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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1920

Page

21

Grand Opera Stars Headline Penn Theatre Concert

Four renowned artists Clarence Whitehill Ellen Rumsey Allen McQuhae and May Peterson prepare to perform at the Penn Theatre in New Castle Ellwood City New Wilmington and Youngstown for what is billed as the best grand opera program yet. Tickets cost 275 and 330 with box office sales and mail orders available.

Penn Theatre New Castle Ellwood City New Wilmington Youngstown Clarence Whitehill May Peterson Allen McQuhae Ellen Rumsey United States Penn Tienle Oo Ercer Street New

Forest Romance Ends in Reunion with Hidden Father

Nathan a forest recluse falls for Mollie Gail a schoolteacher with a dark past. She reveals her father the bank robber is alive and nearby. Old Charlie delivers the final truth as Mollie reunites with her father Jake, ending their shared search.

Nathan Charlie Lfe Rowley's Beldon's Pass Rawley Belden’s Pass Mollie Gail Old Charlie Jake Mollie Gail

Slavic Beneficial Society Protests Miller Avenue Tax

A society representative opposed the tax assessment on two lots on Miller Avenue. Investigation showed the parcels were formerly Holy Trinity church property and had housed a church building.

The Slavish Beneficial Society Council Today Miller Avenue Holy Trinity Church

Shirt Waist Dresses Innovation Two-Piece Summer Frocks

Fashion notes describe two piece shirt waist outfits with separate waist and skirt in plain colors and satin stripe voiles. Organdy collar and cuffs are hand embroidered with shell tuck detailing, skirt features a broad hem and two wide tucks, offered at special price of $11.50.

Organdie Dresses for Summer in Crisp Pastel Styles

The offering presents new summer organdie dresses in crisp fabrics and charming styles. Pastel shades and white feature surplice and Quaker collars with crushed girdles or ribbon sashes, tucked and lace trimmed for a refined look. Special value highlighted.

Church building moved. assessment unchanged on new plots

The church site was relocated to a different property while the land assessment stayed fixed. A representative set the lots at 1300 dollars and the assessed value at 2020 dollars. The case was sent to the city assessor for review and recommendation.

Slavish Society

Ice procurement contract awarded to Mc Caffrey Coal and Ice

The city council awarded the ice furnishing contract for drinking fountains to Mc Caffrey Coal and Ice at 85 cents per hundred pounds. It was the lowest of two bids, the other being from Joseph Travers.

McCaffrey Coal and Ice Company Council Joseph Travers

Ice supply bid for fountains at thirty-eight cents per hundred

The firm offering to supply the ice at 38 cents per hundred pounds will begin icing the fountains this afternoon. The announcement notes the start of icing work and the quoted price.

Uncle Sam nickname origins from Samuel Wilson

During the revolutionary era Samuel Wilson served as a provisions inspector known to friends as Uncle Sam. He stamped inspected goods with U S, a mark that came to symbolize both his nickname and the government. The two became identical, with Uncle Sam depicted as an old bewhiskered man derived from Wilson.

Oligerat Uncle Sam Samuel Wilson U. S

Beliefs Lead Some Tribes to Kill First-Teeth Children

The article notes that certain tribes fear bad luck from the first upper teeth and kill the child to avert misfortune. It also mentions a twin curse belief in another tribe and their practice of slaying twins to prevent misfortune.

Fish Shoots Ita Prey in East Indies

A shooting fish in the East Indies uses a hollow cylindrical beak to launch a single water drop at a fly perched on aquatic plants. The blow knocks the insect into the tide, delivering a predatory capture.

East Indies

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Endorsed by Parent

Marie Heisler of Freeport Newfoundland says she tried many medicines for years and none helped as Foley's Honey and Tar. The old reliable cough syrup quickly relieves coughs colds croup and whooping cough without opiates. Children prefer it.

Marie Heisler Freeport Foley Adv

False alarm at Box 63 prompts Sixth ward fire call

The Sixth ward and Central fire departments replied to a 12 10 a m alarm from Box 63 but found no fire. Fire crews cleared after inspection with no damage or injuries reported.

Reserve Tickets At Penn Theatre

Patrona holding concert tickets for the Grand Opera Concert to be rendered at the Penn Theatre on Thursday evening June 17. Exchange them for reserved seats beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday at the box office. The reserve tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. and the box office stays open until 11 p.m.

Patrona Penn Theatre

City Official Voices Prejudice Breaks Over Nerv Worth Miracle

Xenia official C W Whitmer once opposed medicine but reports Nerv Worth as a miracle remedy. He describes sleepless nights and stomach troubles improving after one bottle, endorsing the product and noting a money back guarantee at McKee's Kut Rate Store.

C. W. Whitmer Hill St Xenia Mr. Whitmer McKee Kut

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Grand Conder Whitehill Quartette America Miss Ellen Rumsey New York Henry Witherspoon Miss Rumsey McQuhae John McCormick Miss May - Peterson Miss May Peterson Western Newspaper Union Organdie Scott & Bowne Scott’s Mnos A
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