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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

5

Big Bingo Dominates Circus Zoo In Published Portrait

An informal portrait of Big Bingo the giant elephant circulated from the Tingling Brothers exhibit tents. The piece notes Bingo's smaller stature than Hig Bingo and his fame as a remarkable pachyderm from India's forests. Ringling Brothers show arrives Friday July 6 with Bingo central in a block-long menagerie and extended viewing before Clodereia opens.

Big Bingo Tingling Brothers America India Asia Ringling Brothers Hingo

Tax records show scarce watches in county townships

Balina Kandune 20 note tour townships report only one silver and one gold watch each, while four townships show fifteen watches. No explanation in assessor returns for past taxation.

Balina Kandune Otter

Corn Remedy Ad Warns Women Off High Heels

A vintage warning promotes Freezone as a fast corn remover for sore toes from high heels. It claims quick relief by applying the drug directly to the corn, causing it to detach and vanish without irritation. The ad urges clipping the tip for a wife’s reader grasser.

Who's Who Behind The War Army Major Gen Henry J Sharpe

Major General Henry J Sharpe, born in New York on April 20, 1858, served as Quartermaster General. The article details his 1876 academy appointment, various commissions, and pivotal role coordinating rail transport, provisioning, shelter, and logistics for up to 3,000,000 troops in a potential European theater, including the expansion of the transport fleet and the Paymaster Corps.

Henry i, Sharpe New York Military Academy Army Waymaster’s Department Washington Henry J. Sharpe Europe War Department Sharpa Chauncey Baker General Sharpe United States Sharpe National Guard Paymaeter'a

Who's Who Among Garden Enemies Bulletin Summary

National Emergency Fool Garden Commission notes cabbage cucumbers melons and tomatoes as most attacked crops. For insects use poison-non-nox or lead-to chewing insect killers and nicotine. sucking insects treated with nicotine sulphate. Bordeaux mixture controls leaf spots. for incurable wilt pull and burn. Replant only on uninfested ground. Some crops need no spraying while beets, chard, endive, parsley, parsnips, lettuce, peppers, spinach may require targeted sprays.

National Emergency Bordeaux Cliery

Navy enlistment rises since war opening

Washington report shows 8249 men have enlisted in the navy since the war began. Total strength reaches 1203, with recruiting gains recorded today and yesterday, netting an enlistment increase of 146.

Washington Navy

Buckwheat Advocated to Cut Living Costs in Prolific Planting

Franklin Menges of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture urges buckwheat as a lower cost cereal to offset wheat shortages. He notes buckwheat’s high digestible content, comparable nutrition to wheat, and a short 70-80 day growing period. The plan highlights planting in late spring, weed control, and soil restoration with rye or wheat after harvest.

Franklin Menges Pennsylvania Department Agriculture

Call of Her People opens at Regent Theatre tomorrow

First of a series of Metro features presenting The Call of Her People stars Ethel Barrymore in a lavish screen adaptation of Ed ward Sheldon's Egypt!. Filming will take place in Florida for exterior scenes with a budget exceeding 190000 dollars. Supporting cast includes Robert Whither and William B. Davidson.

Edward Sheldon Egypt Ethel Barrymore Regent Theatre Metro Richard A. Rowland Miss Barrymore Florida Ann Misa Barrymore Piri Sha 5 Robert Whither Elena Fuchte Wilam BR. Davidson

Buckwheat Boosts Potash for Higher Potato Yields

A Michigan field notes buckwheat straw as a potash source unlocking soil minerals for storage and growth. Reported practice shows potatoes planted beneath buckwheat straw yield larger, higher quality potatoes per unit of fertilizer, with one bushel of buckwheat seed per acre and soil cultivated well.

Picking Offces Honeymoon Talk Ends in Candid Split

A bridegroom and bride discuss their future roles after returning from their honeymoon. The bride rejects both president and vice president positions, signaling a division in the couple’s planned partnership.

Ethel Barrymore Displays Horsewoman Skill in The Call of Her People

Ethel Barrymore shines as a horsewoman in The Call of Her People adapted from Edward Sheldon's Egypt. The star rides at breakneck speed through rough country roads and crowded streets with extras and riders, as the gypsy heroine rescues her lover amid pursuit. Regent Theatre shows today and tomorrow.

Ethel Barrymore Meira Edward Sheldon Egypt Mins Tarrimore Misa Barrymore Gypsy Swantheart Kiis Regent Theatre

The Divorce Game Comes to Regent Theatre

Len Dilrichstein presents The Divorce Game starring Alice Brady at Regent Theatre Priday and Saturday. The witty farce highlights a wealthy American girl, her French husband, and their circle, delivering clever situations and sparkling humor.

Len Dilrichstein Alice Brady Regent Theatre Priday Acreeneil

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