Advertising and News Values in the Modern Paper
A discussion on newspaper advertising versus news content. Editors argue that frequent advertisers seek free placement, while the paper must draw a line between news and advertising to preserve value. Without clear separation, readers could see ads as news, harming credibility and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solstein
Smooth
Fittem
Wet
Ad Forts
Bolstein
Smith’s
Rch
Advertising in newspapers for society work discussed
The piece argues newspapers should charge for charitable society notices to balance preservation of space and time. It notes free ads cause unfair discrimination and increased offense to society workers, favoring a paid system with clear limits.
Hints and Dints A Rustic Idyl and Political Snippets
A satirical collection notes Elvira Adams and Jason Shedd wedding uniting farms and naming, then shifts to light political quips about campaigns, taxes, weather, and public issues. Nods to Kentucky cave appropriation and Prohibition candidate Mr. Fish aiming for Congress.
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Elvira Adams
Jason Shedd
Ford Aims for Fortune and Baronet Title
John Ford a Philadelphia musician sails to London to claim a fortune estimated between 15 and 18 million dollars and a baronetcy as the last male descendant of James Robert Carmichael Smythe. He has a letter from Sir James Carmichael Smythe establishing his right to the fortune and title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
John Ford
Philadelphia
London
Ford
James Robert Carmichael-Smythe
George IV
James Carmichael-Smythe
Miss May Maginnis Returns From Abroad
Mt Jackson reports Miss May Maginnis has returned from an extended trip abroad. A social will be held Tuesday evening on the lawn of the United Presbyterian church. Rev. Glenn Moore filled the pulpit at the United Presbyterian church Sunday as the first candidate to be heard.
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May Maginnis
United Presbyterian Church
Glenn Moore
Falls Street Opening Moved to Committee in New Castle Council Session
City and county officials held a joint session where the proposed opening of Falls street was set aside for committee review. The West Falls street petition from Shenango to Elm was discussed with residents urging the revised route, and a special committee comprising Samuel Warner J John son Fisher and H Bleakley was appointed to study the matter and report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Street
Samuel Warner
J. Johnson Fisher
H. ®. Bleakley
Robert K. Aiken
West Falls Street
Shenango
Elm Street
Beaver
Elm
City to repair street car tracks
Councilman Wilson urged joint session that the street commissioner start repairs on pavements neglected by the traction company. After appeals, the firm halted work. The street commissioner will begin tomorrow with crews and aims to finish in a few weeks.
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Wilson
Committee of Councils
Will Arbitrate on Defective Sewer
Councilmen Fike McCann McKee and Dunlap will meet with Engineer Milholland Attorney Robert Aiken and Rhodes Meyers to settle disputes over Winter and Croton avenue sewers. Water inflow is alleged. contractors seek payment claiming adequacy. Milholland opposes payment until work is perfect.
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Fike, McCann, McKee and Dunlap
Milholland
Robert Aiken
Rhodes & Meyers
Croton Avenue
Nail brothers depart for Lake Side stay at Stoneboro
John Nail and L. G. Nail left today for Stoneboro where they will spend a week at the Lake Side hotel. The trip is planned as a short vacation with no formal engagements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nail
L. G. Nail
Stoneboro
Lake Side
Lusk Seeks Ban on Fireworks Mfg in City
Mayor Harry J. Lusk urged immediate action to curb fireworks production in the city. Select council passed an ordinance with a later amendment on cartridge handling by stores. Violations carry a fine of 25 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail.
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Harry J. Lusk
Select Coucil
Contracts Awarded for City Fire Alarm System
The City Councils awarded storage batteries and fire alarm boxes for the fire alarm system to Star Electric Company after a recommendation by the electrical committee. Attorney C. H. Akens urged opposition claiming a lower bid from Fred Pearce Electric was received by acting city clerk C. C. Duff on August 8. The switchboard costs $997 and the alarm boxes $575.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Electric Company
C. H. Akens
Fred Pearce Electric Company
C. C. Duff
League of Municipalities meets in Omaha early October
The League of American Municipalities convenes in Omaha in early October and New Castle may be absent as delegates are appointed at their own expense, making notable participation unlikely.
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League of American Municipalities
Omaha
New Castle
League
City to Rebid John Street Sanitary Sewer Project
The city clerk will readvertise for bids for the John Street sanitary sewer after last night’s bids came in several hundred dollars above the engineer's estimate of 609.83 dollars.
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John Street
Half Million Club In Convention At New Wilmington
The One Half Million club, an outreach of the U P church Men’s league, will hold its convention at Second U P Church in New Wilmington from Friday afternoon through Sunday. Led by J Campbell White of New York, the group seeks to raise 500000 yearly for missions. The event features prominent speakers and promises lively sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
Men’s League
U. P. Church of the United States
U. P
J. Campbell White
New York
Gas Supply for Towns Near Youngstown Within 30 Days
Mahoning Gas Fuel officials announced Monday that all small towns near Youngstown will receive gas within the next 30 days.
