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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
2
At East Riverside's Top Hill mine Sam Whittenberger mined 21 cars of coal in a single day earning $28.85. The amount equates to about $173.10 weekly at that rate, reflecting strong daily coal production and wage scales.
A woman named Mrs. John Maver, 115 pounds, was convicted for beating Mrs. George Dazer, who weighed over 200 pounds, causing a leg fracture from the assault in Uniontown.
More than 21000 is raised to buy a home for the American Legion post in York, with York Haven Water and Power Co contributing 500 to the fund. Cyrus Oplinger touts a record potato yield in Lehigh Valley, claiming 110 bushels on a quarter acre, equating to 400 bushels per acre versus county average 150. Alfred Swanger, 11, Myerstown, injured when a dynamite cap exploded between stones on a street car track. fingers torn and chin struck. LeRoy Shaufelder of Newmanstown serves six dozen fried oysters.
A traveler, who visits Lebanon regularly for oysters, opened the oyster season by eating six dozen fried oysters there and weighing 890 pounds. He joked that he remains hungry for more but had to catch his train. He recommends oysters to those who wish to gain weight.
The Rev. Antonio Garriteno of Saint Anthony's in Chester received a fragment of the garment worn by Christ at the crucifixion from Rome. Monsignor Nannini sent the relic, which was displayed for veneration and bears a Vatican seal as authentication.
Gas field in McKeesport once poured millions but now yields about 7,000,000 feet daily. One early well produced more than seven times that. Several wells closed for winter or plugged while some firms withhold full production. Drilling has stopped before reaching the Speeshley sand, though nearly 200 wells remain under way.
In July 1770 Baltimore received the first umbrellas brought from England. they were poorly received and often unsold. Philadelphia saw the first anthracite coal arrival in July 1812, nine wagonloads, with most given away and buyers deeming it a cheat as it burned poorly. The piece closes with a quip on betting and folly.
Happenings across the Garden Spot include Manheim expecting city delivery by October 1 with two daily parcels. A West Lampeter farm alteration yielded an English coin dated 1739. Local fines for shooting an eagle, sweet potato harvest oddities, and a resignation of St. John’s Reformed pastor to join Lancaster’s St. Paul’s are noted. Missionaries appointed to the Philippines, a veteran Lancaster messenger aged 80, a train car of matches burned in Columbia, and dairy redistribution moves near Christiana. Local officials crack down on fishing and dam drainage violations as milk shipments shift post-marmshipment. Chocolate plant plans arise from milk producers. Lewistown hunter L P Stannert racks up raccoon captures this season, including multiple trips and ringtails.
An aging observer laments the loss of wildlife from partridges to muskrats, blaming habitat loss and hunters. He cites price-driven trapping, fashion fur demands, and war-era changes, warning of near-extinction without protection, and notes on wasteful bread-based watch cleaning.
Ephrata plans its second annual Farmers Day on October 15 and 16. A large Steer Show on the Baker lot features Guernsey cattle exhibited by Rev. Dr. Martin Schweitzer and others, with Duroc hogs by J. M. Fry and others. The Ephrata Post and American Legion will run a Main Street carnival both nights.
Enormous sharks reach impressive lengths with examples such as Rondelet’s 40 foot shark and basking sharks that can exceed 50 feet in full growth. Sawfish reach thirty feet in girth, while much of marine natural history remains a sealed book and future surprises await researchers.
A Penfield reader sends a testimonial praising Dr. Pierce's Anuric Tablets for reducing excess uric acid and restoring mobility during pregnancy. The ad urges readers to obtain a trial package from Dr. Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo, N.Y.
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