New Castle News Acknowledges Local Ownership and Advertisers
The New Castle News announces ownership by The News Company with officers Rentz Treas Treadwell W Teadwell Kay and Ray holding key posts. It details subscription rates, distribution, and advertising rights including affiliations with the American Newspaper Publishers Association and International News Service.
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W. Teadwell
Treadwell Kay
Rentz
Mgr
Treasea
Ee Ear Mdédittor
Lindenstein, Inc
Mad Ve
New York City
American Newspaper Planers’ Association
Holiday Mail Service Efficiency In New Castle and Lawrence County
New Castle and Lawrence county handled an unprecedented post holiday mail surge with near normal operation despite most postal staff taking Christmas Day off. Efficient processing and public cooperation reduced pre holiday congestion, finishing the mailing a day early. Local news notes add reflections on market ease, student discipline, and uplifting quotes.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Postoffice
Post Office
Real Education Comes After School Says Prof Sharp
Prof Dallas L Sharp of Boston University argues schooling ends at sixteen yet real learning begins after leaving school. Experience remains the best teacher and graduates must unlearn much of what they were taught as they confront inflated youthful notions of success.
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Dallas L. Sharp
Boston University
New Year Resolutions Suggested For Small Startups
A Pleasant Resolution column ponders New Year plan ideas. It proposes two basic aims: spend within income and spend a few minutes daily learning something useful. It then suggests a third tweak to enjoy something lovely each day, inviting readers to refine their resolutions.
Outdoor Pleasures and Indoor Delights for Every Taste
The article extols inexpensive, readily available diversions both inside and outside. It notes books music and pictures within reach while nature remains abundant outside. It observes early sunsets allowing after work viewing and mentions children playing outdoors attracting public appreciation.
Civilization’s toll: workers face shortened lifespans says hospital fund
A New York committee of the United Hospital Fund reports urban life shortens life expectancy. The industrial worker has an eight in ten chance of reaching 70, the farmer a one in three. The piece warns of cities shrinking as factories move to open country or humanity faces extinction. Do your Christmas shopping early.
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United Hospital Fund
New York
Domestic Life Thrill Noted as Cat Sits Visitor
A playful anecdote describes a domestic moment when a household cat becomes the unexpected centerpiece of amusement. The scene captures the humor and charm of ordinary life inside a home.
Knocking May Indicate Envy in the Heart
A concise reflection suggests knocking sounds do not reveal carbon in engines but may mirror envy within a person. The line contrasts mechanical signals with emotional states to probe motive and character.
Cement Makers Boom on Explosive Growth
A historical note jokes that cement manufacturers consume 14,000,000 pounds of dynamite annually, implying booming activity in the industry. The remark highlights the scale of explosives used in quarrying and mining operations linked to cement production.
Congressional bills pile up with little action
A wry note compares growing congressional bills to a Christmas cigar, suggesting most measures will merely accumulate without substantive passage as the hopper fills.
Spartan youth refuses orders over torn vitals and books
A Spartan youth, noted for a grin during a brutal ordeal, was not commanded to produce the books. The remark frames a clash between courage and authority in a grim incident.
Hints and Dints in a Christmas Postscript
A collage of quips and observations on Christmas bills, automobile tags, and social quirks. Notes on Red Grange’s Florida trip, a home still risk, and a tongue in cheek view of politics culture and manners.
California grape shipments rise by thirteen thousand cars
Seventy three thousand cars of grapes have been shipped out of California this year, sixteen thousand more than last year. The note hints at wine production and a playful line about glass houses, ending with a jab at post office clerks helping with pens and ink.
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California
Unbearable Rivalry Rouses Loud Sports Fans
A heated scene erupts as a boisterous supporter loudly roots for the rival team, highlighting tense local sports atmosphere and fan passions at the venue.
Women Now Called Home Engineers
The article notes a shift in designation with women identified as Home Engineers while men retain honorary roles such as fireman brakeman conductor and switchman. This reflects evolving labor titles and gender norms of the era.
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Dad
Dr George L MacKintosh Led Wabash College
Dr George L MacKintosh has resigned as president of Wabash College. A veteran educator, he began his Indiana college ties twenty years ago and is a Canadian born in Nova Scotia in 1860. He earned an AB in 1884 and an AM in 1887 at Wabash, was ordained in 1889, served fifteen years at an Indianapolis church, and became a philosophy lecturer at Wabash in 1905 before assuming the presidency in 1907.
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George L. MacKintosh
Wabash College
Indiana College
United States
MacKintosh
Canada
Nova Scotia
Safety Sam Says aims for bills amid hard times
A wartime era voice cautions workers about meeting expenses and avoiding trouble as economic pressures rise. The message portrays vigilance against debt and risk amid looming challenges on the road ahead.
Christmas Plunder Bought by Fellows and Merchants
The text notes that men and women who bought Christmas plunder believed it would ease their burdens, and so did the merchants who sold it, implying a shared relief or expectation around the purchases.
