Lexington Social Notes Reflect Lancaster Visit
Mrs. Sara Kittle spent the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. John Irwin, and Miss Milfred Carpenter of Lancaster, a nurse, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Morris Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kline and children Lorraine Norman Jr. and Dorothea were also mentioned in the Lancaster gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Kittle
John Irwin
Lancaster
Milfred Carpenter
R. N
Morris Carpenter
Norman Kline
Lorraine
Norman, Jr
Doro
Local social and church event listings in Brickerville area
Sunday guests converged at Mrs. Willis Shaar in Rothsville with Harry Shaar of Philadelphia. Visitors included Miss Orbie Good Jacob Kittle Jr Charles Palmer and the Dittmans of Lancaster. Harvest Home services at Emanuel Lutheran Brickerville attracted many locals. Families from Manheim gathered with Elam Shelly and sons. Various gatherings at Wealand near Snavelys Mill featured corn and doggie roasts. Additional visits included Janet Flory Brunerville Mrs Jean Greider and Tent Meeting at Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy and
Jane
Pauline Carpenter
Willis Shaar
Rothsville
Harry Shaar
Philadelphia
Shaar
Orbie Good
Jacob Kittle, Jr
Charles Palmer
John Dittman
Lancaster
Sara Kittle
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Brickerville
Elam Shelly
John Singer
Norman Kline
Lorraine
Norman, Jr
Dorothy
Elam Shelley
Manheim
Clay Breitigan
Wattie
Aurora
Jack
Jacob Holsinger
Jacob
Clayton Gelimacher
Mark Wealand
Near Snavely’s Mill
Janet Flory
Brunerville
Jean Greider
Wilson Spangler and Sons
Mabel Shreiner
Haltville
Columbia
Adam Hottenstein
Elizabethtown
Sadie Brown
John Steely
Mt. Airy
Samuel Young
Phares Keller and
Ephrata Park
Grace Mease
Miriam Habecker
Denver
Earl Haldeman
John Bomberger
Elm
H. Reist Landis
Ellen
Lititz
Wilson Spangler
Galen Balmer
Donald
Glenn
Brunnerville
J. F. Shultz
Elam Stark
Roy
Bessie
Ruth
Jacob Derr
Myerstown
Abram Metzler
Elam Shelly and Sons
Elmer Sensenich
East Petersburg
Lynn Firestone
Robert Engle
Anna Heagy
Milton Firestone
Roseville
Wilson Garner
Naomi Snader
Elva Martin
Wogansville
Harry Landis
Mar
Roy Singer
Campbellstown
Milton Getz
Millway
Jennie Enck
Leona Wilams
Samuel Fahnestock
Jacob Fahnestock
Elizabeth Fahnestock
David Rickert
Harvey Markley
Esther
Beck
Hayden Hummer
Ephrata
Pam] Markley
John, Monroe
Eden
Edwin Markley
Births and Visits Highlight Manheim Area Week
Near Snavely's Mill the announcement of a daughter's birth drew weekend visitors to join in celebrations. Local families from Lititz, Brunnerville, Manheim, Ephrata and Myerstown hosted dinners and called on relatives. Community groups and church officers were named as the year moves forward.
Neffs Ville Church to Host Chicken and Waffle Supper
The Ladies Aid Society of the U B Church plans a Saturday supper in the Fire Hall with service from 4 to 9 PM. The Girls Reserve Club meets Friday at Martha Jane Stauffer's home. Sunday School elected officers Sunday morning.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
U. B
Girls’ Reserve Club
Neffsville
Martha Jane Stauffer
How to Keep Rugs Flat With Lead Strips
Persian and lightweight rugs can be made to lie flat by attaching two one inch wide strips of sheet lead to the underside. Sew harness braid over the strips at each end to secure them. This simple addition prevents creasing and prolongs rug life.
Remarkable Sheep in England
A London Opinion fragment recalls a girl returning from Sussex with a quip about keeping a sheep for fresh kidneys at breakfast. The piece sits beside a tip from Popular Mechanics on fixing loose tool handles with shellac and heating the tang to speed drying.
