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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1926
Page
2
A concise note questions the likelihood of success in a risky venture and asks why worry over a one in a hundred chance. It reflects doubt about outcomes and cautions against undue anxiety despite slim odds.
Rev Howard P Stortz and his bride Edna Sporheimer depart Emaus for Nicaragua to join Moravian missions. Stortz, a 1924 Moravian College graduate, studied medicine at Livingstone College England and will be stationed at Wounta Haulover with outposts at Kirkilaya Laya Iska and Wounta.
Two young men who own a Marienville garage advertised in the village paper that they seek wives and are stunned by the response. They have received letters from across the United States, from women of varied ages, ranging from frivolous to sincere in intent to find husbands. Subscribe for more home news in the Record.
The commonwealth's key historic spots attract visitors from across the country and abroad. Valley Forge Gettysburg Independence Hall and the Benny Ross house in Philadelphia and the State Capitol at Harrisburg are among the most visited. Visitors study earthworks at Valley Forge Washington's headquarters Betsy Ross House Liberty Bell Independence Hall and the Capitol while guides note the mosaics and furnishings.
An observer notes contrasting traits of silent and talkative men. The quiet man is perceived as hearing little yet saying much, while the incessantly chatty man is seen as hearing nothing. The piece endorses a balanced, middle approach in most matters.
The article notes dice were known in ancient Greece and attributes their invention to Psalmaddes in the thirteenth century DP. It mentions Thebes dice resemble modern ivory or bone cubes with spots from one to seven, and the two cupasile reportedly always showed seven.
The saying Queer as Dick's hat band is traced to 1785 with the version As queer as Dick's hatband that went nine times round and wouldn't meet. The exact origin of the phrase remains unknown.
In tennis circles it is believed unlucky for a player to wear green or to have green gut strings or green binding on the racquet frame. This superstition leads many players to avoid green gear during play and training.
Speakers and officials of the Lancaster County Tobacco Growers Association urged members to unite to raise the quality of Lancaster County tobacco. They emphasized proper fertilizers care and timing of cutting after topping. The meeting noted a rising cigar trade and urged higher quality for use in 10-cent cigars with next meeting set for October 11.
State Highway Department engineers and surveyors are in Columbia to map a proposed vehicular bridge over the Susquehanna between Columbia and Wrightsville. The legality of the enabling act is before the courts on appeal after a private bridge plan was proposed. Voters in Lancaster and York Counties supported a publicly owned bridge last year. final action waits on court decision.
Fifty carloads of salt were shipped to Lancaster county from Silver Springs New York the home of Worcester brand. The shipment formed a single train and the salt is drawn from deep brine wells then evaporated dried and graded. The salt region covers many acres of land.
A Bradford County farmer drives twenty miles to Sayre to obtain a motor vehicle license so he can lawfully move his tractor across a highway from one field to another. He seeks the license to resume work in the adjacent field once issued.
Milliard Stettler of Newberrytown York County is under arrest in Illinois on a charge of stealing an automobile front EB Strine of Strines town appears in connection with the case as part of the report.
The Lebanon school board will end the practice of using public schools to secure bank deposits and collect money from pupils for bank deposits. No reason was given for this action by the board.
A pattern of weekend thefts in Lancaster targets small cash from restaurants and a bowling alley. A witness, Mrs Mahones, heard a cash register and saw a young Black man flee after she shouted. He entered the store room through a trap door. One site yielded 30 cents. another was broken but untouched inside.
The White Oak Mill Property water right is sold to Raymond Fink and Ed Bryan for the Manheim Fishing Association. The sale aims to preserve public access and invites financial support to keep the waterway in good condition for fishing.
A slip of paper wrapped in two papers was found between bricks in an old chimney at Brickerville home of I M Brubaker. Written in German it credits T. John Bomberger with building the chimney on October 5 1802 and asks that the finder think of him.
Archaeologists note two ancient Indian stone dams below Gibraltar in Berks County and near Red Bridge on Tulpehocken Creek. The angular cross river structures served as fish crossings and spear points, built with flood control and stability in mind. White settlers later repurposed them for fish weirs and mill race needs. The Big Dam near Reading sits atop an adjacent Aboriginal burial ground at Popular Neck.
A novel contest called taneh and ge re ca requires 80 miles with competitors touching the church oora in all island parishes. J Winger completed the course in just over twenty four hours.
