Terre Hill Bank cashier acquitted in misapplication case
In Philadelphia a federal jury acquitted Levi F. Tally former cashier of the Terre Hill National Bank of misapplying 21500 dollars of bank funds. Tally aged 55 now living in Reading had served as cashier for 17 years. The Terre Hill Bank closed June 2 1926 due to bad loans and later reopened August 2 with John Martin as acting cashier.
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Federal District Court
Philadelphia
Levi F. Tally
Terre Hill National Bank
Terre Hill
Palley
Reading
Terre Hill Bank
Talley
John Martin
Pears and Pear Blossoms on Same Tree at Ephrata
At the home of D. W. Sensenig in Ephrata, blossoms and pears grow on the same tree, illustrating a curious horticultural observation of mixed fruiting and flowering on one specimen.
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D. W. Sensenig
Ephrata
Bossoms
Trolley fares on Ephrata Lebanon line
The Lancaster, Ephrata and Lebanon Street Railway Company announces a one cent cut in zone rates while express and freight rates stay unchanged. Round trip tickets are discontinued. A trip from Ephrata to Lebanon drops from 90 cents to 75 cents.
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Lancaster, Ephrata
Antiques Tour at Manheim Draws New York Visitor
Mrs F S Fish of New York daughter of a Stude baker brother inspected N W Long’s Manheim collection and expressed a keen interest in acquiring pink lustreware pieces now in Long’s possession, making an offer to secure them.
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F. S. Fish
New York
Studebaker Brothers
Mohler
Ephrata
N. W. Long
Manheim
Visitor Plans Antique Tour Highlighting Local Stie Geware Appeal
A visitor named Henry Pord of petambuator fame contemplates a stop in the area to view or buy antiques. Reports indicate he is keen on Stie geware, as noted by local papers. An offer involving a large check to Mr. Long did not materialize.
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Godfrey King
Ble
Ibs
Miller
Hooke
Christmas Box From Home Delights Mission Workers
A Christmas box sent to Africa for holidays arrives five months late revealing the value of prompt shipping. Inside are tracts, soaps, cakes, toothbrushes and odd items, but a sealed tin of “cake from home” brings cheer and memory, proving the importance of thoughtful packing and timely sending.
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Orly
Times
Africa
Home of the Blessed Elysium in classical lore
The blessed realm of after death known as Elysium or the Elysian fields is described in myth as occurring on western rooftops of the world or among the Islands of the Blest or even in the nether world.
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Earth
Cow Insurrection in York County Over Tax and Milk
A historic Lancaster Sunday News account recalls the York county episode known as the Cow Insurrection. Jacob Bixler's refusal to pay tax led to a mob forming to stop the sale of his cow in York, with clashes, a rope-cutting escape, legal actions, and later peace between Manchester and York.
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Lancaster
York
Aimil
York County
Lancaster County
Trancaster
Manchester
Jacob Bixler
Bixler
A. Lincoln Campbell
Lancaster Sunday News
U. S Coins Show Eagle In Many Different Moods
The American eagle on U S coins has evolved through time reflecting sculptors and mood changes. Curator Howland Wood notes the eagle’s poses range from agile to solemn, with shifts in chest armor and feather styling across centuries and denominations.
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U. S
United States
Howland Wood
American Numismatic Society
Nlewing
Wood
Constantine Decree Shapes Capital Move in Eastern Empire
Fragmentary OCR notes recount Emperor Constantine decreeing a capital shift in the East. Courtiers reportedly laughed as he left the walls of Constantinople, 15 stadia west of Byzantium, influencing regional plans for urban development.
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India
Constantine
Dune
Constantinople
Byzantium
King Frost Carnival Plans Unveiled in Morgantown
Grier and the Keystone Exchanges outline a Morgantown carnival set for Saturday evening October 29 at Friendship Fire Company. Old fiddlers from Berks, Chester and Lancaster counties will perform, with square dances and a masquerade parade led by the Darktown Band. Judges will review the parade and award prizes before a lawn carnival at the five hall.
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Morgantown
Friendship Fire Company
Berks
Chester
Lancaster
Darktown
Five Hall
Tire theft staged as trap in Franklin, Pa
B D Phipps of Franklin planned to trap thieves by having his father sleep in his car parked outside. The next morning the car was found with all tires stolen and the gas tank drained, revealing the ruse.
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Fie
B. D. Phipps
Franklin
Phipps
CARRIED OFF VALUABLE ANTIQUES
G R Davis and Co of Oaks Montgomery county reported thieves removed a $1000 antique sideboard and $300 worth of silverware and jewelry while the family slept. Intruders entered by forcing a window then appeared to open the back door to exit. Traces of an automobile were seen in the yard.
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G. R. Davis & Co
Oaks
Montgomery County
Davis
Norristown
Sari
Grandfather Clocks Figure In Reading Public Sale Totals
At the late Mrs. Julia Rick estate sale in Reading three grandfather clocks sold with one clock at 214 and another at 152. A 53 bid for a 24 hour model. Other items included a spinning wheel 1.60 a mahogany cradle 450 and six Queen Anne chairs 12.50 each.
