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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
4
The New Castle Pa paper announces daily edition details with pricing for various subscriptions. It notes subscription rates, mailing options, and distribution through newsstands, along with staff credits and service affiliations. It also lists forged publication terms and rights for republication via the International News Service.
A rambling column venting social observations and quips on politics weather and public life. It jokes about whiskered men women buying paper for meat markets and jokes about public figures and current events in a satirical tone.
Public notice from The News Co New Castle clarifies no individual letters to be sent directly and directs all money or inquiries to the company.
A New York constitutional court defines theatre as an educational necessity and public utility while a village orator denounces it as a den of iniquity. The piece traces changing attitudes toward actors, theater's social status, and the balance between freedom and criticism. It notes some see value in drama despite flaws and emphasizes public access to understanding theater.
A columnist warns that pro style in intercollegiate football risks not players but coaching and spectacle. He cites emerging pay, ticket bias, and suggests reforms like pay caps, bench rules, and shifting game direction to captains, noting such drastic changes are unlikely.
The Pennsylvania public school system shows unprecedented September attendance. County supervised districts hit 95 percent while district supervised areas reached 97 percent, excluding Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. State officials call the record notable given the pupil regulation in effect.
The text notes that ages 14 and 16 counted as in school if at home to work on farms are considered present though not attending. Six counties led with 97 percent attendance including Allegheny, Carbon, Delaware, Luzerne, Washington and Westmoreland. Only three counties were under 90 percent and six more under 94 percent.
A concise reflection on the lasting impact of harmed emotions. The piece notes how emotional wounds resist quick healing, shaping behavior and relationships long after the incident. It emphasizes care, patience, and reassurance as essential to recovery.
A quirky remark likens a cold bath to an egg and notes that those who endure it tend to laugh or cackle, capturing a humorous aside about perseverance and reaction.
A columnist notes that China should train in defense and praises home work as a foundation, framing it as preparation for future challenges. The remark underscores self-reliance and discipline in national security mindset.
A witty line notes a man settling life avoids finishing a divorce tale. The piece humorously weighs law, jails, and righteousness while a sedan window and abroad venture hint at broader, moral reflections.
A witty critique notes that only a handful of Americans possess the grand manner and rely on it as a substitute for brains. The observation targets social pretensions and public personas rather than specific individuals.
One year ago John D. Rockefeller Jr. announced a gift of $1,000,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The pledge highlighted Rockefeller support for the museum's future programs and endowment.
A playful line warns that a slipper or paddle marked Safe ty First could aid children like Johnny. The note also mentions leaving a new sled on the front walk at night as a potential safety issue.
Four hundred Meadville residents contributed a gold purse for a traction line motorman in recognition of his twenty seven years on the job and his courtesy to travelers. Some may object to waiting so long for praise.
A concise remark notes how a henpecked husband reflects truth behind the song title. It comments on gender dynamics and shared spaces in domestic life with a literary tone.
A thrift-minded person mails early Christmas cards to friends to save on costs. The piece notes it is wise to remove the sender’s name first to avoid awkward questions, and adds a light aside on poets referring to the Silver Moon in quarters and halves.
A provocative note warns that every empty lot risks becoming a filling station unless it pursues worthwhile uses. The column calls on communities to seize plans and stimulate productive development to reverse stagnation.
A Hints and Dints column records a reader asking what the unemployed in New Castle are doing after noting many out of work. The reply is: Nothing.
A specialist attributes the fatigue to eye strain finishing with a note that current styles foster masculine ennui. The speaker signals a clarified understanding, framing the issue as a combination of sensory strain and fashion mood.
When grain remains affordable the government is blamed for price control. yet at 75 cents a pound for turkeys the government receives no credit. The days seem near when men dread rising in the morning.
A scientist forecasts the sun's return to longer days as the season shifts toward June. The piece playfully suggests using oil and clean spark plugs to help the journey. A cautionary tale recalls a woman dressed as Santa Claus burned to death, sparking reflections on fire safety.
An editorial note laments the decline of using Xmas as a substitute for Christmas. The author argues the term desecrates the name of Christ and notes its shrinking presence in national holiday reporting. The piece suggests the trend may be permanent.
The will leaving money to two cousins triggers a dispute among surviving relatives. A cross examining lawyer questions whether the deceased talked to himself, while witnesses dodge the point. A college-town tone fills the page with quips about corruption, stocks, and politics.
Public domain essay fragment notes Bertha Krupp owning seven profitable airplanes. Mentions royalty is public property. Written in Arthur Brisbane style commentary from 1925 era.
The article reflects on the Krupp factory and Bertha Krupp von Bohlen as a symbol of maternal strength in Germany, then discusses war, aviation, and the role of royalty. It mentions The Last Token and a British royal memorial image, contrasting royal privacy with publicPrinting in Britain and pondering afterlife questions about Queen Alexandra and King Edward.
Ogden H. Hammond is named United States ambassador to Spain and brings a busy career to the post. In recent years he has been most closely identified with the insurance industry in New York City.
Born in Louisville 56 years ago to a Union commander, he studied at Phillips Exeter and Yale. He moved to New York in 1907 from Superior Wisconsin, founded by his father, entered insurance brokerage, lived in New Jersey, served two terms in the New Jersey assembly, and became treasurer of the Republican State Committee. He pursued numerous large business ventures in New York and New Jersey.
A 1925 editorial argues restlessness is mistaken for ambition and urges doing well the job at hand. It cites George Arliss and Ralph Waldo Emerson, warning that solid progress comes from steady effort and a firm foundation before seeking advancement.
A compact column notes friendship requires friendliness, cites Proverbs 18 24 about steadfast friendship, and jokes about English critics underestimating American literature. It muses on aging language, casual Christmas card prices, and the stubborn stances on prohibition and liquor.
A long reader letter recalls Jay Gould and George J. Gould praising their civic work while noting a New York court decision that cuts three of George J. Gould’s grandchildren from the inheritance. It reprints a 1892 Christmas letter from George J. Gould asking aid for Cyrus W. Field’s son and urging charitable response.
A cautionary poem by Edgar A. Guest urges care with contracts. The speaker recalls signing a dotted line after a smooth pitch, then facing debt and regret. He warns children to learn reading and writing, so they avoid similar financial traps.
A collection of humorous quotes from various papers remarking on bunk coal air fashion and war. Writers joke about political topics social norms and space questions reflecting the era’s light editorial tone.
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