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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1920
Page
2
The News Company of New Castle, Pa publishes weekly notices from trustees officers and editors, listing W Conway as manager and city editor with treasurer and secretary positions noted. The paper announces circulation rates, advertising contact, and that mail subscriptions are accepted.
The article discusses Congressman McArthur's amendments to move presidential, Senate, and Representative terms to begin in November and December, shortening the transition gap. It notes the rationale to prevent long delays between elections and governance, citing Lincoln and Buchanan as references, and outlines the procedural changes for electoral and congressional terms. It also reflects on holiday reminiscences and the public interest in reforms amid a festive season.
A garbled piece reflects on relatives at a gathering with playful and critical notes. It mentions Aunt Mary, a rich uncle, and humorous asides about gifts, food, and family dynamics. A reference to public figures and a satirical tone suggests a comic column fragment.
The piece parodies a 1940s community page with jumbled anecdotes, slang, and clipped humor. It ribaldly notes immigration quips, family reunions, Christmas musings, and local business tidbits, interlacing names, places, and zany vignettes in a hazy, socially flavored collage.
Letter from Gafford Pischot, chairman of the state Bent Committee, praising the 1920s Christmas Seal sale in Pennsylvan ia. Notes improved organization and publicity boosted contributions for fighting malaria and improving community health. Urges continued support from editors and readers across the state.
A miscellany of historical anniversaries and biographical notes includes Wisconsin governor Alm Lacius Pairehid born in Kent Ohio and died in Madison Wisconsin May 28 1896 Julia Dana ex US senator born in Connecticut April 25 1772, mentions of the clipper Great Republic, Ralph Farnham survivor of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and references to General Sloyan and Admiral Porter during a Vicksburg assault. It also notes the 606th anniversary of the House of Habsburg, a committee at the Senate on President Cleveland's Hawaiian parties, and a Christinah dinar linked to orphans of soldiers in the South African War.
One year ago Mosraw reported upheaval in Kalehah with revolutionary socialist elements. The fragment mentions wage losses and political turmoil during the first nine months of the year 1427 in a likely fictional or stylized setting.
The notice looks back at the past year and urges a better year ahead with renewed opportunities to help others. It promotes a 25 percent discount on all clothing that remains in force as the year turns.
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