Local Newspaper Masthead and Staff Roster
A historical masthead lists officers L Rentz as President and Man. Fatter W Teadwell as Vice President. Treas is Jacob Rentz with Ray as Treasurer. George W Conway is Secretary and ee See Editor. Published daily except Sunday at 29 North Mercer Street. Advertising rep is G Lindenstein Inc. in New York City. Member of ABC and American Newspaper Publishers Association.
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A L. Rentz
North Mercer Street
Sole Fores Advertising
G. Lindenstein, Inc
Madison Ave
New York City
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Membm
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Slippery Rock Centennial Celebrations Planned
Slippery Rock in Butler County prepares a week long centennial celebration at the town and its normal school. Many former residents and students are expected back for ceremonies as the community reflects on its influence and character. New Castle sends congratulations on the occasion.
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Slippery Rock
Butler County
Lawrence County
Normal School
New Castle
Restful Alabama village reminds motorists to slow down
A travel tale contrasts frenzied motor touring with a family day spent in a peaceful Alabama village. The writer notes a 25 mile day and a pause to rest in a place he calls Here we rest, urging grateful use of the car’s opportunities over constant driving.
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Alabama
Respecting the Dead
A fragment on honoring the deceased notes that the living often eulogize those who have passed, suggesting the good they do outlives them even as critics fade away. The piece reflects on memory, virtue, and the moral stance toward fallen individuals.
Optimism and Providence in a Lawn Care Parable
A proverb-like item jokes that optimism may take the form of Providence cutting the lawn. The brief reflects a light moral about expectation versus reality in domestic life.
North Dakota Reports Rye Crop Bump
North Dakota shows a bumper rye crop noted for its use in bread making. The grain yields seen reflect steady production trends and market relevance for regional bakers.
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North Dakota
Superstition fades as tire shoe luck ritual fades
The piece notes that people are less superstitious now and rarely nail an old tire shoe over doors for luck, a practice once common. It contrasts past beliefs with present attitudes toward luck and superstition.
Old-fashioned notion on efficiency and talk
A line underscores a view that efficiency existed before the current push for debate and discussion. The remark contrasts past practice with modern conversations about efficiency, implying change in standards and emphasis over time.
Vessel of earth and a cherished soul in verse
The poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on a beloved woman as a vessel of earth, her beauty, laughter, and soul surpassing the fragile clay. The speaker notes that though the jar is broken, the fragrance and voice remain in memory, defining the beauty that made the vessel lovely.
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Edgar A. Guest
Pacific Coast
Pacific Ocean
Earth
Mediterranean
Rome
Atlantic Ocean
Safety Sam Says Tib Markle Sees Value in Dog Caution
Tib Markle notes his dog earns respect for crossing streets carefully as he watches people move through traffic. The line emphasizes vigilance and safety around pedestrians and animals.
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Tib Markle
World War II era Editorial Montage Reflects on Bryan and Society
The fragmentary column laments pretensions of wealth and humor after W. J. Bryan's death, notes age old workplace rules on grooming, mocks magazines delaying publication, and comments on regional business rivalry between Youngstown and New Castle with light satire of modern commerce and manners.
AOA Hibernians Leader Attacks Immodesty
The new president of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians condemns immodesty, claiming girls grovel in slime. Her controversial remark triggers criticism that her office went to her head on the first day.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Hibernians
Remembering a public servant who served without pay
A veteran recalls a man who held office for glory and patriotism, never seeking a salary, and who did not draw any pay during his tenure.
Anonymous letter targets a church figure in Lawrence County
A reader denounces an anonymous letter signed by "A True Christian Fellow of Lawrence County" as cowardly. The writer offers a $100 challenge to reveal the author and states the money would go to his church, claiming the Ku Klux Klan would have no chance at it.
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Lawrence County
Ku Klux Klan
Mail to soldiers in foreign lands sent to dead letter office
Thousands of pieces of money and articles sent to soldiers abroad in wartime have been turned over to the dead letter office in Washington. The cause is careless addressing and indifference in writing addresses on packages.
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Washington
Cigar Adulteration Sparks Curiosity Overseas
A notice from readers in the United States reports that American cigarets are barred in England due to adulteration. The public questions what is added besides water and humorously suggests obtaining it for garden use.
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England
Fashion and men’s arms evade waistline control instincts
The passage rails at fashion’s vain waistline hiding and asserts that men’s arm strength is driven by instinct. It also notes social friction when a man finds everyone hard to get along with, implying the source of trouble lies within interpersonal dynamics.
Value of an old fiddle and a civic boast
An old fiddle is valued at ten thousand dollars while the speaker would prefer half in cash. The remark may brand them as an ass. A trusted local plumber seeks a judge’s bench trial over a jury. The piece closes by praising W. J. Bryan as one of history’s best losers.
Duty to return found money and valuables
The text argues that sneering at rewards for finding lost items misses the point that honest people should return them to the owner. It states it is a duty to be honest and that keeping found property is stealing.
Onion Day Saying Sparks Ban on Girls
A strange old note quotes a bachelor claiming an onion a day keeps the girls away and warns boys not to swim after meals. The oddline reflects playful folklore rather than current events.
West Virginia Man Gives Up Driving to Avoid Jail
A West Virginia man chooses not to drive after steering his bus while intoxicated, choosing jail time over risking public safety. The decision likely benefits both himself and the traveling public.
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West Virginia
Ripe Mato In Garden Signals Seasonal Tally Shift
A lone ripe tomato is ready in the garden, large and nearly a pound. The remaining small green fruit will feel lonely when the big red tomato disappears, matching a domestic rhythm of harvest and longing.
Notable exchange on dancing and romance in social talk
A man remarks how he could dance endlessly and a girl counteracts with cautious optimism. The dialogue reflects casual social interaction and mutual reassurance in a flirtatious setting.
