Farmers sell lands at high prices in Lancaster County
The Clarion notes farm sales this week at 175 to 215 dollars per acre, signaling strong agricultural prosperity in Lancaster County despite national financial unrest. It argues farmer wealth sustains the county and cites broader global praise for Tolstoi amid religious and political debates. It laments homicidal cranks and comments on early aerial navigation progress, ending with a teaser on Taft versus Bryan.
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Clarion
Lancaster County
Wall Street
Different Currents Do Not Make a Bigger Army
The piece contrasts differing demands and appetites for action, noting some seek grand talk while others want tangible, capable forces. It argues that only practical, ready-to-move power proves useful, warning against mere rhetoric without substance.
In Memoriam for Catharine Smith
A mourning poem honors Catharine Smith who died November 26, 1407 aged 82 years 1 month 15 days. The verse laments sorrow, trusts God’s will, and expresses hope of eternal rest and reunion with the departed mother on a heavenly shore.
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Earth
Catharine Smith
Lean
Local Notes on Parades and Visits in Leacock
Jacob Dewlinger hosts sat》urday gathering at John Musselman residence. Lancaster visitors include Robert Sheaffer and wife with Miss Alta Bair. Levi Yost visits East Earl. Jr. American Mechanics parade in Lancaster pleases attendees. McWilliams yields 48 bushels of potatoes per acre green mountain variety. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised by Wm. M. Stauffer.
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Jacob Dewlinger
John Musselman
Robert Sheaffer
Alta Bair
Lancaster
Mary Bair
Levi Yost
East Earl
Jr. American Mechanics
Leacock
William McWilliams
Green Mountain
McWilliams
W. D. Moore
New Holland
Aaron Hooker
Annie Yohn
Harry L. Overly
Park Mentzer
Mr. Mentzer
Bareville
It Takes Nerve and Nervine Promoted by Miles Co
A vintage testimonial advertises Dr Miles Nervine claiming nerve force powers body functions and vitality. It includes a patient letter from L. Young of New Castle praising relief from insomnia indigestion and dizziness after using Nervine. The Miles Medical Co markets the product via local druggists with a money back guarantee.
Local families share Sunday visits across Lancaster area
Murremul and Swartzville residents visit relatives in Ephrata Akron Hallville and Churchtown. The narrative lists numerous gatherings including Kopp, Stoner, Weber and Sensenig families plus appearances by Zimmerman Brendle and Bowman households during a weekend of social visits.
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Jeremiah Davidson
Swartzville
Adam Eschenscheid
Edwin Fichelberger
Jacob Eichelberger
Israel Stoner
Lancaster
Milton Hess
Earle
Brunnerville
Henry
Hallville
Moses Weber
Carrie
Ephrata
Isaac Stoner
Florence
Ilva
Mabel Sensenig
Akron
John M. Stoner
Stephen K. Kopp
Daniel Sauder
Martin Bowman
Mary Hilton
Centre Church
John Bowers
Paul Eschenscheid
New Holland
Jacob Zimmerman
Jacob Horning
Mahlon Horning
Hillside City of Hope and Pennsylvania’s South Mountain Sanatorium
A Pennsylvania sanatorium on South Mountain in Franklin county stands as a bulwark against tuberculosis. Leigh Mitchell Hodges lauds the facility as leading a philanthropic drive, showing how sunlight and air aid recovery and inspiring other states. The September 27 feature in North American Magazine includes illustrations and a clear view of past and remaining work.
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Hope
Leigh Mitchell Hodges
South Mountain
Franklin County
Health Department
Pennsylvania
Commonwealths
Beartown Social Roundup Notes From Philadelphia Visits
Beartown residents and relatives are listed with social visits and travel. George Duffy and sons visited sister Mrs. Mary Sloan in Philadelphia. J D Warfel of New Holland visited with daughter Mrs. F P Brubaker. Others include Wayne Russell family, A J Whitaker with wife, Hiram Thomas family at the Oberlin Filser reunion in Lincoln, Frances Smith visiting uncle L H Whitaker, C L Cauller in Lancaster for parade, Eva Stauffer returning to Philadelphia, J T Whitaker and wife in Lancaster with George Koons family, and funeral attendance for Levi Ammon.
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George Duffy
George and
Raymond
Philadelphia
Mary Sloan
J. D. Warfel
New Holland
F. P. Brubaker
Wayne Russel
A.J. Whitaker
Hiram Thomas
Lincoln
Frances Smith
Emanuel Martin
Abiah Martin
Habnstown
Churchtown
Tobias Warner
Kinzer
Harry Moore
Ettie Geist
Miss Anna High
Ocean Grove
W. W. Hurst
B. F. Strufter
E. M. Moses
Mis. Stern
Baltimore
Solomon High
M. Oberholtzer
East Earl
Sanford Senger
I da Denning
Frank Glass
KE. Shirk
Russell
KE. G. Farrer
John E. Wallace
Levi Alderfer
Dot
Beautiful flag offer with press subscription and flag
A Philadelphia Press promotion offers a 3.69 package for a one year daily newspaper subscription and a 3x6 feet hand sewn flag. The ad urges patriotism and teaches children to love Old Glory, directing orders to the Circulation Department or local newsdealer or postmaster.
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Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia
Pay Your State and County Tax Reminder
Taxpayers are reminded that after September 30 a penalty of percent will be added to all state and county taxes. J. C. DoERR, Collector, dated 9-19-26.
Green Bank church property improves with new barn
Rauch's Church property at Green Bank receives extensive work as a new barn is erected and sheds for horses are installed. James Solly and wife from Philadelphia visit James H. Davis's grandfather. The Women's Missionary Society of Ranck's Church plans a Cedar Lane meeting hosted by D G Weidman. Monthly notice announced in the Clarion for the third Saturday. Farmers rush tobacco harvest as fears of frost, few apples, and poor potato crop linger.
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Rauch
Jack Frost
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