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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
7
Airborne photography could map underwater features over river navigation and coastal shores. After earthquakes in regions like southern Italy and Japan, rapid air photos could monitor coastlines, shallows, and harbors, aiding mariners and keeping navigation open.
The passage shows a terse exchange involving Antoinette-Mesx and Mrs. White about urgent medicine and implied threat. A hushed warning and anxious undertone suggest a tense encounter and looming consequence. The dialogue hints at looming action without clear resolution or context.
A 18th century tale from France describes how a washerwoman drying a skirt over a fireplace produced a floating cloth that inspired Montgolfier to craft the first balloon. The anecdote credits domestic experiment and curiosity as the spark for ballooning.
In pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court of Lancaster County the Administrators will sell at public sale on the premises in Penn Township near Time Rock from Erb's Meeting House. The property includes a 93 acre tract with a brick dwelling of 14 rooms a frame barn 190 by 50 and multiple outbuildings plus a frame eight room tenant house. Terms and conditions to be announced at sale on Saturday October 29 next. John M Groff Katie Longenecker Bitzer Administrators dh n c a of Albert K Longenecker deceased.
William Klick of Lebanon harvested a second crop of apples from a tree after the summer crop. The early transparent variety bloomed again following the initial harvest and the new apples grew to full size.
An old editorial style piece extols prevention over cure, praising mild methods and Beecham’s Pills as a trusted, generational remedy. It urges daily elimination, warns against harsh medicines, and notes doctors recommend prevention and regular exercise for well being.
Postmaster General Hays said parcel post may need higher rates after accountants and engineers review to confirm it is a major loss contributor for the year. He outlined a plan to cut operating costs by nearly $15 million while remaining noncommittal on the proposed one cent per ounce first class rate increase. Meanwhile Lancaster county growers report a strong melon and cantaloupe season, with extensive production on Mine Ridge sandy ground and related pickle farming areas.
Local hunters report a bear party on a northern Columbia County road with ten bears roaming in the highway including two adults and eight cubs. Frank Hesler Ralph Knouse Harry Welliver A J Hartman and Omar Ash recall stopping their car as the bears romped nearby. The sighting is described as the largest ever in that area.
The Survivors Club of Lancaster, founded two years after the Civil War by 22 soldiers, now has only Capt. Philip Sprecher of Ephrata and Col. M. W. Weidler of Portland, Oregon alive. The notice comes on ex-Mayor W. D. Stauffer’s death. Until four years ago the group held Washington's Birthday dinners, but recent gatherings saw only two in attendance due to distance or feebleness.
Jeanette burgess Katz has vowed to halt joy rides. He instructed police to arrest any girl who flirts with a man for a ride and any man who flirts with a girl for the same purpose, stating offenders will face prison.
Public notice from Lancaster County officials announcing start of the Court of Jail Delivery and General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held at Lancaster Court House. Includes names of judges Charles J. Landis Aaron B Hassler and local officials, with dates, publication details for Lititz Record ownership and notary affirmation from 1921.
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