New York Woman Seeks Divorce Over Poor Cooking
A New York woman petitions for divorce citing her husband’s cooking as making her ill. The article notes reactions and nearby social context, highlighting domestic tensions and culinary disputes.
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New York
Vanderbilt Wedding Guest Arrest Sparks Society Talk
A guest at the Newport Vanderbilt wedding was arrested after driving a fur lined limousine while intoxicated following the ceremony. The incident highlights that even high society hosts rough behavior similar to common folks.
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Newport
Fragmented musings on meals illness and employment
A jumble of lines notes hash making dinner blood poisoning swelling hands and heads. It also critiques firing as an asset and ends with a lament about the good old days and shaving all over.
Evolution debate from Joe Bulger in Coaltown
Joe Bulger writes from Coaltown Pa on July 30 1925 offering a blunt skeptical view of evolution. He recounts interviewing a water works supervisor about pumps and basins to illustrate progress and claims the subject deserves a factual authority.
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Coaltown
Fred Rentz News Co
Freds
Joe
A. M
Eicettera
Big Boss
Fred
Today Taxing the Coffin
Arthur Brisbane discusses financial policy and taxation ideas in a 1925 column, critiquing economic approaches and public revenue strategies. The piece reflects WASP-era political commentary and views on government spending and taxation.
Navy dirigibles to move bases to San Diego amid climate and Pacific focus
Secretary Wilbur with President Coolidge’s approval plans transferring the Los Angeles and Shenandoah airship bases from Lakehurst to San Diego to favor year round flying tests and Pacific operations. The piece also notes a coal miners’ wage idea in South Wales tied to family size and comments on wealth, intelligence, and industrial governance.
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Wilbur
Coolidge
Navy
California
San Diego
South Wales
Wall Street Reacts to Bryan Speech of 1896
Wall Street recalls W. J. Bryan and his cross of gold speech as a historic market shock in July 1896 that toppled major stocks by 10 to 15 points. The note compares this to the recent nomination of Mr. Davis which did not trigger the same market drop.
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Wall Street
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Davis
Debate on Inheritance Taxes Stirs Senate and White House
Senator Norris vows to retain heavy federal taxes on inherited wealth while President Coolidge seeks abolition or major revision. Advocates argue the government protection of a widow and children warrants contribution, or that tax should fall on the worker in life rather than heirs after death.
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Norris
Coolidge
Notable public figures and family tensions in press critique
A speaker urges men to do their best work for their families while critics target Gladstone. Capt. Peter Wright accuses the former prime minister’s character, using terms like liar and coward, and alleges private pursuit of women.
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Gladstone
Peter Wright
Gladstone's Longevity and Quiet Debates in Parliament
A reader defends Gladstone against accusations calling him a liar coward and fool. The account recalls his vigorous late-night sessions in the commons and his wife visiting the ladies gallery when weather was bad, underscoring his steadfast presence.
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Gladstone
House of Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Meeting under the Clock Tower Recalled William E. Gladstone
A figure recounts meeting a man under the Clock tower and wrapping a heavy muffler around his neck before taking him home. The passage honors William E. Gladstone, praising his lifelong compassion for the poor and weak.
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William E. Gladstone
Tarbell Commissioned for Presidential Portraits
Edmund C Tarbell, renowned artist and former Corcoran Gallery director, is commissioned to paint two portraits of President Coolidge. One will hang in the State House, Boston, and the other in the National Capitol. He has taught at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston since 1889 and gained membership in the National Institute of Arts and Letters.
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Edmund C. Tarbell
Presidnt Coolidge
State House
Boston
National Capitol
Washington, D. C
Corcoran Art Gallery
Tarbell
Museum of Fine Arts
National Institute of Arts and Letters
Artist Honored With Presidency Of Boston Guild
The artist has been elected president of the Boston Guild of Artists. He has served on juries of international exhibitions and has won numerous prizes at major American art exhibitions.
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Boston Guild of Artists
Keeping on After the Drama Ends in Life Success
Dr. Frank Crane argues that real achievement rests not on dramatic rises but on continued effort after the drama fades. He cites leadership, work ethic, and persistence as keys, noting even presidents face ongoing troubles and must press on beyond glamorous headlines. Copyright 1925 by The McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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Ark
United States
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Remark on divine assurance from Isaiah 41 10
A biblical verse offers comfort and admonition to trust in divine strength. It cites God’s promise to uphold and help believers, reinforcing faith during distress and uncertainty.
Aviators Circuit Globe From England to Orkneys
A year ago U S aviators circled the globe flying from England to the Orkney Islands. A train disaster in Woodside New York killed a passenger.
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U. S
England
Orkneys
Woodside
N. Y
Miner’s Resolve Amid War With Chiggers Highlighted
A wartime tale notes a Welsh miner’s sturdy digging under pressure while humorously comparing his endurance to chigger irritation. The piece uplifts the miner’s resilience, suggesting pride in his digging prowess during hardship.
Babbitt Term in Nation’s Business Sparks Debate
The July Nation’s Business cites Mr. Harper Leech on Babbitt a noun and verb for the successful capitalist. It argues muckrakers denounce wealth while benefiting from it, urging capitalists to unite and rebuff Babbitt-baiters in defense of America’s prosperity.
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Harper Leech
Nation's Business
Babbitt
Sinclair Lewis
Ida Tarbells
Upton Sinclairs
America
Leech
United States of America
Plan Proposed To Regulate Street Parking In Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls Tribune reports increasing sentiment against free street parking and notes a proposed city council ordinance to grant property owners sole control of parking in front of their premises. Readers urge limiting parking in business districts to improve traffic flow and ensure owners can park near their property.
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New Castle
Beaver Falls
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