When You Are Well Off and Broke
A compact reflection notes that people should recognize when they are well off and when they are broke. It mocks over compliant behavior from holiday workers and urges steadiness to avoid nuisance interactions with neighbors.
Santy Claus Detained In Chicago After Drinking Incident
A man dressed as Santa Claus in Chicago drank corn whiskey and fell asleep on a curb. Police intervened and escorted him to the jail, prompting a rural-minded reminder that Santas should give rather than drink.
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Santy Claus
Chicago
Santy
After Christmas People Seek Cash From Uncle for Gifts
After Christmas many people visit relatives to gauge how much cash they will receive for gifts. Some wait until the next day if Christmas falls on a weekend or Monday.
Philadelphia police chief fired and urged to rejoin Marines
A Philadelphia police chief was dismissed and told to return to the Marines. The speaker suggests he may seek the Pennsylvania governorship, noting how easily carpetbaggers win high office. The text questions residency and birthplace influence on national leadership.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Acknowledging New Castle’s Unseen Debt to Locals
The writer notes many men do not realize their obligation to New Castle for the right to live there. They would struggle in places where residents resent such circumstances, implying gratitude and community acceptance matter.
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New Castle
Christmas Ends in Stomach Aches and Unmet Gifts
A humorous reflection notes that the holiday season remains after the festivities with lingering stomach aches and disappointments despite gift exchanges.
State Highway Department Issues Ruling
The State Highway Department has issued a ruling on a matter affecting road maintenance and traffic operations. Officials said the decision clarifies policy and directs upcoming work plans for local routes and safety improvements.
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State Highway Department
Fathers Attend Baby Care Lectures in English Town
In an English town a course of lectures is offered to fathers on caring for babies. The piece contrasts with the other scene where fathers are absent as mothers attend parties and country clubs.
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Congress
Country Club
Citizens debate German sentiment in wartime era
A historical note observes that some individuals exhibit extreme attitudes, including a desire to kiss Germany, reflecting polarized public sentiment during the war period.
Mussolini bans Christmas trees and Christmas celebrations
A number of Italians protest Mussolini’s order forbidding Christmas trees and indicating next year he may stop Christmas celebrations entirely. The move sparks public ire and questions about religious and seasonal freedoms in Italy.
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Mussolini
Discovery of 10 Million Year Eggs Sparks Asia Claim
Report notes claims of ancient eggs in Asia but empty evidence. No trace of an old boarding house found despite searches.
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Asia
Friday and Christmas Upset Old Unlucky Day Belief
As Christmas approaches on Friday the public must rethink the superstition that Friday is unlucky. Many people now see the day as part of holiday tradition, not a misfortune, and adjust plans accordingly.
Grass Green Silk Shirts Sweep Fashion This Year
Grass green silk shirts with matching collars are reported as a leading trend this season. The item notes color coordination as a key style move and hints at affordability for shoppers with money to spend.
Rockefeller Grandson Studying at Yale Causes Laughter
The notice jokes that a Rockefeller descendant attending Yale University amuses readers and prompts folk to seek a cure for a side pain.
Reading and Writing Gap Shapes Mountain Life
A southern moun taineer remarks that many who cannot read or write have time to think and claim they know more than others. The quote mirrors local attitudes toward literacy and knowledge in rural communities.
Mail Carriers Rest After Christmas Day Delivery
After a busy Christmas Day of delivering the mail, carriers took time to rest and recover from the heavy workload.
Frank Munsey Dies. Noted Publisher Leaves Millionaire Estate
Frank Munsey, publisher, died recently leaving an estate worth millions and no widow. The text notes he remained a bachelor, which is said to explain his millionaire status at death.
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Frank Munsey
Ambassadors Parting Hearts and Ancient Radio Facts
Ambassador Alexander P. Moore showed deep emotion at his audience with the King of Spain. The text notes no amount or reason. It then recalls that radio was known in India a thousand years ago, but acknowledges contemporary discord mirrors past tensions.
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Alexander P. Moore
Spain
India
Inauguration Of Lawrence County Office Holders
Lawrence County prepares to install new officials led by the judge and sheriff along with newly elected councilmen and a constable. The event marks the start of the new administration and its anticipated policy direction.
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Lawrence County
Ambiguous notes on San Francisco skyline and politics
Fragments describe a San Francisco skyscraper project and a political mood. The text references earthquakes, “civilized warfare,” an ambiguous amusement tax, and a French premier winning support for a bill to issue more. It mentions Mitchell as a typical American and Parliament-like authority.
Quotations on Crime, Divorce and Lawyering
A series of wry observations on social trends and crime, noting prosperity can enable better legal access, divorce arises with the sense of deservedness, and the illiterates face sharp reversals. The Shineland er trial and shadowing lawyers as a countermeasure are hinted as themes.
