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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

Page

4

Pudjishea EB Event Notes on Sur f Corner Eyeamnore Street

City notice lists a street corner at Eyeamnore Street and Apple Way with a civic address reference. Officials urge residents to observe posted details and watch for further public notices.

New Castle Aims for City of 100 000 Population

The Board of Trade calls for broad community involvement to push New Castle toward a 100 000 population in a few years. It cites a $10 million annual payroll and urges residents to promote the city’s strengths while addressing garbage disposal as a public, municipal issue.

Hat New Castle Board of Trade New Castle Board of Health New Board of Trade

Graduating Classes Face Uncertain Future in Nationwide Colleges

Universities and academies across the country are sending out thousands of graduates into life as population grows. The piece notes the pride of parents in the institutions that shaped these youths and questions what becomes of the knowledge gained in classrooms.

Graduation season signals broad support for education nationwide

Across the land institutions from kindergartens to universities are celebrated as graduates and honorary pupils move into summer vacations. If knowledge is power, this season’s graduates are prepared to face real life and contribute as valuable members of society and the nation.

Do Not Feed Cotton Seed Meal To Poultry

The Pennsylvania department of agriculture warns poultry growers that cotton seed meal is harmful when fed to poultry. They cite unsatisfactory results at Beltsville Maryland and reports from Maryland and Pennsylvania showing chickens deteriorating and deaths from continued feeding.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture United States Bureau of Animal Husbandry Beltsville Maryland

Evening Showings Spotlight Four Silent Pictures

Regent Theatre presents Evils and Perils of Divorce. Dome Theatre screens Molly Make-Believe starring Marguerite Clark. Star Theatre offers Kathryn Williams in Into the Primitive. Nixon Theatre showcases William S. Hart in The Primal Lure.

Regent Theatre—Moving Pictures Dome Theatre Moving Pictures Marguerite Clark Star ‘Theatre Kathryn Williams Nixon Theatre William S. Hart

Votes for Women and Public Figures in Echoes of Debate

A collage of satirical quips and political jibes touches on gender rights and public life. It notes the phrase votes for women, mockingly contrasts campaigns with committee meetings, and mentions President Wilson warning of disloyalty amid shifting party loyalties.

Comfort of Home Quietly Pleases The Author

A column mixes reflective verses and humorous quips on home life and national topics. It notes evenings of rest in slippers with a pipe and book, comments on politics and weather, and recounts small local incidents from Findley to Berks County, including a long courtship marriage and a millionaire returning home.

Leather shortage sparks fake leather satire on shoes and war

The piece humorously laments leather scarcity driven by war and demand, noting rising shoe prices from $2.95 vid kid shoes to $5, and mocks adjustments like blotting paper and mixed wood pulp leather. It rails at inventions and exaggerates supply woes while wryly questioning progress.

Famous Old London Bridge in Historic Tale and Trade Hub

The article recalls Old London Bridge as a bustling riverside center with double houses and famed residents. Holbein is linked to its studios, Os borne rescues a master’s daughter during a flood, and the bridge hosts Crispin Tucker’s bookshop. Authors like Pope and Swift visited, Crocker’s dictionary was printed there, and Nonsuch House stood nearby before the 18th century stone rebuilding.

London Bridge Thames Holbein Osborne Prentice William Hewett William Leeds Crispin Tucker Pope Swift Crocker Nonsuch House Holland St. Paul's Cathedral

A Useful Literary Work and the Adjustable Ironing Board

A persistent book agent faces rejection from Mrs. Butts who refuses more reading matter. He pitches a 12 volume set that can be used as one two or three or up to six volumes to tilt an adjustable ironing board while the iron heats, offering literature at hand.

Stamp Invention and Early Adoption Across Nations

The first postage stamp appeared in 1839 with credit to James Chalmers of Dundee who died in 1853. England issued the first public stamp May 6, 1840, with perforating machinery patented by Henry Archer in 1847. Parliament later funded the patent in 1853 leading to widespread use of perforated stamps.

James Chalmers Dundee England United States Bavaria Belgium France Henry Archer

Old Believers in Russia Ban Shaving Beards Man

A severe sect of Old Believers issues a manifesto opposing shaving and beard cutting as sinful. Shorn adherents are warned that for marriage, the church will deny grand weddings unless they repent, highlighting a ritual discipline amid a 30 year spread of the practice.

Russia

Wall Built Low Seats Improve Safe Child Comfort

The article advises installing wide wall seats around a room as a safer alternative to chairs. Seats should be eight to nine inches high and one to two feet wide, easy for carpenters to fit at low cost. Add pillow cushions for comfort and smooth, splinter-free hardwood or varnished surfaces to prevent injuries.

Why is garlic masculine in markets and speech

A New York Press quip notes garlic is treated as masculine by Italian grocers who sell it. They describe garlic with male pronouns and traits, arguing that calling it it would insult garlic as fresh, fine, cheap, and dear, highlighting unusual gender assignment among vegetables.

New York Press

Irish Republic Endures Briefly as US Recognition Demand Grows

The Buffalo Express notes the Irish Republic lasted only briefly, allowing the Fatherland to press the United States for formal recognition. The comment frames a quick, pivotal moment in diplomatic maneuvering amid Irish and European politics.

Fatherland United States Buffalo Express

Defective life-preservers on ships prompt judge remark

A judge comments on the lack of time to fit life preserver units aboard ships amid ongoing questions about their failure rates and passenger safety. No further complaints have been heard recently.

Beggar and Stranger Exchange Urgent Plea in Boston

A passer-by offers a future job to a beggar with a sick wife. The beggar retorts that it would be too late as she could work herself by then. The item notes Mrs. Dennis Donegan and Mrs. Peter Capto spending Thursday in Pittsburg.

Boston Globe Dennis Donegan Peter Capto Pittsburg

Man Test of Will Power Ends With Quiet Victory

A clubbet unfolded as two men argued over willpower. The conceited challenger stood in a corner while the quieter man commanded him to emerge. After five minutes the challenger admitted no influence, but the quiet man calmly waited, offering a comfortable seat and declaring no limit but coming out before a second command.

Will

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