New Oxford Item Subscription and Mailing Terms
Intered at the Post Office at New Oxford as second class mail matter. Terms one dollar per annum in advance one eighty if not paid within the year. Subscriptions discontinued only on publisher option if arrears are paid. Out-of-county rate one fifty in advance or two dollars if not paid within the year. Advertising and printing offered at reasonable rates with liberal yearly discounts.
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New Oxford
Arrcaraxes
Local notices from Hanover area events and incidents
A roundup from Hanover and nearby towns lists a series of community happenings. activities include festivals and reunions at York Springs Lititz Forest Park Arendtsville and Mummert’s Grove plus road, vehicle, and property news.
York Springs Community News Highlights and Local Incidents
Friday activities include Y W C A members at Bay Shore and Ata James moving to York. Gettysburg College opens September 18 for 1929-30. Hanover fines for double parking and a drunkenness fine in Abbottstown. Fire calls, reunions, and birthdays mark a busy week. A fatal hit and run near Red Lion Delta road and a boy’s accidental dive injury are noted alongside school placements and real estate moves.
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York Springs
Bay Shore
Ata James
Hanover
York
Paul W. Schrope
Gettysburg
Wittenberg College
Irene W. Wolfe
Gettysburg College
Theron FE. Baseboar
Republican
Littlestown
Harry Wrentzel
John E. Kline
John I. Wline
Friends
Flora Dale
Guernsey Park
Farmwall
Farmers’ Grove
Abbottstown
Burnell Feeser
RF. 1
Burgess Slagle
Albert Carr
Charles Little
Brushtown
George Sterner
Union
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
T. O. Gouker
John K
Lydia Lohr Wentz
Farmers' Grove
George P. Fox
Pen-Mar Park
Calvin T. Fox
Raymond H. C. Moul, Jr
S. Peter Haugh
Red Lion R
Margaret Tyson
Alden
C. J. Tyson
Crestmont Orchards
Edward Wright
Gardners
Bank Lane
Carlisle Street
John Tawney
McSherrystown
York Roads Canning Company
Cr. Richter
Green Springs
York Roads
Bensons
Oma Vist
Benson
National Loy Scouts
Tigers in India Defended for Useful Ecological Role
A British Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire statement in India argues tigers are shy yet useful, controlling deer and crop-damaging predators. It says villagers tolerate old cattle, and Gandhi faced criticism over a sick cow, while many villagers fear man and seldom invite a tiger into their barn.
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India
British Society For
Reizinus
Mahata Ghandi
Alaskan Natives Erect Buildings Over Graves
Native groups in Alaska place personal belongings with the dead and often build small structures over graves. These houses turn burial sites into miniature villages, sometimes becoming an autumn ceremony where many people participate.
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Alaska
Lfe
Departure to a warmer winter plans misfit
A master and his valet pack bags for a winter departure. The master checks contents with a keen eye and questions the medicine chest. The valet reveals iodine is missing because the bottle warned not to take it.
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London
Bare Library Shelves In Medieval Times Reading Was Serious
The piece notes medieval libraries offered few subjects and few books. Books were chained to stalls, preventing home use. King's Hall listed 87 volumes in 1397 while the University library had 122 in 1424, illustrating limited access.
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King's Hall
The
University Library
Detroit News
Wild Sheep and Goats in the Americas
The text notes wild mountain sheep in the Rockies and other areas before European contact, with Indians not domesticating them. Europeans introduced domestic sheep, and today all American breeds descend from Old World types. Goats are the nearest related animals, and sheep live about ten to fifteen years.
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Rockies
America
New World
Amazon Wide Mouth Width Measured at 200 Miles
Pathfinder Magazine explains the Amazon mouth width from Cabado Notre to Punta Patijoca is 200 miles but includes the Pura river outlet and Marajo island, which should be deducted. The true ocean mouth width of the principal opening is about 00 miles.
