Witmyer Leads East in Bantam Game Stock
Lititz breeder DG Witmyer, famed for Game bantams and brown and red varieties, dominates Eastern shows with top stock and has helped place bantam birds at the center of American exhibitions. The piece notes his long career, leadership in the poultry scene, and mentions community appeals for nut and tree planting alongside subscription notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DG Wimyer
Lititz
America
Chicago
Witmyer
Lochinvar
Iyye
Pretzel Machinery Installed at Local Firms
Local pretzel makers install automatic dough cutting and rolling machinery from the Neastey Pretzel Machine Company. The system handles 149 pretzels per minute, with adjustable speed, and integrates a hopper, knife, and twist mechanism. Workers praise improved quality as they observe the process, while older methods remain slower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
A. Sturgis
Willian Kissinger
Sturgis & Haines
Gough
Neastey Tretzel Machine Company
Yretzs
Machine
Gretzels
Ile Domgh
Danghy
Nazareth editor pursues tree planting effort in Moravian land
Albert Sturgis, revived editor of the Nazareth Item, dedicates time to reforestation on Moravian land in Nazareth borough. He plans to plant a wide variety of trees, using welnuts and peach stock from Nazareth and his hometown, to supply future generations with healthy trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Sturgis
Nareth
J. W. Bruckart
Northampton County
Muth Plowing Progress Amid October Weather
Plowing has progressed greatly this October due to favorable weather, with plans to continue into November. Labor shortages hinder work, and the farmer seeks extra help to maintain momentum.
Wholesale Potato Prices Drop Amid Crop Report
Potatoes remain a staple as prices fall below prior highs despite a poor local harvest. National crops vary, growers hold stock in some areas hoping for higher prices, and recent carlots show price declines from buyers to sellers.
Timberland Clear Cut Near Spayd Mill
Charles Lebzelter owns ten acres of Elizabeth township timberland bought from Clayton-Carpenter estate near Spayd's mill. Wilson Hank and crew with a portable saw mill are cutting, half the trees felled. The tract, once home to gray and lying squirrels and owls, will yield high quality oak and chestnut for building material and lower grades for cordwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lebzelter
Lancaster
Clayton -Carpenter
Elizabeth Township
Spayd
Wison Hank
Tees
Is Music in Every Home a Birthright for Children
A persuasive appeal urges families to include music in the home. It extols the piano, player piano, or phonograph as tools to educate and uplift children, claiming music broadens life and happiness and should be present in every dwelling.
The Worst Kind Of War Savings Slacker
A letter condemns men who cash War Savings Stamps during the five year period for show or publicity. It calls such behavior worse than an open enemy, likening it to stabbing Uncle Sam in the back. The piece suggests post offices record cash-ins to reveal true citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Post Office
France
Uncle Sam
Card of Thanks for loss and sympathy from Schnerer family
We gratefully thank friends and neighbors for help during our bereavement after the death of our son Geo. F. Schnerer at Camp Meade. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Schnerer also acknowledge sincere thanks for services and acts of kindness shown during their time of trial and trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Schnerer
Camp Meade
Myr
Addison Schnerer
Stephen B. Kissinger
Nine Cases of the Fin in Que Family Influenza Strain In Ephrata
A countywide flu outbreak hits Ephrata township near Springville with nine members of the Hoover family afflicted and only the mother spared. Laura Smith of Columbia bears a child during hospitalization. the infant dies days later and Mrs. Smith remains gravely ill. Mrs. Greek travels with the Smith family as two Smith children stay with relatives. Local fire protection expands in Sephrata with a new second truck, while Lititz and Ephrata consider insurance and firehouse improvements. The page also carries verse, jokes, and weather notes amid routine notices and the harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephrata Township
Springville
Harry Hoover
Laura
Jos. Smith
Columbia
Sephrata Fire Company
Lititz
Notiaid
Down
Ephrata
Litisz
Two Early 20th Century Weddings Reported in Lancaster Area
Clarence F. Siegrist and Mattie B. Stauffer wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Landis officiating. Attendants were Sylvester Nolt and Anna Stanifer. ushers John Bear and Benjamin Nolt. A wedding dinner followed for relatives and friends. Norman M. Badorf and Eleanor Habecker married at the Habecker home with Rev. Fred Renta officiating. A maid of honor and best man attended. a sumptuous dinner followed. The groom is linked to Warwick Hotel owner J. S. Badorf and Eby Shoe Factory work. An extensive postwedding trip was postponed due to influenza and factory staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Siegrist
John Siegrist
Mast Peterburg
Mattie B. Stauffer
Benjamin Stauffer
Lititz
N.L. Landis
Sylvester Nolt
Anna Stanifer
John Bear
Benjamin Nolt
Hadort-Habecker
Norman M. Badorf
Fleanor Habecker
Rohrerstown
Christ
Habecker
Fred
Renta
Roy Bortazield
Harry Eby
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D. G. Witmyer
Bird
Calvin Bieselderfer
Read
Hscord
Ewal
Ochs
Plainfield
Stus W. Yerger
Luita
Newark
N. J
Viant
Nat Trees
Hull
Z. U. Baker
Town
Well Ear
Pretzel
Sekeriey
Pilati
Carlos
Yousg
Ephrata Fire Co
Rauch Cou‘ceil
Turk
Holy
Marmony
Siegrist Stauffer
J. Co. Felker
Spruce St
Montgomery Co
OHE
Lansdale
Montgomery County
Honge
Joan Hacker
Susquehanna Ave
Lansdalh
Stiffel & Freeman CO
Water
Office
Ideal Cocoa & Chocolate Company
CW. Beghtel
FORD
Walter R. Ruothn
Spruce St. Lavrrg
Ad Ideal Chocolate Factory
Speedwell Mill
Eiisabeth
Eb. F. Weidner
Jacob W. Risser
J.C. Brubaker
Horach Iseller S. Spruce Bt
Estella Grosce
Main
Litita
Rand
Poxat
Kromet St
MOV HS Drug Store
Eac L
Pas
Retsu Merchants Association
HGGES
Carl
HEP
Tfit
Eastman
KODAK
R. N. Wolfe
Main Spree
Victrola Records
Doster
Swift’s Pride
Pfautz Bros
Saneschinen
Scott's
Eaton, Crane & Pike Go
Broad Street Department Store
Chase and Sanborn Coffee
Carner S. Bread
E. Grange
Lititz, Penn’a
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