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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
12
Judge Sulzberger in Philadelphia affirmed a manslaughter verdict and laid out traffic rules for mixed street use. He held pedestrians have right of way at crosswalks and intersections, while drivers must yield and exercise caution.
A historic dermatology note touts bold-sulphur cream as a rapid itch reliever and antiseptic healer for irritated skin. It claims parasiticidal, antipruritic, and soothing effects, offering prompt relief and healing with repeat use, though not guaranteed to cure chronic eczema.
The piece argues that a pedestrian fatality at a street crossing is not an unavoidable accident if a driver could have stopped. It condemns reckless drivers for risking lives and calls for penalties corresponding to crime born of extreme selfishness.
The Iron Trade Review reports a better month for car buying with pending lots including 800 for the Erie, 500 for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, 440 for the Seaboard Air Line and other miscellaneous lots. Railroads face financing challenges while a favorable rate decision could boost equipment demand with new inquiries for 500 boxcars by DL&W and 200 auto cars, Havana Central ordering 350 flatcars 40 cabooses 20 box cars, and large orders by New York Central for 4300 box cars with ACF and 3000 coal cars for Standard Steel Car tied to the Big Four.
Walter C. Sontum of West State Street was among five honor students in a class of 190 at Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh. At commencement F A Vanderlip of National City Bank gave the address and Hamerschlag awarded diplomas. Sontum earned an electrical engineering degree from the School of Applied Science.
Washington reports the department of agriculture in its weekly newsletter brands astrology as a superstition. It discusses whether planets affect the weather and concludes there is no scientific basis for such beliefs. Weather records support that planets or the moon have no appreciable impact.
About a dozen pieces of Seco Silk offered for Tuesday only. The 23 inch wide fabric normally sells for 25e a yard, now 15e a yard at the silk counter in plain shades and mercerized dot.
Eight pieces of Pinstripe Waist and Dress Silk in navy brown alice and black offered for mid season waists and vacations. Material never sold for less than 39cc sold Tuesday at 33c a yard.
A good quality Scrim Curtain offered at 1.39 with a Tuesday only price of 1.39. The curtains feature 2 1-2 inch insertion and neat edging with a valance and are ready to hang. Included with every pair, a goose neck rod and curtain loops.
A Tuesday sale offers flouncing 45 inches wide in finest voile batiste swiss and rice cloth with eyelet and baby Irish designs. White voile flouncing with ecru Baby Irish insertion and embroidered motifs also available. About 200 yards of best $1.00 $1.25 and $1.50 values offered at 50 cents a yard. Redirected to Embroidery Counter.
Muslin gowns trimmed with tucks and embroidery offered at 37 cents each for Tuesday sales. Regular price 50 cents. Good quality garments available for one day only.
Local retailer offers women’s leather handbags in Pin Seal Morocco and Ripple Grain leathers with nickel and gunmetal trimmings. Tuesday only specials include bags priced at 89c to 2.98, with multiple lots highlighted on the fancy goods counter.
A sale offers crepe pique poplin foulards ginghams and peru ales once 125e and 19c per yard. Materials are marked down to 74c for Tuesday only.
Bleached all linen sheeting 22 yards wide described as soft finish and closely woven, suitable for embroidery work waists dresses and skirts. Priced at 73 cents per yard for Tuesday only, reduced from $1.00.
Mr and Mrs Claire L Riddle formerly of 1125 Dewey avenue have moved into their newly purchased home at 112 Dewey avenue A five room modern house completed last week features bath gas and hot air furnace.
Children's 25c skirts offered Tuesday at 12 4c now 12 1 4c. Muslin skirts well made and trimmed, drawn from regular stock.
Tuesday's Price 39c Dresser Scarfs 25c Each Size 18x52 inches Plain Linen center trimmed with 38 inch torchen lace Will stand laundering during hot weather and replaces a high priced scarf on dresser or sideboard Special Tuesday 25c each At needle counter
Hosiery department sale lists prices for silk and cotton hose including Ladies Silk Hose 48c per pair and 25c to 50c range for Silk Lisle blends. Children and misses hose offered at 5c to 12% per pair with Bear Brand ribbed cotton socks 9c each. Limited quantities and odd lots emphasize discounted values.
Regular $1.00 House Dresses advertised at 67e on Tuesday sale. Electric Brand dresses offered in light and dark colors with a range of sizes. Limited-time promotional pricing for this value line.
Peerless Mats heat and water proofed by a special process. On Tuesday only buy 45 inch special grade at 1.50, 48 inch special grade at 1.75, 45 inch sanitary grade at 2.00, 48 inch sanitary grade at 2.25, 54 inch sanitary grade at 2.50. Separate leaves in all sizes available at half price.
35c Stand Covers offered Tuesday at 19c each. Size 30x30 inches with scalloped embroidered edge and white and colored corner designs. Neat and launderable. needle counter noted.
Ten bars of toilet soap sold on Special Tuesday for 20 cents. Medium oval bars scented for toilet and bath. One lot per customer. Visit the Fancy Goods Counter and try this deal.
We offer 21 dozen pure linen hemstitched Huck Towels with initials woven in a wreath on one end. Regular price is 25 cents, but tomorrow the towels will be sold at 15 cents each. Initials available include D K F H J K M N W S P and T.
An odd Tuesday promotion sells nickel finish safety pins in sizes 1 2 and 3. It promises not to rust and mentions a card display at the Notion Counter.
A fine Mercerized Damask features distinct patterns and a 39c value. For Tuesday only the price drops to 25c per yard, offering a bargain on good quality table linen.
Ladies' Satin Pad Hose Supporters priced at 10 cents each. Four elastic attachments for lasting wear. New stock available. Special Tuesday at the Nation Counter.
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