A fragment notes an early attempt to find the Northwest Passage and locate the North Pole led by a navigator named Corie Her] shout 1008. In 188% a London company formed as The Fellowship to promote discovering the Northwest Passage.
In the Torento Globe style quote residents discuss living standards and social competition. The dialogue questions affordability versus a desire to set the pace, contrasting friendly neighborhood feel with upwardly mobile ambitions.
A terse fragmented exchange shows a caller asking to borrow ten dollars. The response indicates confirmation once the person arrives, revealing a casual financial request and intent to proceed upon face‑to‑face contact.
A brief exchange on judging age by appearance plus a quip about how looks reveal age. The cartoonish dialogue centers on a woman asking if age can be read from countenance and a man’s playful reply.
A fragmented verse alludes to calf-love and laughter tied to love. The lines suggest a playful, ironic tone about affection and value. No clear narrative or identifiable persons, places, or events are present.
Query ue rang up the box office to ask about exchanging seats for a show. A voice replied that the desired seats would cost a quarter more. The caller asked if the price difference was worth it and the voice clarified whether the inquiry was about the seats or the play.
A busy hardware merchant finds a sharp retort for barbers. Seated, he quips cut the whole three short and explains he wants whiskers and chatter removed. The barber asks what three, and the dealer replies with a brisk joke about time and conversation.
An incident described in the Northwestern Purple Parrot recalls Tobn losing his temper while reading a joke book. He reportedly hurled the book, but the speaker was unhurt and found the moment more humorous than harmful.
A short, quirky fragment notes women as misunderstood and comments on the idea of women making themselves plain. It mentions thorns among roses and clover with thistles, and ends with a jab about a radio outfit full of idiotic whistles.
A dialogue fragment shows Gotrox and a book agent in a tense exchange about a firearm permit. The speaker questions why a permit to Girry a revolver was granted, urging the agent to use their brains and clarify the office’s stance. The readable text hints at bureaucratic friction and authorization disputes.
A famous married movie star shows off her new engagement ring to friends. She calls it adorable and says future engagement rings will come from Blank's, praising the store's selection and service.
The director and doctor debate appointing George Washerson as new superintendent. The doctor objects fearing confusion with George Washington, noting visitors would misidentify him as an inmate.
A quip depicts an efficiency expert as someone who dislikes sea travel because salt from the voyage would be wasted, highlighting humor about optimizing even trivial aspects of life. The exchange centers on a man described by appearance and the punchline about efficiency.
Two artists recall making objects that mimic food. The first notes painting a limp piece of pig iron to resemble cork and it floated when dropped in water. The second says he made pig iron look like a roast beef, which his dog nearly devoured before realizing the ruse.
A fragmentary quote describes a hard luck victim saying they wear no man’s collar yet feel constrained. The exchange hints at personal hardship and social restraint reflected in the brief dialogue.
Willie Jenks believed Katherine preferred him but after she wed Fr, he learned he did not suit her. This brief item notes a suitor’s disappointment and the marriage of Katherine to Fr.
A street exchange features a boastful boatman declaring he will loom past Lucy and Wissus while the Lady warns against tricks, vowing to strike with an umbrella if provoked. The fragment hints at a tense, comic confrontation between quirky local characters.
A fragmentary exchange asks about immersion in work with cryptic replies. The dialogue line reveals a clipped inquiry about vocation and a single word veg. The source text remains incomplete, offering only hints of a broader conversation.
A remark contrasts a woman's solo restaurant visit with social norms. The speaker argues the barrier is not convention but the burden of paying the check. The exchange highlights gendered expectations about dining out and financial autonomy.
A humorous panel features a dog barber asking a customer how to style a household pet. The punch line notes a playful request for “a boyish bob,” signaling a lighthearted, retro tone.
A playful exchange references Rip Van Winkle choosing to resume labor after his long nap. The line emphasizes a return to work and the narrator’s prompting question, framing the anecdote in a light, humorous tone.
An old timey obituary fragment notes a child's age with a quirky line about a cradle roll. The entry pivots on a playful caution about age and church rolls, mentioning a newborn or infant in a church context.
In a brief verse fragment the couple’s wedding is noted with a playful sign on a car. The speaker muses on finances and naming a fortune received, comparing it to a misfiled entry under Prophet and Toast.
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