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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
7
A young man asks his father to back a 300 horse with a chattel mortgage to aid cash flow. The father, contemplating the offer, realizes the boy’s strengths lie in lending rather than trading horses, and suggests entering the loan and trust business. The anecdote, from W. J. Lampton via Lippincott’s, captures ambition and misdirected risk.
A mixed column recounts the Duke of Alva's tenth penny tax causing riots and executions in 16th century Spain, plus notes on Persian ice making, garfish skin as leather, a quip about a lie, and brief humorous vignettes from society.
The tale of Charles Lamb at the East India House recounted by Algernon Blick describes Lamb fleeing after tripping on a butcher's heel in Leadenhall Market. Lamb claimed he apologized but the butcher chased him with a knife, prompting Lamb to take the day off without leave.
The article outlines beliefs about scalp taking as soul preservation and medicine. General Dodge cites risk and ritual meaning, noting Indians avoid scalping colored soldiers and often refrain from touching the body. It highlights uncertainty about whether scalping nullifies the soul and emphasizes cultural taboos and outcomes tied to scalp possession.
An assorted clipping presents brief anecdotes and maxims from literature and newspapers. It includes a father and son sparring over a made up system of fighting, reflections on instinct in tiny organisms, and moral notes on honesty and manners.
The undersigned acts as sub-agent for A R Kochel of Leola and is authorized to take orders. Mr Kochel and his team will perform work promptly. He is a recognized authority on lightning rod construction with many rods already installed in the area.
By order of the Lancaster Orphans Court Lydia Matthews administrator of John Matthews dec'd will sell at public sale on the premises in Brickerville Hilgebath Township two tracts of real estate. Tract 1 a 1 acre 129 perches with a two story frame house kitchen stable outbuildings fruit trees grape vines and a well described as near the car two families suitable for living. Tract 2 a 4 acre 48 perches on the Horseshoe Turnpike with a one story low weather house and other outbuildings timbered 4 acres and cultivated land. ideal for a chicken farm. Sale at 2 PM. LYDIA MATTHEWS Admx. of John Matthews deceased. A T Harwar accountant. THos H Worr clerk.
A country home offers Y acres with a frame eleven room house, a stable for two horses, a hogsty and outbuildings on the Kis si Hill road. Occupied by Lyan Bush ong end 18 along the road. Henry Michael, Litite, Pas.
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania submits proposed amendments to the Constitution for citizen approval or rejection. Published by order of the Secretary of the Commonwealth in pursuance of Article XVIII of the Constitution.
Pennsylvania proposes amending the constitution to consolidate Allegheny County courts of common pleas into one court of five judges per designation, with Philadelphia retaining five separate courts and process for venue changes. The measure sets future judge increases and designations, with enactment upon January 1 following adoption.
A joint resolution proposes amending section eight of article nine of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It addresses debt limits for counties cities and municipalities, allowing Philadelphia special treatment with exclusions for certain transit and dock projects. The measure outlines voting by electors and the establishment of a sinking fund for cancellation. Robert McAfee signed as true copy official.
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