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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1920
Page
15
A sweeping, period voice laments the renewal of the national political cycle. It mocks party slogans, the din of campaign oratory, and the predictable media drumbeat as the upcoming four year election gears up. The piece frames the election as a grand circus with stark partisan contrasts and recurring rhetoric.
An exhibition of the English class at Belvin Street Social Center will be held Thursday evening, June 24. The 14 foreign women, taught by Miss Annie Aileen, have learned to read write and speak English, progressing to a level near eighth grade. The center plans outings to move children from the congested district, with the Mitte Mothers Class becoming a Girl Reserve Corps and regular gym and civic activities at the YWCA. The program includes a Rescue Mission picnic and swimming lessons at the Watching beach, with ongoing trips to fields away from cinder piles.
The board that counted votes at the Board of Trade nomination session did its work swiftly in county hall. Ralph Campbell presided with M. D. Wells H. S. Christman Paul Fisher John Kennedy and Clara George as assistors. They counted 448 ballots with about 125 voters and tabulated results in two hours.
Motorcycles repaired on Mercer Street cited as public nuisance. J G Walter proprietor of a North Mercer Street garage was arrested by Officer Hilliers on traffic ordinance violation and public nuisance charges. He posted a $25 forfeit for a hearing. Reports say repairs occur in the street and engines tested with cannonading sound.
A fragmented 1920s style note discusses various terms for bedbugs from Baltimore to New York and Cincinnati, noting confusion over the origin of the name bedbug and describing a purported chemical remedy. It references a product called Peay Doyiln Quietus and includes likely advertisement language about Bedbuge and packets with a patent spout.
Nicoline Sorge twenty, on the way to work, was forcibly dragged into a automobile and driven away by a former suitor who threatened to kill her unless she married him immediately. She escaped outside the house in Wondhaven and fled to police. Authorities search for the kidnapper.
Wallace Avenue between Highland and Jefferson streets, re paved with concrete, is opened to traffic. The long thoroughfare will be open for traffic soon. A reader notice from Walter Farrand of Irvington New Jersey includes an endorsement for Foley Kidney Tills reporting relief from kidney and bladder trouble.
A fragment describes Catherine of Siena as a famous woman who consecrated her life to good works and deeds. It notes her efforts to organize peace between factions in the fourteenth century and mentions canonization by the pope and references to Salat Cathe archi.
A string of realty transfers includes Albert D. Hites to Earl Bi Allison Ellwood Obi for $1.00. Elizabeth Evans to Wilbert A Witherow Wayne $1.00. Cora A Reno to Wm E H Duncan Shenango $1,000. John W Offutt to Andrew Noes net Ellwood $1,100. Mary A Becker by sheriff to Hi mar A Nelson Third ward $82 406. several other transfers in Ellwood Wayne Union New Wilthington Enen and Second ward with prices ranging from $1.00 to $600, including Eva W McKee to Grey B Walla and Nicola Ocahihone to Tony Dytko Wayne $500.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes a speaker named Bobby praising farm life and milk from cows as wonderfully good on his first visit to the country. The casual rural tribute reflects nostalgic observations and simple pleasures.
An advertisement touts Blood-Iron Phosphate tablets to cure thinness by strengthening the nervous system and improving sleep appetite and energy. It promises rapid weight gain and better health, urging deposit of 1.50 for a three week supply and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A dubious historical ad claims a topical yeast remedy can relieve female discomforts in the privacy of home. It touts safe ingredients and urges immediate use for inflammation irritation and itching with references to related products and manufacturers.
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