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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
2
Countywide unrest over the 20 per capita tax leads Lancaster Red Men to resist state action. 65 tribes alleged to refuse payment, 49 suspended. Great Council may revoke charters and seize property, while locals dispute forfeiture and plan for possible separate organization.
Mentzer Electric Co of Eph rata handles a large Edison Electric Co contract in Lancaster. Crews replace 220 volt 25 cycle lines with 110 volt 60 cycle lines across Brickerville Clay Hopeland Durlach Mt Airy Indiantown and nearby areas. Edison Electric builds new pole lines.
A line of sturdy trees in Pleasanton California traces roots to myths of Charter Oak and King John and to Robin Hood’s oath site in Sherwood Forest. The tale links ancient English parliamentary rights to modern trees planted in California.
Henry H. Shoemaker of Lititz R D 4 and Rothsville area visitor on Warmers Day in Ephrata displayed a white vest he said was 57 years old. The Civil War veteran, though aged, remains active and capable of small tasks, appearing younger than his years.
The invasive blackberry has spread over nearly 100000 acres of valuable land in New Zealand. Officials report years of costly efforts to eradicate it and have now introduced insects to reduce the infestation.
The article states cork is grown mainly in northern Africa and gives 1925 cork expenditures of 15 517 873 dollars. It also notes cork used for insulating parisyses in 1025 costing 584 705 dollars.
A reflective line attributes poetry with preserving inborn spirits and the fragrance of flowers, praising its invention to safeguard delicate sentiments and unfolding moments in the world. The quote by Jean Paul Richter frames poetry as a halo for beauty and feeling.
The 1859 Minneapolis directory lists Hans Von Sphik enshookenblunggerfungger among residents on Main Street. St Anthony and Minneapolis were twin villages along the Mississippi River at that time.
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a character named Andjuis losing something and expressing gratitude. No verifiable names, dates, or events are present to confirm specifics.
A terse remark questions whether the country is prosperous, noting that the poor feel lack while the rich feel gain, and adds a wry aside about past times. The line hints at ongoing disagreement and social contrast without specifics.
Farmers in Berks and nearby counties report eggs starting to lay, with pullets contributing smaller eggs but a normal supply expected soon. White Leghorns dominate local flocks, and moult completion should sustain production through spring. Cold storage data show higher eggs and butter, but poultry declined slightly while pork rose.
Lehigh county reports the top potato yield this year from A. J. Snyder of Germanville with 508 bushels, joining 15 growers in the 400 bushel club. John Bachman’s Northampton county field near Hellertown produced 621 bushels in a harvest witnessed by over a thousand growers. Yields stem from modern methods, generous seed, fertilizer, moisture, and attentive cultivation.
A deacon buys a horse and buggy and, on a Sunday outing with his wife, travels to Osseo. He spots a sign declaring a speed limit of fifteen miles per hour and suggests the wife take the wheel while he wields the whip, joking about making it.
A York product designed to protect the ashes of Dr. Sun Yat Sen will be installed as a five ton solid bronze vault door at the entrance to a mosque in Nanking China. The device aims to preserve the patriotic leader's remains for millions of Chinese people.
Four men moved a Ford from the Nershey Men's Club to the Hershey Trust Company building as a joke covering about 100 feet. Warrants followed. each man paid a $17.00 settlement to resolve the case.
Harry Snavely of Ebenezer in Lebanon County grew a six pound turnip and another of four pounds announced in the county farm item.
A Pathfinder report recalls a classroom scene where two boys argue about birthplace spelling after school. The teacher notices one student crying as the other defends the fairness of the task, and attempts to calm the moment while the lesson continues.
The early steeplechase emerged in Ireland when fox hunters mounted a distant church steeple as a makeshift goal. From that improvised start the sport grew in popularity and became a recognized branch of horse racing.
A motor party from Lebanon reaches Miami Florida after a long trip. The group includes Mr and Mrs Jacob Brubaker Cornwall Mr and Mrs John Snyder South Twelfth street and Mrs Verdie Weaver with children Betty and Henry. Four generations are represented, the oldest 81 and the youngest 15.
A few dated comic lines appear: Jack suffers neuritis trouble while a speaker praises a companion’s character and a term of endearment. The fragment hints at light banter and social slang of the era.
Plants breathe through their leaves and can suffer if pores are clogged. Outdoors rain helps keep them clean, but indoors they need a weekly bath with tepid water sprayed gently to help them thrive.
Pittsburgh professor reports that rest reduces disturbances from experiments on evidence. The conclusion suggests the subject stays in bed more quietly as strain increases, per a Weekly notice.
