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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1933
Page
16
The Coolidge family plans a modest granite marker with the United States seal, the deceased’s name, and birth and death dates. The tone notes this suit reflects Calvin Coolidge’s character, favoring restraint over ostentation and suggesting future elaborate monuments would lack Coolidge approval.
An automobile expert argues that about one third of US cars have brakes out of adjustment or dangerously worn. Brakes are a primary defense against accidents and injuries, especially with more women drivers. He urges dealers to honesty promote brake maintenance in advertising.
Chairman Jones of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation reports agricultural loans repaid at $100,000 daily, signaling better prices and rising demand. Banking conditions improve with March bank closings reopening at 125 weekly, and one third of RC loans to banks repaid. Loan requests decline while overall reports show broad business improvement and high value for reliable data.
Japan's push for a bigger naval force challenges Geneva disarmament efforts. The move, framed as strategic for broader aims in Asia, signals distrust of Tokyo's aims, risks prolonging or derailing the conference, and underscores Japan's persistence in imperial policy despite League of Nations opposition.
Bruce Brewer of a national ad firm backed a country merchant in a test ad. The copy was so dense readers pursued the dollar offer, flooding the store within an hour. The experiment cost nearly $500 but convinced the merchant that newspaper readers absorb full ads.
A remark notes that kissing can transmit germs but asserts that by adulthood the risk of exposure diminishes and further danger is unlikely. The comment frames aging as reducing infection threat and implies diminished concern over time.
The piece argues that instinct, not rational mind alone, guides right action. It asserts instinct is inner wisdom beyond measurement, more trustworthy than thought, and must be felt deeply even when the mind disagrees. Personal experience shows following instinct brings no regret.
A miscellany of humorous quips and brief anecdotes on politics, manners, and daily life. Jests touch on honorary degrees, public office, bull handling, legal cases, footwear of ambition, repeal of Prohibition, and social foibles. Contains light observations from a small town newspaper column.
A 1933 King Features Syndicate column notes how persistent salesmen irritate office workers who are pressed for time. It warns visitors and friends against long chats in business settings, urging focus on requirements and planning rather than small talk.
The poem argues that chasing wealth and prowess yields little satisfaction while true happiness lies in simple joys and shared life. It questions worldly success, suggesting God may judge success by modest living and caring for others rather than grand achievements.
A collage of humorous vignettes and anecdotes from a past era. A greedy grocer misreads an order, a wandering husband surprises a lover, and a church moderator’s unlikely roots are noted. Sparse reminiscences reference local names and a Shenango township farewell.
A brief devotional cites Second Corinthians urging cheerful giving and warns that a backward people grows when protected until it becomes a menace, reflecting a cautious view on national strength and restraint.
A worried little man sits in a physician’s office for a routine examination before an insurance policy is issued. The scene hints at concerns about his health and potential risks, with a focus on the inspection process and the implications for coverage.
A quirky column lists weather predictions from produce like onions and grapefruit, then blends in social satire and wry aphorisms about politicians, media, and everyday life. It mixes humorous food-based forecasts with reflections on leadership, manners, and modern society.
Progressive support for insuring bank deposits appears in discussions of a plan that could unify banking interests and improve supervision. Newspapers across the country weigh benefits and risks, noting that deposit insurance may ease depositor fear, but stressing the need for solid bank exams and reserve system participation.
An anecdote from World War I recalls a red headed Irish Marine on shore leave in Philadelphia who wrecked a lavish bar. Colonel Puller, later Major General, laughs at the chaos and sentences him to thirty days no leave. The story contrasts Puller with Smedley Butler and imagines Butler in command.
A compilation of light editorial witticisms and quips from papers nationwide. The notes poke at taxes military odds and even a whale joke from an Oregon museum, reflecting the era’s humor and commentary.
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