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Amazon River
Pathfinder Magazine
Cabado Notre
Punta Patijoca
Pura River
Tocantins
Marajo
Kingdom of
Denmark
Almazon
Niles
Highway to Replace Dirt Road in Paradise Township
A hard surface highway will replace the dirt road between Holtzswam church and the Lincoln highway in Paradise township. The one mile stretch will be built jointly by the state and township, with work starting soon and aimed to finish within 60 days.
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Holtzswam Church
Paradise Township
Spangler Family Plans Livild Day at Bolling Springs
The Spangler family will be livld Sexday August 16 at Bolling Springs. The notice notes an upcoming family event at the local springs with a gathering planned on that date.
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Bolling Springs
Founding of Tammany Society in New York City
The Tammany society in New York was founded May 12, 1789 by William Mooney as a fraternity for patriots devoted to independence liberty and union. It started in Fraunces tavern and used an early am ming hall at Nassau and Frankfort streets before moving to Union Square. It began as a local benevolent group and evolved into the Democratic political organization's headquarters.
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Tammany
Tammany Society
New York
William Mooney
Fraunces Tavern
Ammung Hall
Nassau and Jankfort Strodks Ff
Natural for All Dogs to Point Their Prey
Scientists state that pointing dogs date to Neolithic man who hunted with skins and primitive weapons. The pointing pause helped locate prey, guiding selection and breeding to create the modern hunting pointer as described by Iroquois Dahl in Field and Stream.
Exemplary Bird Parents Among Killdeers
The killdeers are among the most tenacious bird parents with both sexes incubating eggs. If one is removed from the nest the other replaces it. They use the broken wing distraction to mislead predators and defend nests from dogs and humans, showing bold defiance toward hoofed animals.
A Pupil’s Dream Sparks a Quick Lesson in Math
In a morning classroom scene a teacher works to simplify addition for her pupils. Bobby, the slow learner, imagines his father saving five dollars weekly for four weeks and answers that the money will buy a phonograph, a new suit, a wireless set, and new house furniture.
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Bobby
National Geographic Society Founded in 1888
The National Geographic Society was founded in 1888 to obtain and disseminate geographic knowledge. Members undertake distant travels at their own expense or with society funds, while lectures and publications advance knowledge under the society’s auspices.
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National Geographic Society
Snakes and Prairie Dogs Question Peaceful Coexistence
An article notes rattlesnakes may prey on prairie dogs and burrowing owls, challenging the idea of a peaceful coexistence. Dr Karl P Sohnfidt of the Field museum in Chicago questions the claimed harmony, citing the rattlesnake diet.
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Karl P. Sohnfidt
Vield Museum
Chicago
Pathieder Magazine
To Earn His Pay Referee Enticed by Threats for Deciding Game
A professional football referee was approached by a tough group seeking to hire him for a deciding match. They offered payment contingent on injuries to the official, prompting the referee to question the motive and the danger involved.
Strike breaks at door as Mrs Guoodsyle confronts idle workers
A man named Percy Pikepounder tells a strike breaker that workers in his area are not working, citing strikes, shorter hours and pie handouts. The exchange occurs at a back door, highlighting labor unrest and tensions.
Burglary Strikes Littlestown Cottage Near Harney Md
Two youths burglarized a cottage owned by J. E. Ohler and G. R. Jacoby on the Flem Hoff man farm along Marsh Creek two miles north of Harney. Detective Crabbs of Hanover later apprehended the boys. The report ends with the boys paying the consequences.
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J. E. Ohler
G R. Jacoby
Littlestown
Marsh Creek
Flem Hoffman
Harney
Crabbs
Hanover
Hanover P. O. S. of A. Band Plays Suds School Picnic
The Hanover P. O. S. of A. band will perform on Saturday at a Suds school picnic near Newberytown.
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Hanover P. O. S. of A
Suds
Newberytown
Old Home Picnic and Local Notices From New Chester
Curtis Rummel of near New Chester will enter Warner hospital Thursday for a hernia operation. The Pines Lutheran church old home picnic is set for Saturday August 10. Sharrer's mill will close all day Saturday August 10. Mrs Jennie Ecker of Heidlersburg will hold a public sale of personal property Saturday August 10. Various local residents visit and travel between New Chester and nearby towns. several weeks of illness and recoveries noted. residents discuss road improvements between New Chester and Hampton and New Oxford.
