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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
4
New Castle News is published every evening except Sunday from 29 North Mercer Street. Fred J. Rentz serves as president and editor and A W Treadwell is vice president and managing editor. Subscriptions vary by format with daily mail options and annual rates listed. The paper solicits public correspondence and is a member of national press organizations.
All payments including checks money orders drafts and communications should be addressed to The News Co New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
The New Castle YMCA starts a campaign to teach children in New Castle and Lawrence County to swim with free instruction at the Y pool this afternoon. Last year about 600 boys took part, and organizers hope for even more participants this summer.
The piece notes Japanese resentment over U S immigration policy may trigger a boycott of American goods. It cites official finance data showing the United States was Japan's top customer in 1923, buying 41.9 percent of Japanese exports and accounting for large yen values in trade.
The third American expedition, funded entirely by U S donors, sets out for the Gobi to uncover relics of primitive man. At the American Museum of Natural History’s request scientists pursue the theory that central Asia is humanity’s cradle. Researchers admit the search is a gamble, with uncertain finds.
Roy Chapman Andrews, who heads the third expedition, located dinosaur eggs estimated at 109 million years old. The aim is to uncover bones of original man in primitive strata, with expense driven by pursuit rather than happiness.
The city spokeswoman frames inclusive accommodations as the guiding standard while questions arise about whether the Johnson boom will be covered. Officials weigh impacts for residents and businesses amid the evolving policy.
A year marked by surprising turns as underdogs gain ground and a major religious sect allows women to preach from the pulpit. The move challenges centuries of male clerical precedence while women’s leadership in faith communities gains visibility.
The text argues that admitting temptation, seeking divine help for human problems, and showing honest tears are natural. It urges standing alone for truth, giving full effort in work, and seeking guidance from a wise person when needed. It frames integrity as personal responsibility in choice and action.
Fontaine Fox presents a feature on the Toonerville Trolley as it intersects with rail activity, highlighting its quirky adventures and crossovers with various trains.
The senate faced strong criticism from the president but was said to have accomplished work since being called down. Senator Hiram Johnson praises Mr. Coolidge as a hand picked candidate, with the remark suggesting the difference between appointed and self chosen delegates.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, noted anarchists, confront Communist groups in Europe amid claims they oppose broad anti American sentiment. The report notes homesickness and uneven reception.
The Washington Post notes President Coolidge emphasizing a pursuit of truth while observing that the public's confidence in the ongoing senate investigation has weakened.
The record notes that Senator Magnus Johnson has so far only placed second in a milking contest with just two entrants, highlighting limited farmer aid actions.
Gen. Frank Hines, director of the Veterans Bureau, leads the U.S. government effort to disburse the soldier insurance bonus. A retired army officer, he was the youngest regular army brigadier general at resignation and led Army Embarkation Service in sending troops to France and bringing them home. Native of Utah, he started as a National Guard private, served in the Philippines, joined the regular army in 1901, and earned Army and Navy Distinguished Service Medals for World War I service.
Bathing beaches officially opened last Sunday with eight readers at Pittsburgh district beaches. Only one person braved a plunge, a single brave girl. The column notes the backward fashion of straw hats and predicts retailers will promote suits to boost business while Mill street is set for a future transformation and improvement.
A cheeky column notes workers who uphold duty while joking about dress code. It hints at a coming wave of colorful shirt styles beyond blue shirts with collars and ties, joking at rail era fashion. The piece pokes fun at critics who questioned the blue combination.
An easy multiplication estimates $21 463 981 left by Woolworth's widow in ten cent pieces. A banana stocking style appears in Cincinnati and a style expert urges seven pairs of shoes daily, while locals humorously note women here rarely change that often.
The state reports excess funds in its treasury due to reduced appropriations for hospitals and charitable institutions. Officials claim credit for the favorable condition while noting the resulting acute financial strain on these entities.
The month of June is praised as the peak for brides yet the text jokes that it marks the last great month before marriage. It playfully suggests husbands may believe a future grooming could sharpen a wicked right.
A departing ambassador cites family illness as a recurring factor in resignations. The pattern appears as a recurring obstacle affecting high level diplomatic postings and career moves.
A crowd quotes ABE MARTIN noting a woman’s fear of being run over while shopping on the street. The talk shifts to a proposal to compel men to doff hats as the flag passes, suggesting decorative use of red white and blue for hose and easier hat tipping.
A reader requests guidance on choosing the right bird house type and size for a suitable location. They seek practical advice and may consider paying for expert recommendations.
A columnist contrasts youth in rising families with restraint, noting boys learn quick driving before polishing morals. He argues wealth does not excuse murder and condemns Chicago’s rich youths, suggesting they deserve a harsh lesson. The piece contends experience teaches fewer free rewards than study.
The text argues that oversight of the committee itself is essential and often neglected, emphasizing the need for scrutiny of procedures, biases, and effectiveness to ensure accountability and proper conduct in investigations.
A Soperton Georgia man shot an editor after the editor wrote an editorial that harmed the town. The incident followed the man hearing a tune at a radio party and drew immediate suspicions about motives and acts of retribution.
Children cheer the end of the school year and pleasant weather signals the start of outdoor games. The note cautions about handling others and hints at busy traffic on North Jefferson Street where cars fill two blocks toward Washington Street.
A rustic quip asserts some roads are hard to find yet the speaker agrees the road to hell is one clear exception. The tone is folksy and cautions about risky paths. The line emphasizes caution amid uncertain travel.
William Jennings Bryan urges a public funded campaign publicity plan to expose and curb big donations. He cites Wood and Lowden spending and Roosevelt proposals, arguing publicity reduces private influence and preserves honest government. Elections remain public affairs needing informed voters and equal access to information.
Poem reflects on the many and their search for beauty and peace in city life. It contrasts sailing and clover fields with the drab urban streets where people find courage and a sense of God amid dull tasks.
A directive urges immediately contacting Mr. Berquist to arrange sending cats for his mission picnic. It notes a phone number 430-J and warns of potential billing from a doctor if a relationship ends, though the warning is ancillary to the main task.
Citizens discuss ideas to raise money for the milk and ice fund this summer. They favor a major event such as a dance prizefight or picnic instead of repeated appeals for contributions.
In 1923 thirty four daily papers halt publication due to weak advertising patronage and more closures may follow as advertisers review spending. The piece notes fashion trends with girls' shingle bob looks and a quip about young businessmen drafting long letters to impress their secretaries.
The observer notes that individuals with fierce religious beliefs often show little mercy toward others in moral judgments. The commentary suggests a contrast between internal conviction and external judgment in society.
A biblical verse from Isaiah 61 1 declaring the anointed messenger brings good news to the meek proclaims liberty to captives and opens prison doors for the imprisoned in a prophetic proclamation of freedom and healing.
A wry observation argues that the happiest wives are those whose emotions are regularly wounded, finding a perverse pleasure in perpetual martyrdom within domestic life.
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