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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
30
A Lawrence County farmer on city power enjoys extensive electric improvements. His home and outbuildings are lit by electricity with an electric grill, iron, sweeper, heater, and fan for summer comfort. An electric washing machine and automatic pump provide modern conveniences cutting labor.
A reporter notes modern comforts appearing on farms such as hot and cold water, motor operated machinery, and a victrola playing Chopin. The farmer’s family enjoys life as city folks once did, suggesting urban envy of rural improvements in the future.
London reports a British wireless act of 1919 requires ships 1800 gross tons or more to install wireless telegraph gear in line with the 1912 international convention. Vessels not in coastwise trade with 200 plus passengers on voyages over forty eight hours must have three operators. two for eight to forty eight hours. one for under eight hours.
The Pennsylvania health department appeals to the public to adopt one of 150 children at the Mont Alto State sanitarium for tuberculosis. Citizens are asked to buy toys and send them to Mont Alto. the state will supply the children's names. Colonel Edward Martin says such gifts give children a sense of care and Christmas spirit they often lack at home.
Story and Clark announces a Christmas club with evening hours. Consumers are invited to join for discounts and new instrument offers during holiday shopping season.
An extensive search is under way on the roofs of Saint Denis and Le Bourget after a French daily advertisement claimed a aviator lost his pocketbook in flight. The notice, headlined Lost in the Air, amused locals as collectors note Phonographs from a recent sale priced 40 to 75 dollars with easy terms offered by Snyder Piano Company at 19 S. Mercer Street.
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