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Curtis Rummel
New Chester
Warner Hospital
Pines Lutheran Church
Sharrer
Rock Chapel
Kate Weaver
Velma
Glenn
Roy Weaver
George Weaver
Near Heidlersburg
George Martin
Gettysboro
C. M. Kennedy
Five Points
Peter Eckenrode
Waynesboro
Wilmer Eckenrode
Mt. Holly
John Eckenrode
York Springs
Mary Gise
Gettysburg
John Grostcost
Dark Dean
Paul Chronister
Hampton
Maryon Stambaugh
Charles Cashman
Heidlersburg
Wm. Yohe
David Weigle
Lemoyne
Frank
Lizzie Weigle
Churchtown
Violet Miller
Linglestown
S. A. Davidson
Geraldine
Harrisburg
Guy Landes
Lewisburg
Luther Shank
Charles Bondy
Margaret Winand
Norrig Miller
Fairfield
L. E. Melhorn
Nellie
York
Ross
Conneticut
Melvin Bly
Taneytown
Geo, Millhimes
Emory Wolf
New Oxford
Alex Wolf
Martin Gulden
Lawrence Gulden
Near New Oxford
Kathryn Winand
Pauline Kready
Orrtanna
C. A. Brame
John Myers
Green Ridge
Chas. Stough
Jennie Taylor
Annie Thomas
Reuben Wirt
Biglerville
Frank March
J. Proctor Snyder
John Winand
Daniel Hinkle
Item
Oxen Play Important Part in Korean Life
The article describes how Koreans rely on oxen as the primary farm labor, plowing fields and hauling loads, with cattle later slaughtered for food or hides. Since Buddhism was expelled by the Yi dynasty, meat has been used on ceremonial occasions, and cattle markets serve as social centers for farmers in small communities.
Furniture Fakers and the Craft of Imitation Antiques
The piece describes French and Italian workers skilled in duplicating ancient furniture with high craftsmanship. They use aged wood and fabric to simulate years of wear, placing items to wear naturally. The text labels these imitators as top-tier artisans and notes their thorough, systematic methods.
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France
Italy
Deaths and funeral notices from an area daily
Obituaries report deaths of Sarah Kerchner of Hanover aged 58 and others including Daniel Diehl, Guy Stover, Anna Whisler, Rev. Murray Ness, Oliver Keller, Miss Blanche Andrew, John W. Bowers, and Margaret Gasswint. Services listed with locations in McSherrystown, Arendtsville, York, Gettysburg, and Peach Glen with multiple survivors named. Weather note records Sunday heat crest at 94 degrees with 64 degree low.
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Mummert's
C L. Baker
S. S. Miller
Sarah Kerchner
Hanover
David
Mary Rutters
Isaac Kerchner
David Rutters
McSherrystown
R. M. Barnitz
Dorothy
Elizabeth
James
Winifred
William
Edward
Harry
Joseph
Richard
George Rutter
Byron Bunty
Daniel Diehl
Nettie Baltzley
Fairfield
Mt. Wolf
Guy (. Stover
Roy N. Stover
York
Anna M. Whisler
Mervin Whisler
Sylvia Felix
David Yohe
Biglerville
Murray E. Ness
The
Reformed Church
Arendtsville
York Hospital
Ness
Union Bridge
Westminster
Mad
Mr. Ness
J. Lewis Ness
Oliver Keller
Littlestown
Philadelphia
Keller
Blanche M. Andrew
William O. Andrew
McKnightstown Station
Hamiltonian Township
Melvin Lower
Blake Rice
Lloyd Mickley
Henry Stewart
Gettysburg
John W. Bowers
Peach Glen
George Bowers
Tabor
Cline’s
A. B. Church
A. C. Crone
Margaret E. Gasswint
Ira Coulson
Gardners
John Flemming
Franklin Township
York County
Ella M. Walter
Abraham Walter
William C. Lott
Roth's Mill
W. J. Lott
Junction City
Kansas
Nine Year Old Girl Struck By Hay Fork Skull Fracture
Louella March nine daughter of Mr and Mrs David March Butler township suffered a fractured skull Friday after a wooden block on a horse drawn hay fork struck her forehead when a coupling detached. She was rushed to Warner hospital in serious condition.
