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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
10
Tomorrow our store will feature a grand display of India Linens Persian Lawns fancy White Goods Embroidered Swiss Dotted Swiss Soiesettes Fine Linen Goods for shirt waists and more. Remarkable values entice customers to buy dress or waist patterns for evening wear or warm weather. Part payment offered and goods can be laid aside until balance is paid. Read the advertisement and come to profit.
Pittsburg Life and Trust sues to cancel two life policies worth 5000 dollars each on John A. McGonigle. Hearing before Judge Porter considers health at policy times, with multiple physicians testifying. Beneficiary is Elizabeth McGonigle. decision pending.
A local editorial urges creation of multiple city posts with specified salaries from rain spout and garbage can inspectors to a lamp inspector, heater soot collector, and even an inspector of tomcats. It argues these roles would improve sanitation, safety, and efficiency, listing monthly pay scales and noting broader tax relief once established.
Joe Corrigan of Youngstown faced a stark choice between 15 days in the workhouse or enlisting in the army and selected military service.
A claim in the notice asserts a guaranteed cure for piles using a formula with carbolic acid Zotan and zinc ointment. The instruction directs readers to a druggist to mix six drops carbolic acid one dram Zotan and one to two ounces zinc ointment for nightly and morning application.
United Press reports that Japanese shipowners have lodged a complaint with the Japanese government over the seizure by Chinese customs near Hakone. China claims the vessel carried arms for Sun Yat sen’s revolutionary movement and Tokyo awaits investigation before acting on the accusation of contraband landing on Chinese soil.
The Sulloway bill granting widows of honorably discharged soldiers a twelve dollar monthly pension passed the House in Washington.
Attorney D N Nelson of Beaver county will fight the county commissioners claim that he should cover costs from a Lawrence county court case. Nelson won a $3000 verdict which the supreme court reversed. He faces more than $300 in costs to be contested.
A gas valve turned on in a Youngstown kitchen led to an explosion that burned Mrs. C. Beight while her young son, who had crawled under the stove to hide, was in the danger zone. The incident prompted medical treatment for the burns and an investigation into gas safety.
The Fifth ward local option club will meet in the Welsh Congregational church on East Reynolds street Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Rev. Crayton S. Brooks of the First Christian church will deliver the main address. The program includes recitations, songs by May Williams and others, duets, an oration by Sidney Johns, and an address by Rev. Brooks.
Eighteen of twenty four regular nurses at Huron Road hospital in Cleveland go on strike following the dismissal of Miss Dumoulin, head of the training school. Nurses accuse her of standing up for better working conditions. About 100 patients remain under care as most trained nurses in the city are already employed elsewhere.
Promotes a College Dining Hall in the Dean block with meals at 25 cents and meal tickets for 21 meals at 4 dollars. Miss Della Trumbo is listed as proprietor and urges readers to follow the crowd to the dining hall.
Farmers' Bulletin No. 18 from the U S department argues pruning restores natural form in trees and shrubs. It outlines natural overcrowding versus artificial spacing, the need to cut back annual growth to keep compact shapes, and cautions against overdoing heading back especially for peach and Keiffer pear trees in young orchards.
Dr Lindsay president of the Pennsylvania College for Women will speak to teachers at the city high school chapel Monday at 7 30 pm. Subject not yet chosen but he is a noted speaker and an interesting evening is expected for all interested in educational work.
Developments in the Dahringer murder case are anticipated in Sharon as a detective stated yesterday that the suspected killer would likely be behind bars in a short time.
The notice promotes an oyster sale Friday and Saturday at Fulton Fish Market now in Central Market at 24 and 26 South Mill Street. It lists 80 cent standards and 40 cent selects. It also notes Dale Graham of East Brady Pennsylvania visiting his uncle John F. Neely the druggist at 8 Long Avenue.
Friday evening at 6 30 the new YWCA Bible class meets at association headquarters on Washington street. A chafing dish supper precedes the class from 6 30 to 7 00 to allow attendees to come directly from work. Miss Erhardt teaches the Bible study, with a three year course planned. Other classes in various branches will follow as plans are set. The session ends at 8 00.
Officials warn of a major explosion threat in Struthers prompting residents to prepare for a large blast event. Emergency teams are coordinating evacuations and shelter options while authorities investigate the source and safety measures.
A Chester Times editorial argues the compulsory education law harms the poor and calls on the board of education to provide clothing for ragged children to ensure they stay in school. It notes poverty forces violations and school attendance depends on adequate attire.
Advertising copy touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure and strengthener for nursing mothers and women with gynecological complaints. It claims a glyceric extract with printed ingredients and offers a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce in Affton New York for further details.
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