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Mahoning Gas Fuel Company
Youngstown
Realty Transfers Roundup in Ellwood and Nearby Wards
Real estate transfers listed include James P. Anderson to Allen R. Houston in Second ward for 650 dollars and James B. Hazen to Silas J. McKis sick in Ellwood for 1 dollar. Transactions also cover Emma Mec Kissick from The Pittsburg Co. in Ellwood for 1000 dollars and other transfers in Shenango Plaingrove Croton and First and Third wards with prices ranging from 1 to 650 dollars.
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James P. Anderson
Allen R. Houston
Second Ward
James B. Hazen
Silas J. McKissick
Ellwood
The
Pittsburg Co
Emma MecKissick
P. J. Watson
Charles W. Weddell
Stephen Meiter
A. E. Redmond
Conrad C. Houk
Frank Houk
Shenango
Leasure Avenue Frontage for sale in Quincy McBride listing
Property along Leasure Avenue frontage 45 by 187 feet offered by Quincy A. McBride. Price 750 dollars if sold within this week. Contact on 1 2 Washington Street or Bell phone 285 for details.
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Leasure Avenue
Quincy A. McBride
Washington St. Bell
City officials to attend Altoona convention at city expense
Cities of the third class meet in convention at Altoona today with City Solicitor James A. Gardner Street Commissioner Judson Barteaux and Councilmen J McCready and P K Fike as delegates. Mayor Lusk cannot go and Chief Gilmore leaves on vacation. all represent the city at their own expense for educational purpose. Previous appointees could not secure time away, so new representatives were named last night by the council chairman.
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Altoona
James A. Gardner
Judson Barteaux
J. ©. McCready
P. K. Fike
Lusk
Gilmore
Council Passes Ordinances Amid Brief Debate
The council completed its work swiftly passing numerous ordinances and finalizing street and sewer projects. Sidewalks on Long and Winter avenues, grading on Euclid and Huron streets, and a sanitary sewer on Madison and Eighth streets are among measures advanced or finalised.
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Wood Streets
Madison Avenue
Newell Avenue
Cedar Street
Etna Street
Patterson
Atlantic Avenues
Boyles Avenue
Highland Avenue
Blain Street
Huron Street
Beckford
Arlington Avenues
Logan Street
Moody
Winter Avenue
Blaine Street
Seward Street
Highland and
Audley
Eighth Street
Maple Street
Select Council
Common Council
Scioto Street
Long Avenue
Weinburg Street
Diamond Street
Grant
Craig Streets
Market Alley
Jefferson Street
Norris Street
Sixth Street
Clayton
Fourth Street
Wallace
Wildwood Avenue
Delaware Avenue
Neshennock Boulevard
Cleveland Avenue
Crawford Avenue
Mulberry Street
John Street
Pearl and
Chestnut Streets
Diamond Street paving contract awarded to New Castle Co
The project for grading and paving Diamond Street from Grant to Craig Street will cost 727 dollars 90 cents, below the engineer's 881 dollar 50 cent estimate. The New Castle Contracting Company received the council award last night.
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Diamond Street
Grant
Craig Street
New Castle Contracting Company
Fels-Naptha Soap Promises Easier Kitchen Work
Ad says Fels-Naptha cleans any cleanable better and faster than rivals. It can scour pots pans dishes and utensils leaving them shiny and glassware and china polished. It cleans in cold water reduces risk of breakage and keeps kitchens free of roaches and ants with regular use. Follow wrapper directions.
Campaign Book Nearing Ready for Distribution
The Republican national campaign book will be ready for distribution within ten days. It aims to be highly comprehensive, covering injunctions tariff revision and other key topics, with extra emphasis on the Sixtieth Congress and Speaker Cannon. About 10,000 copies will be issued, and vast quantities of campaign mailer material will be prepared for distribution before week’s end.
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New York
Sixtieth Congress
Camnon
Joe MIlvenny Struck by Auto in Narrow Escape
Joe McIlvenny son of councilman Herb McIlvenny of the Seventh ward narrowly escaped death after stepping in front of a passing automobile yesterday. The incident occurred as he failed to observe the vehicle approach, prompting speedy medical attention and a routine police inquiry.
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Joe MeIlvenny
Herb McIlvenny
Seventh Ward
Auto Hits Boy Escaped Street Car Incident On North Liberty Street
An automobile knocking a boy as he alighted from a street car slowed down and only bruised and shook him up. The lad went home alone with minor injuries after the North Liberty street mishap drew local attention.
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North Liberty Street
County Jail Plans May Omit Sheriff’s Family Quarters
The new county jail at Youngstown may not include living quarters for the sheriff and his wife. Mrs. J. T. Glenn of Park avenue is reported to be recovering from an illness.
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Youngstown
J. T. Glenn
Park Avenue
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