor cars are kept. The cashier replies with a playful line claiming she is the only one.
A domestic exchange reveals a husband and wife discussing evening preparations and finances. The wife describes a welcoming scene with dinner, a favorite book, pipe, slippers, and gown ready, while the husband asks about an overdraft, implying financial concern.
A light hearted exchange between a husband and wife hints at his golf round. The wife jokes about slipping out to count his clubs while noting the day’s events.
A tale notes a man named Dillion Spon sweeping away a million as his heart felt light and gay. The fragment hints at a dramatic windfall or victory tied to a dollar combat theme.
A playful dialogue shows a customer asking for a “mice side of Airedale, well done” and a waiter responding with a brisk rebuke about fulfilling the odd request. The exchange hints at a humorous confusion over food orders and barking dogs.
A playful exchange questions Norah's latest evening gown. The reply notes the dress resembles Norah in most places, hinting at a familiar silhouette.
A terse exchange questions marriage for money with one character implying ulterior motive. The dialogue hints at transactional marriage and social expectations surrounding wealth and relationships.
A quoted line recalls a girl named Prudence, linked to a car wreck and traffic light smash, highlighting a misnomer in the conversation.
A domestic exchange reveals friction over a late meal. The wife notes she cooked by the clock while the husband recalls arriving late, highlighting tension about time and expectations in a private home.
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