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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
SPECIAL NOTICE All checks money orders drafts and communications should be addressed to THE NEWS COMPANY New Castle Pa and not to any individual. The item lists officers editors and contact numbers for the New Castle News in a period style box with address Sycamore Street and Apple Way and references to telephones and subscription rates.
New York City plans a citywide health department rating system for dining places to publish grades like good fair or bad. The move aims to improve sanitation and service and may spread to Cleveland and other cities. Local health departments in New Castle will also inspect eateries, with universal standards expected.
The suffragists respond to how the Democratic convention handled the equal suffrage plank. The article notes the potential effect on Democratic power in states where women vote and contrasts practical outcomes of platform pledges in Democratic and Republican contexts.
Regent theatre offers The Snowbird starring Mabel Taliaferro. Star theatre shows The Destroyers with Lucille Stewart. Dome theatre screens The Red Widow with John Barrymore. Nixon theatre features Mr. Good the Samaritan with DeWolfe Hopper.
A fine new sign in gold and black is placed on the front window of the city treasurer's office. The words city treasurer appear in gold with a black screen effect trimmed in gold.
Readers are advised to avoid alkaline soaps and shampoos which dry the scalp and brittl en hair. The article promotes plain refined coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap alternative that cleanses well with a small amount, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, fluffy, and free of dust and dandruff.
A meditation on promotion through persistent effort and intelligent work. The author argues merit shows in daily duties, not fixed hours, and highlights traits of workers who rise by thought, duty and top performance. Also notes casual items about weather, politics, and social quirks from the era.
A collage of short items includes gossip about local ladies, a June 26 bull fight in Spain, hypocrisy about angels, a jealous relative gold hoard, a sermon urging wives vacations, a chicken stealing crime note, and a Scott township notice warning lawbreakers to expect enforcement. The Lawrence club directors meet Thursday noon to elect officers as the New Castle board of trade plans actions.
An essay likens strawberry shortcake to domestic labor, noting how women labor hours to produce edible treats while husbands and children consume them. It recalls nostalgic memories of older, richer cakes, contrasts restaurant versions, and laments the lost art of traditional baking.
A reflective vignette describes men eating a simple, prayerful meal while seeking forgiveness for transgressions. The passage highlights domestic skills, notably a wife who crafts the cherished staple, shaping family routines and moral tone.
John Christmas, intoxicated at arrest, had only 3.77 when searched. Offered $13 fine and costs or five days of road work. He then found $50 in his clothing and paid with a $20 bill.
Local anglers are notified that the fishing season is officially opened. Dr. P. J. Brice and Gillis Falls, officials, hosted whalers at Edenburg with Jacob Fisher providing board and entertainments. A prank by Heinie Dysart involved a price schooner and a guard dog, but no one was harmed. Brice and Falls suffered minor mishaps as the season begins.
Revival services are in progress at the Greenwood M. E. church near Energy stop. Services will be held nightly this week. A strong meeting occurred last night. Samuel Maitland will attend this evening and M. W. Leslie plans to participate on a night this week with others from the city expected to join.
Advertises Begy Nerve Aid Tablets promising stronger nerves and vigor after three days of postmeal use. Claims money back guarantee and a 40 tablet box for 50 cents. Mentions Begy Medicine Company and Clutton Drug Store in Rochester New York.
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