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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1917
Page
23
Local carpenter M. E. Stahlman of 1218 Randolph street has applied for a patent on a machine he says will generate power for all uses without fuel. He asserts the device, not perpetual motion, uses compressed air to create motion and self power, and has worked on the proposition seven years with a demonstrable model in his workshop.
The passage notes Mr. Stahlman has built a device with a diameter and nine inches in height that yields one horsepower. He also uses a sewing machine powered by a tank and small pump, and is developing a magnetic dynamo to generate power without electricity or fuel. He holds several labor saving inventions used by carpenters.
Elmer L. Scott, director of Public Welfare of Dallas, told the National Conference of Charities and Correction that municipalities will expand humanitarian service. He warned that mere spending and office signs do not prove value and that statistics can mislead when measuring social work. The true impact lies in the success of efforts on human elements.
Edgar Hamilton, eldest son of Mrs. Harriet G. Hamilton of East Falls street, writes of aviation work in France since March 1916. He details training in Avord near Bourges, duties of scouts over front lines, balloon observers, and rapid advances in aircraft speed and armament as he serves with the Escadilla Lafayette American flying corps.
Germans fight to hold Lens as a strong counter attack against British lines near the Souchez river is repulsed. British gains threaten the town from the south after Monday night fighting. Paris reports a major artillery battle along the Aisne and Champagne fronts continuing through the night.
The civil service bill for policemen in third class cities, Craig senate bill 333, passed 122 to 33 and is expected to be signed by Governor Brumbaugh. The bill places police under civil service, with support from Wallace and allies Mayo Miles Ketts Erie David W. Thomas Wilkes-Barre James A. Campbell Butler W. T. Ramsey Harrisburg James Woodward McKeesport Charles Kennedy New Brighton Larng Buck's county. Ramsey Chester led the opposing fight.
Praise goes to the committee for the Christian church event Sunday afternoon as each member contributed. A nice sum was raised for foreign missions.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Richards and children of McKees Rocks visited Mrs Henrietta Richard. Mrs L D Stanley and daughter from New Castle spent Sunday with sister in law Mrs Charles Mack. Claire Hoover and Edith Harris of Sharon toured here and visited friends. D P Neeedler visited his son in Struthers. Bernard and Charles McGuire of Mahoningtown visited grandmother Mrs Walter. Charlie Robinson and daughter Helen of Kent Ohio spent Sunday with sister Mrs Frank Louden and their niece Thelma Louden. William Horchler and grandson of Mahoningtown visited Elon Horchler and family.
New Castle visitors from this place Saturday included Mrs. Todd Hofmeister and daughter Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wigton, Mrs. Irvin Hofmeister, Mrs. BE. F. Ashton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Louden.
Observations suggest large portions of the ocean bed are coated with lava and pumice. Remarkably, areas are also covered by meteorite dust, with space rocks circling the globe as tiny comets and breaking into tiny fragments.
A veteran recounts start in a French aeroplane factory in November, detailing rotary motors, dual teams, 1200 RPM tests, and meticulous handwork. He describes field hangars, monoplane and biplane designs, a 226 kmh monoplane, and life as a passenger on test flights with a French pilot, including vertigo inducing clouds and close calls during bombing and scouting aircraft maneuvers.
An aviator recounts early flight training with bound climbs to 50 feet, a 650 foot peak, and gradual mastering of stability. He describes fear, rough landings, and tight control as he practices straight-line flight and wing/rudder coordination.
Crawford county farmers ship veal calves to eastern markets in large numbers. On Tuesday a record shipment of 77 calves weighing 7,076 pounds went from Wells Fargo to Buffalo and New York markets. Most weeks see at least 50 calves shipped, with Tuesday the peak day.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns sheep owners to breed and save every ewe lamb. Slaughter or market only those not fit for breeding. Strong demand for breeding stock persists among farmers, with county agents and state colleges guiding buyers. Producers who start wool and mutton production moderately now could profit as prices stay high.
American investors confirm German interest in Margarita off Venezuela for a possible submarine base. Berlin denies the report as diplomatic. Margarita, a 70 000 population island, dominates coastwise shipping and pearl fishing, with magnesite deposits controlled by J. Mather of Philadelphia and other American interests.
Reports from San Pedro indicate the U S Coast Guard cutter McCullough, recently stationed there, was sunk near Port Arguello today. Details on casualties or rescue operations were not clear in the messages received.
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