An old dog now tricks and the limits of learning
A reflective piece on the old dog performing tricks without true self education. It contrasts enthusiasm without conviction and a closed mind with prejudices against genuine belief and experience.
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
27
A reflective piece on the old dog performing tricks without true self education. It contrasts enthusiasm without conviction and a closed mind with prejudices against genuine belief and experience.
A roundup of notable events and births including 1609 firearms seen by Iroquois and Champlain's followers near Ti conderoga, 1779 Captain Cook voyage, 1780 Sumter attack at Rocky Mount, 1832 Oregon governor born, 1850 Rice’s Opera House fire, and 1893 Denver Chamber appeal for free coinage of silver.
One hundred thirty five employees of the New Castle Dry Goode company were guests at their annual picnic in Cascade Park. The event featured a park dinner, races with prizes, and free amusement tickets, followed by a recap of the day and remarks from organizer C. W. Grafton.
The excerpt describes a narrator observing a reservoir basin where murky river water clears as alum is added. Tiny specks of mud, initially suspended, grow and then sink while the water becomes clearer. The process is explained as alum charging fine particles to attract and settle them, illustrating a method of water treatment and a moment of reflection on evolution.
Mrs Beatrice Koop of Brooklyn reports five years of facial pimples that itched and worsened from picking. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she notes cooling relief and eventual healing with about four boxes along with the soap.
Miss Lillian Ellis, a deaconess for the Methodist churches in New Castle the last three years, will depart Saturday to take a new post in Baltimore Maryland. She previously served at Simpson and Mahoning churches after arriving from New York City. She will spend August in New York and Chautauqua Lake before starting September 1 as superintendent of the High Street Settlement in Baltimore.
G O Carpenter of Fourth street buys the Blaine Gillespie property on West Madison avenue. He, with his mother and sister, moves to the new home today. Former occupants Mr and Mrs H Gillespie moved Wednesday to West Clayton street. Mr and Mrs Creed Simon of Newell avenue expect to move soon to the Fourth street residence once occupied by Carpenters.
Union choir meets Friday at 7 30 PM in Mahoning Methodist church. Presbyterian and Christian choir members are especially invited to attend.
A touring car with six occupants from Indiana tried to beat lowered railroad gates on Mahoning avenue. The driver swerved to avoid collision but failed as gates rose, catching the top of the car. No injuries noted in the slight accident.
Mrs. W. H. Hoover of North Cedar Street and Mrs. C. C. Hutton of Ashland Avenue have returned home after spending a week with friends in Detroit Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nugent of the Harris apartment entertain guests including Mr and Mrs Clayton Kari her of Cleveland Ohio and Mrs John Chisoblim and son Willard of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.
Miss Margaret Walker of West Madison avenue and Miss Sarah Thomas of Cascade street are spending their vacation at Atlantic City and New York City.
A large crowd from the ward attended the Knights of Columbus picnic at Cascade Park on Wednesday, enjoying a community event organized by the group.
The rivetting on the new bridge is finished and floor preparations for concreting have begun. Iron railing runs along both sides and the floor will be concreted within the next few days.
George Stevens of North Cedar street left Tuesday to join his wife and family visiting relatives in Montreal Canada. Miss Phylis Cunningham of Clayton street has returned home after visiting relatives at Energy Stop on the Harmony route. Miss Katherine Nugent of Harris apartment returned home after visiting Mrs. Chisholm at Beaver Falls Pa. Roy Scheidemantle of Madison Avenue employed at the Pennsylvania ticket station is enjoying a two weeks vacation. The Presbyterians may lose Fosdick but they may be content in the knowledge that they gave the world golf.
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