War and faith theme dominates cries for duty and unity
A editorial voice laments universal wars and sorrow, urging humility before God and a call to duty in Congress. It critiques Senator Penrose for hampering the President and urges electing a Republican who can meet the nation’s wartime responsibilities with peace aims. The piece stresses not being a military people but seeking victories of peace and prayer for revival.
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Srose
Congress
Garher
Penrose
Union
Moravians and Bohemia Moravia shaped by Huss history
The piece explains Moravians and Bohemia Moravia as roots of religious liberty tied to John Huss. It notes Czecho-Slovak identity forming, a US recognition, and Moravian emigration including a Texas colony. It mentions Rothsville School opening and local Bohemian-origin residents, with a hopeful view of future freedom under Allied victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huss
Bohemia and Moravia
Lititz
Bohemia
O. la Mocuch
Moravius
Moravia
United States
Far East
Germany
Austria
Belsium
Poland
Alsace- Lorraine
Huss
America
Texas
Moravian Church
Ihroush
Jehu
Harten
Lexington locals report family visits and illness notes
Lexington locals recount visits by Mr Mewno Habecker and son James from Lancaster to his mother Catherine Habecker on Sunday. Ali Hirautz King and Norman, ill, returned home after a few days with their son. Mae Bitnier and Lilian Himmelberger visited Jacob S. Shultz along the Lititz and Lexington pike. A four year old butter spill from Mrs John Hollinger's kettle was unearthed from Devon Miley's well during cleaning and smelled like cheese despite a rusty kettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mewno Habecker
James
Lancaster
Cathrine Habecker
Ali
Hirautz King
Norman
Mae Bitnier
Lilian Himmelberger
Jacob
Shultz
Lititz
Lexington
Devon Miley
John Hollinger
Brunnerville Brieflets Distinct Social Roundup
Widder and Snavely families from Murrell visited Amanda Brackbill on Sunday. Pedestrian and auto activity surged after a ban lift on Sundays. John F Backman’s personal property sale drew strong attendance with good prices. Residents and visitors from Akron, Brinstone, Lebanon and Lititz stopped by, and Arthur Reist recovered from a cold with guests including Lizzie Heist. John Nessinger's family joined M S Sheaffer’s Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ah Widder
Jacob
Calvin Steiner
Akron
J. W. Hoth
Sarah N. Hackman
Brirville
Oscar Hackman
Mphrata
C. Z. Steiner
Aly
Amnion Hollinger
Pine Hill
Vianchter
Lititz
Nathan Hahn
Sheaffer, Pa
No Coal Famine Expected This Winter
Fuel Administrator Garttell announced no coal famine for the coming winter and urged continued public cooperation with conservation measures. Dr Garfield said national fuel supplies are adequate and well distributed with coal stocks greater than ever before, and domestic consumption higher than in normal years.
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Garttell
Fuel Administration
Garfield
Pennsylvania Boys Pay Tribute to 109th Machine Guners
Capt. William C. Rehm of Lancaster writes of the 109th Machine Gun Battalion’s valor on the Western Front. He recalls months of fierce shellfire, aiding in pushing the Germans from the Marne to the Aisne, and the heavy losses among Pennsylvania’s brave men. He notes desolation in occupied villages and vows their sacrifices will honor American manhood. The piece ends noting Lititz Clothing and Shoe Store ads in this issue.
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Pennsylvania
William C. Rehm
Lancaster
Reh
Marne River
Wesle
Aisne
Mre Hon
Ile
France
Remarkable Berks Woman Sallie Risingvine Dies
Sallie Risingvine of Mounton, famed for living without arms or legs and managing her home, was found dead last week. Born with no arms or lower limbs, she stood 8 feet 11 inches tall and used stumps, teeth, feet, and abdominal muscles to sew, cook, and care for chores, earning wide public attention and praise for her independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marys
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Hayshlein
Lititz Fa
Rothsville
Brunnerville
Tf Xon
Lititz Clothing
Community Plate
Reliance Plate
J. &. Charles
Main and
Cedar Streets
Tansac
Eatonic
Charles
Borbens Condensed
WILE
California
VINOL
South Broad Street
Lititz, Pa
Qourt
Vyakiwas
LA al Kostr Haber
Dude
Court of Common Pleas
County of Lancaster
Jussef Dyer
Court House
City of
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Wald
County of
Shevit
Harry
Dissinger
Broad St
Margie M. Dissingher
Harnish & Harnish
AtPs
Landish, Shubert
Lath Clay Lownship
Lancaster County
Mlbert
Wissler
Alty
Adwi
Elmer Stainmbuy
Lilie
Glalan
Burkhelder
Amtarney
UL Petry
Hart, Schaffner & Hart
Hart, Schaffner & Hart Clothes
Greta Wolf Co
Queen St
Main St
Cope
Zartman
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