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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
2
Attorney William C. Rehm failed to defend John H. Myers of Millers Row Lititz as he was arraigned for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Mrs Myers testified her husband was drunk, and Myers was found guilty. A Neffsville carnival on September 25 funded a monument for local World War II servicemen.
The record notes that rabbits were absent in England during ancient Britain and even in Anglo-Saxon eras there were no rabbits observed. It treats the claim as a historical note about rabbit presence in early English history.
A short quotation attributed to Josh Billings notes that most men go through life following the lay of the river as it heads to the sea, using a light moral reflection on convenience and destiny.
A San Francisco Bay whaling voyage aboard the Traveler, with capt Swanson, shows the shift to modern, explosive gun harpoons. Barney Cappelin spots whales from the crow’s nest and the crew uses a three inch gun to kill, inflate, and tow 60 ton humpbacks for processing later.
The Lord Construction company faces a problem on the Seven mountains stretch as deer crowd the area. The animals wander onto fresh concrete, forcing workers to watch constantly, with daytime shooing and nighttime carbide lamps to deter them.
M. K. Witter of Witter Bros. Myerstown displayed a monster cigar over four feet long to advertise at the Trenton New Jersey Fair. The senior member demonstrated his skill in cigar manufacturing with this advertising piece.
An army band drum major leads the band in all parade formations and conducts all marches. He has full charge of the band in all drills and parades. He does not play any instrument. The army bandmaster marches to the right of the band with his conducting baton. He does not play any instrument.
Night scenery along a transcontinental railway will be illuminated this summer with floodlights on observation car platforms. Batteries of lights will reveal the strange beauty of the landscape for passengers.
A report describes widows and widowers in Ror peo observing traditional funeral rites. The mourning spouses weep twice daily for nine years and endure eating only every other day for a month as part of ceremonies.
Atlanta Constitution notes Brother Williams and Solomon married repeatedly to escape responsibility. The piece warns against following such a schedule, implying social and legal scrutiny of repeated marriages.
The Arkansas Gazette notes the automotive industry provides 3 500 000 jobs in the United States exclusive of policemen and mor ticians.
The article recalls Nicolaus Copernicus born in Prussia in 1473 and highlights his landmark treatise published in 1543 that transformed astronomy. It notes his role as founder of modern astronomy and the publication that revolutionized the science.
Mrs. Margaret Myers of Lock Haven reports a remarkable crab apple tree yielding its first crop this year. The fruit averages over three inches in diameter and is described as juicy and tender, larger than typical for the variety.
Frank G. Kintzle of Richland in Le anon County threshed 225 bushels from 4.5 acres averaging 50 bushels per acre. At 72 years old he achieved this season’s highest yield per acre, possibly Lebanon County’s best ever, since 40 bushels is already a bumper crop.
Burglars broke into Hotel Laury at Laury Station near Allentown using freight train noise as cover. They cut telephone lines, deflated tires, and moved the 400 pound landlord Cassie Snyder’s safe to Clear Springs Dam two miles away where they cracked it, reportedly finding about 300 dollars. Still at work at 91, William Byerle keeps clerking at Frank Behney green goods store opposite his home, aiding daily as a salesman.
Pennsylvan ia anticipates a plentiful apple harvest this fall with enough fruit to supply every man woman and child. Extension fruit worker Paul Thayer advises eating apples intelligently noting different varieties suit different uses and seasons. He lists October through March varieties and recommends buying apples by time to match use and season.
The Detroit river linking Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair carries more tonnage than any other river globally, a record highlighting its vital role in inland shipping and trade.
The Winston-Salem Journal notes that annual intelligence testing occurs during the year but school heads resort to standard ola examinations at year's end.
A dialog spine from the American Legion Weekly features a burglar addressing his wife with caution as he plans an evening crime. The husband jokes about not waking their mother and avoiding Father’s objection to his “amateur” crime.
A reader asks about sleep trouble and the columnist replies that it may be insomnia. The answer invites sending a self addressed stamped envelope to obtain further particulars and restate the question.
The Orphans' Amateur choir will fill the radio with discord as the Scrapple factory sextette prepares a surprisingly delightful program, according to a remark cited from the Washington Star.
A personal dispute centers on remarks about appearance. Sue-Dad claims the comments were mean and inappropriate, arguing it crosses boundaries of propriety and decorum.
In a lively theater moment, a performer exclaims Ah ha as the cast lines are revealed for the villain role. The remark lands with a hit of humor and a sharp casting note on stage.
In dialogue from Willow Place, Toofus of Willow Plume asks who Pegasus is and recalls Pegasus as a winged horse. She jokes about betting on a horse with wings, noting that four legs are not enough for her bets.
Visitor mislabels the artwork as a dragon masterpiece while Schram the artist explains the fiery image is a portrait of his mother-in-law painted on the wall in the adjacent room. The exchange reveals a humorous mix-up over artistic subject and title.
A medieval household scene shows a host planning a large dinner for about forty guests while the Master of the Revels jokes about needing more poison, noting only enough for twenty five in the house.
A brief note from the Christian Science Monitor asks a passerby which version of a New Englander’s ultimate is preferred. The dialogue highlights a cheeky street encounter about a momentary choice.
Fragments from a historical clipping suggest chauffeurs plotting a major arrest or operation. The text is garbled but hints at a planned action by a group of drivers. Further readable details are unavailable.
A damaged line reflects a dreamlike passage about reaching a land where dreams come true and angels shake with you, conveying a poetic mood rather than a clear event or report.
A visitor questions a factory honey bottling line. The manager reveals the jars contain a single bee to prove authenticity, explaining they want customers to know the honey is genuine by sending the bug that produced it.
A man in a car shouted to a young woman on the curb asking for a ride. She asked if he was going north and, upon his confirmation, she replied to bring the flag from the North Pole and walked on.
An old cartoonish snippet notes Oxford bugs easing tailor worries by making them fix their garments efficiently. The quip plays on misheard dialect and humor about repairs. The line highlights local color and a humorous view of everyday clerks.
A terse poem fragment describes professionals in dental and chiropody care as endlessly fighting to protect their craft and energy.
A college aged student explains deduction to his family with a backyard example. He cites ashes as evidence of fires this winter while his father suggests going out to sift the evidence.
An amateur hunter asks the guide for the species name. after questioning, the guide returns that all he can determine is the surname Smith. The exchange hints at a missing or unclear species identification.
A clerk offers a different title, Dozen Ways to Obtain an Automobile, to a customer seeking a book about acquiring a good carriage. The exchange reflects humor and catalog variety in the shop.
Jennie dismisses a claim that she is engaged by countering with a remark about being one man in a thousand. The exchange prompts discussion on how many suitors she might have and whether engagement is imminent.
Fragmentary dialogue describes a concept of compromise between a father and son and a joke about a busy man and ghosts. The line mentions Lennie and Papa and contrasts compromising with a business person versus a mother.
In a brief exchange Clemmene asks for a $50 loan backed by references from bankers. Timmons suggests borrowing from those bankers instead, effectively denying the request.
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