New Castle News details
Publication masthead shows The News Company ownership with Fred L Rentz as president and manager, W Treadwell as vice president, Lucy Treadwell as secretary, Jacob F Rentz as treasurer, and George W Conway as editor. Addresses are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Castle News
the News Company
Fred “L. Rentz
Pres
Man
W. Treadwell
Ucy Treadwell Ray
Jacob F. Rentz
Treas
George W
Conway Ee
Daily News Advertises Subscriptions and Policies
The notice outlines pricing for daily issues at 15 cents a week, yearly rates of $7.59 or $5.69 by mail, and shorter terms with monthly rates. It lists distribution at leading newsstands, requests public interest correspondence from across the county, and names Lindenstein Inc as advertising representative. It notes Audit Bureau of Circulation and American Newspaper Publishers Association membership and International News Service exclusive rights for republication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
By Mail
Bole Even
Lindenstein, Inc
Madison Goad
York City
Audit Bureau of Circulation
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
International News Service
Special Notice on Payments Addressed to The News Co
All checks money orders grafts and communications should be addressed to The News Co New Castle Pa and not to any individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News Co
New Castle Pa
War on drunken auto drivers declared in Mercer county
The Sharon Herald reports Judge J. A. McLaughry issued a hard line against drunken drivers and roadside petting parties. Law and county officials were warned to enforce sobriety, with constables told to dig deeper into reports and offenders treated with no mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Mercer County
Sharon Herald
J. A. McLaughry
Why is hay fever a mystery to medicine
An eastern newspaper notes the puzzling hay fever illness and urges physicians to investigate its causes and seek a remedy. It questions pollen as the sole culprit, cites August prevalence, urban and rural sufferers, and the non fatal yet severe agony it causes annually.
Be A Good Sort At Picnic Spots
An urging column urges picnickers to keep natural sites clean after using them. It warns that litter and fire hazards mar attractive spots and asks readers to burn or cart away refuse to preserve beauty for others.
Byways and Good Manners After the Picnic
A reflective note on responsible behavior and consideration for others after a gathering. The text urges tidiness and civility, using a folksy idiom to emphasize being helpful and well mannered in everyday settings.
Picnic at Rescue Mission Draws Support Tomorrow
Readers are urged to join a Rescue Mission picnic tomorrow. Donations are welcomed to fund meals and activities for underprivileged city children. The event offers food and park amusements, with proceeds assisting the mission’s summer outreach.
Man With Noisy Hat Speaks In Quirky Manner
A man known for a loud hat speaks in a distinctive manner. Neighbors note his headwear draws attention at community events and daily routines. The unusual accessory defines his presence and signals his playful persona in town.
Prohibition Officer Warns On Whiskey Quality And Hootch
A prohibition officer states that genuine whiskey cannot be secured for beverage use. He notes hootch is often produced in the meanest methods and may rival poor pies in quality. He also mentions there are some scandalous pies made.
Cash demands spark village party fashion quip
A New Castle note jokes that more grocery bills would be paid if the filling station man did not demand cash. It adds that cash beats orders, and quips that a formal village party requires a coat to hide suspenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Pittsburgh Preacher Attacks Nagging Women From Pulpit
A Pittsburgh pastor stated from the pulpit last Sunday that nagging wives drive men toward hell. He added that men must have some force to push them to the devil, and lamented the burden on men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Price of Cotton Stockings Ignored by Public
The remark notes general indifference to stocking prices while suggesting cosmetics and beauty boost a girl's fortune, with a parallel to a drug store as a place of wealth.
Husbands Content, Wives Leave Home Alone Tension
A compact notice describes marital strains with some husbands content while others see wives choosing independence. The item notes home life tensions and contrasts within couples, reflecting social shifts without sensational detail.
A Hick Town Delivers Dinner Invitations to Preacher
A remark reflects a rural town custom where neighbors routinely invite visiting preachers to share meals, illustrating close community ties and hospitality in small communities.
No man entitled to free speech until patient listening to opposition
A reflective aphorism asserts that freedom of speech requires the ability to listen patiently while others speak, emphasizing restraint and receptivity in discourse. It frames listening as a prerequisite for speaking rights and civil exchange.
