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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
3
The text outlines publication practices for a weekly Thursday paper with daily press deadlines. It mentions insertion requirements by name and address as a faith guarantee, date printing, and changes to address listings. It also references obituaries, society notices, and coordinated billing or submission procedures.
The Record marks its forty second year with a reflection on its founding mission to provide accurate community news and a reliable advertising medium. Editors thank supporters, defend wartime stance, and pledge continued devotion to United States and Allies while condemning pro German sentiment. It notes subscribers who left over policy shifts and predicts a brighter era with victory.
The Food Administration likens the food system to a bank and warns against hoarding or overeating. It notes public confidence keeps the system solvent and urges readers to keep cheerful while supporting the effort with donations.
The festival held last Saturday evening by Camp No 176 P O A realized a tire sum. Mrs Martin Stump of Lititz attended the funeral at the Tuteran church. Several residents visited relatives and townsfolk over the weekend, including families from Lititz Akron and Lancaster.
Farmers work to house tobacco while locals attend Mt Airy convert events. Visitors include Wayne Dussinger of Lancaster calling on J K Pfautz, Mr and Mrs Shick of Lincoln, Mrs Saml Nissley and family at a band concert in Lititz. Jacob Palm and son Larry visited Lancaster. Riser Gerhart arrives at Camp Greenleaf Georgia with address Ambulance Co A Section B.
Ysane Shiner, living with Samuel Houser and family in Chaferrestown, celebrated his ninety first birthday. The piece notes his good health and local regard as the town's oldest resident. Other items mention a health department spring inspection, travels of Misses Trostle and Dissinger to Atlantic City, and a Brownstown National Bank Poll of Honor milestone with increased surplus and a ten year history. Also referenced are Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Booker’s trip to Flamisbury and Mr. Thomas H. Dissinger’s band engagement at Mt. Airy.
Local notices detail visits and guests from Glainesport to Manheim and Nazareth. Names include Hallacher, Helman, Rhoton, Bomberger, Stehman, Weichsel, and others. A 23rd year poultry judge Brackart is noted with their travels through Eagles Mere and Nazareth.
Public notice by R. I. Kimeaquen announces proposed prices for the 1918 crop and urges growers in the Lancaster Tobacco District to register during October 7 to 12 at 46 North Market Street Lancaster Pa. to participate in profit sharing if top market prices are not met at delivery.
A Lancaster court convicted two defendants of first degree murder and one of second degree murder. Samuel Garner was found guilty of killing Elizabeth Lausch near Swartzville on May 24, and William McMillan was found guilty of murdering Dora Ford in Lancaster. Adam Henry received a second degree murder conviction in the death of Joseph Rupp of West Earl Township. The judge sentenced Henry to 193 years in jail. Townsman Pati Enek testified at the trials.
A man gave the name FAL Murphy and visited the Canadian recruiting mission in Boston seeking army entry as a brigadier general. He claimed to be Canadian, thirty three, and to have served in Mexico under General Orexcva with the rank of Wir general. After a physical exam he was rejected.
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