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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
5
A ship struggles in a gale near harbor as Ben Paddock, long an alcoholic burden, appears aboard and steers the vessel to safety. The narrator recalls Ben's recovery after discipline aboard and his ultimate sacrifice to pilot through treacherous channels.
The piece urges steady effort in unliked tasks, praising self mastery and sustained duty for the good of others. It contrasts ease with discipline, arguing that steadfast daily effort and enthusiasm build character, citing Success Magazine. It also notes dangers in tropical waters from the devilfish, green moray, and swordfish, harder to approach than sharks or octopuses.
The article recalls Julius Caesar’s calendar reform and Gregory XIII’s 1582 adjustment that skipped ten days and changed century leap year rules. It notes the rule now in effect, with rare proposals to further drop days, and adds light anecdotes from the era and about South African place names ending in fontain and while and their meanings.
A testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine restored health for a woman with long term heart trouble. The letter from Mrs Lillie Thomas of Upper Sandusky Ohio states she gained weight and improved after using about thirteen bottles and credits the remedies with ending chest pain and breath issues. The Miles Medical Co promises refund if the first bottle fails.
Reading resident William Bewley visits Hiram Thomas and Winters Weaver on Sunday. Lancaster guests Gaylord Kutz and wife spend time with Martin Kutz’s family. Wayne Russell and wife visit Frank Stauffer’s family. John Mentzer and wife visit Catharine Stauffer. Several couples with Stauffer and Weaver families spend time together. a sea shore trip noted. Cherries ripe. surprise party at B K Smith’s for son Charles. TL H Whitaker builds new store. tobacco planting underway and plowing continues. Edward Sloan suffers muscular rheumatism attack. Winters Weaver and others mentioned. Philippines posting for Warren Whitaker.
Henry Chapman of Philadelphia paid 2505 for a 1774 Virginia silver shilling at T J Elder's Collectors' Club sale in New York. A 1702 silver centre cent from the US Mint fetched 3402.50 in Philadelphia. Other pieces included a 1786 New York cent with Washington, a 1787 Indian cent, and a 1787 New York arms cent with varying prices.
An old newspaper note offers Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen tired hot smarting feet with a free sample. It also promotes a free sample of Saxtrary Coux-Pan, a new invention, and provides an address for requests to Allen S. Olmsted.
The Conestoga Traction Company issues a free pamphlet with a bird s eye view of Lancaster County showing trolley lines and roads from Trenton to York. Lancaster and suburbs are centered. reverse side describes county runs. Free by calling at Cantre Square office, Lancaster.
Gideon Petersheim, near Hollow schoolhouse, suffered an attack of apoplexy at a Dry Hill blacksmith shop on Wednesday around 8 o'clock. Dr. J. A. Hoffman transported him home in an unconscious state, where he remained until midnight. He is progressing well and expected to recover soon. ManZan Pile Remedy advertised with price 6.00, sold by Wm. M. Stauffer.
Officers named include President John Hepial G and Vice President 8 M Myes with Jos T Breneman as Treasurer. Real estate officer is John 38 Gra tblt. Solicitor W A Nensel. Myers, Har SM. Gust Zoak. John Hertzler also listed.
A market notice lists lumber materials and building supplies including millwork slate Amatite roofing cedar chestnut cypress spruce shingies and a stock feed line from Schu macher supplying bran shorts flax hominy flesh fiber and muscle for working horses at lower cost than corn or oats.
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