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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
4
Publication details for Evening Edition at New Castle Pennsylvania note ownership by Mrs. George E. Treadwell and Fred L. Rentz. Public interest correspondence invited from all parts of the county and payments should be sent to The News Company New Castle.
The essay denounces the Fourth of July as an uncivilized holiday marked by dangerous noise and fatalities. It compares international celebrations, argues for civilized limits, notes ineffectiveness of laws, and questions how to reform the holiday while preserving meaning.
Professor George Herbert Palmer of Starvard urged University of Chicago graduates to specialize while warning against narrowness and presumptuousness. He warned that experts who overestimate their scope often regulate the universe and create societal troubles.
A critic denounces a self styled expert who researches data consults documents and forms conclusions. He pushes legislation while the targets he labels wicked continue thriving and the public suffers fewer jobs and prosperity declines in hard times.
A garbled Washington Star item riffs on public utilities and thrift with a meter joke about dividends. It shifts to New Castle Elks politics praising mutual affection, playful digs at the Elk club, and a breezy citywide mood as the piece ends with a casual address to Bill.
A collage of brief items notes bank theft fears, church cash handling, Dr. Brooks leaving New Castle, Cascade park crowds, race to improve boys, Confederate flag incident in New York, a New Jersey suicide over debt, a Pittsburgh preacher on foreigners, liar stereotypes, auto costs vs horse, Louisiana vote on prohibition, and an Iowa boneless corset invention with many bones to follow.
Chicago dispatch reports a dull opening to the Republican convention with Taft favored by most delegates. Senator Burrows’ long remarks drew little applause except when mentioning Roosevelt, while 12,000 in attendance reacted strongly to Roosevelt’s name. The session adjourned amid weariness, with plans for the next day as committees prepare to report and the fight over nomination continues.
Time allowances for Pennsylv ania railroad enginemen and firemen are expanded. An extra 10 minutes is added for the run from engine siding to cabin siding, bringing total preparation time to 30 minutes plus travel time. The changes take effect immediately across the system.
Inspector Clark of the state board of health returns to Sharon for final touches on investigations. He aims to prevent Shenango river pollution by eliminating unsanitary conditions in the city and surrounding districts. His aide de camp, Inspector Mathews, remains on the job as officials await state instructions on clean-up plans.
A commentary notes ongoing gross disregard for health and sanitation in milk and meat. It urges stronger laws and closer supervision, including local inspections and the creation of meat and milk inspector offices in municipalities to protect public health and ensure food standards.
Ceremonies today and next Sunday mark the 40th anniversary of St. John's Episcopal Church in Sharon. Rev. J. F. Mallett, well known in New Castle, has preached at Trinity Church on several occasions.
It is believed that no particular damage will result to the crops in this section from the light frost of Monday night.
George Ward a farmer near Bellefontaine Ohio was shot several times and likely to die. Ward had recently been horse whipped by women from his wife’s funeral and had been accused of cruelty to his wife. He had been fined $100 for sending obscene literature through the mails.
Greenville and Grove City councils ordered strict enforcement of auto speed limits with a six mile per hour maximum. Grove City will time vehicles over measured distances and violators face fines.
A cheerful notice invites readers to join the merrymaking trip to Conneaut Lake on Thursday June 18. The excursion is offered by Pennsylvania Lines for travel enthusiasts seeking a day by the lake and festive activities.
Burgess McNary of Greenville warns merchants that fireworks may not be sold before July 8 and that no shooting is allowed until July 4. If not followed the sale and shooting of fireworks will be prohibited entirely.
Two men who escaped from the New Castle jail were sighted in Butler during the night. They were not yet identified as suspects and were not arrested, and telegrams were sent to Butler officers to watch for them.
Does your furniture need repair ing Better see Frew Furniture Co. about it at once Readiness to fix sofas tables chairs and other items with prompt service and trustworthy workmanship at their store location.
G H Van Horn advertises as dealer in coal coke cement sidewalks basement doorways and curbing and macadamized driveways with all work guaranteed. Office and works at 172 South Jefferson Street. code 25413.
Notice states the Greer building shops are fitted for cabinet work upholstering and finishing and invites visitors to come and see the operation at 25513.
New Castle resident Mrs. A. M. Sankey testifies that Doan's Ointment reliably relieves diverse skin troubles including eczema and itching. The advertisement claims minimal use, wide effectiveness, and price of 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as US agents.
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