New Castle News Office Details and Contact Info
Official notice provides the News Company details in New Castle Pennsylvania. It lists officers G Treadwell T Ray L Rentz Jee W Conway and editor city editor. It notes daily publication except Sunday at corner Sycamore Street and Apple Way with telephones Citizens and Bell lines. Subscriptions 10 cents a week or 5 dollars yearly by mail 4 dollars elsewhere.
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T. Ray
L. Rentz
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Jee W. Conway
Sycamore Street
Apple Way
Women urged to boost food production for war effort
Washington issue appeals to American women to endure hardships and expand food production and conservation. The message emphasizes gardens and farming, canning and preserving, buying local, and resisting hoarding to support Allied troops. It urges saving money via War Savings Stamps and pledges utmost personal effort.
Hats in the Elevator a Social Question
A reader asks whether to remove a hat in an elevator when a woman is present or operating it. The answer notes the politeness rule extends to the situation and stresses deference to the sex, not the person, yet acknowledges differing opinions and hints at wartime duties with a nudge to buy War Savings Stamps.
American tractors spur nations to buy more farm machinery
A New York Times report shows varied global purchases of American tractors this year with France, England, Canada and others expanding their fleets. The piece argues machinery reduces labor strain on farms, noting 18 million horses on six million farms eat grain for 40 million people, while urging Americans not to waste resources including War Savings Stamps.
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New York Times
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France
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America
Women taking roles stirs city etiquette questions in Cleveland
The Cleveland News notes a new social issue as women fill roles formerly held by men. It cites reader confusion over whether men should remove hats when entering an elevator operated by a woman, reflecting a nationwide shift in urban life.
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Cleveland News
America
Flag Day Reflections on the Stars and Stripes
A 141 year anniversary of the Continental Congress creating the flag is marked. The piece invokes patriotism and calls Americans to honor the colors by displaying the flag and recommit to liberty, democracy, and victory in the war.
Where to Go Tonight Shows at Coliseum and Regent
A lineup features The Re Making of a Nation at the Coliseum plus Star Jewel Carmen in Confession and Billy West comedy. Regent hosts James W. Gerard My Four Years in Germany and other screenings.
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Jewel Carmen
Billy West
James W. Gerard
Germany
Treat Elevated to Major General in National Army
Major General Charles G. Treat, a West Pointer from the class of 1882 and an artillery officer, rose from brigadier general in the regular service to major general in the National Army last August. He commanded the Thirty seventh division at Camp Sheridan and later led the western department from San Francisco. Lady Northcliffe received the Grand Cross of the British Empire for aiding wounded soldiers.
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Charles G. Treat
Italy
Treat
Artillery School
Army War College
National Army
United States
Western Department
San Francisco
I Want to Be There for Victory and War News
Poem and snippets celebrate American troops and home front life during wartime. The piece echoes fervent patriotism with references to Yank soldiers marching, flags, and celebrations, alongside brief notes on social topics and wartime concerns across cities like Cleveland and Watertown.
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Victory
Ted Robinson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Milestones Along the Path of Old Glory
A timeline of decades highlighting the first displays and raises of Old Glory from Fort Schuyler in 1777 to Alaska in 1867 and Milway Islands in the Pacific, noting early displays on John Paul Jones vessels, Brandywine battle, Rathbone’s fort capture, Magellan Strait passage, Perry’s Japan landing, and Wilkes expedition.
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Rathbone
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Bahamas
Bedford
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Columbia
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Mass
California
Antarctic Circle
Flying Fish
Sea of Galilee
Lieut. Lynch
Japan
Perry
Bay of Jeddo
High School
New Bedford
Alaska
Russia
United States
Milway Islands
Pacific Ocean
Today's Anniversaries
1777 Congress established the flag with 13 red and white stripes and white stars on blue to represent the original colonies. 1805 Major Robert Anderson born in Kentucky commanded Fort Sumter. died in France 1871. 1818 Daniel Powers born Genesee County New York. died Rochester 1897. 1839 Preble launched at Portsmouth New Hampshire. 1846 Bear flag raised at Sonoma California by 14 Americans. 1864 Lieutenant General Leonard Polk killed at Pine Mountain Georgia. 1915 Von Mackensen attacked a 43 mile front taking 16600 Russian prisoners. 1916 Russian torpedo craft claimed sinking two German warships and 10 Swedish supply craft.
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Robert Anderson
Fort Sumter
Kentucky
France
Daniel W. Powers
United States
Genesee County
N. Y
Rochester
Portsmouth
N. H
Wartime Events Mark Day With Observances Across Nation
On the 1414th day of the great war a nationwide Flag Day observance is noted along with wartime class day exercises at Princeton University. Atlantic City hosts the New Jersey State Bar association meeting as Smith College commences graduation. Loyalty Week is proclaimed in New York City, and Wellesley College omits festivities per senior class vote. The Grand Central Palace hosts a food conservation show by the National League for Woman's Service. Church workers gather for the Church of God assembly in Anderson Indiana and a joint general convention of building and material interests meets in New York to coordinate wartime construction efforts.
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New Jersey State Bar Association
Atlantic City
Smith College
Hylan
New York City
Wellesley College
Grand Central Palace
National League For Woman's Service
United States
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Church of God
Anderson
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New York
One Year Ago In The War Zeppelins Downed and Front Pressed
One year ago today in the war German Zeppelin L-43 was brought down by British naval forces in the North Sea. British forces continued a vigorous offensive along many miles of the west front.
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North Sea
West Front
Girls As Sheep Herders Since Men Go To War
Cheyenne Wyoming June 14 War shortages redraw labor lines as women take to sheep herding. Misses Lulu Munson Belle Pattison and Grace Keenan Campbell county girls become sheep herdesses at $50 and found each guarding 2500 woolies. They are said to be the first feminine sheepherders in the United States.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Lulu Munson
Belle Pattison
Grace Keenan
Campbell County
K. J. Reno
United States
Call Civilians To Be Officers Call Civilians To Be Officers
The army announces a program urging civilians to apply for officer commissions as part of expanding leadership in the service. Officials state military needs and training opportunities for qualified applicants nationwide.
French Medal for Bravery Awarded to Pennsylvania Corporal
Corporal Jules Mongold of McDonald is the first Pennsylvanian to receive the French war medal for bravery for actions at Chateau Thierry. The citation notes his bravery during the recent battle.
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Washington
Jules Mongold
McDonald
Chateau Thierry
Pennsylvania
Open Season For Bass Delayed To July First
Alderman O P Green president of the Wild Life League says the bass season will not open this year until July 1 due to a recent change in game laws.
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Alderman O. P. Green
Wild Life League
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