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Fred L Rentz pres and man editor W Treadwell vice president ucy Treadwell Ray treasurer Jacob F Rentz mgr and asst treas James T Ray secretary George W Conway editor Published every evening except Sunday 29 North Mercer Street Bell phones private exchange 4909 Subscriptions single copy 0 daily 15c a week 7 50 a year daily by mail 5 00 a year daily 2 months by mail 1 25 daily by mail less than 3 months per month 60c On sale at all leading news stands Correspondence solicited from county residents International News Service holds exclusive rights to translate and republish all news dispatces credited or not credit
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W. Treadwell
Ucy Treadwell Ray
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Mgr
Treas
James T. Ray
George W. Conway
International News Service
Special Notice For Payments To The News Co New Castle Pa
All checks money orders drafts communications etc should be addressed to The News Co New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
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News Co
New Castle Pa
The All Revealing Ad Century of Advertising Pages
Advertisements capture day to day life revealing fashion, transports, leisure, health worries, and economic conditions of the era. They chart car use, radio prominence, cancer fears, obesity concerns, and price signals, offering a vivid social record for future readers.
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Himsel
Servants Not Rulers In Police Duty
A critique of police roles argues officers are employees of the people and must serve citizens not rulers. It warns many see themselves as agents of mayors or governors, not as protectors of the public, noting abuses in enforcing automobile laws and ordinances.
Safety Sam Says Th more I see of people crossin street
Fearlessly loyal, Safety Sam notes how dog care and street crossings shape respect for caution. He admires people who pause and look both ways, while his faithful hound embodies steady vigilance amid traffic and crowds.
Regulation to Protect Motorists Not For Punishing Them
The piece argues enforcement acts should protect motorists and the public, not prosecute law abiding citizens. Speed traps abusive police and harsh rules show a misconception of duty, and while society needs laws, it rejects Cossack or Hussar enforcement by public servants. The American will not be ridden over roughshod.
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Czar
Credit and the Virtue of Debt in American Business
The article argues that credit underpins all levels of business from raw materials to consumers and that the public gains from liberal credit as long as borrowers honor contracts. It notes most credit buyers pay promptly and praises American honesty, resisting the label of deadbeat.
The Difference Between Boxing and Prize Fighting
A concise claim notes that prize fighters perform better in boxing, contrasting two sports terms. It emphasizes skill and competition without detailed context or examples.
Wildlife for hunters clashes with court rulings
The report notes insufficient wildlife for hunters while legal authorities contend with excess. It outlines tensions between hunting needs and court decisions impacting access and regulation.
It Might Be Worse Flappers Shingle Hair
Observers note rising fashion concerns as flappers style hair with shingled cuts while varnish use remains limited. trend signals evolving grooming norms without widespread cosmetic adoption.
Brisbane’s Daily Front: News and Commentary
Arthur Brisbane delivers a 1925 syndicated column offering political observations and social insight. The piece reflects on current events, leadership, and public sentiment with the author’s characteristic sharp tone.
Hints and Hints Reader Notes and Quips
A collection of wry remarks and observations on weather, postage, politics, crime, folly, and daily life. The piece jests at knee-length skirts in Washington, rising costs, glassy bravado, and social foibles while linking humor to broader public issues and current affairs.
American flyers join Lafayette squadron in Casablanca
The first American airmen arrive in Casablanca to join French comrades over the Rif fronts. The piece argues their courage serves friendship with France and civilization as modern air power seeks to quell uprisings in Syria and North Africa, framing colonial conflict as a battle for white rule and Western progress. It also touches on coal strikes, Bolshevism, demographics, and industrial leaders shaping policy.
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Lafayette
Casablanca
Morocco
France
Mohammed
Syria
Damascus
Is Honesty Foolish Headline on Tax Blank Claims
A newspaper headline asks if honesty is foolish as people wonder about income tax forms and widespread cheating. A supposed cheap motor fuel with great power is touted as a new invention and fertilizer, a claim that seems dubious.
Quips and Quirks From a Dated Jersey Column
A digest of humorous lines touches on family cars jobs and petty crimes. Jokes range from Smith Manufacturing to post office mail routes and dogs guarding parcels. A west coast inventor teases with a shock catching umbrella and thrift tips on long lasting socks.
Today s Anniversaries
The page lists anniversaries and historical notes from 1805 to 1902. Entries include the Lewis and Clark expedition entering Idaho in 1805, George Stephenson's death in 1848, Lewis Cass speaking in the Senate on California's admission, Grant's 1865 Detroit reception, Stanton's 1867 dismissal, the 1890 Mississippi constitutional convention, 1891 Georgia liquor restrictions near churches and schools, and 1902 King Edward VII receiving Indian princes and colonial premiers.
