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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
4
City officials voted Monday to enact a city wide zoning law aimed at regulating building and development across the community. The measure, a radical departure for Western Pennsylvania, is designed to protect property values by controlling uses in all local areas and can be amended if provisions prove too drastic.
The column argues against the governor's plan to convene an extraordinary session on January 13, deeming the urgency overstated and costly. It cites Western Pennsylvania sentiment and questions whether the session will yield beneficial legislation, suggesting personal ambition behind the move rather than a true crisis.
The representatives due to convene next month are the same who previously resisted the governor on troubling subjects. He cannot force compliance, and the extra session is deemed unnecessary and a waste of public money. The call is described as a mistake.
A reflective note compares borrowing trouble with borrowing money, noting that trouble comes lightly but repayment proves difficult and costly in the end. The line cautions against taking on burdens without considering consequences.
A brief observation notes a divide between those who pursue a task and those who merely discuss it. It contrasts action with talk, hinting at missed results when talk dominates.
A lighthearted remark contrasts stomach discomfort with holiday treats, noting the ambiguity between real illness and festive indulgence. It captures a humorous tension between appetite and ailment during the season.
A puzzled tire seems to question how it can know there is no windbreak within a mile. The remark hints at surprising awareness of surroundings and improbable sensing.
A collection of quips on gender roles and virtue. Remarks contrast nostalgic views of croquet as girls sport with cynicism toward moral judgments and a critique of hair tonic marketing, reflecting early 20th century social commentary.
A nostalgic verse celebrates Christmas as the happiest season with playful hints of gifts and family scenes. The speaker, recalling childhood wonder, praises the festive atmosphere, the cleverness of children, and the joy that Christmas anticipation brings each year.
A reflective piece warns against limiting beliefs and excuses that block progress. It condemns reliance on others chances, second best performance, uncredited intentions, parental blame, and the myth that fortune is exhausted in America. It urges dependable workers to pursue genuine opportunity.
The short item notes a character or feature titled the Toonerville Trolley meeting trains, credited to Fontaine Por.
The only woman elected to Congress on the Democratic ticket, from New Jersey, has lined up a committee to fight the Volstead Act and push for changes. She is described as a decided wet. The column then jokes about marriage, servants, and mother-in-law antics in a light, opinionated tone.
A column riffs on holiday shopping, taxes, car fines, and moral politics with sarcastic jabs at neckties versus handkerchiefs, political promises, and Christmas card postage. It riffs on Mr Berquist and local shoppers, noting rising taxes and the social mores of the season.
A Christmas song contributed by Prof. W. H. Young recalls his teaching in local schools and chorus memories. The piece notes Grover Cleveland Bergdol allegedly in Florida trying to recover money after refusing to fight, with sharp commentary on real estate and scarce lodging.
One year ago Congress honored Woodrow Wilson while President Ebert accepted the resignation of Germany’s Marx cabinet. The brief reflects on past events and political changes in the Allied sphere during that period.
The speaker notes increasing jail and prison crowding as the population rises, with limited jail expansion. Some may credit improvements in society to the Volstead act, though the speaker remains cautious about its impact.
A columnist muses on whether women are as smart as men and notes a bold urge to share clothes. The piece reflects on gender and social behavior with a playful, opinionated stance.
The passage notes January as a time of the shortest days and longest nights and warns that purses will feel light and flat as if an elephant stepped on them. It foregrounds financial strain and winter hardship.
A collection of wry quips lampoons labor wages civil war in China and political figures. Remarks touch on high wages, treasury rules, medicinals testimonials, France shelling, and a nomadic prince needing a press agent with hints at a United States of Europe substituting a senator from Idaho.
Next year's strawberries are yielding in eastern markets at 2.50 a quart. The money is worth it. A note says an insurance man has been jailed in Akron, Ohio, snapping a restless bag of woes.
A Princeton New Jersey gathering shows a majority of college students favor the World Court plan backed by Harding Hughes and Coolidge, though students are not viewed as decisive to policy.
Arthur Brisbane comments on Gandhi in a satirical tone with reflections on cats and political idiosyncrasies. The piece blends public figure critique with whimsical anecdotes, framing leadership and eccentricities in a light, columnist voice.
