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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
17
London dispatch describes French inquiry into manless aircraft and a coming war fought by robotic machines. Operators on ground steer airborne robots via wireless, with cameras and screens showing distant scenes, enabling bloodless battles between remotely controlled "Robots" across air, land, and sea.
London Aug 14 Joseph G Navarro announced via World News Service that he expects to raise the initial capital of between 15 and 30 million dollars in London within two to three weeks to finance a trans Atlantic passenger airplane service. Aeronautical circles express considerable skepticism about the financing scheme.
London radios spur import of the Charleston from America as a tango band boosts the new fox trot style. English dancers learn the Charleston amid masters disapproval, while the dance gains popular favor despite warnings. A fragment notes a separate line about dangerous sheets and a Boston incident.
A new Melloglo face powder from France claims to resist perspiration and shine, stays on until removed, conceals pores, and gives a natural velvet complexion. The product markets a fine pure formula that mimics flawless skin.
Berlin marks six years of the republic on a restrained anniversary. Crowds are sparse as Von Hindenburg reviews Reichswehr in a tunic and frock coat. he shows tremor yet stays erect. Chancellor Luther speaks of unity in a muted note.
After a lengthy pursuit, the alleged ringleader was captured as a rum-running plan unraveled. He and associates aimed to move illegal cargoes by land and water routes while ships carried single packages. At arrest, he possessed only ten cents from an alleged $260,090 stash.
England launches a daily parcel post air service from London to Switzerland. The new route cuts delivery time by two to three days and costs about 25 cents for a two pound parcel, improving postal efficiency between the two nations.
In Island Pond Vermont on August 14, Mr and Mrs John Merrill were held for trial after being charged with abusing their son so severely that he cannot walk or talk. The child was placed in a neighboring family home and will live there.
Dublin reports Bernard A Rivett an Englishman detained by pollen wandered streets and told detectives that instead of making a fortune from rum running he had already lost 200000 dollars he recently inherited through seizure.
Old-time remedy Rheuma claims rapid relief from rheumatic pains with a proven track record. Testimonials praise instant or near-instant relief after first treatment. Sold at McKee's Rut Rate Store and other druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
The piece argues women influence household finances, noting some wives hinder or help saving. H Foster concedes exceptions while claiming many wives sap their husbands' earnings. The writer cites examples of men only saving after engagement and credits women with sparking fortunes, while acknowledging counterpoints.
The Department of Agriculture reports 30,000 fewer farms in the United States last year versus 1920, a half per cent drop, with cropland reduced by 1.2 million acres, about one third of a per cent. About 1,060,000 acres shifted to pasture.
Stamford Connecticut resident George Hofman asserts he wears a collar button bought in 1370 and never removed, claiming a world record for continuous use. A pair of townsmen previously logged 30 years without a break despite occasional fountain pen mishaps.
A public health style warning describes nerve exhaustion from overwork worry or sickness. It lists symptoms such as tremors headaches sleeplessness fear and irritability. The text promotes Nervetun as a non drug remedy to soothe nerve centers and improve mood and vitality.
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