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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
39
Washington June 17 Senator Harding Republican presidential nominee said his campaign will not be a one man effort and will reflect all shades of Republican opinion. Harry M Daugherty of Ohio, a key campaign leader, will meet Harding tomorrow to discuss political matters and finalizing the program.
Ottawa Kansas reports Brer Jackrabbit delivers a punch in each hind foot as a jackrabbit chases dogs. J A Canfield suffers deep cuts requiring a surgeon after grabbing the rabbit by a hind leg. In Dundee UK the jute industry dominates, consuming about 1.2 million bales yearly and employing around 35,000 workers.
In parts of Scotland fishermen commonly adopt their wives' surnames, with James Smith signing as James Smith Green in business and personal affairs, reflecting a long standing local practice. This label change appears in social and professional settings among crews and families.
The Philadelphia public schools abandon spelling books that begin with words like cat and rat. They will compile new word lists since current texts omit words common in business and private letters. Critics say spelling has weakened over 20 to 25 years and argue for returning to traditional methods and spelling bees to improve efficiency.
Wildlife note states that no snake frog toad or lizard has ever been seen living wild in Newfoundland, reflecting a long standing absence of native reptiles in the province.
Kansas farmers hold more than 21 million bushels of the 1919 wheat crop, up from 6 million a year ago. State Board of Agriculture secretary J C Mohler cites car shortages as the cause for the large holdings and delayed market movement.
The article notes that names in India may be altered upon conversion to Christianity with examples like Nosepricked becoming Servant of Jesus and Mrs. She Devil changing to Mrs. Happiness, illustrating new religious identities.
The article traces the invention of papermaking to China in the second century B C, noting early use of mulberry bast and later adoption of bamboo shoots, straw, and grass. It mentions the spread of the craft to neighboring regions as it evolved.
The Bible references a partially evaporated fluid called slime in the destruction of the tower of Babel. The text notes it as mor tar, highlighting an early instance of petroleum-like substance in ancient scripture.
The Biological Survey states the lion is called the king of beasts for unmatched bravery and combat prowess, noting no other animal can match it in battle.
An estimate predicts over 200000 Mexican laborers will cross the border soon to seek work in the United States. The projection highlights anticipated movement of workers amid cross border economic activity.
Mile. Agnes Souret won the title in a beauty contest voted by the public. Her likenesses were shown on movie screens nationwide as the winner was announced by a majority of 50 000 votes.
A reflective quote advises that honesty transcends class labels and that wealth can emerge beyond strict laboring or capitalist roles. It challenges popular beliefs and suggests self-reliance and open-mindedness in pursuing success.
The original hearse was a metal grate or spike fence with upright spikes to receive candles for illumination or to hang decorative draperies around a tomb or gateway.
In Mongolia the eldest son in each family must become a monk or lama, a public duty. Lamas rely on alms for support, never work. Durga, home to 10,000 lamas, is described as a true city of beggars.
In Lancaster a country gas dealer reports an early morning porch visit by a well dressed man and a diamond laden woman in a car. They could not pay for gas and left with 32 cents, illustrating how wealth in clothing does not guarantee payment. Burglars are described as generous and customers arriving in the night sometimes pay extraordinary prices.
L K Hewitt of Wildwood Avenue visited city hall and urged council members to address deteriorating sidewalk conditions along the north hill. He asked for grass and weeds to be cut back along the walks.
It is estimated that industrial alcohol can be manufactured from waste sulphite liquors of pulp mills in Canada at a cost of not more than 40 cents a gallon. Production of sulphite pulp in Canada amounts to more than 1000 tons a day, and it is increasing steadily.
Certain tropical fish leave small ponds to seek larger cooler waters as dry seasons threaten their habitat. They travel for days and nights, moving through humid forest undergrowth in their long seasonal march.
William Taylor was released on parole from the State Reformatory in Hutchinson by Governor Allen after a joint plea from the Judge and County Attorney. They argued Taylor had committed no serious offense beyond stealing a piece of pie and was arrested before he could eat it. He had served six weeks in the reformatory.
The Daily Mail completes a wireless receiving installation atop Carmelite House to receive dispatches directly. The movable plant aims to speed news delivery for Northeliffe papers and keep pace with modern communication methods.
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