Local newspaper masthead and publishing details
Fred L Rentz is president and managing editor with W Treadwell as vice president and treasurer Jacob F Rentz as treasurer and manager also asst treasurer George W Conway is secretary and editor The paper is published every evening except Sunday from 29 North Mercer St New Castle Pennsylvania Subscription rates are listed with daily and yearly options The paper is entered as second class matter in New Castle and is part of the International News Service and affiliated advertising networks
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Fred L. Rentz
W. Treadwell
Sucy Treadwel
Jacob F. Rentz
Mgr
Treas
George W. Conway
Sun- Gay
North Mercer St
International News Service
Westminster College
New Castle
The Post Office and Better Mail Service
A discussion on how post office operations extend beyond delivery to insurance, registry, COD, money orders, and savings. The piece argues for careful addressing and including return addresses to reduce dead letters and overall costs, noting millions fail to reach destinations annually. It urges public awareness of mail handling factors and potential savings.
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Mihor
Erbert Hoover cites progress at Philadelphia sesquicentennial
Hoover speaks at the Philadelphia opening of the sesqui centennial, highlighting gains since 1876. He notes the Corliss steam engine’s 1400 horsepower powering early wheels versus a 70000 horsepower single engine in 1920, among other devices, as examples of toil and invention.
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Erbert Hoover
Philadelphia
Corliss
Acoustic device lets vast crowd hear every word outdoors
The piece notes the acoustic device enabling a huge outdoor audience to hear an orator clearly, marking a clear advance over the Exposition’s opening day in 1876 and supporting Mr. Hoover's central thesis with an impressive object lesson.
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Hoover
Advantage of arriving early reduces traffic on commute
Early arrival cuts the number of cars to dodge on the way to work. The quieter streets make for a smoother start and less congestion during the morning rush.
Forty Horsepower Misuses Efficiency Claim
A terse remark argues that true efficiency fails if it relies on excessive power to move a single worker. The quote challenges the idea that higher horsepower necessarily improves daily tasks, implying practical limits to mechanical efficiency.
You can't tell much about dead civilizations.
Archaeologists never dig up popular songs.
Doctor to Specialize in Windshield Cut Repairs
A historical note hints at the evolution of medical practice as experts may soon specialize in stitching windshield cut injuries. The remark reflects early thoughts on medical specialization and public safety.
Today's Anniversaries Highlights From 1781 to 1924
A list of notable events and births including 1781 Augusta siege, 1826 Carl Maria von Weber death in London, 1837 Asbury University founding, 1880 Nevada and Oregon Railroad Corp., 1896 St Paul ship fast voyage to New York, 1400 Pretoria surrender to Lord Roberts, and 1924 Tokyo mass meeting protesting U S Immigration Exclusion Act.
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Augusta Gay
Carl Marie von Weber
London
Asbury University
de Pauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Nevada and Oregon Railroad Company
Aurora
Nev
Oregon
St. Paul
New York
Southampton
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Tokio
No Job on Earth Pleases as Much as Play
A humorous meditation on work and leisure from 1926 by Edgar A. Guest. The speaker laments the gap between desire for pleasant tasks and the reality of honest toil, noting few jobs align with play and that many duties feel irksome yet require courage.
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Edgar A. Guest
Russell's Land Ban Spark in British Immigration Row
Charles Edward Russell, barred from landing in England by British immigration authorities, was a Socialist party candidate for New York governor in 1912 and 1916. He has worked in Chicago and New York, written on economics and politics, and studied Chatterton and Wendell Phillips. He visited Europe at the war's start to observe socialist conditions and reported insights to the American press. He supported the Allies and opposed a faction of American Socialists seeking to mix class issues into the war settlement.
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England
Socialist Party
New York
Russell
Chicago
New York City
Chatterton
Wendell Phillips
Boston
Europe
Whch
American Socialist Party
Safety Sam Warns Motormen and Engineers
In a folksy warning, Safety Sam urges transit workers to slow down and protect pedestrians rushing to church on Sundays. The plea emphasizes avoiding delays and prioritizing safety for all.
Doyles town agricultural school to train girls as farmers wives
Editorial notes a shift at the agricultural school in Doyles town Pa toward training girls as farmers wives alongside boys. It jokes about gender roles and the practicality of farm life. The piece comments on wartime diets and pigs as army sustenance, local rail depots, and Westminster college fundraising.
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Agricultural School
Doylestown
Bure
Paris
Bath tub party laws clamp down on wine gatherings
A man who held a bathtub party with wine faces one year and a day in jail and fines totaling a few thousand masukums. The piece warns bath tubs should be used for their intended purpose, not for hosting parties.
