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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
4
Special notice from New Castle News advertising bureau outlines subscription rates and contact details. Readers urged to mail checks and orders to the News Company New Castle Pa rather than individuals.
The Pennsylvania, the United States navy’s new dreadnought, has been commissioned amid ceremonies in Norfolk, with Philadelphia preparing for a Delaware River procession and gift presentation. The ship dwarfs prior battleships in size and power, and reaches 21 knots, marking a major naval advance.
ALEVELAND hosts the eighth National Conference on City Planning urging beautiful cities. Speakers argue for efficient city halls and courts and well lit school buildings to accommodate growing enrollments and improve public infrastructure.
The passage argues that architecture, materials, and ornament should fit its purpose and surroundings, enabling beauty with reasonable cost. It notes streets and parks as vital to the City Beautiful, and delegates favor zoning and state supervision to enhance civic beauty as the American city movement grows.
Seven wide awake pro-Progressive men were selected by the board of trade to act as directors. The smoker last night showed enthusiasm and the new board is expected to advance Newcastle through city wide cooperation. The officers come from various local enterprises and promise harmonious beginnings and progress. Miss Ethel Whittlesee of Corry visits Miss Hattie Lamoree.
A mixed sheet of verse and opinion notes features Irish World pledge about the flag and a string of comments on political topics. It jokes about Wilson’s nomination, Hughes, and Woodrow, mentions oleomargarine taxes and garbage wagons, and notes women voting in the spring planting season in Lawrence County.
A string of humorous observations covers food costs footwear and leather prices and the impact on shoes. The piece jokes about marriage licenses evading vice presidency pride in youth and meat consumption and notes a jail lodging incident during a Sunday school convention.
A humorous essay on hair as a social sign discussing men losing hair, the futile attempts to regain it, and the supposed difference in hair care between men and women. It jokes about baldness, dyes, and the absurdity of vanity in grooming. The piece contrasts male and female attitudes toward hair and mentions American attitudes toward dyes and fashion.
Regent Theatre screens A Million a Minute with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Star Theatre presents The Fool's Revenge starring Maude Gilbert and William H. Tooker. Dome Theatre shows Molly Make-Believe with Marguerite Clark. Nixon Theatre presents Sealed Lips with William Courtney. Mrs. M. A. Hurley of Buffalo visits sister Mrs. J. C. Flynn on Lincoln Avenue.
A river spill in Sarnia caused 10000 dollars worth of dye to flood basements and flood a North Front street tannery site. A junk dealer bought 800 pounds of dye for 18 dollars, later discarding surplus dye. authorities buried the remaining dye after a long chase. The junker and second-hand dealer have since fallen out.
Garbage complaint filed by F F Mayers of 225 East North Street over undelivered pickup and odor. Health department referred the case. Herbert Shoffstall of Beaver arrested for adultery by Officer Mont Richards and handed to Beaver detective. Six men charged with drunkenness and suspicion appeared before Mayor Newell. two choose thirty days in jail or five days on the roads, others discharged.
Summer heat drains nerves and blood, causing irritability and fatigue. The ad promotes Margo as a safe nerve remedy to cool overheated blood, soothe nerves, and relieve swollen hands and feet within a day. Mc Kee's Kut Rate at 21 North Mill St. backs it with a satisfaction guarantee.
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