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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1925
Page
7
Washington January 14 United States Army promotion prospects for 1925 are dimmer as the Director of the Budget recommendations keep the force at its present size. Postwar demobilization left many officers civilians or demoted and only slow advancement by seniority will occur as about 16 000 officers remain on the Army lists.
An Elsarated Magnesia product marketed for stomach troubles promises quick relief from gas sourmeas and bloating. It is presented as non laxative and usable after-eating, with relief following the first dose and affordability from druggists.
The War Department policy limits rapid promotions to certain corps while others rise by seniority, causing years of delay before majors, lieutenant colonels, and captains reach higher ranks. Ranking lists name officers for each grade, with totals across lieutenant-colonels, majors, captains, first and second lieutenants, detailing assignments and current duties in Washington, Fort Leavenworth, Manila, and various posts.
A vintage ad advises early action against colds by drinking hot lemonade. It promotes lemons as a heat preventive and suggests squeezing lemon juice into hot water with optional sugar. Urges readers to stock California lemons, claiming effectiveness and quick relief by morning.
The article recalls a bygone city taxi for officers using horse drawn patrols. Horses housed behind the current police garage, automatic stalls, and a clanging bell signaling calls and emergencies. Drivers worked 12 hour shifts, and the bell warned the public as reporters learned of breaking stories.
Henry Shepherd thirty from Scranton faces trial for posing as a mute salesman and peddling a mixture of horseradish and camphor as the best cough cure. He entered homes with sales cards saying he was speechless and recovered his voice at the police station.
The Atta Boy club meets the Lincolns tonight at Rose Avenue gym at 7:30 PM in a highly anticipated game. After a recent Army Five defeat, the Lincolns seek victory while Atta Boy aims to prevail. Due to large crowds and limited space, Rose Avenue officials prohibit students from certain schools on Wednesday nights and require under twelve to be accompanied by an adult. one gym side will be reserved for parents and women spectators.
The Grove City Foreign War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary held an installation night at the armory in Victory Pa. Officers installed include Commander D. C. Porter Jr. Vice Commanders Harlan Surrena and George Purvis Quartermaster Chas Hassell Chaplain W G Smith Trustees John Hassell Alex Hutchinson W G Smith.
Gas pressure in the abdomen causes restlessness and prevents sleep. A simple mixture with buckthorn bark magnesium sulph glycerine and Adlerika can relieve gas in the stomach and aid constipation. Adlerika is sold by Love & Megown Drug Store and leading druggists.
Radio listings across WGY WEC and WYAK networks detail schedules for January 15 1925 including dinner music organ recitals and Brahms Debussy performances from Albany New York City and Pittsburgh with time signals forecasts and concert broadcasts. The note also includes a family obituary for Mrs Margaret Ann Fullerton of North Beaver township and a local proverb about owls.
Five men abducted 16 year old Ida Grecco from her Swedesboro area home last night. Police say her father Rosario Grecco was threatened with death. NJ State Police asked Gloucester Camden and Philadelphia units to aid in the search. the father had warned a Philadelphia man to stay away, or both would be dealt with harshly.
Rupture sufferers nationwide are urged to request a free trial of a strengthening system promising miracle results. The ad claims it can restore parts and let users work again as if never ruptured, with no payment required and requests only name and address to W. A. Collings in Watertown.
An advertising pitch urges readers to boost weight with McCoy Laboratories Coo Liver Oil in sugar coated tablet form. It claims dramatic gains in healthy flesh within weeks, offering a 60 tablet package at 60 cents and a refund if goals aren’t reached. The copy targets women and children, promoting quick, tangible results.
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