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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1925
Page
28
The writer denounces excessive taxes campaigns and public jobs, arguing no patriot would want such quantity. They condemn endless committees with no real achievements and advocate a committee to abolish committees amid calls for embargoes on committee activity.
The notice lists publishing staff including L Rentz as President and Manager and W Teadwell as Vice President, with Treadwell Ray as Treasurer and George W. Conway as Secretary. It states Ever evening paper at 2% North Mercer Street New Castle Pa includes subscription rates of 7.60 yearly by mail, 6.00 for six months, 1.38 for eight months, and 60 cents for less than three months, with distribution through news-stands and public notices inviting correspondence from county readers. The paper is registered as Second Class Matter in New Castle. It mentions telegraph and cable service rights through International News Service for republication.
A historical editorial argues for congress to support radio regulation, endorsing licensing while warning against premature, heavy restraints. It lauds Secretary Hoover for advancing traffic control and urges careful consideration of regulatory measures to protect the public and industry investment.
The piece extols mass production as an American achievement, noting skyscrapers and vast enterprise as core to national identity. It warns that the mass production mindset may overstep by applying excess to sensitive areas, citing wartime questionnaires as an example of overreach and questioning whether further expansion is prudent.
A critical look at a group called the Myth Breakers who challenge widely held American legends. The piece questions their enduring impact after a year of attacks on figures like John Brown Lincoln and the Liberty Bell, noting the attackers' anonymity and persistent myths.
A statement argues women possess superior efficiency and a man cannot instantaneously admit fault, framing accountability as gender based. The claim emphasizes decisive behavior and responsibility in leadership contexts.
A concise reflection on the earth’s continuous revolution and the paradox of motion without progress, noting the enduring, cyclical nature of planetary movement and the philosophical idea that movement does not imply advancement.
The piece notes a shift in public attention away from national matters toward immediate, local concerns. It highlights changing priorities as citizens respond to evolving events and media coverage. The tone suggests a critical, observant view of national discourse.
A compact remark notes that most people show as much sense as you do, challenging assumptions about others and prompting reflection on personal judgment.
One year ago Chicago faced a hundred fires in a twenty four hour span. President Lewis foresees a yearlong hard coal miners strike. Leaders already fund weekly strike pay, but hope to win better pay envelopes, while clever men worry about Christmas neckties.
A cheeky mix of observations and remarks on Christmas timing sunrises, a teacher’s warning about a chemistry experiment, a Denver editor’s estate, career advice in newspaper work, and light critiques of public figures including ex mayors and Texas governor Ma Ferguson. The tone is editorial and anecdotal with local references.
Katie Durkin Heck, now in California, sent a postcard from a back yard view dominated by an orange grove and the distant Old Baldy prize mountain. She notes New Castle nostalgia and says people there often move back when they reach California.
A Mahoningtown wife told her husband he would have more money if he got rid of his car. He retorted, What the dickens would I want with money if I had no car. The exchange reflects a domestic dispute overheard in the household.
A playful warning urges children to stay clear as Santa travels by motor vehicle. The verse blends holiday imagery with cautionary advice, urging vigilance around traffic and playful danger during the season.
A recorded remark describes a bird declaring a scheme to stop his wife from talking with a cementing prank. The dialogue hints legal risk and possible consequences, suggesting the bird should choose a burial ground before acting.
An editorial notes efforts to curb intoxicating liquor from foreign representatives in Washington. It warns that large shipments evade liquor rules and mocks the idea that ambassadors will face a dull tenure if booze remains restricted. The piece laments shortages and jests about bargain drugstore sales and past observations.
The passage blends holiday ritual with a family's mood as a father delays in spreading Christmas spirit. Coins jingle in his pockets while the family jangles with him. The father appears glum and dismissive before gradually showing a waning strength through the scene.
The New Castle library provides a copy of the poem Annie and Willie's Prayer by Sophia P. Snow from The Speaker's Garland and Fulton and Trueblood's Choice Readings. Librarian Mary Birch received and shared the poem by mail, inviting further requests.
Former privates in the army are told about a Washington clash between two generals. The public sees respectability as the curtain drawn on personal quarrels. The pedestrian’s view may be valid yet injuries linger and heal slowly.
A timid woman who hired a boatman asks if anyone has ever been lost crossing the river. The boatman replies no, assuring safe passage as they prepare to cross.
The mayor shows a functioning automatic stop go signal at the central intersection. He explains vehicles often forget to stop, and cites enforcement with the hydrant nearby as a reminder to curb parking in front of it. The exchange underscores urban traffic control and parking rules in the town.
Sophia Snow writes Annie and Willie's Prayer at Mrs Mary E Birch request. The News offers the poem in Thursday's issue, available from Mrs Edward J Davis at 22 North Mill Street.
A reader submission from New Castle Pa dated December 17 1925 includes a Christmas verse praising cheer and beer, a tepid acrostic about Christmas virtues, and a satirical poem titled Johnny Reasons about a child’s view of his father’s swearing. The piece also contains a quip about superior races and notes the author’s anonymity as a Telephone Company employee.
Arthur Brisbane comments on political prospects and civic virtue with broad, reflective notes. The column extols wise philanthropy and the role of science in public life, framing a debate on leadership and community progress.
Bryan Mack urges Florida Democrats to back Mitchell for president criticizing court politics. The piece notes the president’s cautious stance and questions whether public opinion should drive action. It contrasts Mitchell’s support with calls to join the world court and cites George Washington on independence.
Protestant charity leaders propose forming a federation modeled on the Jewish federation to unite funds and efforts. They warn that charity often becomes vanity and self praise, with donors enjoying personal display rather than true impact.
The speaker advocates a federation and a second imitation of Jewish methods, proposing to free Protestant children from Protestant charitable institutions and place them in family settings to foster normal family life instead of institutional care.
Prof Child argues life can function without brains as a metaphor for resilience of statesmen and defense leaders. Naval Lieut. R D Thomas sets a 1925 flying record, covering 98 000 miles in 700 hours, amid praise for post office driven commercial aviation and New's work.
A keen portrait of voices craving attention as critics and self appointed experts parade through public life. The piece questions those who boast constant media presence yet fail to understand their own faults and place in the community.
Native of Cambridge Massachusetts Dr Ford earned A M A B and Ph D from Harvard and studied in France. He returned to Harvard in 1895 as instructor in French and Romance languages and has held the Smith professorship since 1907. He is now in Paris on leave as director of the American University Union in Europe.
Dr Frank Cranes daily editorial notes Stella Dallas portrays universal mother love beyond social status. The film follows a common woman who sacrifices her life for her daughter, rising from poverty to tragedy while maintaining devotion to her child.
A British push to persuade the United States to join a disarmament pact abolishing submarines is examined against war’s inherent terrors. The piece contrasts air and undersea bombing, cites Shakespeare’s Henry V, and mocks Britain’s plan for an aircraft carrier battleship while calling for no new defense treaties.
The Day's News notes Dr. Jeremiah D. M. Ford has been made an officer of the Crown of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel. Ford is the Smith professor of French and Spanish at Harvard University, a professorship he has held.
Public notices recall 1804 birth of Benjamin Disraeli the Earl of Beaconsfield in London and 1850 birth of William Wallace Lincoln son of Abraham Lincoln. Disraeli later became a famed novelist and statesman while Lincoln’s son died during his father’s first year in office. A San Francisco public meeting also notes plans for a provisional government.
Poem by Edgar A Guest describes Christmas anticipation through a father's hidden routine. Childlike cues, family rituals, and neighborly schemes frame the season as it approaches. The piece uses warm, domestic scenes to hint at the impending celebration and shared joy.
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