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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
8
An advertorial urges that removing symptoms is insufficient for Contagious Blood Poison and promotes S S S as a permanent cure that purifies the blood. It warns against mineral treatments and claims S S S contains only roots herbs and barks. The copy offers a home treatment book and free medical advice to readers.
Walter Weber of 204 Oakley St Evansville Ind recounts rapid recovery from contagious blood poison after using S S S medicine. He details severe facial sores before treatment and states he is now fully well and advises others to use the remedy. He notes a friend also benefits from the medicine.
H L Meyers of Newark describes a severe blood disease that began as spots, spread all over the body, and caused sores. After spending $100 on doctors and patent medicines, S S S treatment improved him markedly. the red blotches faded, weight returned, appetite improved, and skin cleared.
Robert M. Zweitzig of 320 Chestnut Street Lebanon Pennsylvania credits S S S with purifying his blood from a serious disorder. He reports relief from rheumatic symptoms and overall health gains including appetite and strength improvements after using the tonic.
A feature on dog catcher Jack Young in New Castle describes his challenging duties chasing strays. He faces irate owners and obstacles as he works to remove unwanted canines from city streets, with one incident involving a store room chase and a quick escape.
A Lawrence County farmer is seen working amid corn and driving a team while holding a single umbrella in one hand. The fieldwork is done rain or shine with an umbrella kept overhead. The article notes many farmers build canvas roofs to shade workers and machinery from the sun.
Struthers Mayor Stough issues a proclamation permitting fireworks on July 5 while warning that revolvers guns cannons and dynamite crackers will lead to arrest. The notice signals strict enforcement of gunpowder devices during celebrations.
Claims a clean liquid external remedy stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and related skin diseases. Report cites Mr. Paisley and Johnston's Drug Store as endorsing Zemo for prompt relief and complete cures with samples, displays, and photos of many cures.
Misses May and Lou McGinnis spend summer in town. Mrs Jamison attended Presbyterial in Rochester last week. Funeral for Elmer Shaffer held with large attendance. U P church hosts ice cream and strawberry festival on Tuesday June 22. Grace Walker of North Beaver visits Beaver Falls for Geneva College commencement. Mary Meeks in weak condition after long illness. Cecil Cox visits relatives. home in central Texas after twenty four years away. Dr Dunlap missionary in Siam spoke at Westfield. Westfield Sun Gay school plans donation to Dunlap fund. Dunlaps expect to return to Siam in August.
The Moravia road in the Fifth ward is being greatly improved with new sidewalks on both sides for about a quarter mile on the Moravia hill. The street is also being graded in several places to enhance drainage and access.
Sunday schedules show departures from New Castle at 40 a.m. with weekend excursion tickets to Erie priced at 3 dollars and round trips to Ashtabula at 2 dollars 50 cents. Erie and Conneaut Lake fares listed at 1.25 and 1 dollar respectively on Sundays. Pennsylvania lines operate from New Castle with Friday evening and Saturday morning trains amid these offers.
New York Central engineers completed surveys for a $7,000,000 railroad creating an eastern outlet for the Pittsburg & Lake Erie from Pittsburg. Route advances from Port Vue across several rivers and counties to connect with the Pittsburg & Clearfield division at Clymer, with an estimated 70 miles and $100,000 per mile cost. The project aims to ease congestion on the Monongahela main line and block rival entrants to Pittsburgh.
The article urges kidney health for women and cites Mrs. C. W. Hess of New Castle Pennsylvania who reports relief from back pain and improved vigor after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls a 1904 testimonial and continues to rely on the remedy, marketed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sole agents.
Advertisement explains four time saving methods to speed monthly trial balances using Burroughs Adding and Listing Machine and related systems. It promises in office demonstrations, no cost, and no obligation, with coupons for mail learning and a bank cash received and remittance system.
Officials say tests show reductions in Cleveland schedule by half an hour and running time to Chicago by more than an hour, indicating improved service for routes between Pittsburg and Cleveland and between Pittsburg and Chicago.
Summary of local social and business visits across New Castle and nearby towns. Notable mentions include Miss Luzy Hickey in Homestead, Dr. H. H. Davis and Kasper Trunk on business in New Castle, and Mrs. Madie Stapf plus Mrs. William Lalley visiting Ellwood City and Leetonia respectively. St Monica's church hosts a euchre party with a cordial invitation for June 24.
John F Wheeler a longtime locomotive engineer for over fifty years died in Meadville at age 77. During the war he offered his services to the government and President Lincoln rode in his cab praising his devotion. The Ohio Works at Youngstown started its fifth furnace on Tuesday.
The article notes meat prices likely ease slightly through summer as farmers bring cattle to market but explains the beef trust may lower prices to deter eastern farmers from raising cattle. It outlines two proposed remedies and the obstacles, blaming criminal trusts for market control from Chicago.
An advertisement promotes Perry Davis' Painkiller for sudden chills colic cramps or diarrhea advising immediate use. It claims quick recovery with a teaspoonful in hot water or milk and notes new bottle sizes including 500 size.
The article notes that the cornerstone of Youngstown's new public library will be laid Saturday afternoon. It reflects on large families and frugal daily tasks while urging readers to try the washerwoman's friend as a keepsake line.
A local butcher in New Castle is praised for spotless clean clothes and aprons, signaling clean meat. His wife uses Easy Task soap to keep linens and garments pristine, reflecting the shop’s hygiene.
An 1908 warning urges women to choose hair removers carefully noting risks of eczema or blood poisoning from unsafe agents. It promotes De Miracle as non dangerous and safe, sold by Love & Megown and others, with a booklet from De Miracle Chem Co in New York.
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