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New Oxford Item

Location

New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

4

Two Berkshire Hogs Slaughtered For Lard And Sausage

Spencer Snyder of York Springs harvested two purebred Berkshire hogs weighing 473 pounds for the sow and 564 pounds for the boar. The dressed total reached 1037 pounds and yielded six cans of lard and 120 pounds of sausage. Meanwhile the Gettysburg Board of Health launches a sidewalk spitting crackdown led by health officer David M. Crist with a one dollar fine for violations.

Spencer Snyder York Springs Berkshire Gettysburg Board of Health David M. Crist

Boys at Protectory to Be Remembered

York council Knights of Columbus members will select slips bearing 1382 boys names at Paradise Protectory near Abbottstown. Each member buys clothing shoes toys and candy for the boy drawn. Clothing will be trucked to the protectory for distribution. Patrick Lorganan provides two suits of underclothing per boy. A program is being prepared for the observance.

York Council Knights of Columbus Paradise Protectory Abbottstown Patrick Lonergan Baker

Dividend Notice From Farmers & Merchants Bank New Oxford

Regular board meeting December 18 1920 declares semi annual dividend of 3 percent and an extra 4 percent from past six months earnings payable January 1 1921. Checks will be mailed to stockholders. Jas W Barnitz cashier.

Farmers & Merchants Bank New Oxford

Philips Family Moves to East Berlin Property

Robert E. Philips and family have moved to the property they recently bought from David Deardorff in East Berlin. Lewis Smiths have moved to the Lau property vacated by the Philips.

Robert E. Philips David Deardorff East Berlin Lewis Smith Lau Philips

Gifts and shopping ads fill New Oxford shop window

A collage of local ads lists STRALEY'S VARIETY STORE on the Square offering toys and holiday items. Other notices advertise mahogany bookcases, building lots, farm for sale or wanted, beef hides buyers, fresh beef and pork, teachers agencies, domestic help, and wood sales.

Straley's Variety Store On the Square New Oxford Carlisle Street W. N. Hulick

Markets Notice Chooses Dry Wheat Only

The Markets section notes dry wheat only accepted with no damp or wet lots allowed at any price. J. H. Duttera issues the notice.

J. H. Duttera

The Christmas Store Offers Xmas Boxed Gifts Under Price

A store advertises a broad selection of useful gifts boxed as Xmas items and priced to appeal. The copy emphasizes affordability and ease of choosing practical presents for the holiday season.

Clothing and Accessories Selections Listed for Men Women

A long catalog of apparel and gifts includes coats and velour, voile shirt waists, umbrellas, coat sweaters, slipons, suit cases, pocket jackets, dresses, skirts, silk waists, middy blouses, handkerchief boxes, gloves, hosiery, kimonos, gowns, underwear, single and union suits. Men and boys gifts cover wool overcoats, Mackinaws, work shirts, dress shirts, silk neckwear, and hats.

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Louis Joseph Vance Mystery Women's Warer George Street York Wm. W. Resser Neary Public John Anthony Eisenhart Berlin Siil Harding N. B. Sprenkle Wilson Milton Sterner Hanover R. D Bell Scripps-Booth Sylvester Hartman Jas. W. Barnitz Schmidt Center Square York, Pa Schmidt’s Manhattans Eagles Madras Sation Best Phoenix Hose New Revised Straley’s Geo. H. Sears Lincoln Way West New Oxford Boro Ryde S. J L.jones, Olney, I Cc. G. Sheely East National Teachers Agency Perry Building Philadelphia Henry Otto W. Earl H, Cashman New Oxford Moys The G. W. Weaver & Son Gettysburg, Pa Dry Goods Department Store A. P. Wagner New Oxford, Pa
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