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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1917
Page
2
Correspondence from all parts of the county is cited in matters of politics. The document notes telegraphic and cable service by the International News Service and lists advertising representation in New York City.
A defense-minded view urges merchants to join the Lawrence Rifles and support a local home guard. About sixty men are enrolled with scant rifles, as the draft looms and troops prepare for Mt. Gretna and potential service in France.
Fragmented reminiscence praising Major Joseph V Cunningham of this city and a cavalry unit. The text honors his leadership and expresses gratitude, urging citizens to show respect and support for the troops while condemning disrespectful behavior.
An editorial railing at men avoiding military registration describes patriotic duty, calls out slackers and enforcers as crucial to national morale, and warns of prison and social disgrace for dodgers while praising diligent enlistees and police for preventing evasion.
This brief column mixes social observations with local news and humor. It notes dancing causing marital friction, local weather, superstition, temperance movements, and wartime topics. It highlights community actions on saloon closures, government war spending, and recruiting drives, alongside odd anecdotes about residents and public routines.
A fragmented listing of places and names across towns including New Castle Cambridge Springs and Cleveland. Mentions Harbort New Castle Tyronville Meeker Falls and Homestead with various personal names such as Margaret H. Shira Walker and Mr Carpenter amid unclear events or notices.
A fragmentary historical page describes reporters improvising when news runs thin. It mentions a windman and a city engineering scene, with references to Pete Tillers, a mystery solution, and city officials observing efforts to uncover a door trick.
Dr. W. Charles Wallace, president of Westminster College, and another faculty member were injured in a car crash on the way to baccalaureate services near West Middlesex. A front wheel was torn from their car. a Mr. Jarvis of New Castle drove the other car, one woman sustaining a wrist injury. others unhurt.
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