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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1908
Page
4
New Castle voters hear Judge Porters ruling on mandatory uniform primaries. The article discusses the act of February 17, 1906, its intent to curb cross party caucusing, and the Socialists demand to appear under their banner while current law requires all offices be nominated through the winter primary.
The article discusses the nonpartisan tradition of New Castle electors selecting officers by citizenship rather than party, noting an assembly act that allows nomination papers for nonpartisan offices while obliging county commissioners to aid partisan schemes.
A collage of humorous vignettes and odd notes from a small town. Betsy Beavers, school board owl, activists, and local curiosities appear alongside jokes about etiquette, headlines, and everyday life. The snippets mix local color with light satire and anecdotal headlines.
All carpenters are requested to be present at the meeting Thursday evening January 16 1908. Business of importance. 12313
A column of street anecdotes from New Castle recaps a bride puzzled by a bread board gag, a couple's dispute interrupted by a good Samaritan, revival meeting humor, a hurried caller on Central, and a repairman who ends up beside a wary woman without a smile.
Dr. William Frear of Pennsylvania State College met with Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust in Harrisburg to discuss tests on 62 breakfast food brands. Thirteen cases are filed across Berks Blair Dauphin Columbia and Erie counties for misbranding under the 1907 act.
City officials are urged to boost New Castle by following Elmira New York’s resolutions. The creed calls for ten years of rapid progress, a 50 000 population target for 1910, active support for a board of trade, and promoting local manufacturing and prosperity. The piece quotes a verse urging aggressive town boosting.
The Edsall-Winthrope company opened a week at the opera house with The Girl and the Gambler drawing a large crowd. Miss Pearl Winthrope and Mr. Henener received praise for their performances while the Nelson flying ballet adds a strong feature. Brother Against Brother is announced for tonight.
Hot mills at New Castle works resume full operation Monday morning January 20 1908. Hot mill employees must report by September 16 for duty check in. Rev Smith of the M B church reports revival meetings at Coal Center very successful.
A petition signed by a majority of property owners asking to ordain Center street from South Jefferson street to the Neshaminock creek was presented to councils Monday evening and favorable action was taken.
Advertises a 40 percent discount on framed pictures. Encourages bringing items for framing, touting neat work and moderate costs. Claims framing facilities are the best in town.
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