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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
24
In Tokyo a faction named the Toka-Kai forms to lament modernization. Members believe the good old days vanished with new ideas and contrivances as Japan strides toward complete modernization. The piece notes a sizable portion of Tokyoites longing for the past amid national reform.
The Toka-Kai group, descendants of Edo era firemen, vows to preserve the self sacrificing spirit of Edokko. They aim to instill historical chivalry in modern Japan, citing the Edo Castle era and the firemen as role models. The resolution calls for keeping alive these traditions and memories among the youth.
A meeting endorses the Toko-Kai and the Edokko ideal of gallantry defending the weak. It argues against Western civilization and urges the abolition of modern rails, newspapers, cars, and phones to preserve Edo era traditions and national welfare, though such measures are unlikely.
Results from Bucks Washington and Somerset counties show tuberculin testing increasing pure bred cattle and decreasing grade animals. In Bucks 101 herds rose to 1197 pure breds after reactors were culled, a 21.4 percent gain. grades fell 6.9 percent. Washington saw 108 herds rise to 1455 pure breds, up 15.6 percent, while grades dropped 19 percent. Somerset reports 97 herds with a 17.4 percent rise in pure breds and a 2.5 percent decline in grades.
D R Parsons 40 broker with Christian Parsons Company died in a Sunday fire that destroyed his apartment in Chicago. His wife seriously burned and Policeman James King injured after leaping from the second floor. Cause of the blaze and the officer’s presence unknown. Neighbors say Parsons entertained doormen and waiters. Firemen found Parsons fully clothed, asleep with a cigarette in hand.
In San Francisco on June 5, a 72 year old Mascale Home inmate Mrs. B. W. Charlesworth and a 65 year old inmate Charlesworth faced expulsion and possible self support before Masonia authorities relented. The couple was welcomed back after a sudden elopement. Also noted is Mary G. C. Bradford seeking renomination for state superintendent of public instruction in Colorado.
Farmers learn seed usage surged from 17.5 to 20 bushels per acre between 1922 and 1924 among 400 Bushel Potato club members. Experts say seed rate affects yield while other tips cover milk cooling, cattle identification, garden valuations, parasite control in poultry, and a note about the Field Day on Thursday June 18 at the Pennsylvania State College.
Brussels reports Princesse de Ligne will publish six letters written by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1787. The missives allegedly reveal the future emperor's ardor for a young Corsican girl, offering a new glimpse into his private passions.
Mahlon Briggs, 66 years married, longtime farmer in Miller City area, died at home after 75 years on the same farm. He leaves his widow and 12 children.
Realty transfers listed include Allen Cartwright to Howard J. Thompson in Fourth ward for $1, Amanda J. Waddington to Adama Ciceo in Hickory for $1, and multiple others across Fourth ward Fifth ward Second ward and various townships with nominal sums. Names include Mary Tartone, Mike D Amico, Henry Nocsta, Santo Capone, George W. Sines, Washington Biddle, Racco Colucci, William J H. Pritchard, Clyde Grifitian, Nick Kalu ger, Elizabeth Griaby, Charles Glasgow, Paxton R. Fike, George Smith, Alexander Rohlander, Wayne Township, Mary Shaw, Gennaro Sestrone, Anta ox, James B. Dygers, Lee W. Miller, N Pittsburgh Realty Co, Weingartner Realty Co, Sam uel L. Pritchard.
The list records multiple property transfers in various wards at $1 each plus a $3,000 sale between Horace A. Rugh and Samuel Blatter in the First ward. A final moral note warns against mocking a man who is broke and in debt, suggesting he might be supporting an automobile.
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