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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
Daily 16c weekly 1 a year 5 dollars yearly weekly 1 dollar by mail 3 dollars on sale at leading news stands correspondence on public interest from the county. All checks money orders drafts and communications should be addressed to The News Company New Castle Pa not to any individual.
The News warns of unreliable claims about a monster independent tin mill and a water harvesting machinery plant in Seventh ward. It notes many fakes from a dubious source and pledges to print only confirmed news, even if misses occur, to protect readers from insults.
Sam Blythe predicts Bryan Taft and Roosevelt will join the campaign rostrum. Roosevelt, however, is seen as focused on administration and unlikely to appear unless a stronger political fight develops.
New Castle held its second Old Time Day with strong public participation and a successful event. The gathering of local patriots was praised as a worthy, happy, and beneficial function, reflecting well on the town’s effort to perpetuate the celebration.
Specials this week at Mather Bros Co feature Elgin watches 20 year RN MN SL gga pgee and hunting case models, plus triple plate flatware by Roger Bros and Reed and Barton, cut glass bowls and sugar and cream, thermos bottles, paper, and more. Mrs Edward Rogan and son Edward Rogan visit Sharon from West North Street.
New Wilmington reports rapid progress on the proposed borough sewer system with the council passing an $8,000 bond ordinance to third reading and drawing up the route. Engineer Wetherell presents updates as work is expected to begin early next month.
A collage of light verse and notes from the Denver Republic and Houston Post celebrates Old Timers Day with wry quips about envy, adventures, and social scenes. It highlights a hearing restored by lightning, seaside jokes, and village belles with playful asides about fashion and manners. Rediscovered humor threads through local scenes and remarks on civility, baths, and community mischief.
Charley Lago and family from Bessem er visited Youngstown on business. Edith Loberg and Victoria Loberg from New Castle visited relatives here. William Storm of Youngstown called on friends and the Lobergs spent Sunday with relatives. Bertha Benson returned to Lowellville after a stay with her mother. Mae and Lillian Booksing of Moravia visited their sister Mrs. Nord. Hillsville folks attended the Lowellville versus Bessemer ball game.
Grantboro reports visits by Alfred Nelson family and Gust Peterson party from Youngstown. New American Sunday school organized with weekly meetings at 4 pm in the schoolhouse. Numerous social visits, birthdays, and anniversaries noted among residents and neighbors. The Bessemer baseball team beat Lowellville 2 to 1 at local grounds with Koskie pitching a near shutout. The Young family holds its annual Muddy Creek Falls reunion on Thursday August 20. all friends invited.
In England the telephone apprentice serves three years with staged training. The shop period lasts six months, with experienced instrument setters. Three months in switchroom, eighteen months in the test room, and six months on instrument faults.
A writer asks what becomes of old fashioned fathers while he struggles to support his modern wife and children at a familiar street stand. The scene contrasts traditional fathering with changing family roles and economic pressures.
Women barbers are admitted to the Austrian union but must apprentice three years before operating their own business.
A distressed man laments lost trust as he admits he was wrong and his close friends failed to contradict him. His realization leaves him deeply saddened and questioning their support.
The piece urges individuals to cultivate discretion in business by speaking little. It argues that mystery protects reputation and safety, highlighting the advantage of not revealing plans, strategies, or personal positions to others.
Plautus argues it is wiser to learn from others misfortunes than to let others learn from our own. This moral reflection highlights caution and shared human experience.
The line proclaims that despair halts progress and paralyzes effort, signaling a philosophical note on personal motivation and resilience. It frames despair as a barrier to achievement and prompts reflection on the value of perseverance.
MT. JACKSON J. H. Cooper spent the weekend in Grove City. D. B. Clark was at Jamestown on business Saturday. Mrs. T. Forest and daughter visited here last Wednesday. Dr. C. S. McClelland of Pittsburg is visiting friends in this vicinity. Miss Gibson of Pittsburg visits her sister Mrs. Stephen Steele. Mr and Mrs. Lee Fullerton of Pittsburg are visiting with their parents. W. S. Mitchell and family of New Castle spent Sunday with S. P. Ferguson. A large congregation heard Rev. R. E. Porter new Westfield pastor. Dr. H. E. Zimmerman remains seriously ill. D. M. Houk and family left in their new car for a country trip. Miss Edith Mack returned to Youngstown after a month here with friends.
Eastbrook notes show Miss Bird Lighty of Sewickley visiting C. H. Davis and family. Misses Clee and Mila Walters of Wesley Pa visit Miss Eleanor McGehon. Mrs. Edward Snodgrass of Pittsburgh returns home after visiting her mother Mrs. H. M. Wilson. Mrs. Wm McConahy of Pittsburgh visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. John McConahy. Rev H H Marlin of East End Pittsburgh stays at uncle S. S. Hutchinson’s. Miss Blanche Lusk of New Castle visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Chambers. Miss Gertrude Waddington and Miss Chambers of New Castle spend Saturday with Mrs E J Waddington.
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