New Castle News details and staff listings
The New Castle News reveals staff roles including L Rentz as president and manager, W Treadwell as editor, and Treadwell Hay as vice president. It outlines subscription rates, distribution points, and telegraph cable service provided by International News Service with exclusive rights to republication.
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L. Rentz
Treadwell
Scy Treadwell Hay
Acob
Renta
Treasetree
Corge W. Conway
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News Dispatch
Unwritten Constitution of the American Home
A reflection on the home as the central pillar of society. The author argues the family unity forms an unwritten constitutional shield, guiding behavior, discipline, and civic virtue. It urges mothers and grown children to recall classic American home values to prevent societal decay and preserve the true home spirit.
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New Castle
Generous proposal in London urges debt cancellation
A London newspaper comments on President Coolidge's New York address, arguing that the United States should cancel the British debt to Washington to show sincerity in aiding Europe, and then have the U S cancel its credits to other European nations. It notes Britain owes the United States $5,200.
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London
Coolidge
New York
United States
Europe
England
Debts, Interest, and the U S England Dispute
A discussion argues that the United States must repay citizens who loaned money for the war while England borrows from the U S. It notes the higher 414 percent interest paid by Americans versus England's 3 percent, and questions how wealth and debt should balance between the nations given wartime expenditures. The piece ponders whether a reversal of roles would change such views.
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England
United States
Europe
Christmas trees aid reforestation says forestry professor
Ralph S. Hosmer of Cornell University says the Christmas tree is a legitimate by product of the forest and that judicious cutting of young evergreens actually aids reforestation. This eases fears of a federal prohibition on Christmas tree usage.
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Ralph S. Hosmer
Cornell University
Railroads rail safety contrast amid recent wrecks
The eastern region has seen several deadly train wrecks in recent weeks. Yet when stacked against the hundreds of thousands who ride each year, the annual railroad fatality toll remains remarkably small.
Faith and Chestnuts in the Dark Parable
A pithy saying warns that belief without action is useless, using chestnuts eaten in darkness as a metaphor for futile faith. The line emphasizes practical virtue over mere reliance on faith alone.
Bible Endures All Translations Said to Survive
A declaration asserts the Bible remains intact despite various translations and interpretations, stressing its resilience and enduring authority across languages. The remark highlights confidence in scripture amid linguistic changes and modern revisions.
Casting bread upon the waters in the old days
An evocative line notes that in former times acts of charity or effort required no reporters or photographers. The remark hints at a bygone era of simple, unobtrusive giving and daily life without media attention.
Editor Declares Today’s Youth Ahead Of Earlier Generations
An editor asserts that modern youths surpass earlier generations. He recalls his own boyhood and contrasts past youth with present. The piece frames a nostalgic yet forward looking view of how young people have changed.
A Patchwork of Wit and Warnings from Busy Street Corners
A collage of local musings on weather jokes hooch hunts and civic quirks. Snippets recount Walton Street chatter about confidence and dollars, jokes about aging and calories, aviation deaths, weddings, sailors songs, and edgy derisive notes about prohibition and life in New Castle. It closes with holiday ads and breezy notes on temperance and thrift.
Takes so little to shape character and success
A compact reflection on simple acts of courtesy and effort that boost morale and achievement. It notes that a son's kindness can please a mother, encouragement sways candidates, friendliness earns affection from a child, and regular time builds expertise. Loyalty impresses a boss as exceptional work.
Williamsport Judge Orders Billy Sunday Meetings Duty
A Williamsport judge sentenced a man to attend Billy Sunday meetings each night for two weeks instead of jail. The article notes Billy Sunday’s preaching on reform and suggests the punishment may be ineffective.
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Williamsport
Billy
News column by Arthur Brisbane in 1925 New York American
A brief syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane from 1925 discusses contemporary American life and public sentiment, reflecting on politics, press, and society with Brisbane’s characteristic sharp observations. The piece comments on media influence, leadership, and national morale in the 1920s.
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Arthur Brisbane
N.Y. American, Inc
Crane on crime laws and Locarno era cautions
Dr. Frank Crane criticizes compounding felonies by banks and insurers and warns of unintended crimes. He laments high book prices, praises modern aviation ideas, and critiques European peace costs. He argues for cutting military payrolls, questions interest rates, and urges dream-led resilience against present pressures.
Safety Sam Says crossin slow down signals traffic reforms
A humorous regional quip notes a shift in driving norms where a motorist must signal the driver behind when slowing at a crossing to avoid rear collisions. It reflects evolving expectations for courteous driving behavior and traffic etiquette.
Judge Tells Man to Buy Wife a Radio in Nagging Dispute
A Chicago man complained his wife nagged him constantly and the judge advised purchasing a radio. The judge quipped a radio cannot be sass back, framing the dispute as a humorous resolution.
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Chicago
New Castle Residents Seek Local Oil Burner Sellers
In New Castle, many residents show interest in home oil burners but lack information on where to buy. They report no visible local advertising or clear listings from firms offering these heaters.
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Amos Cummings
New York Sun
Charles A. Dana
Alsace
A. de Mouche
de Mouche
New Castle
Clothing men at convention decry instalment selling impact
A convention crowd argued that financing radios and cars on instalments ruined clothing sales and urged selling on credit terms. The remarks mix political satire on figures, labor strife, and social mores with wry references to war, prohibition, and leadership in Texas.
Press Comment From Reader Opinions Echo In Newspapers
A collage of quotes from newspapers including Shamokin Dispatch Franklin Repository Punxsutawney Spirit Monongahela Daily Republican criticizes traffic, politics, bribery, judge temper, and presidential odds. The clips reflect attitudes toward horses pedestrians political participation and risk in stock speculation.
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Franklin Repository
Senator Norris A Radical Republican Leader In Congress
Senator George W Norris of Nebraska rises as a noted reformer and self made lawmaker. Beginning on an Ohio farm he taught, studied law, and built a career as prosecutor, judge, and legislator before entering the Senate in 1912. He opposed Cannonism in the House and stood against Wilson in 1917 while being re elected as a regular Republican.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Congress
Norris
Ohio
Wilson
Income Tax and State Extravagance Debate
The author argues against high federal income tax and warns it would fuel pork-barrel spending while noting tax cuts boosted 1925 revenue. Cites bond issues, state salaries, and calls for curbing state extravagance to sustain prosperity and encourage private investment.
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United States
Congress of the United States
United States Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Just Folks On A Second Journey Poem Note
A reflective poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1925 contemplates returning to life, mingling with neighbors, and facing past joys and losses again. It weighs freedom, aging, and the desire to relive familiar streets, skies, and friendships, accepting burden and tears in exchange for cherished memories.
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Earth
Edgar A. Guest
Concrete road 17 times easier upon tires
Washington December 5 The wear on macadam roads is reported as 17 times greater than on concrete. The finding comes from a committee on economic theory of highway improvement at the fifth annual conference of the highway research board. Over 100 highway engineers from 44 states attend the two day session at the National Academy of Sciences with other road problem reports presented.
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Washington
Committee On Economic Theory
Highway Research Board
National Research Council
National Academy of Science
Kent man dies from gunshot wounds in Tuesday incident
Ravenna Ohio December 5 John Morgan aged 34 of Kent died today from gunshot wounds inflicted by William Washington a Black man in Kent Tuesday night Police search for Washington to arrest him in connection with the shooting
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Morgan
Kent
William Washington
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