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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
A sensational ad touts Protone as a safe weight gain treatment for thin people. It claims to boost nutrition, muscle, and flesh without dieting, offering a free 50 cent package and a complimentary booklet to prove its effects, by sending name and address to the Protone Company in Detroit.
Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska declares piles stem from bad internal circulation. He develops Hem-Roid an internal remedy claiming 98 percent cure in 1000 cases. Sold with iron clad guarantee refundable if unsatisfied. $1 at Neeley New Castle or mail order from Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY.
The Erie and Ashtabula division announces pay car routes for December 8 to 12 with Pittsburgh to New Castle and Erie connections. It notes creosote treatment for ties to extend life, plant expansion in Mt. Union and Greenwich Point, and a storage yard to handle 1 half million ties.
Roy Sankey, driver of the Central fire department ladder truck, was thrown from the seat and bruised when the 7:40 pm crash into a sand pile near Beaver Street occurred during a run to a fire at Shenango Street. One horse and harness were damaged, the truck temporarily out of service but repaired within an hour. The incident prompted investigation of the contractor who left the pile unmarked and may face fines or damages.
News from New Castle Pittsburgh and Harrisburg cover rail operations and personnel. Col B W Dunn led a transit explosives team at Old City Hall Pittsburgh while BE A division staff H W Noragan J C Han rahan Harry Alexander T C Limber W E Flaherty I C Gates and W A Francis attended. A Pennsylvania railroad mimeograph upgrade aids dispatch work.
The Socialists may again urge the county commissioners to hold winter primaries after Judge Porter ruled the primaries must be held when petitions are filed. Other parties see filing as preferable, while the winter primary would draw party lines and exclude Democrats from municipal offices.
The national unemployment committee led by M. Youtz plans a congressional bill for a minimum 10 million dollar semi annual appropriation for deep waterways reforestation and irrigation. It would provide free transport to work sites and set wages at no less than two dollars per day.
A tramp, identified as the man who slept in a nearby schoolhouse, is suspected of burning Charles H. Book's barn near Harrisville Monday night. Constable James McClymonds arrested the suspect, who refuses to name himself and denies the arson. Bert Thompson reported seeing a suspicious man near the Book farm as the blaze began. the prisoner is held in jail awaiting further inquiry.
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming tablet aiding assimilation after meals to create rich blood and plumpness. It claims 98 percent of users gain weight and health in 10 days, with McKee of McKee's Medicine Store offering a 50 cent deposit for trial and return if no marked increase.
John Skulka, a striker at the Youngstown Furnace plant, was stabbed in the shoulder by a strikebreaker amid a molders union picket. He reportedly approached the workers to talk when a knife attack occurred.
At a West Grove Farmers' club meeting in Grangehall Avondale Chester County on Thursday resolutions were adopted opposing the binding of the state for 50 million dollars or any sum to build state roads and urging faster local road improvement under the isolated county plan.
Advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. It promises money back if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 26 cents.
In Findlay Ohio Judge Schroth granted a temporary restraining order delaying the Rose local option law in Hancock County. George H. Phelps represented saloon keeper Jacob Gassman, bond set at 200 dollars. The case proceeds to determine constitutionality and the timing of the county dry status awaiting court ruling.
Chicago dealers claim a million dollars worth of June creamery butter stored in warehouses to corner prices after year end. Inside players in New York Boston Chicago and Elgin allegedly bought up stock during the June supply to frighten others, with about 10 million pounds in storage. Retail prices may rise from 38 to 40 cents per pound after the new year.
The 1907 to 1908 annual Prohibition state committee report shows receipts of $10,055.69 and expenses of $10,708.38. The deficit of $652.69 was advanced on the treasurer’s accounts.
The dedication of the new South Sharon high school building is moved from December 24 to December 18. Judge A. W. Williams and ex-Judge H. Miller are invited and expected to attend and give addresses.
An application has been filed with the controller of the currency in Washington for the incorporation of the People's National Bank of Meadville. The new bank will be capitalized at $10,000.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast acting remedy with claims of overnight relief. It asserts druggists stock it due to high demand and offers mail order options from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall Michigan.
Holiday offer from New Castle Umbrella Mfg Co promotes umbrellas priced at 2.98 with assorted handles and styles. Company highlights own manufacture, small profits, one year guarantee, free engravings, and custom orders for ladies, gents, and children.
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