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Louella March
David March
Butler Township
Warner Hospital
Louella
Foot injury in Gettysburg parade and estate notices appear
A man named Bushman injures his left foot stepping on a nail during a Gettysburg parade while attempting to load a young deer into a car. Another injury occurs when a top closes on his face. An administration on Ella M. Walter’s estate is granted to First National Bank, with listed property values. A quarry blast near Bittingeps loosens 15000 tons of rock. John A. Ernst sustains cracked ribs at a Hanover ice plant. Aabbottsown Sunday school picnic raises 290 dollars.
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Allen Gleitz
Hanover
Erie
Dentler-Stouffer
Twin Bridges Park
Kling
Lititz Springs Park
William Wallick
McSherrystown
Herbert Warren
Littlestown National Bank
Forest Park
Twin Bridges
B. Halterman
Oyler
Arendtsville
H. H. Hartman
Littlestown
Jane Hartman
Chas. Farrel
Rock Chapel
Williams Grove
Diffenderfer
Laura A. Diehl
Gettysboro
Edgar P. Hamilton
Gatysburg
Knights of Columbus
Mark E. Stock
George I. Hemler
Mummert
Cross Kegg
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dubs
Gettysburg
Mr. Bushman
Ella M. Walter
First National Bank
C. G. Taughinbaugh
Register and Recorder
John A. Ernst
John L. Ernst
Buckets Quicken Response Save Chestnut Grove Church
Lightning struck the Chestnut Grove Lutheran Church in Latimore township causing damage to the cupola and roof estimated at 200 dollars. Pauline King alerted residents, Sarah Prosser unlocked the church, and a bucket brigade kept the fire from spreading before York Springs Fire Company arrived. interior remained intact and damage insured.
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Chestnut Grove Lutheran Church
Latimore Township
Luther B. Hafer
Gettysburg
Pauline King
Sarah Prosser
York Springs
MANS DEATH DUE TO ACUTE ALCOHOLISM IN Fairfield
Howard R. Carson 46 a section foreman for seven years on the Western Maryland railroad died at the home of Warren Feltz near Virginia Mills Sunday afternoon. Dr. Crist acting for coroner Dr. Miller ruled death caused by acute alcoholism after Carson drank beer and wine before leaving his home though none at Feltz’s. Survived by widow Elizabeth Bayers and several children including William Carson and Mrs Ray Sanders of Fairfield.
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Howard R. Carson
Fairfield Station
Warren Feltz
Virginia Mills
C. G. Crist
Gettysburg
E. A. Miller
Adams County
Carson
Western Maryland
Ira Henderson
Fairfield
Feltz
Crist
Elizabeth Bayers
William Carson
Ray Sanders
Finksburg Woman Kills Her Husband in Front of Children
Viola Spurrier 38 of Finksburg Maryland shot Ernest Spurrier Sunday as their three children watched. In a signed confession to Sheriff Fowble she said a struggle over a revolver led to two fatal shots. The couple had a pending divorce suit and prior non support and cruelty arrests.
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Viola Spurrier
Finksburg
Carroll County
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Oxford
Amazon
NEW Chester—Nlidlersbung
Steacy and Wilson Quary
Bittingeps
John Kinterman
Reformed
Bucket Brigade Saves Church
H. D. Zeigler
W. Market St
Miller’'S Auto Supply CO
Carlisle St
Open Eye's
Bolton St
Central Garage
Emerson
Geiser
B. Burgard
East Berlin
Guernsey
D. Sheely
Livingston Player Piano
Apply Weaver Piano Co
Center Square
Melhorn Buick Co
Frederick St
Berlin ‘Junction
Oxford Township
Bell Telephone
W. H. Carbaugh
Berlin Junction
Sponseller’s Cabinet Shop
Lincolnway
Brame & Milhimes
Bell
Altland House
New Oxford C
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