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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
4
An editor invites readers to vote on a proposed Home Circle department featuring short pen flashes. The paper aims for useful reading and a moral tone, asking subscribers to send opinions on making it a regular weekly feature.
A letter notes townships have installed fingerboards as required but criticizes inconsistent distances to New Holland. Inspectors found boards claiming 6 miles, 6 miles, and 3 miles at successive locations, suggesting distances be corrected to avoid confusing newcomers.
A reflective piece urges loving over hating and finding time for heart cleaning with Sabbaths. A farmers institute is planned for Black Barren Springs next week, with Rutland Park Local Institute Committee undecided on hosting at Rutland Park this fall. County managers consider abandonment of the local institute due to low farmer interest. Terre Hill considered as an alternative site.
A movement to hold a winter Institute in Hess Hall and relocate a fall meeting to Rutland Park is discussed as farmers unite to elevate agricultural interests. The piece urges newspaper advertising as a silent drummer aiding local trade, and stresses early schooling for children. It also comments on community notices and education’s value, and ends with a provocative notion about teaching girls piano and boys bookkeeping to raise potato prices in two decades.
The board of directors of the New Holland National Bank adopted minutes on the death of James Diller who served as cashier, director, and president from 1881 until his death August 19 1908 at age 72. The resolution notes his long service and esteem, mourns the loss, and ordered publication in the New Holland Clarion and a copy to the family.
Receipts for the week ending Wednesday reached 106 cars, up from last week’s 82 but below last year’s 140. Packers bought only modestly, with no advance over prior week. The best steer lot weighed about 1700 pounds and brought 85.40, while smaller lots ranging 1150 to 1200 pounds sold around 25.50.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy addressing back pain liver bladder and urinary issues. It claims relief from frequent urination and nocturnal waking and offers a sample bottle and free book by mail from Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Spayed heifers 1000 to 1050 pounds sold at 5.55 5.25 pounds, Handy killers 950 to 1050 pounds 24.80 5.10, ordinary grade 4.40 4.75, common 800 to 1100 pounds 4.4 4.40. Common to fair heifers brought 24.40 4. The stockers and feeders ran larger than usual with buyers present and prices up about 10 cents. Dry weather scare fading. graze feeders before stabling rising activity expected. Best feeders included Indiana steers 975 pounds at 5 cents, 900–1000 pound lots at 4.50 4.75. Deborn and plain 800 pounds 4.25, fair 3.80, common 600–800 pounds 3.10 3.60. Salesmen deem season unsatisfactory. profit margins to shippers limited by market differentials and credit risks.
The Wednesday cow sale drew a good crowd with fair prices. A. K. Deiner and wife left on a several month trip visiting Canada and several US states. William Witmer and family from Lancaster visited. Samuel Hollinger finished a cider press and produced several ciders. Newswanger Bros moved to a new implement warehouse. Farmers are housing tobacco. worms are plentiful after rain. Martin H. Martin’s tobacco shed was raised with help from forty men. Guy Ranek of Philadelphia is visiting relatives. Earl Martin, four, fell from a horse causing a bruised face. School resumes for seven months with teachers Elsie Weaver and Verna Styer. Samuel Hollinger and David Newswanger visited Williams Grove.
Letters of execution and administration have been granted by Register Boyd. Edwin C. Mentzer of Earl is executor of Annie M. Mentzer. Alfred N. Diller of Philadelphia is executor of James Diller. Dr. J.A. Hoffman of New Holland is administrator of Anna V. Plank.
The Rothsville fire company held a Saturday parade and demonstration of new chemical engines and water machines. Citizens praised the display as a success and the village appears pleased with the new equipment.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday W M Snader registry assessor will sit at the polls to assess those entitled to vote who have not been assessed. Daniel Stauffer and wife of Iowa are east visiting relatives, staying with Enos. Will Zimmerman and wife of Philadelphia stayed with Joseph Brubaker's family. Henry Reed and daughter Alma spent Sunday at Akron with Henry Eckenroth's family. Samuel R Weaver and family visited Phares Shaub at Fair Mount. Snader's family attended communion at Zeltenreich and visited A B Groff's at New Holland. Aaron Weaver and wife, David B Rutt and family visited north of Martindale. Harry Dickersheid of Juniata County visited his parents R S Martin and wife. Allan Martin and wife visited Samuel Martin at Weaverland. Plumbers busy at John N Martin's. Barn of David Hoovery is under roof. work to begin on house in a few days. Alta Mne High spending week at Reading. P L Reidenbach finished putting away tobacco on Tuesday. Robert B Taylor visited Sunday with William P Brendle at Weaverland.
Advertisement states a potion acts directly on the kidneys to relieve backache and rheumatic pains within the first dose. It purifies the blood and invigorates the entire system. Sold by Wm. M. Stauffer with months listed as jun jul aug.
A November unveiling honors Humphreys Division at Maryes Heights Fredericksburg Va with Pennsylvania sponsorship under acts of 1905 and 1907. Surviving veterans from eight regiments may claim free transport to Fredericksburg from Pennsylvania stations by applying to Secretary James M. Clark. notification advised promptly for rail arrangements. Bees laxative cough syrup advertised by Wm M Stauffer.
Local farmers visited Lancaster Stock Yards this week seeking cattle for the coming season but reportedly returned empty handed. W D Moore battled a copperhead in a cistern wall, finally killing it. Euos Denlinger and Harry Overley traveled to Strasburg for watermelons, bringing back a large supply. Mr and Mrs Harry Overley hosted a dinner party at Green Bank with Mr and Mrs Herman Overley and Mr and Mrs Samuel Shirk in attendance. Mrs Emma Diller of New Holland and daughters Bertha and Eva visited W D Moore's family. Mrs Elizabeth Denlinger hosted a large Sunday gathering. Garfield Denlinger sold surplus potatoes at a good price.
R. H. Wright & Bro. report Mothers' Bread has taken the lead in sales since its introduction. Customers increasingly prefer this bread, with many choosing it over others. The makers express surprise at the strong market reception and urge continued use.
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