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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
6
A collage of quips on work, frugality, and common sense. Lines warn against quick schemes and champion steady effort, with jokes about myths of wealth through luck, plus brief asides on current events and satirical takes on politics and society.
President Roosevelt urges national honesty in business and law, tackles labor injunction abuses, employer liability, stock market gambling, and monopolies. He defends courts, emphasizes fair shares for workers, and warns against corporate privilege while urging measured reforms to curb abuses.
Our special sale advertises exceptionally small prices for daily and weekly subscriptions with yearly options and mail rates. It notes to address all payments and communications to The News Company in New Castle Pennsylvania and not to individuals.
New Castle workingmen seek to inform themselves on the parcels post proposal backed by Postmaster General Meyer and President Roosevelt. The News notes merchants fear mail order competition but emphasizes broad public discussion to guide Congress on the measure.
Charles W. Foulke, in association with Associated Charities, notes destitution in New Castle families worsened by dogs fed at home while children go hungry. He cites an estimated 3,000 city dogs and urges relief focus on human need over pet provisioning.
A special train carrying 35 directors and stockholders of the Bessemer Limestone company left Youngstown yesterday to inspect the quarries at Bessemer. A meeting of the board of directors was also held.
Sharon health officials reported eight new typhoid fever cases yesterday. The announcement emphasizes ongoing monitoring and investigation to prevent further spread and protect residents.
Dr Likens eye refractionist at 33 North Mercer Street offers glasses fitted to restore vision. Broken lenses replaced, avoiding headaches and nervousness from ill fitting lenses.
Advertises foulard silks at 50 cents per yard and black suitings at 50 cents per yard. Black silk taffeta and plaid waistings offered with discounts. Charlies and wool waistings reduced to 35 cents per yard with other specials 19 to 40 cents. Suitable for school dresses and general sewing.
A catalog lists kid gloves at £1.00 per pair with odd sizes and shades while centermeri gloves sell for $1.00 as a sale price. The item details imply a mixed stock sale with multiple pricing currencies and products.
A local sale lists grey cotton blankets at 50 cents per pair and tan ones at 50 cents. Mixed lots offer grey tan or white at 75 cents. Other items include wool plaid blankets 4 to 6.50, slightly soiled white blankets 6.00, Comforts 1.00 to 3.50, cotton filled Comforts 2.00 and 3.50, gingham aprons a quarter off, and corset covers 25 cents.
Silk, Net and Mohair Waists reduced to 90c 1.90 and 2.90. Odd lot skirts at 3.90. Suits at half price. Velvet suits at half price. Furs one lot at half price with special prices on all other furs. Coats half price for children misses and women. White Waist half price if slightly soiled. Wrappers sale price 50c and a second lot at 75c.
A local store offers boys garments at reduced prices. Flannel waists blouse style at 1.00, white shirts 0.50, caps 0.15, caps half price 0.25, dress shirts 0.25, white shirt waists 0.75 for 2.50, union suits 0.50 down to 0.35, fleeced lined underwear 0.25, children vests 0.15 or 0.25 for two.
The passage reflects a pro business, anti corruption stance urging honesty in commerce and politics. It mounts a Lincolnian call for justice, condemning greed and dishonesty while urging steadfast resolve to build a prosperous and righteous nation. It envisions unity of north and south in facing economic and moral challenges.
The News informs readers of the announcing authority announcing the Republican primaries to be held on April 11 1908 and directs attention to the forthcoming electoral date.
This store advertises an extensive Valentine display for the year with exclusive lines including Rapheal Tuck & Son's. It notes wholesale and retail stock and a wide range of items from pens to related novelties.
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