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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
2
In addition to three sets of twins previously noted, the Record reports new twin births to Rev. and Mrs. Charles Hackman in Lincoln and to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burkholder in Ephrata.
Ephrata Poultry Association officers met at W. M. Shirk's home in Ephrata to set prizes and awards for the Ephrata Show slated for October 13 to 16. Daniel G. Witmyer of Lititz and J. C. Kreiner of Stettlersville were elected as judges for this year's event.
Evaporated milk is heated to 240 degrees Fahrenheit for thirty minutes to kill germs. The process reduces milk curd hardness, making evaporated milk easier to digest than bottled milk.
The notice explains that bodily waste buildup in blood creates a toxic condition with lingering fatigue backaches and headaches. It claims kidney function improves with water and occasional stimulant diuretic use and cites 50 000 users endorsing Doan's.
Barry Pringle Ford tours Lancaster Pennsylvania noting its 1718 origins and key sites tied to the Revolutionary era. He highlights Wheatland home of James Buchanan, Langdon Cheves legacy, and historic churches and graves as evidence of the city’s enduring liberty spirit and scenic country surroundings.
Bessie Roth finds a single Cicada in front of her home at 1143 Walnut St Allentown. State forestry bulletin notes this 17 year periodical insect has not yet appeared statewide. Cicadas do not feed on leaves but lay eggs by slitting young twig branches. The insect’s appearance causes public concern due to periodic broods.
A harsh editorial chides readers for ingratitude and complaining about lack of wealth. The piece mocks desire for luxury and asks people to value their mobility senses and abilities instead.
The idea of producing music from a steel saw originated over thirty years ago in Argentina when a drunken violinist in a tunnel camp allegedly made the discovery. Since then the musical saw has gained popularity with jazz orchestras in the United States and Europe.
The bushman of Africa builds a nest shelter from interwoven bush twigs linked at the tops, forming a canopy. It is always lined with grass, leaves, wool and other soft materials, reflecting a luxury-loving preference in living.
The highest known state road in Pennsylvania rises to 2,442 feet at Nine Mile in Tioga County, with 2,140 feet on the Susquehanna Trail near Bloomsburg. Potter county officials report abandonment of the Brookland to Sweden Valley state route portion of the Roosevelt highway as relocation to Nine Mile proceeds.
John D. Decker of Decker Valley says deer are being illegally killed at night in the Seven Mountains. He notes poachers use bright flashlights from automobiles, blinding deer and making silent slaughter easy. Travel through the area shows plentiful deer, including fawns and bucks, suggesting potential night activity by winters if accurate.
Community event announces a Saturday August 28 picnic hosted by Emanuel Lutheran Church Sunday School at Brickerville with the Ephrata Band performing locally.
Community notices list Keath family reunion on Sept 4 in Lititz Springs, Frymyer gathering on Sept 5, Niser Oberlin reunion on Sept 11, and Coldren family reunion on Sept 18, with dates spanning Saturdays and a Monday entry. Community residents noted for planning and attendance.
A traffic stop escalates as a nervous driver cannot find a control on the dashboard while a officer warns that speeding could kill someone. The owner protests the missing noodie and searches for the elusive moodie amid frantic dashboard fiddling.
In a chatty exchange a man asks to send a telegram to his wife saying I love you very much. The telegrapher notes ten words fit the price and the husband rewrites with repeated emphasis I love you very very very very very much.
Diagenes seeks a family willing to buy only if they can afford it as he prepares to place the millionth new battery in his old flashlight. The quest hints at a broader search or bargain ethics in a curious local tale.
A jumble of dialogue about a railroad accident and social vanity. Exchanges touch on a squeezed passenger and a dead man, with a humorous aside about log earrings and a long magazine story on chess. The excerpt blends misheard lines and casual remarks.
A playful exchange hints at a surprise party for Jimmy with vague clues about where to meet. The hidden meetup adds mystery and invites curiosity about the event details.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a speaker asking why editors refuse articles and another stating uncertainty about an idea. The exchange hints at editorial gatekeeping and possible creative frustration.
Report notes a patient recalls being given gas during a tooth extraction. The patient recalls the dentist spoke continuously, implying the dialogue influenced the procedure experience.
In a Collier's piece the mood turns eerie as a ghostly figure appears in a church yard. A gas lamp flickers while a so called medium claims progress in a seance and hints of a successful manifestation in a curious tale.
A fragment quotes a man who shifts from riveter to dentist career amid nerves about working at heights. The exchange hints at identity and career change during industrial or wartime labor. Local context and full names are unclear from the text.
Quotations from the Toronto Globe discuss a man seeking a neighborhood with affordable living and influential residents. He contrasts maintaining status with choosing a place where he can set the pace and live among the best people.
Fogey asks about the egg date stamping scheme. Grouch notes the ink fades six or seven years after stamping, so no stamped eggs have been seen for five years.
A terse exchange asks if a son is taking advantage of college funds this year. The father reacts with disgust and jokes about apathy and spice, signaling tense finances and family friction over tuition.
London Opinion notes Basil complains about strict expectations from his family who require him to be home by breakfast time every morning.
A fragmentary notice describes a crash scene where a vehicle failed to climb a pole and a person named Booby Hatch perished in a tank fire. Partial remains were recovered and buried under a mound, with lingering questions about the missing parts.
A brief humorous quarrel over a small charge at a chain shop is cited in The Progressive Grocer. The customer demands payment for damage while the clerk quotes sixty cents in a pithy exchange.
The court dismisses the case with the remark that having a goat implies no grounds for complaint. The plaintiff had claimed issues related to a local glue factory, with the judge delivering a quip about goats.
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