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Fred L. Rentz is president and general editor with W Treadwell as vice president and manager. Jacob F. Rentz is treasurer and agst. treas age, EO RE Nit. Joe W. Conway is secretary. The paper publishes every evening except Sunday at 29 North Mercer Street with bell phones 200 and 6009. Subscriptions: daily paper various rates by the week or year, and mail options. Advertising rep and circulation bureau memberships listed. exclusive rights to International News Service dispatches.
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Education urged to curb rising motor deaths
A New York City survey of 234 monthly accidents found 94 caused by careless driving, including 50 involving children. The piece urges education for parents, children, and drivers, promoting traffic laws awareness and courtesy to lower the fatal toll on roads.
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New York City
Aging Genius Annotations From Noted Thinkers And Artists
The passage lists figures who continued creative work late in life. It cites Ludovico Monaldesco as a memoir writer at 115, a Marquis de St Aubine poet at 70, and includes Anatole France Hardy Voltaire Spelman Johnson Ronsard Edison Burroughs Milton Mill Bacon. Michelangelo is highlighted at age 90 still crafting masterpieces with the motto Yet I am learning. It ends with a quip about proving age need not stop talent.
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Ludovico Monaldesco
Marquis de St. Aubine
Anatole France
Thomas Hardy
Voltaire
Henry Spelman
Samuel Johnson
Peter Ronsard
Edison
Burroughs
John Milton
John Stuart Mill
Francis Bacon
Michelangelo
Misery and Company Clash Over Felt Slights
A witty quarrel erupts as misfortune is blamed on the very group that shares the burden. The exchange highlights how shared hardship can sour relations when blame and resentment surface amid tough times. The row reflects broader tensions within the circle facing ongoing difficulties.
New Castle Fair Plans and Election Call
The New Castle Fair is described as the largest in Pennsylvania and aims to be better this year inviting visitors to enjoy friends and curiosities. A broad voter call urges participation in the September 15 election, emphasizing registration days and casting a majority vote.
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New Castle
Pennsylvania
Lawrence County
It Must Be Awful to Own the Best Car on the Market
A columnist muses that owning the top car model may bring envy of options unseen, suggesting dissatisfaction even with peak performance and luxury. The piece weighs desires for newer tech, upgraded design, and evolving standards in automotive prestige.
Doubt Cast on Peary Polar Claim Yet Columbus Seen
The article questions Peary's claim to discovering the North Pole while maintaining belief that Columbus discovered America remains accepted, reflecting competing historic narratives.
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Peary
North Pole
Columbus
America
Penalty of Success in Russia
The Soviet tolerates private business to keep commerce moving and provide employment. Now Moscow jewelers are jailed in Siberia and goods confiscated for making too much money, per Riga via London. A renewed terror campaign with summary shootings, confiscations, and banishments is alleged, as Moscow’s population endures Soviet harsher methods.
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London
Moscow
Siberia
Philadelphia Record
Aged figures learn languages and lore despite age
The passage argues against the saying that old dogs cannot learn. It cites Cato, aged eighty, learning Greek and Plutarch, and Plutarch mastering Latin near the same age. It notes Chaucer began his Canterbury Tales late in life, illustrating continued study across centuries.
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Cato
Plutarch
Chaucer
Ohio road marks by white crosses at fatal crash sites
On a stretch of road in Ohio, 68 white crosses denote fatal accidents, sparking debate over replacing billboards with scenery. Residents question whether memorial markers obstruct scenery and if the practice should continue or be modified.
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Ohio
Blowing horns when car stands still becomes new Detroit crime
A new Detroit crime targets blowing auto horns while a car is stationary. The report notes some states still permit gear changes without a police permit, highlighting differing vehicle regulations.
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Detroit
Today in History Anniversaries and Milestones
The list recalls Titian’s death in Venice in 1576, Capitulation articles in 1664 affecting New Amsterdam, the 1776 Battle of Long Island, Hannibal Hamlin’s birth in 1809, Dean Richmond’s death in 1866, and a 1891 railroad disaster near Statesville with twenty fatalities.
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Titian
Venice
Venetia
New Amsterdam
Long Island
Sir William Howe
Hannibal Hamlin
United States
Lincoln
Paris Hill
Bangor
Dean Richmond
West
New York City
Barnard
North Carolina Road
Statesville
Safety Sam Warns About Reckless Courage On Drifted Seas
A witty warning mocks a swimmer out of his depth and a gun-toter who assumes the weapon is unloaded. The piece riffs on misplaced bravado and perilous misjudgments, linking both acts as cautionary examples.
