Rentz newspaper masthead and address details
The fragment lists Fred J. Rentz as editor and publisher, A W Treadwell as vice president, with Lucy Treadwell and Jacob F Rentz in treasurer roles. James T EE, George Vy, and others are mentioned in staff roles. The paper is published every evening except Sunday from 29 North Mercer Street in New Castle Pennsylvania with subscription rates and mail options.
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Fred J. Rentz
Press
Man
A. W. Treadwell
Partai
Lucy Treadweill
Pat
Jacob F. Rentz
Mgr
Asst
Treas
James T. EE Data
Bogkae Oo
George Vy
North Mercer St
Hornaday Retires as Director Promotes Wildlife Preservation
Dr William T Hornaday retires as director of the New York Zoological Park issuing a warning that without protective measures Americas wildlife could be exterminated. He calls for sanctuaries stricter bag limits and control of predators while opposing any extermination of wildlife.
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Pon
New York Zoological Park
William T. Hornaday
America
Hornaday
Bronx
New York
Lifesize Tom and Huck statue unveiled in Hannibal
Citizens of Hannibal Missouri unveil a life size bronze statue honoring Mark Twain and his juvenile characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Parents funded the monument with broad community support and praise the tribute to the renowned American author born Samuel Clemens.
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Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Hannibal
Mark Twain
Samuel Clemens
Missouri
Tom and
Huck
Twain and Boyhood Dreams Boosted by Classic Adventures
The article notes that two boy protagonists created by a writer shaped wild adventures in boys’ imaginations. It recalls how Mark Twain’s mischievous heroes faced bans years ago, yet later generations embraced reading his works, praising their thrilling role in youth.
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Mark Twain
Twain
Tax Reduction Situa tion and Federal Surplus Outlook
President Coolidge rejects further tax cuts citing reached limit and uncertain surpluses. Treasury projects about 283 million dollars for the year, with conservative estimates near 250 million. The administration warns against excess spending while Mellon backs a balanced plan to reduce debt and save interest.
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Coolidge
Treasury
Congress
Midshipman Zirkle Ordered to Sea for Refusal Oath
Midshipman E B Zirkle of Garden City Kansas who refused to take the oath of induction into the US Navy has been ordered to sea against his will. Officers of the New York assignment should make him swab decks. A man willing to obtain an education at public expense under false premises deserves no government consideration.
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E. B. Zirkle
Garden City
Kan
United States Navy
New York
All the World Is a Stage Act Now
A compact note urges immediate action as performers prepare to take the stage amid mounting anticipation. The message emphasizes timing, readiness, and public interest in the upcoming production.
One Thing Taught by Experience
A compact aphorism notes that practical lessons from living often contradict the belief that experience itself is a sole teacher. It emphasizes the paradox that experiential learning can fail to capture true insight.
Food can sale expands with wide can options
The report notes broad availability of canned foods as civilization progresses with many types now available in stores.
Weather accuracy noted amid holidays
The report highlights that weather forecasts are 80 percent accurate while acknowledging a 20 percent margin for holiday planning. It emphasizes the role of meteorologists in providing reliable guidance and the challenges posed by seasonal variations and events.
Sunday Drive Ends With Town Haul
A Sunday drive along a broad smooth highway ends abruptly as a carefree party is halted and pulled back into town. No injuries are reported but the group faces consequences for reckless behavior and unsafe driving.
Newspaper Snippets and Public Notices From Baltimore and Beyond
A collage of editorials and bits notes on weather, politics, and society. Articles reference Baltimore publishers punished for contempt, bakery fires, gas thefts in Erie, and debates over city governance and public policy. The tone recalls a busy 1920s daily page.
Fires Start by Careless Cigar Drops in City
Two fires last week were caused by individuals dropping lit cigarettes without looking where they fell. No one was home above the chin as usual. An antique rug sold for 3100 dollars and may have been worth more when new. Westminster College seeks funds in the city to build a building honoring New Castle and housing a respected citizen. Hard workers raise money and contribute themselves. readers urged to do their part.
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Westminster College
New Castle
Suburban Day bargains advertised by merchants in New Castle
Merchants in New Castle promote bargains for Suburban Day claiming good results from their efforts. The text notes several ads offering deals aimed at attracting customers and rewards for merchants, reflecting a local shopping push.
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New Castle
Fractured Laughter in a 1920s Courtship and Cash Mischief
A satirical column riffs on a San Francisco engineer seeking divorce amid a nagging backseat wife, a New York widow’s prying future, and various social quirks. It parodies marriage, wealth, and showbiz with sharp, comic asides about flappers, taxes, beggars, and theater.
His Big Idea and Everyday Car Confusion
A reflective column remarks on political fences in repair as a nation saving idea. It analogizes sparrows and two birds with one stone and notes motorists often misstate license numbers and even house numbers. The piece hints at family roles, doctors and undertakers, adding personal concerns beyond illness and death.