A 13 pound carp pulled from near a dam on the Juniata river west of Huntingdon yielded a ring lost forty six years earlier. The ring, found by fisherman George Ballantyne, had supposedly vanished during a fishing trip near the dam where youths once picnicked decades ago.
The radio division of the Department of Commerce says listeners receive the message about a fraction of a second sooner via airwaves. They note the difference is very slight and can be affected by atmospheric conditions. Speaker Deenise.
A brief popular song titled Rock Me Sleep earned its composer fortune after only ten minutes of work Think It Over notes the swift success. The piece’s fame and the slender shrub imagery accompany the era’s musical folklore.
The Boston Transcript reports she related how the child had been cured at the Church of the Pallen Arches. The article notes a religious healing episode tied to a New York paper’s coverage.
The piece reflects a celebration that continues beyond a single honored individual. After the crowd cheers for one name, anticipation grows as another figure rises in line for recognition.
Two Lebanon county growers Miles Horst and Lane J Zuglone joined the 400 bushel potato club after yielding 466 and 471 bushels per acre from about eight acres each. They used Michigan seed, sod plows, manure, and high pressure home-made Bordeaux sprays with weeders and cultivators in their cultivation routine.
A fragment notes a statement about perfection and excess purchases of paint and powder. The speaker accuses the husband of meaning perfection through costly improvements, suggesting a dispute over vanity and self-image.
A terse exchange reveals a reporter meeting a man who has lived in a single room his entire life. The dialogue hints at curiosity and immediacy, capturing a snapshot of curiosity versus reality in a newsroom setting.
A playful note describes a girl named Mary who can spend all four money and make you feel you spent it, framing her as a savvy spender with a clever style.
A torn text presents a claim of deep artistic commitment by an unnamed speaker. A commented remark questions the spouse's temperament, suggesting tension between personal life and artistic pursuit.
A primitive road is built over bogs by laying logs side by side across a track. The resulting surface resembles corduroy cloth, earning the road the corduroy name for its texture and construction.
A light verse noting the fool and his money parting ways with a nod to an auto as a potential boon. The quip suggests clever misfortune and a wheeled solution to fortune.
An artificial lake in Alabama, Lake Martin, spans about 46 000 acres and is planned to hold around 500 billion gallons of water. The project aims to create a vast reservoir near the area, indicating a major regional water development effort.
A Washington Star excerpt notes Senator Sorg reflecting on ancient tombs and graft as an early institution. The remark frames corruption with historical perspective, linking priceless treasures to enduring questions of governance and wealth.
A window can appear larger by extending curtain rods beyond the casing on both sides and using heavy draperies so casings are not visible. The method emphasizes fabric weight to obscure the window frame and create a broader visual opening.
Tropical Sun quotes a West Palm Beach columnist urging self improvement as a model for others. The line stresses personal effort to uplift the community through example.
In a brief remark, Senator Sorg says he is focused on a campaign to return to Washington. He admits limited knowledge of music and declines to name a specific favorite song, mentioning that his choice is not "Tome, Sweet Hone."
In a brief exchange, Miss Antique denies rumors of an upcoming marriage while Old Muaid downplays the chatter and expresses gratitude for the gossip.
Fragments describe a magazine rack and smoking stand marketed as a new furniture combination. The text mentions Mrs. Dudley-Humph and a salesman named Steve in a casual colloquial ad-like line. The readable portion hints at novelty in a household item.
Benson Billinghurst, a Reno biologist and educator, responded to a reception comment with a pointed hint about propriety and probing, saying it seems as long as you don’t probe.
Local readers report a missing dog causing tension as a resident and a hostess discuss the strange situation. The brief exchange reveals unease and curiosity in the neighborhood.
A new officer on the local force chats with his predecessor and says the job seems simple if he minds his own business. The exchange shows a fresh recruit’s straightforward view of police work.
A three year old describes a horse with a long chin and a mouth at its end. He notes pigeons in the yard with red tummies as robins appear nearby.
Mr Wamapus sits in a pharmacy as his daughters arrive with a bold message from mother. She orders him to come home immediately and threatens with a sash-weight if he delays. He leaves with the dramatic prompt.
A humorous description highlights a Cluribel girl in a Nile costume during a comic strip. The commentary notes her being a regular comic figure and the joke about the next one.
A humorous verse describes a motorman always behind the car ahead and ahead of the car behind revealing the paradox of punctuality in transit. The playful quip notes the timing quirks of a man who cannot win for being too early or too late.
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