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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
4
The New Castle News provides its publication details including ownership by The News Company, corporation with past and present officers and editors, and contact information. It notes daily publication except Sundays, distribution methods, mail subscription rates, and advertising contacts.
The New Castle High School band tied for fifth place in a national competition in Chicago, a strong showing for a young ensemble. The city counts the result as creditable and confirms the high standing of the band and its director, despite not winning.
The article argues that rubber heels have become common, with 60 of every 100 pairs worn by men. It credits advertising as the key force behind this shift, noting most sales target men and predicting campaigns will expand use to women, highlighting advertising as a powerful sales driver.
The 1921 income tax report shows tax paid plus exemptions totaling over thirty-three billion dollars. When adding millions with no tax returns, the figure rises further, illustrating vast American capacity for building capital and investing. A small percentage reduction in existing taxes could unlock substantial additional results.
An old column item notes the nation’s high income could pay all debts in a year and still leave profit, while local streets show neglect with weeds several feet high along sidewalks and roads. It criticizes civic apathy, calls for enforcement and cleaner premises to improve the neighborhood. It also touches on politics, immigration, and quirky observations about society and travel.
A list of notable birthdays and deaths: 1810 Robert Alexander Schumann born in Saxony. 1842 J. Q. A. Brackett born in Bradford New Hampshire. 1845 Andrew Jackson died at The Hermitage Tennessee. 1847 Ida Saxton McKinley born in Canton Ohio. 186? Parliament of Canada opened in Ottawa. 1973 the steamship Great Eastern began laying the fourth Atlantic cable.
The World for the Workers motto heads Frank Hodges, a 25 year old British MP and secretary of the Miners' Federation. He will travel to America this fall to represent British labor at conventions of the American and Canadian general labor organizations. Hodges began work at 14 in the mines and rose to general secretary after education at Ruskin College and tutoring French in the evenings.
A local voice, Safety Sam Saya, comments on a crippled auto being towed and criticizes the driver’s alleged punk behavior, reflecting community frustration with unsafe driving.
A column blends verse and light notes on progress and youth with local items. It recalls Edgar A Guest's 1922 verse, stray jokes, crime anecdotes, beach police notes, spelling out small town happenings from Pottstown to New Castle, plus a Rescue Mission June 28 picnic and local fund drives. It also mentions cattle judging by Lawrence County youths and a flood of brief curiosities.
Abe Martin comments that Mra Jon Lark a Democrat was overwhelmingly chosen for president of Th Woman's Votin Club since no elections are held this fall. He questions how the average workman can live on $10.50 a day wages.
Neighbors at a East Side gathering share childlike quips about parents and a mother dressing vanity. A playful fashion piece mocks a bold gown on line with humorous asides about style risks and modern trends.
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