Compatibility as Dangerous as Temperament in Divorces
A lawyer argues compatibility may fuel divorces as much as temperament clashes. A tale recalls a young woman who rejects a proposal noting too much compatibility. She jokes that shared income would push her to do housework herself, while he would not permit it.
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Henry
Wiser Now May Not Be Safer for Mothers and Sons
A humorous observation contrasts old and new parenting. Mothers warn their sons before leaving home, and boys reply with a playful promise to confess if the mother promises to behave. The exchange highlights changing attitudes toward honesty and responsibility in family life.
Hint and Dints and the Riddle of Roadside Pairs
A playful riddle mixes a motorcycle and sidecar with a married couple, likening one to a silent follower and the other to a noisy leader. It ponders luck from a stray horseshoe and notes a man’s place beside his wife as travel speeds rise, ending with a note on Atlantic coast resorts aiding prohibition enforcement.
Georgia Peach Harvest Seen Large This Year
The report notes an unusually large peach crop in Georgia while promising a similarly strong harvest here. No information has surfaced about any crop ruin or reset to expectations.
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Georgia
Gas price sift hoped to strain out water, aim for fairer costs
The passage jokes about the United States examining gasoline prices and hoping for a method to remove water from fuel. It contrasts this with remarks on modern liquor, noting its faults but saying it doesn’t prompt singing.
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United States
Today ers. Some Foolish Violence. For a Hot 43 000 Francs.
A brief opinion column by Arthur Brisbane discusses public violence and a startling sum of 43000 francs as a measure of folly and societal reaction. The piece reflects the era's journalism style and concerns about civil behavior.
Blood brothers Wu and Chang dominate Pekin in fragile peace outlook
The piece reports on Wu and Chang swearing an oath as blood brothers, shaping a tense balance in Pekin amid global upheaval. It also covers mixed international notes from Lisbon to Uruguay, including protests linked to Sacco and Vanzetti, a Napoleon hat sale in Paris, and a portrait of Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden during a New York visit.
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Chang
Pekin
Portugal
Lisbon
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Paris
Eylau
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Elba
Monaco
Corsica
Carlyle
John
Gustavus Adolphus
Reid
New York Tribune
Crown Prince
America
Fred Mullins
William Ft. Mullins
Salem. O
Jean Baptiste Jules Bernadotte
Pau
Jean Baptiste
Nigara Falls
Charles XII
Sweden
France
Russia
Count Your Blessings Daily Thought
A devotional emphasizing gratitude to the Lord for forgiveness healing redemption and divine mercy. The excerpt cites Psalm 103 praising blessings that renew youth like the eagle and urges remembrance of God’s benefits.
Great Brain Drives Jobs Idea Says Ford
Dr. Cranes Editorial extols Henry Ford as praising the idea of cheap cars and good wages. It argues the idea, not capital or government, is the greatest employer, citing Ford's 1908 model and the 600000 workers involved, plus related service and factory jobs, and extols brains as wealth and power shaping nations.
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Henry Ford
George W. Idea
God
McClura
President Coolidge Visits St Aal For Norwegian Centennial
One year ago President Coolidge arrived in St Aal to address the Norwegian centennial celebration, delivering a speech amid ceremonial events and public interest.
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President Coolidge
Staal
The House Rejects Haugen Bill Amid Farm Subsidy Debate
A Wichita Beacon front page editorial notes the House rejection of the Haugen Bill and critiques proposed farm subsidies. It argues most U.S. farms are in good condition and questions subsidies, suggesting alternatives like subsidies to other trades, while warning politicians in Granger states may react strongly. The piece frames the issue as a test of influence by Iowa bankers and politicians.
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House of Representatives
Wayne B. Wheeler
United States
National Assembly
Granger States
Wichita
Oklahoma
House
Cummins
Iowa
Wall Street
Nebraska
Kansas
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Choices and Attitudes Shape Family and World
A reflective piece contrasts birth and marriage families, fate and stance toward events. It weighs how gossip, music taste, and indifference to evil reveal character. The author argues personal choice defines relationships and response to life’s world.
Anniversaries and historic milestones noted in brief
Chronology of events from 1754 Braddock expedition to 1924 Coolidge veto. Highlights include Idaho territorial governance, Mount Hamilton Lick Observatory site, Moscow cathedral consecration, Aberdeen Confederate Veterans reunion, San Diego cable street railway opening, and a Coolidge veto on postal workers salaries. Ends with quip on changing times and a hypothetical anti divorce measure.
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Braddock
Fort Cumberland
Fort Duquesne
Gilman Marston
Idaho
Congress
Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton
California
St. Saviour's Cathedral
Moscow
Aberdeen
Miss
San Diego
Coolidge
Go Lovely Rose by Edmund Watler
Poem praising a rose as peerless art and fragrance. The speaker urges the rose to tell the beloved she is sought and admired, noting beauty fades with time. It urges the beloved to come forth, be desired, and eventually die to share the common fate of all things.
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Lovely Rose
Edmund Watler
Rose
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