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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
16
Notice states checks money orders drafts and other payments should be addressed to the company New Castle and not to any individual. It specifies the telegraphic and cable service advertising representation located in New York City and references Iadenstein Inc. and related entities.
The article discusses former President Taft in Pittsburgh praising his League to Enforce Peace concept. He envisions a wartime alliance among England France Italy Russia and the US and predicts postwar arrangements including a United States of Germany and Austria within a global peace framework. He calls for just lasting peace addressing Ireland Egypt Poland and Bohemia and opposes militaristic dynasties.
The article reflects on government involvement in the conflict as the strongest pledge that both victors and vanquished will endure sacrifices and seek gains when peace returns to the world.
In Pittsburg the conference of charities and correction heard Dr. Richard C. Cabot of Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. William Healy of Baker Memorial Foundation, and Mary E. Richmond of the Russell Sage Foundation discuss psychology's role in social case work. They urged medical social workers to study mental life, cautioned against quacks, and defined social diagnosis and the worker’s task.
United States Steel Corp plans an extra 1 percent dividend on common stock to aid the $100 million American Red Cross fund for army needs, with stockholders urged to use the payout for patriotic contributions. Chairman Gary noted possible further Liberty Loan subscription if needed before next Friday.
A collection of short items and opinions on patriotism, war effort, politics, and daily life. Observations include flag symbolism, newsy quips about Kaiser Wilhelm, Liberty bonds, and local notes on schools, horses, and community happenings.
The passage critiques civic duties expected of citizens during wartime, listing tasks such as planting, speeches, buying Liberty bonds, joining the Red Cross, and urging others to do the same. It argues the Kaiser's threat could intensify and seize wealth, framing patriotic acts as mandatory and pervasive.
West Pittsburg volunteers were awakened at 3 o clock Saturday to extinguish a small fire at the local power plant. The blaze was subdued with little effort and the firefighters returned to bed. The origin remains undetermined.
Mrs. V C Wagner of New Castle will host an all day meeting at her home this Friday for the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church and members of the Queen Sewing Circle. The event promises a pleasant outing for attendees.
Friday ends a successful term under principal Miss Blanche Allen. A pupil concert Friday evening promises to be a big event. Miss Allen and primary teacher Miss Emma Campbell will return in the fall.
The funeral service for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt was conducted at their residence at 2 o'clock Sunday with Rev. Smith Ordway officiating. A number of sorrowing friends gathered to extend condolences.
James Brest and Albert Herberg, two local youths, have joined Troop F of New Castle, marking their enlistment in the local scouting or militia unit.
Jack Daniels opens a modern shoe repair shop on Center avenue with first class equipment. John Thomas of Detroit returns after visiting family here. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Trimble visited Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Case. Dr. Thad Brown spent Sunday with parents. Dale Gibson serves on the jury this week. Milo Gibson visits daughter Mrs. H. S. Miller in Mahoningtown. C. R. Carson of Pittsburg ends visit with parents. Margaret Ollebrand of Berkeley Springs visits aunt Mrs. Carl Cochran. Mrs. Wm. Henry and son De Larem visit McKeesport relatives.
Regent theatre shows Ethel Clayton in The Stolen Paradise. Dome theatre screens Norma Talmadge in Panthea. Star theatre presents June Caprice in Child of the Wild. Nixon theatre features William S. Hart in Wolf Lowry.
Four women were arrested in Cleveland after luring a man into an alley, where they beat him, robbed him, and fled with his money. Police say the incident reflects rising female involvement in similar crimes.
Harrisburg reports 32 of 84 districts show about fifty registrars claiming the $4 fee for the work while others volunteered. Many notes say they cannot afford to miss a day of regular work and some volunteers claim mileage for delivering returns to county seats.
A J D Long company delivery truck on Carlisle street near Park avenue rolled itself across the street and 20 feet into a ravine. The car wrecked, radiator missing, driver absent, no injuries reported though the machine and trees suffered heavy damage. An American flag on the front remained unscathed. The cause appears to be the clutch releasing with the engine running.
Edwin McCormick principal of the Martin Gantz school, William Smith probation officer, and W C Johns music instructor were named last night by the school board to take the annual enumeration of pupils. The same men conducted the enumeration last year.
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