Platform prayers unite color preacher and Klan leader in Atlantic City
A colored preacher and a Klan leader sat together on a platform at Atlantic City and both prayed for the success of a colored church. The Klan leader stated the Klan was not against the negro, while Amens rose from about six hundred colored brethren surrounding the platform, giving relief to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
No Sale for a Horse Gentle Enough for a Woman
A remark concludes that after witnessing a woman drive a motor car there is no longer a market for a horse so gentle that a woman can drive it. The assertion frames modern mobility replacing traditional horse service with automobile progress.
Bull Kills Man in Mt Hope Pa While Playing with Pet
An aged man was killed by a pet bull at Mt Hope Pennsylvania as he played with the animal. The incident underscores the danger of handling bulls, with the report noting that misadventure can be the consequence of fooling with the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope
Harder Than Loving A Woman Understanding One
A witty remark questions what is harder than loving a woman and notes that understanding them is the tougher task. The speaker acknowledges women are awfully nice despite the challenge.
Picnic for New Castle Kiddies at Cascade Park
Tomorrow the community hosts Mr Berquist's picnic for New Castle children at Cascade Park. A train load of grub is planned and organizers urge donations or inquiries via Mr Berquist. A courtroom scene includes a judge quizzing a young woman on age with a mother supplying the answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berquist
New Castle
Cacade Park
Weather Bureau Founded in 1870 Acknowledges Mixed Accuracy
The weather bureau, established February 9 1870, notes it has been right in predictions once or twice. Neshannock avenue has been resurfaced and opened to traffic with plans for more streets to receive similar treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Neshannock Avenue
Heat Wave Continues As Forecasters Warn Of More
Government weather forecasters say a new heat wave is coming as the first one remains nearly continuous with little relief between spikes. The sequence of heat periods strains daily life and highlights ongoing warm-season risks.
Moon mission appeal hinges on rocket bow shape
A playful idea suggests a moon mission would attract more attention if the rocket resembled a boom erang. The notion blends humor with spaceflight curiosity, reflecting readers’ imaginative take on lunar travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Pride in Two Kinds by Edgar A Guest
The poem contrasts two forms of pride one virtuous, uplifting and protective of kindness and friendships, the other cruel and selfish, diminishing others. It urges a mindful humility that keeps neighbors happy and respectful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
Baby's first haircut sparks family bragging
A grandmother writes of her eight month old grandson with a manly haircut making him look older than his age. The note ends with a jab about a neighbor’s landlord tragedy of losing a coat and trousers to the street over rent.
Jokes and Jabs at Naturalization Party Brawl
At a D A R naturalization party a Russian and a Mexican argued. A Russian bragged about brains, the Mexican retorted that brains may lie in the little finger, and the exchange escalated into a fight.
Virgil On Advertising And Odd Product List
A jumble of brand names and slogans precedes editorial commentary on advertising ethics. A line from Lord Jeff and a grim note on a New Castle policeman’s shooting color the piece with social observations about media, fashion, and seasonal concerns.
California dentist admits wife killing on honey moon
A California dentist confessed to murdering his wife during their honeymoon and hiding the body in a cistern for months. He said the dispute over who would be boss sparked the killing, and warned brides to beware what they say on their honeymoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Unfriendly remarks about Mexico spark renewed tensions
The speaker urges readers to mind their own business and insults Mexicans, suggesting punishment and recalling a past incident during a brief visit. The tone reflects strong anti Mexican sentiment and public safety grievances from a foreign country encounter.
Revamping An Ancient One and Other Quips From An Age
The brief, fragmentary item surveys varied old sayings and jokes about ethnicity and stereotypes in a leaky lifeboat scene to satire on pricing and social mores. It notes the Irishman praying, the Jew collecting, and the Scotchman leaping overboard, then jests about rubber pricing and traffic bearing, with a claim that one in two thousand is deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iirishman
Pittsburgh woman pursued husband with butcher knife
A Pittsburgh woman was arrested after chasing her husband for two miles waving a long butcher knife. She came close enough to slash his clothing in several places, and authorities describe her actions as reckless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Today $500 000 for the Air
Air enthusiasts plan a large funding effort seeking half a million dollars to advance broadcasting technology and air service improvements. The piece outlines motives, expected supporters, and potential community impact.