Preacher in Wheeling Suffers Stroke Amid Marital Controversy
A Wheeling preacher famous for conducting more marriages than any local clergy has had a stroke amid whispers that someone halted his wedding work. The piece notes public suspicion and adds a topical aside about a Boston high school principal election, reflecting gender tone of the era.
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Wheeling
Spaniard declares Kaiser emperor by Christmas in New York
A Spanish noble in New York predicts the former Kaiser will become German emperor by Christmas this year. The speaker is described as mixing bold claims with drinking, while the text hints at unreliable statements and the influence of alcohol.
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New York City
New York
Germany
Open Country and Other Verses by James B Borland
A Kentucky court awarded damages in a case involving a bull. The column notes Borland of the Franklin News-Herald sent a copy of his book to his niece Dorothy Borland Wilson with an autograph and picture on the first page. The writer expresses gratitude for the gift.
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James B. Borland
Franklin News-Herald
Borland
Prohibition Offi cers Face Drink Rule in Pittsburgh
A sharp rule in the prohibition enforcement office limits drinking to officers whose duties require tasting liquor. Some supervisors may be required to stand by as others drink. The piece notes a bleak, harsh mood in enforcement circles alongside varied social observations from hospitals to knickers referendums.
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Prohibition Enforcement Office
Pittsburgh
Hotelmen’s visit to Hindenburg hints at geography insight
An assortment of brief clippings notes topics from cantaloupe markets to German president Hindenburg’s knowledge of American geography. A western man was hospitalized after a woman fell on him in a streetcar, and a quip about a no slang week highlights American speech habits.
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Hindenburg
Republic
Germany
Standard Oil delays Arctic gas station plans
The article notes Standard Oil slowing its pace while maintaining an Arctic oil well. It observes no gas station yet established at the pole. A French scientist claims shorter women’s dresses added five years to life, implying broader societal impacts.
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Standard Oil Company
Arctic
Pole
Quips and Quirks From A Dated Newspaper Snippet
The fragment compiles humorous asides on crying babies alcohol substitutes polar expeditions circuses, politics, and holiday customs. It notes mockery of Santa whiskers and suggests reimagining coal saving by rising late while mentioning Joyce Hawley in a bathtub joke.
Optimist sues Soviet government for eighty million dollars
An unnamed optimist files a civil suit seeking 80 000 000 dollars against the Soviet government. The case questions whether a settlement could be reached for a small sum. The action centers on compensatory claims and potential compromise talks.
Today All Sorts of Small News by Arthur Brisbane
Column notes brisk, varied items with social and political observations. Mentions women’s fashions, dividend trends, college life, senate chatter, and a playful cadence across short vignettes from 1926.
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Senate
Fragmented Era Echoes and Headlines From a Dull Day
A collage of 18th and 20th century notes cites Louis XVI, the Bastille, and Brady. stock dividends surge with Delmonico’s lore. Prohibition debates in colleges, legal battles, and a grim suicide in New York surface amid social critique and calls for reform.
Unobstructed Sunlight and Parks for All
The passage discusses urban parks opened by Chicago for public use, noting issues for babies and working mothers. It contrasts free sunlight and air with their economic cost when profit dominates city life, implying a critique of how urban development limits free public access.
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Chicago
Department of Health
Lessing
Dr. Cranes Editorial on the policeman as public guardian
W. E. Jacobs of Los Angeles argues that policemen are more than law enforcers. They aid the helpless, prevent accidents, and save lives, serving all the public and earning just reward. The officer embodies the thin blue line and merits respect and remuneration.
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W. E. Jacobs
Los Angeles
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
American Golf Craze Spreading Across Cities and States
The writer lauds an American win of the British Championship and notes golf’s rise as a national pastime. He cites Chicago’s 117 courses, Olympia Fields, and suburban developments turning to golf. He jokes of future courses in many towns and warns against neglecting work for play.
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United States
Sweetser
Chicago
Olympia Fields
Wil Rogers
Florida Realtors
Florida
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Olympia Fields Club
California
UC. S. A
Jack
Wampum
Harlansburg
New Bedford
Pulaski
Lawrence County
One Year Ago Love Sparks Camping Plan
A reflection notes how love inspires a couple toward marriage while a deep friendship propels a man to suggest a camping trip as the next shared adventure. The piece blends romance with companionship and suggests enduring bonds.
Man’s character and self respect in personal discipline
Man is defined by his perseverance and self control. He never gains through self pity or by knocking others. He should not trade places with anyone, but must provide for metaphorical chickens returning home. His worst misfortune is loss of self respect, enslaved by habits and passions.
Landslide Buries Sandbank Kills Three Youths
In Waterbury three boys died when a 35 foot sandbank collapsed overnight burying them. Two other youths were hospitalized from suffocation. The tragedy unfolded as rescue efforts continued into the morning.
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Aterbury
Conn
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