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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
2
The News Company New Castle Pa reports on a board of trade campaign urging all members to vote in the election of four new directors to fill vacancies. The piece stresses universal participation to ensure the board reflects the entire city and notes previous low turnout.
An essay contrasts tame trained stock with wild dollars or wild animals, urging patient investing in safe securities as a way to subdue wild dollars. It emphasizes steady practice, restraint, and regular saving through Savings Bonds and Certificates. It cites Dr. Harvey Wiley on lasting health and productivity, urging personal discipline for longer, happier life.
Ten rules for bathers issued by veteran swimming coaches outline safe conduct in the water. Readable advice covers eating before swimming, never swimming alone, riding in canoes you can swim, entering water with hands ready, staying closer to shore when learning, avoiding rough water for heart patients, not swimming while exhausted, and keeping calm if caught in a water current.
A fragmented note surveys assorted trivia about lily bulbs in Japan, schooling in Alaska and China, Adios in Mexico, a white light on dark nights, a Pompeii shop sign, New York hotel expenditures, musheromite composition, and wartime blinding of witty men who jokingly discuss a river course.
GROVE CITY Pa June 17 An overwhelming victory for the Republican party is anticipated in the coming election Gov Sproul spoke at Gravo City College commencement exercises expressing confidence that Harding will win against any Democratic candidate He noted the Democrats face a tough field and a strong Republican showing is likely his remarks came amid a crowded campus ceremony reflecting campaign optimism
Witty, scattershot notes from Pittsburgh reflecting on politics, prices, and local quirks. Ranging from a red band protest on a hat to jokes about Wilson and Harding, the item blends social satire and assorted city lore with brief mentions of Ohio politics and a key line about plumbers endorsing open shop at a convention.
A dated roundup lists events and notable deaths from 1753 to 1845 including the first bite of the American Revolution, Maori conflict in New Zealand in 1843, author Richard Barham’s death in London in 1845, and noble ecclesiastical jubilees in Westminster Abbey. It also records William King, Maine’s first governor, and mentions Napoleon Bonaparte’s son related lines, actress Mary Anderson’s marriage, and a Nelson renomination by Minnesota Republicans.
The obituaryish note recalls Thomas A Crerar entering his forty fifth year with a career in Canadian politics. Born in Molesworth he rose through agriculture and cabinet service before resigning in 1944 over party policy. His work included leadership roles and national campaigns during wartime. the piece marks a pivotal arc in his public life.
The article notes the 175th anniversary of a historic capture at Louteburg by Pepperell’s expedition and a 14th anniversary of Bunker Hill with Bastan. It also reports Cincinnati’s open of a triennial general convention in Evetar New Hampshire, a large turnout forecast for reserve officers’ training camps, tobacco industry discussions at the Tobacco Association meeting in Allanties Cts, and an annual Pacific division meeting of the AAAS in Seattle beginning under University of Washington auspices.
A train in Moret fatally struck a woman accompanying Governor Sproul and party en route to Grave City. The incident occurred near Ivyswood, Butler County, during a ceremonial excursion. The governor attended the commemorative exercises at Grave City before departure.
Newport June 17 Assistant District Attorney Joyce leads witness exams in the Elwell murder case. Mrs Marla Larson, the housekeeper, identified a woman linked to a boudoir cap pink kimono and slippers found in Elwell s home and hidden to protect the woman. Detectives chase clues in Lexington Ky and four other regions as the investigation widens.
Coach Tyron Wimberley of Westminster College was in New Castle to finalize plans for the Washington and Jefferson football game set for Cascade Park on October 30. Indications point to an exceptionally strong team and the largest football contest ever staged in New Castle with a record crowd expected.
Robert Boges was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a charge of receiving stolen goods after allegedly pawning a violin stolen from the Salvation Army headquarters. The prisoner was turned over to Alderman Mantz.
Thousands are using a simple home method to ease catarrh and colds. Ask your druggist for Mentholized Arcline three quarters of an ounce and a pint of boiled water. Gargle the throat and spray the nostrils twice daily to keep nasal passages clear and reduce germ spread.
Patient testimonial from Joseph E. Webb of Muncie Indiana praising Bio-seren as a grand remedy for nervousness run down and weakness. Instructions urge taking two after each meal and one at bedtime, then taper after seven days, warning of refund if health does not improve. Drugstores in city and vicinity carry stock. Severnal days for seven days wanderfly results,wey.
Warsaw exclusive: General Piłsudski, commander of the Polish army, says Poland is ready to enter peace talks with Russia but notes no guarantees and questions the Bolshevik leadership. He warns Moscow’s policy appears revolution driven and mentions a large mobilization impact and uncertain outcomes.
London reports experiments at the British Imperial Institute to find a bamboo based substitute for wood pulp. Mambo allegedly provided a factory site with better premises than other substitutes, while organizers push for consumer groups to pressure the British Cotton Growers Association to boost production of plant fibers worldwide. England remains dependent on Norway for needle craft supplies. observers note a shift toward alternative fibers as discussions continue.
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