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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
4
A collection of local items reviews speed limits, court rulings, wheat fields, trust tensions, and social notes. Topics include Judge Porter decisions, Champ Clark, June brides, shade trees, post office class, pew ownership, and magazine carrier finances, with skeptical amusement at changing norms.
The Harrisburg Telegraph predicts landowners may seek high prices as the state plans to expand capitol grounds. Governor Tener supports fair pricing, insisting the two year old estimate cover costs and opposes profiteering. Condemnation is possible but costly, so a fair price with legitimate profit is urged.
The article notes fluctuating hopes for teachers' raises as boards struggle with salaries. It cites an oversupply of teachers from normal schools and colleges, with many trained applicants competing for positions, shaping directors' attitudes.
The article argues teachers, though most useful public servants, are the poorest paid. Wages in New Castle schools rose gradually over ten years, but salaries are not yet up to the standard of similarly sized cities.
Mrs. C. J. Kirk of the Woman's Federation addressed the school board urging immediate installation of sanitary drinking fountains in each building. She noted past wells drilled to 100 feet proved impure water and typhoid germs were found in some, prompting closures. The report also lists other needed improvements, but clean water tops the list as term opens.
A collection of wry quips and snippets from the St Louis Post Dispatch style page. Jokes on taxes preaching and money, plus social satire about schools, churches, weather, and local affairs. Includes remarks on Miss June Bride and Steubenville losses.
A rural notice declares berry picking time is near with excitement among country youngsters and farmers. It notes the upcoming strawberry crop should be excellent in the area and contrasts country and city appetites for fresh berries and the earlier southern supply.
The Handel Oratorio Society reported a net balance of about $60 after expenses at its year end meeting Monday. Plans for next year include October concerts for State Sabbath School delegates and potential events by New Castle orchestra and the society, with a June picnic planned and rehearsals resuming after Christmas.
Joseph Linderburg of Plum Street lies in City hospital with a 22 caliber rifle wound in the back after son Ernest Linderburg shot him during a domestic dispute. The shooting happened Sunday night when the father allegedly abused the mother and the son intervened with a rifle during a struggle.
Judge Porter authorized Robert Cahill and Harry Lightner to serve as policemen for Rock Point on Monday afternoon.
Reverend Sunday announces he will remain in Erie for the full six weeks of the revival campaign. He notes growing church support and attendance as the movement gains momentum and expenses are being covered by contributions. He previously feared leaving but now expects sustained interest and progress.
The column records illness and recovery, visitors from Pittsburg Youngstown and New Castle, and summer residence changes. It lists church meetings, a 15 to 2 ball game win, school promotions, and a string of Sunday visits among residents of Seventh ward New Castle Lowevllle and nearby towns.
A. Baldwin, longtime superintendent of the Driggs Seabury Ordnance corp, resigns effective June 15 to become general manager of a large eastern manufacturing concern whose location is not yet disclosed.
William R. Hearst proprietor of the New York American sues Robert J. Collier owner of Collier's Weekly for 500000 damages claiming libel in a published article. The case involves alleged harm to Hearst and related editorial papers.
Historical note traces germ theory to 1887, cites Prof Anna and Labori experiments, then presents Newbro's Herpicide as the original guaranteed cure for dandruff and hair issues. Sales routes include druggists and barber shops with sample offers via The Herpicide Company of Detroit, Michigan.
The will of John J. Spearman former president of the First National Bank of Sharon was probated yesterday. The bulk of the estate goes to his children.
Advertisement claiming the remedy keeps coughs loose and encourages easy expectoration to combat whooping cough. States it has been used with perfect success in many epidemics. Says for sale by all dealers.
The News announces candidate filings for county offices subject to the next general primaries. Officials seek voter support as campaigns move forward in the election cycle.
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