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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
2
A block of text from The News Semper corporation outlines publication details, pricing, and distribution notes for The News Castle News. It includes subscription options, mailing, and address to send payments. It also comments on slang usage at athletic contests and public meetings and urges careful speech.
The supreme court ruled that the eighteenth amendment is legal and validly adopted and that a referendum cannot overturn it. It also upheld the Volstead Act and federal authority to define intoxicating liquors, signaling prohibition as a nationwide settled matter. The decisions suggest no significant party platform shifts on liquor at the upcoming conventions.
A jumble of reminiscences covers topics from early English sugar use to library blackout puzzles and a 1830 political convention. It mentions Turkey’s wild birdlike flower, the Inja palm on the Amazon, India's plant diversity, reindeer skin warmth, a Mexican mine near the Tropic of Cancer, and a hypothetical savings scheme doubling daily leading to 95 million in 81 days.
The list recalls David Garrick's final stage appearance in 1776, Oxford beating Cambridge in the first university race, Pamine Cushimay born in New Orleans and dying in 1893, Dorothea Dix named superintendent of female nurses in 1861, Richard Olney sworn in as Secretary of State, the Wright brothers honored in 1911, Hughes and Fairbanks nominated in 1918, and wartime objectors sentenced in 1918.
Today observers note St Vincent's Academy and Kentucky Catholic educational institutions celebrate a centennial. Texas Senator Charles A. Cunherson, longest-serving Democratic member, turns 48. The Pacific Coast Conference masters assemble in Portland for their annual convention. Women’s colleges representatives meet in Pittsburgh for the Golden Jubilee of the Pennsylvania College for Women. The National League of Wine Workers holds its three day gathering at Bryn Mawr. International delegates from Graaf to Switzerland convene in Paris to discuss protecting foreign creditors of Russia.
The Elks host a dining room event featuring instrumental music and a blend of piano violin and orchestra pieces. Mrs Jane and Mr Newton preside as guests savor the entertainment alongside the meal, creating a lively, refined afternoon ambiance.
A jumble of verse lines and snatches of social commentary. poetry about tenants, doors, and winds sits among rapid-fire quips on Chicago conventions, Liberty bonds, dress, taxes, and local life. The piece weaves litanylike musings with sharp social asides and small-town observations.
The Fortieth Anniversary luncheon of the Womans Home Missionary Society was hosted by the Anderson Auxiliary of the First Methodist Church at the W C A on June 8. Mrs Shields, society president, served as mistress of ceremonies and welcomed guests. Latrva Marquis, vice president, toasted new members while Jeannie Anderson honored the president. Shields received a perpetual membership gift as thanks. Sixteen Home Guards added entertainment with yells and songs. Margaret and Maxine Warner sang. The program closed with a talk by Russ Irene Worrell, Deaconess Home superintendent, and a mediday offering of 35 dollars.
Owing on the failure of material witnesses to appear before the grand jury yesterday seven cases charging liquor selling without a license were continued to the next term. Special detectives secured the evidence. Defendants in the cages were Peto Bengivingo Tania Tatrucci Mary Gleckner Sam Dimose Christine Frank Roco Pagtia and Arthur Atkinson.
Charles A. Gil of Texas, oldest Democratic U.S. senator in continuous service, entered in 1899 and recognized as a leading party representative. His career includes judiciary committee work and other major positions, with strong ties to Texas and national affairs.
The readable portions show names Raymond Ry Porry and Canin Lehide tied to a marriage notice with several garbled phrases. Other legible items reference locations such as New Castle and organizations or events. The passage is severely corrupted, but indicates a local marriage notice in a small newspaper page segment.
Cleveland reports the county grand jury found labor costs driving up building prices due to workers refusing to work for a days pay. After a three month probe with 106 witnesses, the jury found no evidence of a construction price fixing trust. Work in construction is less than half pre war output while wages have doubled.
Special to The News. GROVE City PA June 8 A champion catch of the season at Barmore Lake saw 26 perch and sunfish caught in one afternoon. Anglers were O L Dean and Freddy Putts, noted for football fame.
Property on Jefferson Street transferred from Mittin C. Riveard of Chicago to O W Kastor. Corner lot near North Jefferson Street faces Byachmore Road, extends 160 feet to the alley. Purchase price listed as $2400. Public notice notes transfer and parcel details.
County roads are in poor condition with many atadshine and rut-filled sections. Minor improvements were noted near juvenile koma and other troubled stretches, while several years without repair were highlighted by the jury.
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