Rentz and Treadwell Lead Local Newspaper Firm
Fref L Rentz serves as president and managing editor while A W Treadwell is vice president and treasurer. Luc Treadwell holds the role of secretary, with James T. ee CI acting as other officer. The paper invites public interest correspondence from across the county and is registered in New Castle Pennsylvania as second class matter. Advertising representation is by Lindenstein Kimball of New York, and the publication is a member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation and the American Newspaper Publishers Association.
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L. Rentz
Pres
Man
A. W. Treadwe
Luc Treadwe
Ray One
Jacob F. Rentz
Mgr
Treas
James T. Ee CI
Rege W. Eta
New Castle
Bose Foreign Advertising
Lindenstein-Kimball, Inc
West 44Th St
New York City
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Pub‘Highers’ Association
Minister Tries Editor Job Essays on Newspaper Strain
Rev D W Ferry pastor of a Yakima Washington Presbyterian church took a week to run the Yakima Republic newspaper. He praised the heavy strain of editorial work and said he would never again seek or undertake newspaper duties.
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Bing
D. W. Ferry
Yakima
Wash
Yakima Republic
Money grubber off side on education and college talk
The piece critiques John E. Andrus, New York's wealthy subway rider, for comments about education costs and the value of college. It argues his remarks misjudge literacy as a national boon and college graduates as inherently successful, accusing him of illogical generalizations and outdated thinking.
Law Breakers Hen Fined for Undeclared Jewelry in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania woman was fined $19,000 by the customs collector for failing to declare $9,000 in dutiable jewelry. Public opinion viewed the penalty as excessive given the items were for personal and gift use, with smuggling foreign purchases for personal use seen by many as not immoral.
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Pennsylvania
Smuggling Under Tariff Rules Criticized as Law Violations
The piece argues that apparently respectable travelers engage in smuggling to save money abroad, treating it as a game with the customs house. It notes moral justification by returning travelers and contends the tariff is law and must be respected, with violators acting unlawfully.
Hair Fashion War Splits Jena Women Into Factions
The German town of Jena shows a sharp split among women over bobbed versus long hair. The debate, framed as lighthearted yet intense, highlights claims of youth, brains, and lifestyle, foreshadowing calls for local legislation and broader social tensions.
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Jena
Misery Lures Only an Audience, Not a Company
A fragment notes that misery attracts observers rather than driving corporate action. The line suggests public attention defines the scale of distress, leaving companies indifferent unless there is visible impact on reputation or market signals.
Bone-heads as Bones of Contention
A terse remark notes that fewer bone-heads would lessen confrontations and disputes. The quip implies that misjudgments and stubborn behavior fuel conflicts, suggesting restraint and clearer thinking could ease tensions.
Cost of living limited by pay envelopes
The remark suggests wages determine household budgets, implying that higher pay could curb living costs. It frames earnings as the main constraint on expenses, highlighting income as the key lever for affordability.
Rural life chatter fades with neighborly melodies
A succinct remark notes that rural life muffles the neighbor's daughters practicing music, implying quiet or muted sounds away from town noise. The line hints at rustic calm and the private cultivation of talent outside urban spectacles.
Nut Sunday Quote at Fountain Echoes Shrove Ash Friday
A local citizen at a fountain jokes after reading drink names, noting formulas of religious observances and quipping that they know Shrove Tuesday Ash Wednesday Good Friday but not Nut Sunday. The comment reflects humorous local flavor and wordplay surrounding religious holidays.
Safety Sam Says on Dangers of Driving and Marriage
A lighthearted saying warns that dangers on lonely roads with one hand are rivaled only by risks in entering matrimony. The quip blends road safety with marriage as a social caution.
Hints and Hints From Local Observations
A collection of humorous and critical anecdotes on politics, fundraising, and local issues. Notes include treasury obligations met after wartime highs, a failed U S Senate bid, a Vancouver bears sighting, a disbarment risk for a congress candidate, and New York nightlife fading. Also mentions Sharon town funds and a London runner joked about speed under tax pressure.
General Ludendorf sued for divorce over smoking dispute
The German army veteran General Ludendorf faces divorce proceedings filed by his wife. The action arises from a domestic dispute centered on cigarette smoking, a contrast to his wartime exploits.
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Ludendorf
Padlock Seals Candy Store Over Unstoppable Hooch
A padlock was placed on a candy store as authorities declare the sale of illicit liquor unstoppable while the doors were left unlocked. The remark notes certain places seem built to harbor vice.
Smelly cigarette butts in restaurants and late-night closing debates
A reader complains about cigarette smoke in eateries and the lingering odor of cig butts urban life. The letter also notes New York mayoral calls for all-night club closings and jokes about voters who always err.
Married men live longer says evidence from wives
The article notes the belief that married men outlive single men and suggests wives keep husbands home and cared for, a factor in longer life according to the report.
Merchants cite The News ads for daily sales pattern
A local merchant reports only noon sales matched items advertised in The News the previous day. A broad handbill drew no calls except a rude caller from North Hill who berated a bill passer for trespassing and repainting a porch. In Chicago a cat is accused of hatching an egg and nursing a chick.
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North Hill
Chicago
Ohio grand jury declines to indict widow in police officer’s death
A Ohio grand jury refused to indict a woman for killing her husband, who was a prohibition enforcement officer. The report notes limited progress and dismisses lingering gossip as unhelpful.
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Ohio
Prohibition Enforcement
White shirt jobs and politics in spring era
A column discusses spring graduate employment shortages and strikes in England, noting an expected crackdown on unions. It questions Democratic candidates’ campaign spending, critiques fundraising practices, and ends with a quip about King Alfonso visiting England and the Prince of Wales.
