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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
4
A thoughtful speech urges respect for wayfarers and condemns teasing of travelers. It recalls humane values from schools and homes, cites the poet Joaquin Miller, and cautions against snobbery while stressing empathy for the unfortunate. It also notes Japan's growth in military power.
A government panel on water transportation reports the Mississippi River can handle 40 feet of water and large ships but notes no commerce due to railroads blocking wharves. Separate items cite rising prices for purer food and social notes on suffrage trends and urban divorces.
On Memorial Day the town held a parade with band, veterans, children with flowers and flags, and fraternal groups. Afterward Rev T Roy Crooks and Rev Amos Johnson spoke in the school yard. A Dirge honored Harry F Weaver, with two notable absences at Decoration Day. Local society officers were reelected and various residents noted for visits and work.
Successful Lancaster county Republican candidate H Frank Eshleman thanks voters after a 5,000 vote margin out of 6,400. He pledges economy fairness and publicity, promising not to overpay, fair treatment for county officials, and public scrutiny of unworthy servants while highlighting his goal to do substantial good for the county.
The annual postmaster salary readjustment is public with effective date July 1. In this county New Holland rises from 800 to 1400 dollars, Joy from 1700 to 1800, Lititz Manheim and Marietta adjusted to 1700 to 2100, Quarryville reduced, and State Harbor downgraded to fourth class office.
A Milwaukee reader reports using Cooper's New Discovery to expel a sixty foot tape worm. The letter describes lifelong stomach trouble, fatigue, and poor sleep improving after three doses. Authorized Milwaukee agents invite inquiries.
Local residents and visitors including Lottie Fox, Mrs. Catherine Sensenich, FE Heilman, Bertha Long, Elsie Weaver, Frances Ghowalter, Winters Weaver, Gaylord Kurtz, Martin Kutz, Samuel Hoffman, J G Stauffer, F P Brubaker, Mae Brubaker, Mrs John Hummel, Miss Lipp, Eva Whitaker, and Fanny Collins are listed with recent trips and gatherings. A sociable at Winters Weaver’s home drew about thirty guests with music and supper, and a cremation fact notes lime dust yield from 144 pounds.
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