Reflections on Liberty Duty and World Affairs in a Nation's Mood
A columnist reflects on Betsy Ross flag anniversary and American virtues. Cites Harvard President Lowell and Dr Fosdick on truth and morality. Compares cancer control progress to quack fears, notes wartime aid to allies, and contrasts British and French taxation and prosperity with American wealth and gratitude.
Ambitious migrant Peter Dutka earns degree after toil
Peter Dutka, a 39 year old immigrant from Czechoslovakia, worked in coal mines to save money and learn English. He already spoke five languages and attended Pennsylvania State College, studying until 4 a.m. daily, limiting sleep to three or four hours to earn his degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dutka
Pennsylvania State College
Guggenheim funds flying research and training drive
The piece covers Daniel Guggenheim donating 500000 to the University of New York for aviation engineering, and President Coolidge pushing flying in military courses. It notes Gertrude Ederle’s 18 mile sea swim from New York to Sandy Hook in under eight hours and upcoming plans to train with Jabez Wolf in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Guggenheim
University of New York
President Coolidge
Annapolis
Secretary of War
West Point
Mr. Guggenheim
Coolidge
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
New York City
Sandy Hook
England
Jabez Wolf
Young swimmer Gertrude Ederle Breaks Records at 19
Gertrude Ederle, only nineteen, has shattered numerous swimming records showcasing extraordinary vitality. Nancy Hanks, six feet tall, demonstrates comparable power by producing Abraham Lincoln, a feat deemed greater than crossing the Pacific by swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude .Ederle
Nancy Hanks
Miss Ederle
Abraham Lincoln
Pacific Ocean
Corned beef and cabbage favored by the New American
An inquiry shows corned beef and cabbage as the New American’s favorite dish, while the vegetable dinner trails. The piece notes thinking, digestion, and blood flow. mentions Germany’s unrest, the Stinnes heirs near bankruptcy, and a looming census to gauge strong and weak positions amid corporate woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Stinnes House
Totter
World And The Mud Puddies On Currency And Wealth
The piece argues the dollar’s value shifts with purchasing power since 1909, while the Federal Reserve Act expanded currency. It compares 1924 wealth to 1909, notes per capita wealth rising to about 2900 dollars, and lists major U S outputs from farm products to steel, urging citizens to avoid wrecking the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Reserve Bank Act
Reserve Banking System
Reserve Bank
Federal Bank
Street paving inspection critique letters to editor
A reader argues that city street and sewer paving inspectors earn too much and lack expertise. He cites concrete mix standards, six inch bases, and brick paving on Spruce Street, urging higher quality work and noting potential future road repairs and an upcoming council election. He praises one inspector on Eastbrook road but laments general inspector shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burn4
Burns
Mahoning River
Mahoningtown
Eastbrook Road
Spruce Street
Mr. Lusk
J.H Gross
Harvard professor warns world may go crazy in a century
A Harvard professor predicts the world will be crazy in 100 years and offers no sign of improvement. The remark follows a biblical quote about asking according to His will and being heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tomboy Taylor
BY Fontaine Fox
The
Bell Syndicate
Tne
Lori
Fontaine Fos
Labe
Vater
Mary
Jim Jackson
Miss Smif
Pahdon
Virgil
Pepsodent Mazda Nabisco Kodak
Clupecopana
Socony Victrola
Pyralin Kilowatt
Kumapart Sunkist
Japalac Ambo Lux Stacomb
Sozodont
Musterole Sterno Linoleum
Djer Kiss V-Basin
Aspirin
Resinol Jello
Valspart Nujol
Cuticura
Bon Ami
Unmeo Wheatena
Alemite
Vuban Fatima Rotarex Welsabach Rit Karo
Kolynos Herpicide
Westelex Duzhalitosis Zip Klaxon Cadillac Mah Jongg
Mum Delco Nujol
Lord Jeff
Mexico
al Bum
Arthur Brisbane
N. Y. American, Inc
Congress
Betsy Ross
Lowell
Pilate
Sodom
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Fosdick
France
America
ABE_MARTIN
Em Moots
Castle, Pa
Bible Thought
John
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!