The Mind Without Time Or Space
A meditation on the mind's limitless reach and capacity for wisdom, suggesting no boundary to knowledge and endless room for new thoughts. The poem extols mental depths and the self as a reservoir ready to serve, ending with a humorous note about garage mechanics knowing car charges.
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Edgar A. Guest
Be a Good Listener and Steerer in Business Relations
Dr. Frank Crane cites B C Forbes advice to value letting others think for themselves over forcing conclusions. A talented salesman guides rather than pushes, leaving the other person room to decide. We humans are vain, so the best policy is modest self presentation and listening to foster cooperation. Copyright 1925 by The McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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B. C. Forbes
Mr. Forbes
McClure
Claus Speaks on Spirit of Christmas and Humanity
The speaker argues Santa Claus embodies the Christmas Spirit. He notes how the season makes children happy and reveals humanity at its best. He praises universal goodwill, multilingual reach, and unity beyond creed differences.
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Santa Claus
Anniversaries of historical milestones and tragedies
A list recounts notable dates from 1776 to 1924. Events include Washington’s victory at Tren ton New Jersey in 1776, the pop gun conspiracy discussed by England’s privy council in 1794, Decatur’s Baltimore tribute in 1816, San Francisco fire department steps in 1849, Medicine Creek treaty in 1854, the Mankato hanging of 38 Sioux in 1862, the 1923 Dunning hospital fire fatalities, and California’s 1924 deepest oil well spudding in Athene field at 7 591 feet.
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Trenton
N. J
Privy Council of England
Baltimore
Commodore Decatur
San Francisco
Isaac I. Stevens
Washington Territory
Medicine Creek
Mankato
Minn
Linoig State Hospital For
Dunning
Athen Field
California
Noting the Season of Easy to Please
A humorous note on shoppers collecting junk for gifts as Christmas nears with playful dialect about preferences and timing.
Royal births and education plans stir London society
Gossip from London reports Princess Mary and the Duchess of York both expectant, with Mary settling at Newmarket in Edgerton House and the Duchess at Curzon House. The piece notes royal succession implications and a revived interest in Uganda education led by Archdeacon Henry Mathers as he plans new schools for Bagishu tribes, including fees paid in bananas and cannibalism rumors fading as training progresses.
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Princess Mary
Jascelles
Duchess of York
Newmarket
Richard Marsh
King George
Viscount Lascelles
Edgerton House
Queen Mary
Curzon House
Britain
Uganda
Africa
Henry Mathers
United States
Foundry Chief Opens Up to Working President
A corporate president who started as a foundry worker learns the value of shop floor knowledge. In a tour, a dour superintendent reveals secrets of hot iron work when treated as a fellow craftsman, showing that true executives understand the minutiae of the trades they direct.
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Gary
United States Steel Company
Iron and Steel
Illinois Steel Company
America
The Only Way I Am the Way The Truth and The Life
A brief religious verse cites John 14 6 asserting the exclusive path to salvation. The line emphasizes belief in Jesus as the way to eternal life.
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John
Dog Attack Injures Girl on Chestnut Street
Grace Hamill of 401 McClain Avenue told police on Friday that a dog owned by C. S. Lotz of 816 Chestnut Street lunged from the sidewalk, seized her slicker, and tore it. The garment is valued at 15 dollars.
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Grace Hamill
McClain Avenue
Chestnut Street
C. S. Lotz
Arrows Used by Aztecs May Have Varied Poisons
Smithsonian notes South American curare and similar poisons did not extend to Mexico. Little reliable information exists on Aztec arrow poisons. one reference mentions agave sap, though the exact species is unspecified. The Aztecs were skilled with plants and could render arrows harmful beyond the wound.
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Smithsonian Institution
Mexico
Suitcase Lost Then Found At Leslie Hotel
Mrs. J. M. Walker of Plain Grove reported a suitcase dropped from a car between West Side and East Side stations. Police notified and the luggage was soon found at the Leslie Hotel.
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J. M. Walker
Plaingrove
West Side
East Side
Leslie Hotel
Press comments and quips from various papers
A collection of brief quotations from newspapers including observations on war court martial defense, lakes to gulf waterway delays, tax and legal ideas, social manners about soup tipping, and humorous notes on Florida floods and mother-in-law etiquette.
Jugo Slavia to Send Commission for Debt Talks
Jugo Slavia notified Secretary Mellon it will send a commission to the United States in January to begin negotiations toward settling its 66 million dollar debt. Mellon expects no difficulty in a funding agreement with Jugo Slavia. He does not foresee a new French debt adjustment move soon. France may seek to resolve internal political and financial issues before resuming talks with the United States.
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International News Service
Washington, D. C
Jugo-Slavia
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
United States
American Debt Commission
France
One Year Ago Brindell Release Echoes Reform Era Talk
One year after Robert P. Brindell, known as Newee or laborazar, was freed upon term expiration for extortion. The piece contrasts old monarchs with new reformers, noting shifts in leadership language and public perception.
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Robert P. Brindell
Newee
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