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Julia Rick
Reading
Martha Washington
Yankee puzzled at bagpipes waking American guest
An American staying at a Scottish lodge awoke to an ear-piercing sound under the window. He asked Laura Mike about it and learned Donald was playing bagpipes, joking that it sounded like torture to a haggis, as reported by Tit-Bits.
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Laura Mike
Donald
Dawn Named Maid Sparks Congregationalist Quip
A visitor quips about a maid's nickname, noting the name is Dawn because she is always breaking. The Congregationalist setting frames the humorous exchange as a light social aside.
Professor and Woman Enter Conversation Over Skirt Length
A fragment shows a dialogue where a professor and a complaining observer discuss a woman’s skirt length. The exchange centers on visual perception and glasses needing adjustment, reflecting a humorous or casual street remark.
Marys Modern Lamb and the Gasoline Lamb
A playful verse retells Marys lamb story with a modern twist as the lamb drinks gasoline and wanders near a fire. The tale humorously links the animal to benzine and danger, delivering a cautionary note about hazards to pets in a light verse style.
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Mary
American Legion Month Suitor Pledge Cited
In a brief exchange the pivoting father insists the boy has always had a good home while the suitor promises complete satisfaction. This vignette, tied to American Legion Month, reflects traditional themes of home and assurance within the period dialogue.
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American Legion
Bankers and a Small Town Conversation
In Osla, Karika Turen recalls a remark about a job in a bank. The exchange hints at social knowledge and personal perception, noting that the banker may not recognize the speaker. The dialogue underscores themes of chance and belonging in a local setting.
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Karikaturen
Osla
Turned the Tide by Boston Transcript
A fragment reports the tide turning as it goes out. A speaker remarks they do not blame it and notes a homely girl entering the water, reflecting a terse, observational excerpt from the Boston Transcript.
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Bix
Dix
Boston Transcript
Unmanned Remarks Sparked by Personal Loss
Mrs Jones comments on Miss Passe's heartbreak after a breakup and Mrs Smith agrees the situation has left her unmanned. The exchange reflects social chatter over a failed engagement and its impact on Miss Passe.
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Mrs. Jones
Indestructible Joke Grows Through Centuries
A compact quip describes a timeless idea that survived public ridicule and inquiry, returning intact and resilient. The line hints at a joke or proverb whose meaning persists across generations, signaling enduring humor or wisdom. The tone recalls a public speech or literary aside, preserving wit and endurance.
Fragmented Quote Note From Private Conversation
A fragmentary exchange mentions Sarah and asks about artistic soul while noting a painting and a facial impression. The readable text centers on personal dialogue without clear public event or attribution.
Sensation Around Beatrice Golf Star Miss Van Gay
Residents thrill at Beatrice as Miss Van Gay plays golf with bold, manly style. Millicer exclaims with astonishment, while spectators tease and cheer, embracing the gripping sports chatter.
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Beatrice
Wasted Love Smitter Poet-Hach Hour With You
A fragmented modern verse notes a strained romance and lingering affection. The lines reference a poet and a tense hour spent with a loved one, hinting at emotional excess and unresolved sentiment.
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Ike
Poster hints at Cosi fan tutte performances
A poster announced approaching performances of Mozart's opera Cosi fan tutte The School for Lovers in brackets. A woman and man riff on the title with playful banter about the meaning and a squeeze of affection, revealing light dialogue and local color.
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Cosi
Portrait Request for Late Uncle Artist
A reader requests a portrait of their late uncle, calling him Artist and asking to bring him in once he comes. The note blends personal memory with a plea for artistic tribute to the family member.
Like a Woman Self Image Errors and Apology Note
Fragmentary quotation shows a woman declaring self identity as an actress and rejecting apologies. The snippet implies self deprecation and resolve in a casual exchange, but lacks clear context, participants, or event. The readable text preserves a tone of informal dialogue without broader narrative or dates.
Not Much Settled On History's Pages
A reflective verse fragment notes ongoing debates over historical battles and interpretations, suggesting that descriptions yet to be agreed upon continue to divide minds and spark discussion.
More Fun Going in Debt Blinks Well
A humorous exchange shows Jinks and his wife choosing happiness over thrift as they admit to spending beyond their budget. The moment captures a lighthearted shift from frugality to letting joy govern their finances.
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Dern
Editor challenges new reporter with rapid marriage article
The editor pressures the rookie to craft a piece by two o'clock on how to manage a wife, jokingly asking if he is married and urging him to marry instantly to meet the deadline.
Frustration Over Misidentification At Social Gathering
A speaker recounts mistaking a host for a stingy man and realizing the host was actually someone else, prompting a correction that the host was their husband. The exchange reveals embarrassment and a humorous misunderstanding in a social setting.
Present Day jury clears thief in Hammerhilt necklace case
The jury found Ned not guilty of stealing the Hammerhilt neck lace but advised the thief to return the precious necklace.
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Jim
Ned
Got Bit De Why are you putting on so much dog
A brief, playful exchange about dogs and puppies. The line hints at a comedic moment where one speaker questions why the other is acting so enthusiastic around young dogs.
Fragmentary verse on aging and gendered life span
Fragmentary lines discuss aging and female life span with references to Powell. The incomplete text resembles a quatrain or spoken word noting increased human longevity, a halt in age twenty two, and a playful mockery of youthful aging in a historical voice.
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Powell
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