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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
8
Miss Lucy Rosa wins the 1928 Lawrence county D A R prize for a history essay on The Frontier In the American Revolution. The piece argues frontier fighters and events like Ticonderoga and Bennington helped win independence, noting frontier courage and key clashes shaping the war.
In Hollywood the belief that flawless skin is essential for success. Studio leaders and stars like Lois Wilson tout Lux Toilet Soap as vital for velvety skin under close-ups. Major studios place Lux in dress rooms. Lever Brothers markets Lux Soap from Cambridge, Mass.
The article recounts frontier battles shaping the American Revolution from Oriskany to Yorktown, praising General Herkimer, Gates, and Clark. It notes Indian alliances, frontier raids, and key sieges like Stony Point, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens, culminating in Cornwallis's 1781 surrender and the birth of a continental nation. It also highlights Scout leader Lucy H. Rosati and Camp Phillips nature programs, including new camps and Eagle Nest plans for Boy Scouts in Lawrence County.
Lawrence county Boy Scouts head to Camp Phillips for a busy summer. J Lee notes the schedule outlines every minute of their time at the camp and emphasizes organized activities for the youngsters.
Chicago dispatch reports Pullman porters and maids plan a strike Friday noon over recognition of a $180 monthly wage and a 240 hour month. Organizer says a strike vote passed with 6,018 in favor. no notice yet to the U.S. mediation board.
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