Judge’s Bias Could End Career Early
A speaker argues that a judge who favors alleged friends risks being ousted from the bench, facing loss of tenure or removal. The remark suggests political consequences for improperly biased rulings and hints at public accountability for judges.
New York man fined two dollars for uneasy horse provocation
A New York man was fined two dollars for building a fire under a bulky horse to make it go. The remark notes the tiny penalty for a serious act and contrasts it with changing social scenes where traditional kitchen flour on hands gives way to young women flaunting cheap jewelry.
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New York
Scientist Claim Atlantic Floor Rising With Bottles Found
Scientists say the Atlantic floor appears to rise but others suggest it is simply filling with empty bottles. Next week is slated as the shortest week for children before school starts as they race to finish tasks.
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Atlantic
Old Gold Watch Found During Excavation in Havenshaw
Workmen digging a cellar at Havenshaw New York unearthed a gold watch valued by a jeweler at 750 dollars. The watch had been buried for many years and, though valuable, reflects a bygone era when gold timepieces were highly prized.
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Havenshaw
N. Y
Ford Urges Churches to Teach Old Fashioned Dances
Henry Ford suggests churches should teach old fashioned dances but many congregations struggle to balance traditional religious instruction with adopting his ideas, lacking time to pursue them.
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Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Village shop and a vintage car sign speak of city life
A village grocer Smith, connected by family ties, becomes a focal point in a quirky local tale. A Flivver car, squeaking along Washington street yesterday, bears a bold sign mocking fashion and beauty with a harsh joke about women’s looks.
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Washington Street
Philadelphia woman charged in murder linked bootlegging
A Philadelphia woman who sold a man bootleg liquor faces arrest and charges of responsibility for a homicide. The bootlegging operation shocks the trade with an unprecedented method described in the report.
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Philadelphia
Kkker
Tariff debate and murder suspect rumor from London
A London Referee piece links tariffs to German reparations and U S labor impact, noting American crisis reports claim many tire of living in California. The column mentions Florida real estate talking points and hints that fugitive Dutch Anderson may be in the Florida Everglades, suggesting swamp land as a potential investment for rewards.
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Hance
Muncie
Ind
Florida Everglades
The game of love and cards played for money
A compact aphorism compares love to a card game where wagering money is common. The saying implies romantic risk and advantage mirror gambling stakes and strategy.
Charleston Dance Sparks National Sensation
The Charleston is a new vivacious flapper dance creating a nationwide stir. It is claimed to require brains to master, which may limit its appeal in many areas, and observers anticipate how college crowds will absorb it.
Wit and Wisdom Snippets on Life and Society
A collection of witty lines and quips exploring marriage envy work politics and social norms. Observations touch on drinking home life dating manners and public policy with a satirical tone. Notable topics include marital virtue, parenting, taxation perceptions, and bohemianism.
Enduring value of an ancient hat or overcoat
The speaker argues there is merit in keeping an old hat or overcoat for practical reasons. It avoids fear of petty theft from a dishonest person and emphasizes frugality and usefulness over utility of new items.
Heat Lingers With Near 90 Degree Nights Ahead
The text notes temperatures creeping toward the 90s and finds some consolation in the idea that a few degrees more won’t matter much. It predicts about two more weeks of hot nights before corn and tomatoes reach maturity or readiness.
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Jake
Four men escape Michigan jail with improvised tools
Four inmates tunneled out using can openers and table knives, showcasing ingenuity born of resolve. The writer reflects on resourcefulness, recalling old times when a shoe buttoner or even a hairpin served similar inventive ends.
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Michigan
Taxicab Driver Touts Busy Business Yet No Church Run
A taxicab driver notes his business is brisk but says no one has ever hired his cab to take them to church or Sunday school on time.
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Stork
Cincinnati Enquirer
Pittsburgh Magnate Faces Bankruptcy and Indigestion
A notable Pittsburgh millionaire from a recent period was driven into bankruptcy yet suffers a severe bout of indigestion. He continues to eat despite his troubles, suggesting ongoing health and financial strain.
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Pittsburgh
Once upon a time the hubbies of
A fragmentary line from an old page references spouses in a decorative or humorous note. The readable portion hints at domestic or social themes but lacks concrete events, dates, or names to identify a full news item.
