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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
2
Public notices and organizational notices from The News Company New Castle Pa. indicate subscription options and contact details. The text lists telephones, offices, and mailing addresses, with references to international news service and distribution members.
New Castle and Lawrence County receive several commendations as area graduates and clergymen are cited for degrees and honorary titles during recent commencement events at Allegheny Geneva Westminster and Grove City colleges. Notables include Rev. A J Rinker Dr G J Williamson Dr Charles Bell and Rev Roscos L Foulke. The honors are described as substantial and merited rather than merely ceremonial.
Volunteers labored to build a makeshift dam for a South Side children’s swimming hole but recent heavy rains eroded the structure. The temporary dam collapsed, spoiling the summer delight, with community sentiment leaning toward rebuilding promptly as days grow hotter. Interest figures noted later include a large bond amount.
The article extols the virtue of buying government bonds during wartime. It stresses self denial by citizens who invest, assuring regular interest payments and eventual principal repayment. It argues price declines lead to higher bond values, while holders gain purchasing power as interest arrives reliably.
A chronicle of notable anniversaries including Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo and a Hyde Park memorial, the 1845 Debra Cave suffocation under Pelissier, Finland's Christianization, Susan B. Anthony's 1873 suffrage conviction, Lady Somerset's 1896 presidency, and the 1901 Royal visit by King George and Queen Mary to Wellington.
A compilation of curious facts and oddities including paper interiors in Horsen houses a portrait of Charles I made of letters in Oxford art gallery a pig elected Leicester mayor and a tower that tells time by color shifts the Chinese coin wax impression and other marvels from historic curiosities across England and Asia.
The International News from Moberly Missouri reports Rev C B Drowling at the Presbyterian Church introduces novel equipment to deliver sermons for the hard of hearing. Devices placed around the church are intended to let attendees hear clearly, with the effort already trialed in other venues.
A scattered OCR style column notes events and opinions from a New Castle area paper. It mentions weather shifts, political views praising Harding and Coolidge, sugar and cotton trade notes, a proposed big Harding and Coolidge club, a local robe gift from Benjamin Bott, and diverse local chatter. It also includes humorous pieces and a verse titled Old King Alcohol.
An International News Service dispatch from Boston on June 18 presents a humorous cost estimate by an elderly expert. He lists tasks and quantities to show how electricity priced at ten cents per kilowatt hour would translate into daily farm and home chores such as running a vacuum, washing clothes, pumping water, churning butter, and grooming horses.
Three large hollow maple trees were blown down during the storm, smashing two Mercer Street houses at the corner of Fails and North Mercer. The corner home suffered a damaged kitchen addition and roof. the second house on the Barnes and Clark property had minor damages including a chimney torn away. Workmen repair the damage.
Slippery Rock Normal school plans a five day program ending with graduation exercises and a formal commencement. The Mikado will be performed Saturday evening as part of the program. Several graduates will receive teaching certificates after recommendations by a county board.
A fragmented note describes a tire problem at a Mahoning Valley company during Tirade evening and mentions unclear details about dates and people. The text contains garbled phrases suggesting an investigation or inquiry but lacks complete facts or names.
Sir George H. Perley attended the International Financial Conference in Geneva, illustrating Canada's growing participation in world affairs. A longtime public figure, he has served as Canadian High Commissioner in London since 1914 and held multiple cabinet roles, including Overseas Minister of Militia during the war.
Realty transfers list numerous transfers in various wards with nominal sums from Seldan A Willson to F L Runkle Loyalties include McMillin Johnston Jackson and others with payments of 1 to 34 500 dollars. A larceny case is noted with Marence Metermen facing charges from a Thursday incident involving a Kodak camera.
On this date the Waterloo anniversary is marked, Cyrus H. K. Curtis turns 70, Roxbury Latin School celebrates 275th anniversary, Pennsylvania American Legion convention opens in Allentown, Virginia Military Institute holds commencement with General Pershing address, and the first annual United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention begins in St. Louis with about 2000 delegates for youth citizenship training.
The ad touts Tiz as a remedy for sore tired feet causing burning pain and blisters. It claims quick relief from aches after dancing or long walks, reduces swelling and promotes comfort, letting wearers feel happy with smaller shoes and longer foot freshness for a few cents.
A Ford roadster was abandoned for two days near Cascade Park and Halt. It was hauled to the city police station yesterday. The vehicle belongs to Connellsville Light and Power Co. of Connellsville, Pa., who have been ordered to recover it.
William Lanskey faced Mayor Barnes Thursday afternoon over alleged traffic ordinance violations. He reportedly crossed the street amid congested traffic and paid a five dollar fine.
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