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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
4
The News Company announces publication every evening except Sunday. Office at Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Alley. Subscribers: Daily 10 cents a week or 5 dollars yearly. weekly 1 dollar. daily by mail 3 dollars yearly. Correspondence on public interest invited from all county residents.
Eugene W. Chafin is formally notified as the Prohibition party nominee. The piece questions the party’s influence, notes Scanlon’s cautious assurance, and discusses the split with anti liquor leagues and local optionists. It suggests mergers and warns of possible electoral costs if the old line refuses to endorse anti saloon league efforts.
A report claims Alaska has developed a wheat variety with grain heads three to four times larger than ordinary wheat, usable for flour and bread. Leading millers predict winter flour prices may rise to 12 cents for a loaf, though the yield increase could ease prices and expand production.
The notice celebrates Old Timers Day tomorrow, urging readers to mingle with longtime residents to learn about the men and women who built the city’s foundations and ancestry.
A reflection on local patriotism and the lesson that genuine joy comes from an honorable life shared with friends. It contrasts alien pursuits of prosperity with the contentment found among familiar, supportive companions.
A collection of clues and quips from a newspaper page recounts critics urging brevity in poetry and a political scene with references to Sunny Jim and Kern. The rambling bits mix lines about a roast campaign, wind through whiskers, and Abe Hummel advising clients amid romantic bottles and public notices.
Tomorrow the Old Timers in the Big Run Glen will enjoy a brief reunion for a gloriously happy day. Reports note high prices at New Castle markets and humorous quips about chandeliers in Harrisburg.
A curious montage notes a man eating from platters and drinking from vases as dishes sit dirty in a sink. The piece contrasts a missionary convention at New Wilmington with jungle eating habits and ends with a grim toothache cure by coffin wall ring and seven drops of cat blood.
Mayor Green discharged a group of drunk and disorderly individuals with only reprimands this morning. Mary Shira, heavily intoxicated the previous night, received the first pass, followed by Sherman Keenan Elmer Sankey and Joan James who were given a farewell.
A first person reminiscence from a man recalling 1860s circus life. Two boys haul water for five camels, sneak into shows, and prank a camp using barrels and hoops. After a chaotic night including a fire, the story ends with a moral about accompanying a father to a circus and the lost art of hooking in.
Billy Papke says his showing against Sailor Burke at the National Athletic Club improves his hopes to reverse the Ketchell verdict in a September 9 rematch in Los Angeles. Burke, calling himself the Illinois Lightning Flash, concedes Papke’s form and lashes at his own recent fortunes.
An all day meeting will be held Thursday at the Gospel Tabernacle of the Christian and Missionary Alliance on South Jefferson Street. Rev John Cox of Butler will deliver the address.
Dissolve one package of flavored JELL O in boiling water. When partly congealed, heat until light add one cup whipped cream and six crushed macarons. Whip thoroughly and pour into a mold. Chill to set. Cost about 10 cents per package at grocers.
Dr. W. H. Ewing and family of Pittsburg are visiting the home of W. J. Ewing on Park Avenue for a few days as Burke remains with six rounds to go in the Sonoma event.
An appeal urges subscribers to support favored candidates by purchasing votes through The News by Carrier Mail or Weekly news subscriptions. A detailed table shows old and new reader votes per payment, with incentives increasing for longer commitments and new readers, noting extended office hours for late voting ahead of August 29.
Ralph A. Douds and Laura Etta Sutton received a license in New Castle. Charles H. Lynn and Alice G. Samuel also obtained a marriage license in New Castle.
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