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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
2
George W. Crouse of West Cocalico township slipped from a balcony during sleep no railing at edge. He fell to ground below with bruises and shock but no broken bones. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital for treatment.
The powerful electric searchlight operated by D. W. Royer known as Spotlight Davey on the Mt. Vernon Inn roof at Ephrata was observed from Honey Brook Cornwall Rein holds and other distant points. The light, started for experimental purposes, reached its intended brightness.
The Pennsylvania Soap Company filed an adjudication in the U S district court in Philadelphia asking for discharge of the body as an involuntary bankrupt. The firm had been under receiver care but was now taken over by the former owner C A B Zook.
In Greek legend Stentor led the Greek army before Troy his shout was as loud as fifty men together and his name became associated with exceptionally powerful vocal strength the term stenmtorian derives from this famed herald a latter form may be sten tori an unrelated spelling variant.
A nervous traveler fears a crash as a passenger asks about a praiseworthy danger. The conductor reassures that the railroad company operates many trains and the risk remains low. The exchange reflects public confidence in railway safety during travel.
Miner John Kruska found clothing in two buried cans near Hurryup Colliery above Fishbach Pottsville. One can held a woman's clothing, the other a man's trousers and shirt containing nine dollars in bills including eight one dollar notes. He alerted police to investigate possible foul play nearby.
Editor of Contractors and Engineers Monthly notes that placing a flag or tree on the highest part of a building, a German-origin omen said to ward off evil spirits, remains a custom in various countries where owners treat workers to drinks after the ridge pole is topped. Belgium reportedly has 10 000 diamond drills and over 10 workshops for setting the stone.
The Record highlights the value of advertising in its Classified Columns. Readers are informed that placing ads in these sections can yield strong exposure and return for local listings, sales, and services. Readers are urged to consider the cost and reach of the Classifieds.
Louis Kowalski of Bradenville laughed at a cousin’s marriage causing his jaw to dislocate. Friends rushed him to a doctor where the jaw was reset. He returned to the wedding with ears stuffed with cotton.
Industries in Adame Town, a northern industrial hub, report peak prosperity with full employment. Hat factories operate around the clock with large shipments daily, while hosiery plants also run full time, employing many workers from nearby and distant localities.
Amethyst, February's birth stone, is praised as a beautiful core purple jewel. A fifteenth century writer described it as purple red in color modeled with a color of uyelette, noted for wearing suitability at all times and places without care.
A Kansas Warmer quips that a lecture titled How the Worm Conducts Its Court ship was given recently. He notes any married woman could discuss such a subject at length, adding a sharp social jab.
A 1926 Western Newspaper aid article warns vacationers and picnickers to recognize poison ivy poison oak and poison sumac to avoid exposure. It describes plant characteristics in rhymes and advises on safe handling and washing to prevent infection.
A two year study of 11,282 homes across 37 cities shows most families own cars yet stay close to home for travel. Radios remain less common than phonographs and pianos while electric appliances rise. The average home value is about 8671 dollars with 71 percent owner-occupied, and family sizes skew two to four members.
Lititz Springs Park outlines September gatherings including Elser Oberlin reunion on Saturday September 8 Frymyer family reunion on Monday the 5 and Flory and Eckert reunion on Saturday September 10. The listings emphasize local reunions and park events for residents and visitors.
A warden quips about a prisoner producing tunes and laughs to win pardon. The exchange ends with a salary offer rather than mercy. The note lists events: Reading Railroad Club, Saturday Sept 16, and Elser Oberlin Missionary Society Akron on Saturday Sept 3. The Washington Star quote adds a humorous aside about a big salary keeping one from quitting.
A vivid stage moment portrays a hot headed critic provoking a heroic figure. The budding author quips about a lantern jaw as the hero faces a blazing, wrathful rebuke delivered with intense anger and dramatic flame imagery.
A terse exchange questions how men select wives in Turkey without seeing their faces before marriage, then asserts the method is the same as here. The remark contrasts cultural norms and implies similar selection considerations across societies.
A humorous dialogue features Mrs Jones and Mrs Rand trading quips about staying in control. Peggy answers a call as Frank, with miscommunications about who is speaking. A separate jab about marines in China and a sharp quip about teeth and a mouth closes the snippet with a wry barb.
A terse exchange reveals a scientist berating Wilkins for presumed nerve. Wilkins replies he hid his nerve in a tooth, nursing a jaw injury as tension rises in a charged lab scene.
A humorous exchange centers on a baserunner arguing after a call. “They caught him at home” and “I thought you said he was out” lead to the puzzled reply “I did.” The banter showcases classic on field miscommunications during a tense moment.
A fragment quotes Dan DeWitt on money's power to travel or fail to if withheld. The remark frames wealth as enabling broad access yet limiting in scarce circumstances.
Hazel recalls the lights going out and a boy kissing her after a request for forgiveness this morning. Mabel questions whether the kiss involved George, revealing uncertainty about the identity of the person.
In a terse dialogue a young man is asked for his name. The reply gives a mispronounced or cryptic name form, with a follow up about spelling. The passage centers on identification confusion and a play on pronunciation.
Dialogue fragment shows a couple debating finances and dependence on the mother. Tom notes salary limits while the woman argues shared cost life, recalling the mother’s presence as a factor in their budget. The exchange hints at family dynamics and early domestic negotiation.
Ted recalls memory loss and a doctor charging upfront, a terse exchange implying skepticism toward medical bills. The joke centers on misunderstanding and pay-before-service humor. Ted and Jerry represent a witty, everyday dialogue frame.
In a quarry accident Murphy mishandled blasting powder and Duffy is sent to inform Mrs. Murphy. He mentions the weekly life insurance payment due today and hints at discreet action against the claimant, prompting Mrs. Murphy to respond with cautious, practical questions.
Quoted exchange shows Bill joking about finances and daily earnings as he claims to “run into” expenses every time he moves. The light dialogue captures a streetwise view of money challenges in everyday life.
A light Washington Star fragment critiques flapper fashion and psychology jokes about compliments to a man who resembles a Greek god. It notes smirks revealing arrogance as a sign of partial moron, and ends with a playful rural quip about chickens returning home.
A shopper requests a five pound box of chocolates and the clerk responds that a reducing corset is being given free with every purchase, signaling a promotional gimmick.
Fannie questions if there is any salary for knowledge. The exchange hints at expectations around compensation beyond actions.
A lone vocalist belts intense lines as emotion spills outward, leaving the crowd unsure whether she is singing or weeping. The moment blurs art and emotion, with voice and phrasing pushing toward an unsteady emotional peak.
A terse exchange unfolds as an automobile salesman intrudes on old man Black. The husband rejects the salesman’s pitch while noting his wife’s desires for a European trip, a million dollars, and weight loss, humorously deeming them as unlikely as a new car. The scene ends with a sharp dismissal urging a quick departure.
In dim light a couple sits hidden by palm fronds as a saxophone moans. The girl asks how much he loves her and he replies with a tender line, but she pulls away with a dismissive, humorous rebuke.
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