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George Stephenson
Lewis Cass
United States Senate
California
General Grant
Detroit
Stanton
Johnson
Jackson
Georgia
Edward VII
Moscow Inventor Builds Piano Substitute Instrument
A Moscow inventor who has produced an instrument intended to replace the piano adheres closely to Soviet policy of always striving to create something equally competent.
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Moscow
Bank Robbery Verdict Echoes Moral Divide
Quote highlights that one Carnegie Bank victimized by John Bell will receive 40 percent of deposits. The piece notes the legal parity yet moral distinction between robbing a bank for a few thousand dollars and the broader impact on depositors and trust in banks.
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Carnegie
John Bell
Lord Sees All Verse From 2 Chronicles 16 9
A biblical verse asserting the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to show himself strong for those whose hearts are loyal to him. This spiritual reflection emphasizes divine vigilance and faith.
A Secret Sin Involving A Bath With The Bishop
The maid secretly used her employer, an elderly bachelor bishop, bath tub. He expressed indignation over the act and lamented that it was done behind his back.
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Mary
Bride Jumped Over Niagara Falls A Cautionary Tale
A grim anecdote notes a bride leapt over Niagara Falls as a dramatic signal that the marriage had failed. The incident is used as a stark warning about wedding vows and personal crisis.
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Niagara Falls
Plans for a $50,000,000 flying corporation amid aviation boom
John Hays Hammond leads interest in a large commercial flying venture, possibly run by Owen B Young, with Dawes plan ties. Proponents expect rapid growth in U S aircraft activity, reducing concerns over foreign attack as air travel expands.
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John Hays Hammond
Owen B Young
United States
Fisherman Dan Finds Quiet Glory in Nature’s Speech
In a tranquil streamside scene Fisherman Dan declares that nature’s language surpasses human boast. He contrasts babble of city life with birds and rivers, praising the woods, moon and sun. He and a city reader share thoughts on courage, art, and the limits of man’s skill.
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Fisherman Dan
Dan
The World And The Mud Paddies India
Theodore Roosevelt after his African hunt spoke in Cairo and England about imperial rule in Egypt. He argued England must rule India or withdraw, noting India’s push for Home Rule. Lord Lytton governs Bengal, Reading travels to London, Birkenhead aids policy. India’s vast population, rail network, and crop economy underline imperial control.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Nile
Cairo
England
Egypt
Lord Lytton
Bengal
Lord Reading
London
Lord Birkenhead
Warren Hastings
Das
Parnell
Calcutta
Party of Indian
Texas
German Empire
Belgium
Birkenhead
Lytton
Reading
Wealth and fame versus conscience and inner restraint
Reflects on choosing wealth earned honestly over hollow notoriety and public exposure. Weighs social approval against self control, faithful partnership, and quiet moral steadiness over loud pleasure and crowd conformity. Emphasizes loyalty to conscience and the right town, state of mind, and personal integrity.
Dr William Gye A Pioneer In Cancer Germ Research
Dr William E Gye nearing his 40th birthday has earned world wide notice for work on cancer germ. He earlier contributed to nervous system diseases and the effects of dusts, with much research conducted at the National Institute of Medical Research. Son of an English railway laborer, he once worked as a railway porter to fund his Edinburgh university education and served in the British Medical corps in France and Italy during the war.
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William E. Gye
Gye
National Institute of Medical Research
University of Edinburgh
France
Italy
Doctor Saves Life Then Costs Over A Thousand Dollars
A terse fragment notes Cholly-Yes credits a doctor for saving a life at the cost of more than a thousand dollars. Misa Thorless laments Mr. Lytlle brayne's extravagance in this clipped exchange.
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Cholly
Misa Thorless
Mr. Lytllebrayne
Game of strength and luck in politics and business
Dr Frank Crane argues humanity loves competition as a game and extends this to business, politics and law. He says contests thrill spectators, that success lies in performance over results, and warns that party politics turn government into a game aimed at beating rivals rather than governing well. Copyright 1925 by The McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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New Jersey
McClure
Baby’s Bottle Hints At Father’s Traits Amid Cellar Mischief
In a lighthearted exchange, Mrs. Jones notes the baby may resemble his father. The tale recalls how the infant’s bottle was removed and the darling attempted to steal a crawl down the cellar steps, prompting amused commentary.
Fragmented dialogue on Mah Jongg game terms
A brief exchange shows confusion over Mah Jongg terminology. One speaker explains the game as played with ivory blocks, prompting clarification about language. The fragment hints at a misunderstanding of names and actions.
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