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England
London
Sussex
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Kaiser Wilhelm's Joke That Embarrassed Czar
In a Reval meet with Czar Nicholas II, Kaiser Wilhelm II joked about future titles. Prince von Bulow notes William boasted of being admiral of the Atlantic while Nicholas claimed the Pacific. The czar, embarrassed, later overheard the Kaiser’s quip again, ending with a curt farewell.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Czar
Reval
William II
Nicholas
Prince von Bulow
Aelphin
Pacific
Russias
Kronstadt
Kaiser William
Atlantic
Fashion Balance Shifts From Men to Women in Clothes
The Toledo Blade notes a reversal of nature’s rule as men in a major American city spend nearly as much as women on attire. Women buy multiple dresses while men buy one suit, with women appearing more comfortable, especially in hot weather. The piece cites a writer who says masculine taste seeks unobtrusive dress and feminine seeks attention, framing it as a retrograde natural order.
Pneumatic Air Wrench Eases Frozen Bolt Tasks
A newly devised air driven wrench quickly dislodges nuts on bolts up to one and a quarter inches. It replaces hard manual methods in locomotive shops and similar establishments. The portable tool is easily carried and significantly reduces the effort required to free frozen bolts and nuts.
United States Fur Center Dominates World Fur Trade
The United States has displaced London as the world fur center according to government reports. Domestic fur catch figures are unavailable but annual value is estimated between 45 and 70 million dollars, concentrated in the Mississippi valley. Muskrat opossum skunk and raccoon are the four leading domestic furs.
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United States
London
Mississippi Valley
Russia
Canada
Remarkable Carving Of a Wood Frigate Constitution Model
Mowritz Peterson of Fortland Oregon carved a full wood model of the frigate Constitution with 37 sails. Each sail was carved to a thickness of one eighth inch from a three inch thick block, taking about four days per sail and a full year to complete the boat. The hull uses western red cedar and sails Idaho white nine with Port Orford cedar and California sugar pine for smaller parts.
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Mowritz Peterson
Fortland
Ore
Constitution
Idaho
Port Orford
California
Impasse prompts blunt remark on guidance and politeness
A irascible public building superintendent sees two women wandering and asks what they seek. He notes attendants should direct visitors, while one woman softly answers politeness.
Spade's a Spade and a Card Game Twist
Ted visits a neighbor to borrow a spade for his dad. The neighbor has none, but Ted notices a card game in progress. He grabs an ace and exclaims, Here’s a spade, triggering a moment of amusement and confusion as the cards reveal misdirection.
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Ted
Farmers Stand Offers Fresh Produce and Warnings
A cartoonish exchange depicts a fruit stand with fresh eggs and blackberries as characters discuss buying while one warns that seeds may cause illness. The dialogue humorously suggests the berries could infest the insides, ending with the line about an apple disease.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Memory Lane Misstep in Parlor Promise
A long-married couple recall a past marriage proposal. He asks for one word to seal happiness for life, she recalls and sighs. He retorts that she said the wrong word, revealing a playful, intimate exchange from years ago.
Distress signal query nautical excerpt
A distasteful phrase describes a yacht signaling distress and asking what crew is aboard. The exchange notes confusion over the vessel's flag and whether a cork gerew is aboard, reflecting maritime communication curiosities.
Anonymous Writer Reveals True Identity
A humorous exchange recalls a doctor’s oddly miswritten prescription for a ham sandwich and coffee, a pharmacist delivering Latin terms, and a boast that many magazine pieces are signed Anonymous, prompting surprise at the writer's real name.
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Jinks
Novice Buys Antique Jar in Humble Exchange
A collector questions the price of an antique jar as an inexpert buyer reveals paying only ten dollars. The exchange hints at the jar's perceived value and possible hidden jam related sentiment.
No Dispute on Foolishness Cited in Verse Exchange
In a terse exchange, a speaker concedes self folly with certainty, while another voice echoes the sentiment, declaring unanimous agreement on the foolishness. The fragment hints at a didactic or playful dispute over judgment.
Ready Agreement Between Spenders and Wife
A dialog style piece shows a wife asking for the check to curb spending while a husband promises restraint. Mabel and Martin discuss a daily rose from Harry implying a coded message. A nurselike line about false teeth and a dentist’s quip conclude the vignette with a light, period tone.
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John
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