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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
The News Co in New Castle Pa discusses the coming Republican nomination race noting no bolting sentiment and predicting unity behind the standard bearer. It assesses the likely large ballot to decide the nominee and anticipates a GOP landslide despite the San Francisco convention.
The piece explains Liberty Bonds as government IOUs with stated interest and maturity dates, urging holders to keep bonds to maturity and buy more during wartime. It also notes the Republican National convention at Chicago, showing unity for the forthcoming campaign and support for the eventual nominee.
The Central Presbyterian Sunday school presents a Children’s Day program with pace entries from Primary, Junior, Beginners, and Intermediate departments. Sequences include recitations, songs, drills, and a baptism note for the day, with Albert B Street as superintendent.
Fourth Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday 10 oclock morning program featuring songs recitations duets and dialogues led by Rev Schlotter Elizabeth Maxwell Gladys McKinney Jane Woods Katherine Lewis Geraldine Summer Bernier Thachberly Ruth McDonald and others with remarks by Mr. Ferry and an address by John Banford plus announcements and collection activities
A collage of wry observations and jokes on life, costs, and daily woes. It mocks scarcity and prices with quips about strawberries, gasoline, insurance, housing, and the grind of modern living while noting oddities in society and local trivia. The humor leans on familiar headlines and casual remarks from a bygone era.
Reports from Chicago Seattle Springfield and The Hague describe founders days and anniversary observances. Buchtel University now University of Akron marks its founding milestone while Syracuse and Swrancge University celebrate similar events. International court talks draw notable delegates from major powers.
A dated list recalls prominent figures and events tied to anniversaries. Marquis de Beauharnais became Canada’s governor in 1838, Savannah builder William Scarborough died in New York, and Charlotte Reeves Robertson saved Nashville settlers in 1781. Also noted are birth and death milestones for Mrs. Humphry Ward, William Gilmore Simms, Lord Stanley’s Canada governorship, a 1338 sugar bounty conference in Brussels, and the 1900 murder of King Alexander and Queen Draga of Serbia.
C E Ward opens Ward's Freight Traffic Agency on East Street to speed local and long distance freight, adjust rates, file toss and damage claims, and supervise shipments. Ward, with years of P R R freight experience, also has a New York representative for foreign shipments. Edith Pangrate resigns from Youngstown schools to attend Private School in Boston affiliated with Harvard.
A garbled report notes prayers at a Chicago convention read from manuscript, sugar bowls to be abolished at New York Hotel tables, and widespread discord over sugar prices. It mentions a Wheeling plant rebellion, managers’ blindness, whiskey raids, holdups, and a federal judge ruling Prohibition raids need not carry warrants, with reflections on evidence and politics.
Ad promotes Ar-so-la beauty cream for freckles claiming rapid improvement after first uses. It assures drug stores like Hamer Drug Co offer small packages with money back guarantee if freckles persist. The copy highlights a product named At-zo-la and asserts efficacy on stubborn freckles.
Inia W. Davis, a West Virginian and former congressman, is named as a leading candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. A lawyer by training from Washington and Lee, he served in the House, then as solicitor general, and now holds a prominent diplomatic post. Davis is portrayed as a persuasive orator with a solid public record and deep state connections.
In Montreal on June 11 delegates of the American Federation of Labor condemn the Republican convention plank. Daniel Tobin of Indianapolis, AFL treasurer, warns of a possible third party effort by organized labor if leaders in San Francisco fail to back a labor friendly plank. A resolution pledging AFL support to transportation workers in New York was introduced.
An ad style plea touts “Tiz” as fast relief for sore tired feet with claims of removing corns calluses and swelling. It emphasizes painless walking, lighter shoes, and no more agony, urging readers to try the remedy.
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