The piece mocks Gandhi and British rule in India while praising self-sufficiency and loom making. It pivots to musings on cats, their usefulness, disease risks, and quirks, then shifts to a science note on sleep and rest, contrasting youthful energy with old age.
A cautious reminder urges drivers to keep up habits of looking listening and stopping after witnessing many wrecks along rail lines. The piece emphasizes vigilance as a life saving practice for motorists.
A Uniontown Pa judge may bar jurors with conscientious scruples against capital punishment from murder trial juries. If enforced, this could lead to fewer not guilty verdicts in murder cases.
Benjamin Gitlow, imprisoned in New York for sedition treasonable utterances and anarchistic crimes, received a pardon from Governor Al Smith and immediately traveled to Philadelphia to address a Communist meeting. Critics argue such pardons provoke more trouble and advocate longer confinement.
The column reflects on leadership during national strain noting Anfrica lacks a meaningful quorum and implying only great trouble creates true leaders, while minor dissidents are abundant.
A distraught bride laments an empty home saying nothing to eat and vows to return to her mother. Her friend husband offers to accompany her as they prepare to leave together.
In Allegheny County the practice of hearing divorce cases before a master has been discontinued and all cases will be heard before the judge in open court. The change ends master hearings and places divorce proceedings under direct judicial oversight.
Reported influx of Irish natives returning from abroad after boundary dispute settlement. Indicates a need for more policemen in New York if continued homecoming persists.
A claimed recipe by Mary Garden promises youth and slimness, advising readers to sit in sun and listen to jazz while eating spinach. The cautionary note admits we have not seen Mary and questions the recipe’s real effect beyond possible harm.
A shortened, festive note hints that Santa Claus may have a time for delivering gifts, but the season promises plenty of cheer and anticipation for readers.
Editorial notes that bureau heads lack flying and fighting experience, questions the durability of a pact versus a solemn obligation, and predicts no American charity unless bootleggers in Russia demand it this winter.
After trips to Europe, several lawmakers express a renewed push to share impressions and advocate policies influenced by continental experiences. They describe cross Atlantic observations and urge public discussion.
The text references the fourth quarterly notice from the collector of internal revenue, highlighting ongoing tax administration and public notices. It preserves a period voice suggesting official communications to taxpayers about filings, deadlines, or obligations.
Lieut. Col. Charles W. Furling sails for South America to aid Gen. Pershing in Tacna Arica arbitration amid his standing as a noted author explorer and painter. Born in Cambridge in 1874, he studied at Cornell and Harvard before Paris art study and extensive recent travel and exploration. He traced the wreck of the U S Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor in 1904 and explored much of the region.
The narrative highlights an American who crossed Tierra del Fuego and explored Dutch Guiana and the Orinoco region. He has studied South American conditions for years and enjoys friendship with people in Chile and Peru.
Dr Frank Crane reviews William James on habit formation. Four steps bolster self discipline: launch with force, avoid exceptions, act on resolves, and daily practice to keep habits strong. Aimed at strengthening concentration and self denial for enduring character.
A long reflection on work hours contrasts eight hour days and six hour proposals with a New York clerks demand for a raise. The piece cites holidays and vacations to argue life involves substantial work, noting a retired financier who, despite wealth, longs to return to labor. It argues balance of work and play is essential for civilization and personal fulfillment.
A dated roll lists 1810 Mrs Sarah Trimmer English author and Johnson friend born Jan 6 1741. 21 Gen Rufus Barringer NC soldier in 76 actions wounded thrice and two horses killed born Concord NC died Feb 8 1895. 1849 first California legislature met at San Jose. 1875 John Henry Hobart Brown. 1896 National Irrigation Congress opened its fifth annual session at Phoenix Arizona.
A devotional excerpt quoting Psalm 103 verses one and five praising God for forgiveness healing redemption and renewed youth through loving kindness and tender mercies. The passage emphasizes blessings and gratitude to the divine.
A compilation of light editorial quips and satirical notes from multiple papers. Jokes touch topics from taxes and court rulings to fashion and dating, reflecting 1920s- era newspaper humor and social commentary. Names of papers cited include Defiance Crescent News Cincinnati Times-Star Bellefontaine Examiner Paris News Rockford Republic Pana Palladium Woodstock Sentinel Urbana Democrat Marion Star and Aurora Beacon News.
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