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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
6
Eratosthenes of 275 to 195 B C measured the earth’s circumference using the sun’s angle at Syene and Alexandria. He found the distance between the cities was one fiftieth of a great circle about seven degrees eighteen minutes, estimating the circumference at 250000 stadia though the exact stadion length is unknown.
The Returning Special Train departs Reading Terminal at 10 00 P M for the specified stations. Excursion tickets are valid only on the excursion date in both directions and may be used on any train that day from Philadelphia to the destination and return. Transfers between Reading Terminal and Chestnut Street Ferry via Subway 1 trains are not included.
Farmers report a highly productive season with record hay wheat rye oats and potatoes. Corn tobacco and vegetables excel and fruit is abundant. The Allentown Fair’s Midway will feature varied exhibits as tickets invite attendance September 20 to 25 with rail lines guiding the way.
The Allentown Fair runs September 20 to 25 with a larger program than ever. Seventeen trotting and pacing races with large purses, three daily running races, nineteen acts on the big stage, and Saturday September 25 added as automobile race day with multi mile events. No war tax on grounds admission. Excursion rates offered. Cattle and pigeon shows plus extended exhibits.
Farmers seek prevention to curb losses from hawks crows rats foxes skunks weasels cats and dogs. Poultrymen note that proactive protection and habitat management are the best methods to reduce mortality.
State of Sarah Weidman deceased Letters testamentary granted to undersigned. All debts should be paid promptly and all claims presented for settlement to executor residing in Schaefferstown Lebanon County.
Workmen uncover a brick corner of St Stephan's Reformed Church in New Holland. They find a crumbled metal box with papers and four coins, including a silver dollar, a small silver coin, a large copper cent and a half cent. The coins bear dates 1795 and 1798 and are preserved in a glass vial sealed back into the stone.
Fort Wayne man John Benge twice served as pallbearer for Leslie Kayser, died in France, with the casket borne in burial in both the United States and abroad. A fragment from the Houston Post quotes a passerby about a music loving granddaughter and a grandfather with a skull injury.
Franklin county farmers report apple sales this year at unsustainable prices. Wholesale prices of 2.50 and 2.75 a bushel drop to around 75 to 78 cents, creating heavy losses as high marketing costs remain. Local growers price apples low amid a market glut and scarce demand.
A solicitor questioned a witness about the deceased man’s character. The witness replied that he was blameless, beloved and respected, prompting the judge to ask how such praise was learned. The witness answered that the details were written on the tombstone.
William and Henry, two chauffeurs, mock the misfortune of a fellow driver Clarence who was fired for taking the employer’s car without permission. Clarence had apparently used the car the day before, leading to the boss learning of the incident after he was run over.
Community events announced include Ludwig and Gensemer family reunions on September 11 at Spring Grounds and Ephrata Park respectively. Regional fairs run from September 14 to October 16 in Nazareth Reading Allentown Lancaster York and Hagerstown, with Farmers' Days at Ephrata Mont. Read the RECORD price is $1.50 yearly.
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