Office seekers drawn by low salaries and local politics
The piece notes many seek office despite fixed sheriff and council wages of 2000 dollars, wondering why people accept pay cuts to enter council. It contrasts local officials with Greenville and Mercer Democrats, who are unopposed, suggesting differing government experiences. It ends with a speculative line about America’s debt in 25 years.
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Greenville
Mercer
Bible Thought For Today Speak The Good Word
A daily devotional note cites Proverbs 16 25 and asserts that a healthy man can walk twenty to twenty five miles without undue fatigue. The item frames a life lesson around spiritual tone and practical health guidance.
Arthur Brisbane column from 1925 American syndicate
A concise syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane dated 1925 reflects the political and social climate of the 1920s, offering brisk commentary on current events and public figures with Brisbane’s characteristic pointed wit.
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Arthur Brisbane
N. Y. American, Inc
Fat kills Americans and other notes on health and France
A health column argues fat is the greatest danger, more deadly than ocean travel, railroads, or flight, especially for middle aged men who gain fat easily and struggle to shed it. It cites John son of National Life Insurance and warns insurers against the fat man past middle age. It also notes Samuel W. Reyburn praising French industry and agriculture, and discusses birth weight and dieting to prevent infant fat.
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Samuel W. Reyburn
Europe
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Mr. Reyburn
South Dakota Leader Served as Governor During War Time
The figure held three South Dakota senate terms, one as lieutenant governor, and two as governor. He occupied the governor’s chair during the late war, pursuing a vigorous patriotic policy that earned him broad countrywide commendation.
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Tion
United States Senate
South Dakota
World And The Mud Puddies Tales Of Banks And Ignorance
A banker story about a woman who signs all checks before use, a New York banker's wife, and a Berkshires farmer whose father left mortgage papers misrepresented as railroad bonds. The narrator contrasts bankers and public naivete, noting abundance of material for fiction in the United States.
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New York
New England
Berkshires
Pap
United States
ABE MARTIN Dartin Dee On the feller that stinted
Abe Martin reflects on the thrifty man who stitched, hustled, saved, and retired at sixty, contrasting him with the telegrams from Florida and those who once claimed there was no bad liquor.
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Florida
Hymns as Unity Across Denominations
Dr. Frank Garth in Florence holds that hymnody, not creeds, forges church unity. Deep calleth unto deep, he says, as hymns like God Moves in a Mysterious Way and Holy Holy Holy reveal shared humanity beyond Protestant, Unitarian, or Hebrew creeds.
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William H. Garth
W. S. Rainsford
St. George's Church
New York
Florence
Italy
Garth
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Umbrella obsession and air war chatter in mixed era notes
A column mix notes Congressman Ackerman’s 45 year old umbrella and a 650000 mile journey across 110 countries as a critique of fixation. It cites Japanese and Russian planes in Moscow, wind imagery, and a bull sale in Argentina with Holstein records. It ends with gas price cuts impacting oil stocks and auto owners.
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Moscow
Tokio
Paris
Pacific
Atlantic
Norbeck to Seek Another Senate Term on Birthday
Peter Norbeck confirms plans to run for another term in the U S Senate representing South Dakota. Born in Vermillion, he has served as a U S representative since 1922 and helped Dakota evolve from a sparse territory to a prosperous state. He started as a farmer, then followed work as a well driller before entering politics.
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Peter Norbeck
United States Senate
South Dakota
Senator Norbeck
Vermillion
Dakota
Why The Child Questions Why In Endless Inquiry
A 1925 George Matthew Adams verse reflecting a child’s constant questing. It ponders how why questions arise in daily life from dawn to dusk, noting that even wisdom is challenged by a child’s flood of inquiries yet praising childhood as the loveliest age for such curiosity.
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George Matthew Adams
Train wreck from Odessa to Moscow kills forty
One year ago a devastating train crash on the Odessa to Moscow route killed forty people and injured many more. Emergency crews battled wreckage as investigators began piecing together the sequence of events that led to the disaster.
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Odessa
Moscow
Press Comment Gems From Historic Uproar Quotes
A compilation of quips from multiple papers features snappy lines about leadership, storks, barking dogs, ears growing, swimming fears, and Rhode Island braking warnings. It captures the era's witty tone and editorial humor through brief quotes and mock warnings.
Fragmented dialogue from old newspaper clips
A snippet from a Boston Traveler script and Cincinnati Enquirer clipping shows a chorus girl teasing a suitor about payment. The dialogue references a young boy expecting a quarter, a dollar advanced, and a chorus girl expressing affection despite age and finances.
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Ananias Club
Cincinnati Enquirer
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