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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
4
Worcester corsets praised for modern factory production and skilled work. New models include No 460 summer corset in light batiste with attached skirt and patent hose supports. Other prices: 1, 1.00, 2. Adjusta Corsets 3. Bon Ton styles 3 to 5. brassieres 25c to $1. Children’s drilling waists 10c.
The News Company forms as a partnership between Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz with Bert Wells involved. Editorial rooms and business office contact numbers are listed as Bell 22 Citizens 22 and Bell 175 Citizens 56.
A Pittsburg man walked home after his neck was broken in a case that appears linked to a wager. Police are investigating the incident as a possible assault connected to the late night dispute.
The discussion centers on the rising cost of heating and its impact on households. Observers suggest limited attention to other issues as heating expenses shape policy and public concern.
A satirical note ponders General Le Fever of Ohio asking why not live on rice given high living costs and whether the general has ever tried such a diet.
Reports say a major earthquake hit Italy causing damage and disruption across regions famed for beauty and song. The event underscores ongoing seismic risk in the area and prompts emergency responses from local authorities.
Shaw's Island resists sale for a municipal disposal plant as options dwindle. The only remaining site consideration, once available, remains unsettled and uncertain.
A local public notice urges parents to inform children that June celebrations will not involve gin. Officials emphasize safe, sane Fourth preparations and orderly conduct to prevent accidents and ensure community well being.
A fragment notes that some Mexican Indians wearing war paint and engaging in scalping were stirred by printed reports about the unveiling of the General Custer monument.
Uncle Charlie Schwab predicts continued railroad baiting will harm the country. He urges those who have bested a railroad firm to rise, framing a call for less antagonism amid economic tensions.
A Youngstown group spoke to the Business Men's exchange expressing interest in New Castle’s prosperity, alongside welfare for Girard, Hubbard, and Niles. The remark prompted a sharp retort about potential impact on one’s own health.
Rumors circulate in Democratic circles that a Democrat could win the Lawrence County legislature seat this fall. The note aims to pre empt predictions by Chairman Harry Good.
Judge Porter rules thirty cents per day fair pay for jail food. The decision will not fully cut meals to steerage rations but will require removing dessert from the county jail menu.
In Venice police substitute force with immersion, but Dog Catcher Jack Young in New Castle is first to adopt this novel method of defusing wrath by hurling troublemakers into the canal.
The brewers of the United States gather in Washington this week to observe lawmakers. Many aim to see how their elected representatives behave, noting the rise of wealth symbols among brewers including ponies, motor cars, and a glossy senator.
The New Castle Playgrounds association proves by action its aim to secure a playground for the children of the Fifth and Eighth wards, marking a definite start on a big task and promising results from earnest efforts.
The Kaiser secures a wage rise from 4 000 000 to 4 875 000 per year after opposition in the Prussian diet. Supporters cite higher sausage costs and Germany’s role between Africa and Oyster Bay as factors. No threats to resign were reported.
The piece mocks German and American leadership, contrasting Wilhelm with Taft. It notes the wage dispute, Taft’s modest salary, and anecdotal spending on clothing, while quipping about German efficiency and the state of the presidency. It ends by asking whether Germany does things better than the U S.
Fifty bodies have been recovered from the Calitri and surrounding towns after a Monday night quake. Deaths are expected to reach about 75 with injuries far higher than yesterday. Hospitals are full and improvised care centers are in use. The Red Cross appeals for aid as property loss from the afterstamp hurricane spreads across the region. The king and queen plan to return to Rome, with Parliament likely to approve a new $100,000 aid package once official figures arrive.
A large crowd from the city attends the Battery B reunion at Mt. Jackson taking advantage of ideal weather. Members include Lieutenant J. B. Alcorn from Tinsley Kansas who came for the event.
Deacon Dobson laments that youth ignore seasoned counsel and repeat elders’ mistakes. He urges young people to heed guidance, learn from experience, and avoid pitfalls to progress wiser and steady in life’s climb.
The column catalogs a wave of aviation fever from Gotham to rural towns with fairs and air meet signboards, farmer jokes, and local personalities. It notes Battery B morale, Sheriff Whaley budget talk, and social curiosities around aviation mania and high society.
A comparison of President Monroe's 1817 Detroit visit with President Taft's 1910 stay, noting crowds, illuminations, and civic pageantry. Monroe’s charm eased political tensions, while Taft faced a more divided era. both seen as tactful leaders shaping civic reception.
A divorced couple seeking remarriage with a Catholic priest in Pawtucket Rhode Island raises questions about legitimacy and rights of support for any future children. The piece discusses potential state civil marriage contracts to protect children and parental estates alongside religious ceremonies.
Police took three intoxicated men into custody last night. They were discharged this morning in the mayor’s absence, with no hearing conducted.
Drugstore advertises a liquid external treatment by Paisley for eczema blackheads pimples dandruff tetter and other skin scalp diseases. Zemo claims remarkable cures and offers a booklet to diagnose and guide self treatment with no business interruption.
An advertisement touts quality muslin underwear with a range of designs and trims. Corset covers, drawers, night gowns, long skirts, and combination suits are listed in prices from 18c to $1.50, highlighting lace and embroidery, torchon lace, and ribbon detailing.
Policeman Cyrus Horner freed a dog trapped in a coal hole near Trinity Church after getting wedged himself. Bystanders urged fire department help and crowbars but Cy wriggled free with the dog, which then wandered to a nearby garbage can.
Mrs. Charles Mehard of Highland avenue purchased a fine new touring car the largest in the city. It is an 80 h. p. machine with compressed air suspension, vacuum air brake, electric lighting, and 50 inch wheels. She plans a touring trip to San Francisco in her new car.
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