Rentz Elected to Lead Local Newspaper
Fred J. Rentz listed as president and manager editor A W Treadwell as vice president with Ray Treadwell as treasurer and James EY as secretary. The publication operates from 29 North Mercer Street, New Castle Pa, with monthly and yearly subscription rates and a brief note about public-interest correspondence from county residents.
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Fred J. Rentz
Pres
Man
A. W. Treadweiere
Th County
New Castle Pa
Visit of Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise
The United States hosts Sweden royalty for a two month visit with a warm welcome and notable admiration for Gustavus Adolphus as a democratic leader, scholar, and organizer of archaeological ventures. The piece also reflects on the fifty six signers of the Declaration of Independence and calls for renewed recognition of their courage and impact.
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Gustavus Adolphus
Louise of
Sweden
United States
Jean Baptiste Bernadotte
Jefferson
Franklin
John Adams
Robert Morris
John Hancock
Home modernization lags as wives favor mobility over labor savers
A survey by the Federation of Women’s Clubs finds 4,000,000 homes surveyed with 25,000 rural households. It shows housewives are slower to adopt labor saving devices, preferring automobiles radios and telephones to permanent appliances. Conservatism and tradition drive reluctance to change. Telecommunication and travel temptations appear to outpace the shift to efficiency devices.
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HE Federation of Women’s Clubs
Iman
Women's clothing prices spark debate on value and taste
A provocative remark suggests the allure of women's garments lies in what remains unseen. Critics argue fashion is driven by design, brand, and marketing while others see gendered price gaps reflecting industry norms. The comment ignites conversations about value, aesthetics, and consumer choices.
Past Confounds Interest in Notable Histories
A reflective line notes that as time passes, maintaining or discovering an intriguing past becomes increasingly challenging for individuals and public figures alike.
You can't always tell a strong chin means nothing
A brief note suggests facial features like a strong chin may reflect routine exercise rather than inherent traits. The statement emphasizes caution in judging character from appearance.
Pictures Surpass Words in Crumpled Time of Fenders
A reflective note notes that pictures outperform words, while tracing the idea that the term crumpled was vague until fenders emerged, implying evolving means of description and protection.
Arrests Reflect Broad Reach of Law Enforcement
The piece notes how pervasive regulations and numerous agents make many actions liable to arrest, illustrating the complexity of enforcement and the potential for legal jeopardy across sectors.
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The fragment discusses a person who grants the other side all advantages, labeling him an idealist in one view and using a harsher term in another.
Today's Anniversaries 1611 to 1925
A compact list of historical anniversaries notes events and births from 1611 Lady Arabella Seymour’s escape to 1925 Dr. George Burton Adams’s birth and other milestones. It recalls Clinton proclaiming South Carolina under England in 1780 and a Confederate monument unveiling in Jackson, Mississippi.
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Arabella Seymour
Tower of London
Clinton
South Carolina
England
Jefferson Davis
Confederate States of America
Christian County
New Orleans
Riley
California
George Burton Adams
Yale
Fairfield
Jackson
Miss
Safety Sam Says Th hand that rocks th roadster is th band that spoils th party
A playful adage from the column notes how risky driving can ruin gatherings, warning readers to pace plans and avoid reckless behavior. The piece blends humor with caution, reflecting local social norms and town humor.
Weather and talky notes mix with local mischiefs
A miscellany of observations and quips covers weather hints, local quirks, Westminster College fundraising, barber shop tales, and satire on Prohibition and public figures. It blends light humor with civic notes, naming places like West Virginia and Philadelphia and figures such as Byrd and Will Hayes.
Billy Sunday Eyes U S Presidency Says Preacher
A New York preacher in Montreal declares excessive smoking drinking and cosmetics ruin American young women's health. Freudenthal says he is wet and should campaign at home rather than abroad.
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Billy Sunday
United States
Bill
New York
Montreal
Freudenthal
First Rose Blooming Early in Our Garden
On June first a Max Graf rose bloomed in our garden an unusually early specimen. The piece notes Southerners advertising summer vacations to lure travelers and warns of a hungry crowd in the Everglades chasing scarce funds.
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Max
Everglades
A Polar Bear On An Iceberg In The Atlantic
A polar bear was spotted floating on an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean. The piece notes that such a sight would be news if it occurred in Porto Rico or the tropics, joking about the idea of a bear in warm climes.
