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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
7
A ragged plea fills the page urging swift action to curb summer riots and protect citizens, especially children, as threats of violence loom. Officials and local leaders are urged to address the rising unrest, with warnings of dangerous demonstrations and the risk to townsfolk.
Gumitory and Monza Peckhant figure in Ridge life as residents discuss visits to the county seat and school choices. Abigale endures a fever while hair care and petty domestic details color community chatter. A pig's accident, new fisheries, and local gossip fill a rambling week in Snake Tend area.
A garbled OCR passage mentions multiple names and events with scattered phrases. It references individuals such as Melly Tucker and Dor Tarver and discusses payments, a party, and threats. The text is hard to parse but centers on local figures, possible disputes, and health remarks amid chaotic, incomplete sentences.
Cy Hoskins, a respected citizen, startled neighbors when a youth father near their home stepped on a tack. He cried out loudly, waking the households as the noise echoed through the neighborhood. The incident linked to spring cleaning and carpet lifting.
In Bingville a barber Harve Fines keeps a geriatric creature in his shop window drawing customers. A bakery mishap causes bread buns to brown and crack, leading to a minor dental mishap. Townsfolk debate yard cleaning routines and public well cleanliness amid humorous anecdotes and local lore tying into regional history features.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe society figures such as Minkie Millie Citleronod entertaining Lucretia Shillings of Mit Jerseyville and mentions hosting gatherings, visitors, and a social event at a Vinibar. References to local names, venues, and a social season are present but details are garbled and inconsistent.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a winter scene at Lake Cris where a woman recalls a child wading in icy water and a tense reaction from Mrs. Hinckley. The passage hints at a fatal or dangerous incident linked to the cold water and a man named Paine, with unclear surrounding events and characters.
An early ottermobile visits Main Street aligning with spring sightings. Deacon Butterworth narrowly avoids the car, then its traction fails in a deep mud slough. Cy Goskins hires help, charges a dollar to pull the auto free, amid a crowd of curious townsfolk.
Hank Dewbery's dog vehemently dislikes Deacon Andrews after an incident on Ure Street where the Deacon kicked the dog into the sidewalk. The following day the dog snapped at the Deacon’s calf and the Deacon struck back with a cane, breaking the fence and his coat. The Deacon threatens to shoot if harmed again while Hank dismisses the threat.
In a sunlit morning, residents gather on the Weathersby plaza to discuss tax policy and the proposed pricing of goods. Storekeeper Ten Weathersby claims he will not raise prices unless the rain ceases, arguing protests should wait.
A speculative inquiry about a mysterious powder claimed to alter outcomes. The text names individuals and a desire for volunteers to test the powder and observe effects, seeking any verifiable results or evidence of alteration. The overall question asks who will be affected and who will be first to try the substance.
Jane Trueman aims to buy a Lat. tau in a recent Yaresdabble trip. She notes bats were priced high but plans to make do with her current gear for now. She already wore it five seasons and believes it can last several more, despite doubts about fit.
Seth swapped revolvers with Ras Mulliman of Snake Bend in a rough town event. Seth set a 2 ft board in his back yard and fired from about 15 feet, nearly hitting on one of 12 shots. He says Ras won the swap, in good fun.
A pastor named Rey Sams Moore of Bingville Church urges young couples to marry this month. He offers to perform matrimony ceremonies for a discounted $1, down from his regular $2 rate, claiming it is a special limited-time opportunity to wed promptly and avoid delays.
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