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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
4
The piece argues saving alone won t make rich and frames saving as a means to fund profitable investments. It notes that a high income must compound to create real wealth and suggests investing either directly in business or via shares to let money grow. It also criticizes a local turnpike s poor condition and tolls.
One day last week Arron Good found his horse harness snagged by the hearse in the stable. Jacob Zimmerman and his men in Murrell are walling the foundation of David Hoover's house. Plasterers will apply the whitecoat to John W. Martins pew house by Frymayer of Ephrata. A Lincoln Reed and Samuel Reiter of Reading visited dormer parents Henry Reed for three days. Lydia S Senseniz secured work at the Martindale shirt factory. Miss Minerva Sunder stays with aunt Bear Stevens. Mrs Daniel Weaver and daughter Rheba from Philadelphia visit Rev Aaron Sensenig. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup offers relief for coughs and croup. Guaranteed laxative, sold by Wm M Stauffer.
Morning News reports George Demara caught several large snappers at Elizabethtown. One weighed five pounds and the other seven pounds. Local sportsmen find these small by eastern county standards where ten to fifteen pound turtles are common. An Amishman from Mill Creek reportedly brought a fourteen pounder to New Holland two weeks ago, bought for $1.75.
Mrs Martha Witmer previously treated for appendicitis by Dr H C W Showalter is now dealing with kidney troubles that will keep her from work at the silk mill for several weeks.
Last Monday Edwin Shirk had his wheat threshed by Peter Shirk while R Hamp ton from Honeybrook baled straw. A horse died of cholera near Bareville. Roy Horst from Philadelphia had an injury at Tawin Shirk's farm but recovered. Masons erected walls for Newawanger's warehouse. two Sunday schools planned picnics in August with music by the Churchtown Band. Flower and visitors lists include families from Ephrata Norristown Lancaster and Camp meetings. a tree fall injured Blain Martin with a bruised arm.
Traditional lore links moles with future fortune health and travel. Chin underarm ankle temple knee neck nase and throat placements are said to forecast wealth honor courage friendship marriage health and wide journeys.
The Jeffersonian note claims several U S presidents made no stump speeches including George Washington Thomas Jefferson John Adams John Quincy Adams James Madison James Monroe Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren General Harrison James K Polk Franklin Pierce James Buchanan in a partisan comment.
A Chicago News excerpt tells of a young matron who buys an oyster plant at the market and expects to grow her own oysters next winter, promising daily supply and savings, praising her frugal wife role for her husband.
An ad claims backache, rheumatism, and bladder pains are symptoms of kidney trouble. Pincules for the Kidseys promise quick relief with a 30 day trial for 24.00, guaranteed or money back, sold by Wm. M. Stauffer.
Daniel Keiffer, an aged Brecknock township man, remains missing two weeks after wandering from home. A Reading spiritualist drew a picture of the alleged death site, which proved unfound at press time. The medium will visit Brecknock to try to locate the body.
Fred Gerth of Millersville and Miss Sue Carpenter of Fetterville wed on Tuesday at the Reformed Church parsonage in this borough. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. J. G. Noss. Best wishes were extended by the Clanioys.
An advertisement explains the high prevalence of kidney disease and promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and urinary ailments. It claims relief from back pain scalding during urination and frequent night trips, offering samples and a free book by mail from Kilmer Co Singhamton NY.
A sequence of community events running July 23 through August 8 includes holiness camp meetings at Joanna Heights and Millway, picnics by Sunday schools in Bender's Grove Conestoga Valley Park and Hinkletown, festivals by local leagues at New Holland and Churchtown, and Sabbath school outings. Special cars depart Blue Ball at 4 40 a m on Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Kurtz of New Freedom visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. H C Kurtz. Mr. and Mrs. W F E Robinson spent time with Henry Singer's family at Gap. Lillian Groman of Philadelphia visited Aunt Mrs. Jacob Davidson. L W Singer played at Columbia last Thursday. Fire damaged the Creamery roof but firefighters saved the building. contents including cheese machinery were uninsured. A new salvaged roof will be installed soon. Lancaster club to visit this Saturday. August 8 Bird in Hand will come, games to follow. White Horse beat Simmontown 83 to 0 and will host Cambridge today. ManZan Pile Remedy ad.
James K. Kimmett yardmaster at East Penn Junction near Allentown reports hair regrew on a previously bare spot after a severe sunburn. He notes the skin peeled and then hair began to sprout again, attributing the miracle to sun exposure.
The article lauds Millersville State Normal School faculty for their classroom work and overall quality. It notes the leading teachers will return next year and announces the upcoming August Normal Journal issue with commencement news available by postal card.
Murrellites spent Sunday at Brownstown camp and visited Brackbill’s Hotel ruins. Mrs. Benjamin Gockley visited Hahnstown with her parents the Strobms. Samuel Nolt and Jonas spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Harry Martin at Blue Ball. The Sweigarts and Israel Stover attended Lucetta Acker’s funeral in New Holland.
A Tuesday night shower drenched the dry county area from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., refilling parched ground but not soaking deep. Farmers hailed the rain for corn, tobacco, and potato crops while a small barn on King's property near Millport in Warwick Township burned in a lightning strike.
Davis delivers a county history to New Holland subscribers detailing biographical histories of principal men in Whiteside County. The work shows extensive labor and includes complete details of these individuals.
Word has been received that Mrs. Rev. A. Diller Geist of Philadelphia is seriously ill with blood poisoning from a mashed finger, according to local reports.
Alta Witmer, youngest daughter of M. M. Witmer, a Kinzer’s coal yard clerk, endured long eye ulcers. After three weeks confined to a dark room, she improved under Dr. Rohrer of Lancaster but his prognosis on saving the sight remains uncertain.
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