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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1924
Page
6
A Reserves mobilization guide for a unit such as a company battery or drone team. It covers mission, organization, assembly, subsisting, shelter, physical exams, sanitation, clothing, equipment, supplies, medical care, hospitalization and a three month training program with weekly progression and officer training.
The statement notes that by law the United States cannot accept any supplies or services without remuneration, underscoring a mandatory requirement for compensation in such transactions.
Fatigue stems from stale air, overcrowded or overheated rooms, glare from bright lights, uncomfortable seating and clothing, prolonged and repetitive activity, or mental irritation. Rest in a quiet cool well ventilated room restores balance and reduces infection risk for better health and enjoyment.
The piece surveys beard and shaving customs across cultures from ancient Persian kings to Mohammedans and Crusaders. It credits Alexander the Great as a major influence on shaving practices, noting Beards versus shavers shaped political and military history.
Venetian glass developed early in the city with wealth from Constanti nople's 1204 conquest expanding knowledge of the art. In the 14th century the focus shifted to imitation gems rather than wares, glass was very thin and brown, with endless color and shape variety. Glass blowing yields graceful curves and strong material.
The insect world supplies a remarkable tool chest with chitinous implements built into legs heads and abdomens. From Saw to knives these natural tools rival human inventions in precision and durability resisting water and acids, showcasing nature crafted gear that predates man’s crafted devices.
A Denver News note challenges Lombroso by listing prominent Americans with varied heights. It cites John Quincy Adams and others as examples of short stature, and Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, and George Washington among taller figures, illustrating no strict link between greatness and height.
A seaside resort guest faces a comic crisis when his wife filled a trunk with enough clothing for three trips. He fears he cannot retrieve the garments and ponders whether to buy a new suit or add two more trunks. A nostalgic tale from the San Francisco Argument echoes a George Rohy favorite.
An antique adage sets forth the idea that living within means yields happiness, while overspending causes misery. Quotes from Dickens, Josh Billings, and Artemus Ward illustrate satirical takes on debt, spending, and financial restraint as echoed in McNaught's Monthly.
The article weighs whether ducks use wings while submerged for feeding or escape. Authorities cited in Poplar Mechanics Magazine challenge the idea, noting many diving birds do not rely on wings underwater. A Lake Michigan ruddy duck example shows wings briefly used during a deep dive to aid propulsion and ascent.
Catherine Rush, who died in Philadelphia on May 1, 1817 at age 111 years and 11 months, lived on the city’s outskirts. A frail girl, she attracted little attention until age 100, after which physicians closely watched her for about twelve years. Her wish was to reach 112, but she died one month short.
A fragment recounts Archimedes of Syracuse (287 212 B C) crying Eureka as he realized the principle of specific gravity while solving whether a golden crown for King Hiero was alloyed with silver. The tale suggests he was bathing when the insight struck and he rushed through Syracuse shouting his discovery.
The University of New Hampshire introduces a chick feeding plan starting under a brooder stove with sour or buttermilk and egg yolk mix, then five daily feedings of a corn wheat mash, egg mash, and eventual dry mash. Eggs from incubator tests support development and prevent weakness. After two weeks, extend dry mash feeding and increase access times.
A year long Idaho College of Agriculture study on high production in laying hens fed sour skim milk shows the key factor is the valuable portion of the milk. Comparisons with lactic acid, milk salts, and protein free variants found sour skim milk most effective for egg output. Ongoing trials compare diets with milk curd, milk casein, and protein free sour skim milk.
Bare yards in poultry operations reduce egg production when feed is cheap and raise disease risk. Clover or alfalfa fields help by providing free range yet accessible green feed, while bare grounds contribute to filth and harm current and future flocks.
The article outlines several old fashioned recipes and serving ideas. Molded fig custard uses figs soaked in gelatin with a milk custard filling and fig lined molds topped with gooseberry jelly. Chocolate junket mixes chocolate with warm milk and junket for dessert cups. Coffee ambrosia blends strong coffee, honey, almond extract, mace, iced milk, and whipped cream. A lettuce and peanut salad with French dressing, lemon syrup, and stewed prunes served on lettuce with dressing.
Archaeologists report fragments of a Yen Commandment tablet unearthed in New Orleans, the pieces all broken and revealing limited inscriptions. The discovery adds to the study of ancient scripts and regional artifact finds in Louisiana.
Car listings show a range of vintage vehicles including 1916 Buick Touring, 1920 Buick Touring, 1921 Buick Touring, 1922 Six Cylinder Durant Coupe, 1920 Overland Touring, Oakland Roadster, Dodge Roadster, Scripps Booth Touring, three Ford Tourings, and a Ford Panel Body Light Delivery. Also notes iso and other terms.
Norman Graybill of Oregon Pennsylvania is listed with P D Bareville and R D 1 contact 37H l2may tf. This OCR fragment notes a person and an address style typical of rural routes and local phone listings, indicating a local directory snippet with minimal contextual detail.
Kes sheet covers early marketing of broilers, stock growth care, and feeding. It advises culling weak chicks, promoting range and exercise, and giving sour skim milk or buttermilk to prevent diarrhea. Production fluctuates seasonally with strong spring and summer output. It suggests teaching chicks to roost by a month old, with roosts eight inches high. It notes colony and community poultry houses both common, with pros and cons.
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