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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1925
Page
4
The text lists staff roles including president treasurer and secretary with names such as Treadwell and Rentz and W. Conway. It includes publisher and subscription details for a daily paper, pricing, and mailing options, along with notices about airmail service and news associations and circulation rights.
An advisory mentions that checks and money orders should be directed to The News Co. at New Castle, not to any individual.
The article discusses global war power levels and the possibility of arms reductions by land air and sea. It notes that prior to World War I the U S would join such efforts, during WWI it was part of a peace program, and since then America has led in progressive disarmament through international agreement as a nonpartisan policy.
The quote notes that despite criticism the world remains the only home we possess and must cherish. It emphasizes collective responsibility and pragmatic optimism about our shared planet.
A British doctor states golf benefits poorer players more than experts, a view that many players find comforting.
Map Wilhelm head of the state bureau of fire protection asks residents to avoid candle fires from Christmas trees and window candles. He urges common sense measures year round including matches smoking fire drills and buckets or extinguishers ready. He notes shifting to safer decorations and emphasizes voluntary compliance as a Christmas spirit of goodwill.
The text recalls White House lore about Teddy bear playtimes in the nursery with Roosevelt family members. It notes memories from the Harrison era about Baby McKee legends and Charlie Taft's pony among executive mansion personnel. Lincoln's era is linked to a note about a pet goat napping in Tad's bed.
The query asks if any memory exists of a Chaplin film moment where he throws a custard pie at a colleague. It notes mythic status and seeks a concrete recollection of the scene and participant.
About 50 nations invited the United States to join a general study of armament questions with plans to meet next year for practical limitations. The effort aims to agree on fundamentals of war power and related issues.
A profile of Mrs Mary T Norton of New Jersey, a leading figure in the present congress. Highlighted are her hospital and nursery interests, Democratic work, and history as the first woman on the County Board of Freeholders. She notes she will not pose in kitchen tasks.
Readers are urged to search the Scriptures as they testify of Jesus, with John 5 39 cited as the source. The message emphasizes the belief that eternal life is found in biblical testimony.
Sandyville Colorado December 22. Robert Hutchinson an 83 year old retired coal miner shot himself with a revolver made in 1859 kept under his pillow nightly. He had been ill and died at his son James Hutchinson's house.
A commentator notes that even if packers report a hog shortage, the public should not overreact or imagine personal scarcity. The remark frames supply rumors as cautionary rather than decisive market news.
A colorful and fragmentary game report recalls a lively matchup with crowd reactions and a notable count. The text highlights spectators who predicted the outcome, noting the crowd’s amusement and commentary around the key event.
A rambling column mixes holiday cheer with social quips about Christmas gifts and domestic plans. It cites Gov. Pinchot and coal strikes, jokes about expenses and checks, and references to Santa, weather, and local sentiments from New Castle.
Report suggests the Stillman divorce case may be heard openly in a New York court. The line about it being entertaining reads as a jab at readers who enjoy such sensational legal drama.
Prohibition officers seize five thousand beer kegs and whiskey barrels in Washington to be purified and used as flower containers around public buildings. The note suggests flowers are long overdue in such receptacles, replacing graves as flowers spread for the fallen.
Government and industry campaign urges widespread use of corn based products as Iowa faces record supplies. The appeal targets residents of nearby states, emphasizing demand growth and potential market opportunities for producers.
At Centre College in Danville Kentucky the student body signed a round robin calling for the president to resign. The president had merely raised the school’s tuition in a recent decision.
Prohibition directors state twin beds are to be used for inmates in penitentiaries including millionaire bootleggers and ordinary offenders. They warn violators to beware or end up in such beds.
A Boston woman receives a reward after hiking 44 miles. The text contrasts hobos and rewards and notes Russia abolished its economy commissioner to cut costs. It compares the role to our efficiency experts.
An English lord who gained wealth from alcohol renounces his claim after a drunken husband kills his wife in a saloon. He notices his name above the liquor shop and realizes booze harms people. The incident contrasts with Congress debates about liquor.
A reader asks editor Fred L. Rentz of the New Castle News to reprint the New York Times editor's reply to the question Is there a Santa Claus posed by a girl named Virginia. The writer notes it was printed about four years ago and suggests readers would appreciate renewed publication.
A London medium claims a picture of spirits though not high quality and the income tax collector probes Red Grange income, suggesting curious meddling in private affairs. The note hints at public curiosity over hidden gains and oddball publicity.
In a playful regional shift, New England residents abandon stockings this year in favor of coal scuttles. The brief quip suggests a humorous take on holiday customs and regional wit.
A New York man takes a first day off in fifty years and the piece muses on punctuation and wisdom. The author imagines a future world series pitting League of Nations and Inter-League winners on U.S. soil, noting shortcuts lack real wisdom, which only experience provides.
Arthur Brisbane writes a satirical column reflecting on contemporary politics and social events with pointed commentary and a brisk editorial tone. The piece surveys public figures, policy debates, and the mood of readers while offering concise judgments and cautions.
The article argues play shapes child minds through toys balancing imagination and learning. It contrasts intellectual spiritual and material power, using Napoleon as elevator operator symbol, and cites Grange Dunham Ford as examples of fame and wealth from public attention and talent.
Arthur Woods is named as a member of the Opium Advisory Commission of the League of Nations. The New Yorker has held several important public posts and will represent domestic policy experience on the international body.
The text recounts the career of a New York police official who served as deputy and then chief commissioner under Mayor Mitchel. He later joined the War Department as a special assistant to Secretary Baker. A Harvard graduate, he also worked as a teacher and journalist.
Dr. Frank Crane discusses how cruelty persists when actions are distant from the actor. He cites live kittens found in trash destined for an incinerator, and argues responsibility diffuses through organizations and societal structures. He warns that remote cruelty, from wage policies to lynching, rests on individual choices within a system.
The piece reflects on how a forthcoming tax bill would remove exemptions for friends expected to gain money next month. It contrasts forgiveness, aging plans, family support, and long lasting friendships with the idea that promises and blunders shape character.
A passage praising Minneapolis and St Paul as hospitable twin cities recounts Woolworths remodelled store opening party. Citizens from all backgrounds attended a lavish event with free ice cream and coffee. Writers note the welcoming, family-like atmosphere and diverse attendance across classes and nationalities.
A reflective verse by Edgar A. Guest from 1925 contemplates life as a mystery with limited knowledge of its origin. It argues that wisdom lies in making the best of life amidst its joys and sorrows, urging practical conduct over speculation.
A condensed list of historical anniversaries notes births and deaths of figures including Gen J F Mansfield born 1808, Franz Abt born 1819, Thomas Higginson died 1911, 1862 ship disaster, 1868 Boston city hall cornerstone, a 1875 Hungarian author, 1894 Supreme Court income tax case start, and a 1923 emigration party in Missouri.
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