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The
U. S
Alfonso
England
Prince of Wales
Relative of Jesse James Charged with Murder
A family member of the outlaw Jesse James is jailed on murder charges. Lawyers reportedly work on a plea, hinting at possible hereditary or lineage factors as a defense angle.
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Jesse James
Purity Advocate in Pennsylvania Office
A readied fragment praises a political figure in Pennsylvania described as a great advocate of election purity and proper vote counting, noted for anti-gang politics and angelic integrity while holding office.
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Pennsylvania
Deportations Rise As Aliens Remain High In May
In May the United States deported more than 1,000 aliens, reflecting continued high enforcement levels despite a steady supply of automobiles.
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United States
Senators Debate Poker For An Hour In Session
United States senators spent about an hour discussing poker in a recent session. The playful topic drew remarks about expertise and interest among several lawmakers.
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United States Senate
The Bank of 1926 Show Closes in New York
A production titled The Bank of 1926 has been closed in New York. The opening scene featured a five inch display piece that could not be shown.
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New York
Bank of 1926
Centenial talk and headlines from Chicago satire
A rough mix of punchline political squibs and social trivia notes includes Chicago’s centennial talk with underwriters hinted, a Napoleon hat sold for 432000 francs, and comments on income tax, train travel, and bootleggers. Also mentions Earl Carroll’s wife sailing to Europe, whisky substitutes in Ireland, and tin can lining tech with a jab at bootleggers stomach protection. The piece closes with a quip about keeping focus on the ball after long play.
A Dog Fills A Man Life With The Hot Dog
A magazine piece argues that a dog fills an empty space in a man's life, with emphasis on the comforting role of the hot dog as a symbol of companionship and sustenance.
Umbrella Trouble Delays Mrs Gordon In Rainy Scene
In a light domestic moment, Mrs Muggins notes the rain and asks to borrow Mrs Gordon's umbrella, only to learn Mr Muggins owns the one with his wife's name on the handle. The exchange reveals suburban antics and small comic friction.
Meeting an Emergency in a Brief Domestic Moment
A humorous exchange shows Mr Newlywed asking his bride about sewing a button. She says she could not find the button and instead sewed the buttonhole. The quip contrasts domestic improvisation with industrial life, noting nature’s sap rise.
Today N. Y. C. Adds Millions
New York City additions push wealth figures higher as corporate and financial sectors expand. Arthur Brisbane reports on the scale of capital inflows and the impact on urban development.
Reminiscences on Beauty Fame and Gambling Across Nations
The column recalls Ninon d Enclos at 70 and Madame Melba at 76 bidding farewell on stage amid vast crowds and radio reach. It notes Korean king’s burial with 30,000 pallbearers and gamblers who stay awake all night. It reports Wall Street steel purchases, an Arkansas electric chair killing, and U.S. political shifts on Prohibition with Wadsworth’s repeal proposal and party dynamics in New York.
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Ninon D’enclos
Madame Melba
Covent Garden
London
Moliere
Korea
Bible Thought For Today Withhold Not Good Proverb Quote
A daily devotional note cites Proverbs 3 27 urging withholding not good from those due help when power to help lies in one’s hand. It presents a concise moral reminder echoing scriptural ethic.
Prolific Writer Lectured Nationwide on Economic Problems
A noted writer on economic issues has lectured at many colleges across the country and has been sent abroad by the federal government to study topics such as rural credit and farm cooperation.
Nagging Can Build Character Says Judge Summerfield
Editorial argues nagging may foster patience and poise, claiming virtue arises from resisting excess and danger. It cites a play where nagging drives a man to seek company and concludes a person can turn nagging to advantage, though no one welcomes it. Copyright 1926.
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John W. Summerfield
Devil
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Undefined Industry and Personal Virtues
A reflective verse noting that industry adds to intelligence and accomplishment while self-respect, integrity, opportunity, and labor discipline shape success. It argues that convictions, courage, and sincerity drive achievement, whereas trivial distractions and inconsistent effort ruin outcomes.
Bishop Murray Appointed Portland's Roman Catholic Leader
One year ago Rt. Rev. John Gregory Murray was named bishop of Portland Maine, entering his role to guide local parishes, oversee ordinations, and lead the diocese through its annual liturgical calendar.
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John Gregory Murray
Portland
Dr John L Coulter NDAC President with varied career
Dr John Leo Coulter, president of North Dakota Agricultural College, has built a diverse résumé across statistics and rural life research. A Minnesota native educated at Minnesota and Iowa State, he started as an instructor in 1907 and became an assistant professor of rural economics in 1908.
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John Leo Coulter
North Dakota Agricultural College
Minnesota
University of
Iowa State College
University of Minnesota
The Lift Game Between Motorist and Hitchhiker
A humorous tale shows boys and men seeking rides on the highway from passing motorists. A crafty man tricks a driver into stopping near Hickville, then jokes about settling disputes with the judge as a stranger in town.
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Hickville
A Bit of Heaven Here by Edgar A. Guest
Poem pleads for a gentler world where fellowship, peace, and hope replace hate and fear. The speaker longs for yearly progress toward kindness on earth, noting human selfishness but trusting God’s love and plan.
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Earth Agion
Edgar A. Guest
Notable historical anniversaries list and births deaths
A compact list of anniversaries noting Marquis de Beauharnois, Juan Perez expedition, John Constable’s birth, Wiltia Scarborough death, William J. Samford, Serbia royal murder, John Spooner death, and Alexandre Millerand resignation. Includes birthplaces and dates where provided.
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Canada
Juan Perez
Santiago
Monterey
California
John Constable
London
Wiltia
Scarborough
Savannah
New York
Belfast
PPS
William J. Samford
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Greenville
Alexander
Draga
Serbia
John €. Spooner
United States
Wisconsin
New York City
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Alexandre Millerand
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