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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1917
Page
16
Special Notice directs all checks money orders drafts and communications be addressed to THE NHWS COMPANY New Castle Pa and not to any individual. The passage lists officers publishers editors and contact details for The News Company in New Castle with subscription rates and service notes.
A historical plea urges national Red Cross support during Red Cross Week, urging New Castle to fund-raise without bands and to donate generously. The piece condemns price-fixing by commissions, endorses Hoovers food policies, and advocates trusting a single leader over committees, citing Woodrow Wilson.
The piece imagines Abraham Lincoln urging unity and swift aid as Europe’s war rages. It cites the unfinished work of liberty and calls for strong American resolve to support Belgium France and Great Britain while defending governments of the people. It notes two New Castle groups who should reflect on the message.
Poem satirizes tax plans and proposes taxing bread instead of liquor. The verse surveys escalating drink costs from whiskey to nightcaps, criticizing wartime revenue measures and their impact on the common man. ED. PAGE
Dancing for the benefit of the Red Cross society will be held this evening in Woods hall under Prof Shaffer. All proceeds of the evening will go to the society. A large crowd attended the dancing class Saturday evening where the new hesitation waltz was enjoyed. The same dance will be taught next Saturday evening.
Col Frances Ferarii presents shows on South Mill Street near Lawrence laundry. Dome theatre features House Peters and Louise Huff in The Lonesome Chap. Regent theatre screens Lionel Barrymore in The Millionaire Double. Nixon theatre shows Money Madness with Mary McClaren and Her Nature Dance with Alice Lake. Star theatre presents Mary Anderson and Antonio Moreno in The Magnificent Meddler.
Judge Emery grants a petition by Mr and Mrs W J Mates to adopt Clara and Wilma Velker, minors of Mr and Mrs William Velker, in a morning proceeding.
A playful verse collage celebrates Mister Sunshine and meadow games for children, with notes on school ending, picnics, and community life. It blends poems with brief local items on weather, travel hats, public notices, and wartime humor, ending with light commentary on whiskers and fashion.
The column blends quips on aging storytelling habits and garden weeds with political jests. It jokes about weed pulling, stock lovers at Jordan’s farm, and a wry view of citizens seeking office while noting social attitudes and war era sentiments.
A $2,500 model of the Commodore hotel in New York shows the 28 story 2,000 room structure as designed by Francis T. Gillings. Six men worked six months to complete the exhibit worthy replica planned for exhibition in major cities.
Springfield reporters note the Greene county grand jury reconvened to hear all evidence on the kidnapping and murder of baby Lloyd Keet. The panel will review both actual and circumstantial proof gathered on the case in Greene County.
Prosecutor O'Day forecast the return of several indictments against suspects currently held. The assertion signals ongoing legal actions and possible case developments.
New York state will soon record the real ages of all women as part of a state census. Director E. H. Goodrich says many women are traveling far to avoid disclosing their ages on military census forms, upsetting registration plans.
Joseph McClane and Mike Murphy were arrested in the Seventh ward on Saturday night charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct near a Wabash avenue garage. The mayor offered them a five day road squad assignment to atone. Albert Knox also charged received the same chance after resisting officers.
In Paris on June 18 the International News Service reports American engineers begun surveying a railroad line to speed supplies to the front. The base port will be enlarged to handle more shipping while a wooden city of huts rises for American expeditionary force troops. General Pershing leads with energetic task discipline.
Police found Harry Weber acting as a traffic cop at Mercer and Washington on Saturday night. He appeared intoxicated and was removed from duty. He was sentenced Sunday morning to $10 fine and costs, or 30 days in jail or 5 days on the roads. East Africa dedicates 75,000 acres to coconut production, with trees averaging 55 per acre.
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