Newcastle News Excerpt From New Castle Va Publication
A brief rights list for the Newcastle News in New Castle Virginia shows staff roles including Fred J. Rentz president and man. editor A W Treadwell with Lucy Treadwell Ray treasurer and Jacob F Rentz assistant treasurer. It notes publication is every evening except Sunday at 29 North Mercer Street and lists subscription rates for daily mail and stand-alone copies.
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Fred J. Rentz
A. W. Treadwell
Lucy Treadwell Ray
Jacob F. Rentz
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North Mercer Street
Longevity contrasts in modern leaders and ancient figures
Aged 63.8 for 41 American leaders yields 74.3 years with life expectancy. ancient figures averaged 55.7. The piece notes rising life spans across centuries, cites medical advances and hygiene factors, and predicts at least 15 more years of life for today’s generation. It also comments on La Follette’s insurgent stance and political dynamics.
Shortage of Teachers No Longer a Worry for School Boards
Washington reports the teacher shortage has ended as applicants seek positions amid weaker postwar commercial opportunities. Deserters seek return to teaching while higher salaries and job stability attract experienced teachers. Incompetent teachers were once a concern, now alleviated by a sufficient supply of qualified staff.
Teacher Shortages and Salaries Discussed in Education Debate
The article argues that replacing unqualified staff with capable teachers could end turnover and improve schools. It suggests salaries rose recently to attract recruits but may be reduced if experienced teachers return in numbers. It contends current pay is not excessive for attracting good young people to teaching and warns against lowering salaries as a solution.
Optimist banker crediting peers inspires cautious hope
A reflective remark praises the real optimist who extends credit to others by assuming they are slightly better than the speaker believes himself to be. The line highlights humility and trust in human potential.
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Tex Rickard Show at Madison Square Garden
Sanity and common sense prevailed at the Cleveland convention but expectations for Madison Square Garden are cautious given past events and the promoter's track record.
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Madison Square
Press Comment Headlines Reveal Money Motives in News
A collage of editorial quotes from the Milwaukee Sentinel the Birmingham Age-Herald the Columbia Record and the Philadelphia North American critiques media money politics and social trends. The snippets note satire on oil wart remedies political corruption and modern fashion.
Candidate Abandons Bid After Saxophone Slam
A political candidate withdraws from the race amid low spirits, with observers noting the incident involved a provocative saxophone performance aimed at diminishing the candidate’s resolve.
Safety Sam Says Road Courtesy Warning
A regional safety column urges drivers to yield and show caution on highways. The piece stresses avoiding confrontations on the road and promotes prudent driving over risking injury or death. It frames yielding as wise and humane, linking traffic etiquette to public safety.
Weeds and News in a Sunlit County Fragments
A mix of satirical notes and local items outlines a quirky civic mood. The piece references politics, a phony marriage notice with a 50 cent envelope, local youths caddying for sunrise golf, and a Youngstown judge’s sharp remarks on women voters after jailing a man for selling cigarettes to a girl.
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Hints and Dints Flap Baggy News for a Dry Laugh
A rambling column mixes jokes on Baltimore population gossip vanity cases and fashion notes. Humorous sketches touch tobacco pipes gender style lawn talk and a jab at beer as medicine with light sarcasm and local flavor.
White Way of New Castle Shines Like Major Cities
New Castle’s White Way rivals New York in charm with electric signs flashing street lights aglow. Nighttime views reveal busy traffic and throngs of people making it a lively urban corridor.
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New Castle
New York
Random Reflections on Religion Law and Manners
A string of satirical and provocative maxims cover religion politics and social behavior. The piece riffs on blue laws American exceptionalism and public figures while closing with a curious anecdote about a San Diego Indian reportedly aged 119 who bathed in a cold stream daily.
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San Diego
Vice Presidential Candidate Mischaracterized as Cussing
The Republican vice presidential candidate is accused of cursing but the report states he is not such a person. It notes he occasionally uses strong language but seems to far from the claimed habit.
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United States
ABE MARTIN On Long-Running Sellers and City Life
Observational quips cover stubborn sellers who never quite demonstrate enough to close a sale. The piece muses on traffic signals, rain and gardens, a national convention, weeds overtaking plants, self-government, party politics, bachelor life, and the value of quiet civic order.
Public libraries and education shape democracy says librarian
Carl B. Roden of the Chicago Public Library argues in New York that public libraries embody democratic ideals and must be strengthened to educate the democracy after public schools. He calls for leadership to elevate libraries to the front rank of social reform and adult education.
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Carl B. Roden
Chicago Public Library
New York
Public Library
Blessing and Challenge of a Lifelong Vow
Edgar A. Guest’s wedding reverie speaks to enduring love and partnership. The narrator imagines officiating as he reflects on vows that bind two people through life’s joys and trials, urging faith, courage, and devotion as they walk forward as man and wife.
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Edgar A. Guest
England launches the X-1 submarine a year ago
A year ago England unveiled the X-1 submarine claimed to be the most powerful in the world. The remark by Old Ben Franklin about war and peace is cited to illustrate how times change.
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England
Ben Franklin
Today's Anniversaries
The entry notes the Federals began a general assault on Petersburg Virginia. It marks a key Civil War milestone with emphasis on military actions near Petersburg and the broader siege context.
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Petersburg, Va
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