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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
4
The Christmas piece reflects on the season's spirit, urging goodwill toward all and highlighting the aging shopper, the hopeful child, and the universal quest for shared joy. It contrasts inner greed with generosity, noting time, memory, and faith as central to holiday meaning.
A sprawling, quirky column blends verses, humor, and social musings from New Castle. It jokes about Christmas shopping, gift giving, taxes, hotels, and local figures, weaving poems and snippets about poets, lawyers, and city life with occasional political jabs.
A collage of brief quotes and snatches from several newspapers united by a theme of social humor and cultural observations. The items reference Christmas cigars servant treatment England Massachusetts Indiana Ohio and Japan, among others, with wry asides on marriage and mosquitoes.
A grand jury indicts a man for selling a horse whose buyer died after the purchase. The story notes local reaction and hints at public interest in the case, reflecting on the broader implications for accountability in animal trades and buyer safety.
Senegalese fighter Battling Siki knocks out Prenghiman as 1926 prosperity hopes rise. Articles note troubled rail dividends, California fruit refrigeration plans, and tax exemption tweaks. Early 1920s tone highlights stock activity and government policy debates without graphic detail.
Biblical daily thought urges patience and faith in God. It emphasizes waiting on the Lord for strength and courage as a source of encouragement.
Virginia's Claude A. Swanson, seated in the U S Senate since 1911 after a legislature appointment and subsequent re election, is highlighted for his long service and experienced leadership as the nation debates American entry into the World Court. The piece notes his Southern loyalty and continued public support.
A Virginia lawyer after UVA graduation pursued practice then earned six terms in Congress. From 1906 to 1910 he served as governor before returning to Washington as a national official.
Editorial on the maternal instinct mirrored in children through dolls. It discusses how a doll's fate affects a child's heart, the value of durable fashion dolls, and how designers and American manufacturers profit from enhancing childish happiness. It notes royalties earned by a New York designer and the balance of joy against market costs.
A fragmented verse-like piece by Rey and Roy BD Smith jokes about busy people never finding time for self change or worrying about others. It mocks effort in sports and politics while urging focus on one’s own actions rather than external troubles.
A reflective piece on law breaking and enforcement across eras cites early colonial records. It notes numerous fines and punishments in Massachusetts court dockets from 1656 including drink, theft, spousal abuse, and public indecency as examples, concluding that behavior patterns persist across time.
A weary man speaks after a crushing blow, noting life must be faced as it is and hopes remain despite misfortune. He recalls how different choices might have altered fate and resolves to walk forward with damaged yet determined spirit.
Today's anniversaries recall Sir Humphry Davy born in Penzance died in Geneva. John G Whittier Vera in East Haverhill tied in Hampton. Gen Frederick Lander born Salem died Paw Paw Virginia. Thomas Woolner born London died 1882. Cardinal Richelieu placed in the Sorbonne. William Cushing died Washington DC. Barnard Delafield rector at Kalamazoo. Earldom Derby tied to a rector. Los Angeles William Go McAdoo announces Democratic bid.
A bill passed by the House of Representatives authorized the Postmaster General to establish and maintain all mail routes. The action marks a shift in federal mail management and aims to improve mail delivery nationwide.
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