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Ccolleges
Army
Navy
Atlantic Ocean
Porto Rico
Tropics
James Brand
Hoover
Young Man Fined for Ukulele Assault in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh youth was fined thirty dollars after striking a woman with a ukulele. The writer jokes about harsher punishment if a saxophone had been used, suggesting enrollment in a home for crippled saxophonists for life.
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Pittsburgh
Centennial Buzz Opens In Philadelphia For Visitors
The article notes Philadelphia hosts a centennial event with ongoing construction to view. Visitors are urged to take souvenirs but avoid chipping marble or plaster from monuments on the grounds, to preserve the site for future generations.
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Philadelphia
Liar penalties in English legal code go into effect
The new penalties for various sorts of liars are now in force in England. The statement notes that while harsh phrases like a hot hell are acceptable, British officials seem to prefer stricter liars penalties.
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England
Contentment and a simple life in Frank W. Tyler's verse
A rural vignette contrasts farm contentment with wealth, as Mandy's cooking and a pipe at the fire bring happiness for John D. and a narrator. The writer muses on prosperity, heaven, and shared domestic peace, ending with a note about Mandy and the cat as smoke rings rise.
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Jess
John D
Mandy
Today I’ll Cut Your Head Off Three Cheers For Cali fornia
Cartoonish political column by Arthur Brisbane rails at moral decline and extremist rhetoric in 1920s America. It critiques sensationalism and the perishing dollar while lampooning public figures and national sentiment.
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California
Bishop Beckwith of Alabama Turns 75 in Active Service
Bishop Charles M. Beckwith of Alabama reaches age 75 today as one of the oldest active Protestant Episcopal bishops. A Southerner by birth and education, he was born in Virginia, studied at the University of Georgia, trained at Berkeley Divinity School, taught at the University of the South, and was ordained in 1882. He later served as assistant rector at St. Luke's Cathedral in Atlanta before a 1886 transfer to Texas.
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Charles M. Beckwith
Alabama
South
Virginia
University of Georgia
Berkeley Divinity School
University of the South
Episeopal Church
St. Luke's Cathedral
Atlanta
Texas
Rector of Houston and Galveston Churches Named Bishop
He served as rector of churches in Houston and Galveston before his election as bishop of Alabama in 1902.
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Houston
Galveston
Alabama
Editorial: Bloom proposes non quota path for domestic workers
Congressman Sol Bloom urges amending the immigration act to allow European women with domestic service experience to enter as non quota immigrants. He argues Europe could supply skilled servants, noting domestic help costs and numbers in the United States, while denying intent to admit Orientals. The piece cautions about servitude stigma and favorable housing conditions here that attract workers. Copyright 1926 The McClure Newspaper Syndicate.
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Sol Bloom
United States
Europe
Bloom
Congressman Bloom
McClure
Law of God: Ye shall keep my statutes and judgments
A brief biblical meditation quotes Leviticus 18 5 urging adherence to God s statutes and judgments with the promise that keeping them grants life through the Lord. The devotional tone emphasizes obedience and divine authority.
Prince of Wales greeted in Durban on arrival
One year ago the Prince of Wales was enthusiastically received on his arrival at Durban Natal marking a warm welcome from the city and colonial officials as he began a visit to the region.
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Detroit
California
Lockhart
Indianapolis
Kettinger
General Motors Experimental Laboratory
the Prince of Wales
Durban
Natal
Winston-Salem and its tobacco impact in North Carolina
A nostalgic overview discusses Winston-Salem North Carolina as a growing city, its substantial tobacco industry, and the federal tax revenue it generates. The piece notes tobacco’s national prominence, addresses anti tobacco sentiment, and suggests a shift against bigot influenced laws. It highlights NC as a leading tobacco producer with significant economic influence.
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Winston-Salem
Will Rogers
North Carolina
Sam
United States
I Haven't Much Money Yet Possess Much in Life
The poem declares wealth lies in nature and the world around us rather than money. The speaker asserts ownership of dawn and dusk, trees, flowers, sun and moon, stars, oceans, rivers, and forests, claiming partnership in all that is divine.
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Edgar A. Guest
Debs Struggles with Bermuda Officials Over Speech Limits
English authorities hinder Eugene V. Debs during a Bermuda visit by warning him against giving speeches. The dispute centers on restrictions imposed on public remarks, limiting his ability to address crowds.
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Eugene Vv. Debs
Bermuda
Butterflies and a Lover in a Poem Fragment
A sixteen year old girl endures heartbreak as a lover abandons her. The verse contrasts white butterflies with black ones to reflect fading hope and sorrow, ending with a plea for return. The text suggests a melancholic mood and is dated 1926.
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