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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1910
Page
10
Arthur Brisbane, the high salaried editor, writes that American farmers have risen from underdog to prosperity. He notes higher prices for hogs wheat corn dairy and milk, more from each acre through science, and that every rise in farmer income raises living costs. The overall increase is vast, running into thousands of millions.
Dr E E Higley preached two final sermons at the First Methodist Church to packed crowds. He and his family will move to Denver to lead Grace M E Church. He declined a formal farewell but thanked the congregation for kindness and friendship. A choir special was featured. A farewell reception for him and his wife followed tonight at the church.
The Airdome presents the musical comedy The Seminary Girls tonight through Wednesday featuring singing dancing and comedy. Hal lam schedules stock company season wide. A Zig Zag matinee Saturday offers free Zig Zag packages to every child attendee.
Mrs J C Milleman and daughter Lillian paid an automobile visit to Butler. Nellie Goehring returns home from Irwin College where she serves on the faculty. Mrs Naomi Wallace, wintering near Sharon, is back in Zelienople. Frank Newberry and family head to Salem Oregon to settle. The Gelbach sisters from Mars visited Zelienople and Ellwood City. Frank Lamberton completes his law degree at Washington and Lee University on the 12th. Mrs Armstrong of Youngstown visits and attends a commencement. Miss Mary Wright of New Wilmington visits her sister Florence Wright and notes her third year in room three. Mrs Hultz McClung of Westbury-Sunbury visits Prof F A McClung and attends Thursday’s exercises.
A witty remark notes that flattering a man may be simple, but sustaining that flatterment or maintaining his mood proves much harder.
Harrisburg plans revealed by Economic Zoologist H. A. Surface at the June field-force roundup outline systematic inspection of 700 supervision model orchards across the state to begin soon. Orchard Inspector E. C. Bowers presented data showing fruit production rising since the program began despite infestations.
An important contract awarded to the American Bridge company calls for steel construction on the Ford City plant of the Pittsburg Plate Glass company. The project totals more than 2 million dollars, uses 6900 tons of steel, and will enlarge and fireproof the facility to become one of the largest and finest works. Construction starts immediately with completion hoped for early fall.
In Salem probate court Attorney Wim Odlin filed a petition for Mrs Mary Cutler of Andover to attack Isaac Wymans will alleging undue influence and unsound mind. The will reportedly left $10 million to Princeton University, his alma mater.
Postmaster General Hitchcock issued orders for promotion on July 1 of nearly 30,000 postal clerks and city letter carriers. He credited Congress for enabling the list and praised employee efficiency while aiming to cut the postal deficit by about 10 million dollars this year.
In South Sharon census taker J M Hostetter reported three men arraigned before Squire Burnside for refusing to provide information. John Gosky was fined 20 dollars plus costs, Elia Mowartz 10 dollars plus costs, and Pete Gradish 5 dollars plus costs for refusing to name boarders and households.
A humorous adage suggests husbands may feel their spouses harsher than themselves, reflecting common marital tension and social quips about domestic relationships.
A woman describes an easy target stating the scam relies on pricing gaps from a dollar to 98 cents. The remark suggests awareness of consumer deception.
In South Sharon Pennsylvania a late Saturday fight at Little Italy house 88 left one man fatally shot and another seriously wounded. Andy Povich is hospitalized with a stomach and leg wound while Melon Ristidy suffers a single bullet through the foot. Police seek Steve Cholich who allegedly fired the shots during a dispute over a board bill and beer. Cholich is described as a 36 year old Horvath, about 5 feet 10 inches, 170 pounds, with brown suit and green hat, and is at large.
Mrs Anna Quinn found her husband William Quinn lifeless at 112 North Bay Street about 5 am Sunday. The 50 year old foreman of Carnegie No 2 furnace died likely in the early night. He came to America 30 years ago from Ireland and leaves ten children and one sister. Funeral at St Mary's Church followed by burial in St Mary's cemetery.
Geneva College reports a Tuesday recital in the college chapel led by Miss Dora Conlin with violinist Miss Lois Roth and tenor Mr. David Ormisher. An art reception followed with Ava Allen and graduates in attendance. The Aletheorian and Adelphic societies closed their regular season with debates won against Westminster and Muskegum, medals awarded. A sophomore banquet honored the senior class with First Presbyterian hosts serving, toastmasters and speakers concluding the evening.
The Mercer Fourth of July committee contracted with New Castle Fireworks for a $200 display lasting about two hours. The committee aims for one of the finest fireworks shows witnessed in the region.
J Craig Smith of Youngstown proposes building a residence near Cincinnati to provide housing for exhausted newspaper writers. The project aims to support journalists facing heavy workloads and deadlines.
A Chicago News remark observes that motorcycles make more noise than cars, reflecting human nature behind mechanical sound and public perception.
In Sharon Pennsylvania two men were injured and a railroad round house leveled when a water tank used by the Pennsylvania Railroad burst its steel bands and collapsed. A child escaped unharmed, a horse nearly drowned, and property including an engine and a porch roof were damaged. The tank, about two years old, caused several thousand dollars in damage.
John Kaparatus of Mahoning Avenue was jailed Saturday for disorderly conduct and again Sunday for chicken theft after paying $5 to the city. Mike Miluski also faced a concealed weapons charge. Kaparatus was discharged by the mayor this morning due to weak evidence.
A brief gag noting a large black bag on the ceiling as Willie Kicker and Papa joke about stepping on it while Papa reads, in a Boston Transcript style.
The notice advertises a June sale of corsets in New Castle featuring three price points 69c 97c and 89c. It notes two additional lots of previously offered corsets and a new self reducing corset line. The message targets women familiar with the value and lists the specials for tomorrow.
Parisiana offers reducing corsets made of coutil with six hose supporters and straps for medium to stout figures. Guaranteed perfect fit and high demand from returning customers. Priced at 89 cents, sizes 18 to 30, compare favorably with $1.50 corsets.
Bargain corsets priced at 69 cents feature a medium bust and long skirt with four hose supporters. Sizes range from 18 to 25, advertised as a new model and previously selling for one dollar.
Advertises lightweight coutil corsets with medium bust long skirt four hose supporters self-bound top lace trim sizes 18 to 26. Regular $1.50 value offered at 97 cents.
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