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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
5
The Strauss Kirshhberg Co. in Youngstown promotes modern electric conveniences for new homes. A range of guaranteed electric irons percolators tea ball samovars chafing dishes toasters stoves and aluminum wares are offered with exact prices and a subway floor note for the new building.
A section highlights extensive cut glass varieties described as trustworthy and brilliant. It urges readers to view early selections to learn the advantages of buying now and secure splendid values.
A detailed report of the Woman's Day program at St Luke's A M E Zion Church on Elm Street. Mrs Lettie B Williams hosted, with talks by Mrs M A Davis on Christian motherhood, papers by Mrs Mary Allman, Mrs Lulu Hackett, Miss Natalie Johnson, and others. Mrs Rae Muirhead delivered the keynote address on the role of mothers in reform. The afternoon featured songs by Nellie Robinson and Sara Dana Falls, with Mrs Blanche Dillard presiding and Mrs Anna Harrison reciting. Evening sessions included Christian Endeavor led by Mrs J Stanard, missionary remarks by Mrs J Stanard, solos by Grace Carrington and Carrie Brown, and papers by Mrs Josephine Stanton and Mrs Ella Dunkle. The event closed with generous offerings from the congregation.
Geo W Clutton conducts a live sale of Wendell's Ambition Pills claiming they tone the system and boost energy in days. A 50 cent box is touted as enough for blue moods and fatigue with a money back guarantee. Mail orders handled by Wendell Pharmacal Co Syracuse N Y.
Enthusiasm runs high among younger Y M C A members as three drills are prepared for the local event in the second week of June. Practices occur this week to complete the flag drill sailor s hornpipe and club drill with many lads already proficient in the routines.
A street department worker began cutting hay at Seventh Ward public park after the grass on the park diamond grew very tall. A scythe was needed to start before a lawn mower could be used, marking the first park attention of the year.
Campbell's on West Washington street offers 5 pounds for 25 cents in an advertisement. Union phone 424-W. Listing reads Tuesday and Thursday.
Advertises B. and H. linen collars priced at 75c each or 75c a half dozen. Highlights the styles including high pinch, low, comfort and others. Describes the products as pure linen aimed at men.
The article notes rising demand for silk shirts as the season grows with prices from 2.25 to 7.00 and attractive colorings. It also prompts men to buy washable neckwear with styles in wash silks ribbons crepes and washable knitted neckwear priced at 25 and 50 cents.
The Brussels department offers Brussels Net Curtains at 1.25 per pair with Cluny lace and Battenberg trim, Scrim Curtains at 1.00 per pair, yard-wide Crex Matting at 0.35, Jap Mattings at 0.18, and porch swings from 4.00 to 9.50 plus 66x90 blankets at 3.70. Also features basement porch and outdoor furnishings in various sizes and colors.
The Reading Circle of Ninety One plans a fall restart with luncheons and meetings at the New Castle club on September 8 and 22 and through 1915-14 covers topics on American literature music and river history. Committee members include Mrs. Carmi Glover and others. Governor Tener signs Roney bill creating the Pennsylvania department of labor and industry appointing Prof. John Price Jackson as first commissioner with an $8000 salary.
June brings new summer millinery with milans leghorns tagals and hemps in black and white with color touches. Panamas peanut braids ratine and embroidery hats offer trimmed or untrimmed options. Sailor hats rise in popularity new shapes priced 75c to 8.00, plus house dresses and percales offered at low prices with many prints and color blends.
Unusually large dahlia roots priced at 10c with a note that future supply drops to 5c tomorrow. Also two-quart packages of selected Grass Seed offered at 25c, reduced from 35c. Critic Mrs. Benjamin Beisel and Hostess Mrs. W. A. Taylor advertise a Current Event Day dated March Second.
Niles police chief Rounds and officers extend the murder inquiry into Nick Sunday found in a Grant street ditch after 11 p m Saturday. John Pagana wounded and held as a witness, says he was cut by an unknown assailant. Four bullets removed from Sunday's body including one through the heart.
A catalog-like feature presents twelve blouse styles priced at two dollars. Styles range from lawn and voile to embroidered models with sailor collars, trims, and button fronts, offering dressy options for various occasions and fabrics.
There are many women who prefer Royal Worcester Corsets and consider them the most satisfactory mid price option. The new summer models, lightweight materials, are now ready with prices of 1.00 1.50 and 2.00. At 1.00 a variety of new summer models in Royal Worcester Dorsets with long skirts and varied busts.
Quality Brassieres with new back scalloped embroidery and front hooks, priced 50c to 3 50. Stamped cushion tops, table covers, center pieces, and Turkish towels offered in various embroidery and cross stitch finishes. Children’s dresses, voile waist patterns, and a Coronation Braid Crochet book showcased with finished models and demonstrations.
Shots hit Brown and Hamilton in the leg and back from multiple angles and calibers, indicating at least two assailants were involved in the crime.
Arrangements are under way for the annual Grocers picnic with July 23 as the date. Secretary Ed O'Brien announced plans for the biggest celebration yet and noted several new features to be introduced this year.
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