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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
2
Special notice from The News Company presents publication dates and office details for New Castle News. It includes address lines, telegraphic service notes, and a reminder to send checks and money orders to the newspaper rather than individuals.
A wartime appeal chastises young volunteers in the Saturday surgical dressings class for neglecting duty. It recalls President Wilson and the half million American soldiers headed to France, urging youth to bind wounds with dedicated hands rather than others' care. It laments discriminatory hiring and calls for steadier support for the war effort.
The article praises Mrs Henderson for a $5,000 Red Cross donation and lauds patriotic leadership. It urges employers to hire young men ye to front, arguing that only the fittest should work. It notes other large fund donors and calls for lasting remembrance of sacrifices and community leadership.
A fragmented verse recalls a dreamlike realm called By-Gone Land where a speaker bids a child to take their hand and lead toward distant hills and dream figures. The piece evokes memory, loss, and longing through archaic imagery of dreamland children and silver streams.
Letters to The News discuss volunteer efforts and a proposed driver incentive program. The writer references My and Wo Miller, a motors and trucks committee chair, and mentions monthly payments and fines related to driving duties. It notes public support and county involvement with a call for action.
A collage of notes on fashion in wartime, sun times, and social habits. Mentions Red Cross campaigns, aero pilots, and bond support. Observational quips on autos, parking, and park benches mix with war era humor and local society remarks. Includes stray references to The New Sam, Fatigue of citizens, and commuter life.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of individuals including James, Maxwells, M Bentler, Wesley Mann, Demin Toth, Andrey Thompson, W W Mayne, Denome in Fllwond City and Andrew Rehertson of Macelini. Not enough context for event or action.
A letter from an ex-soldier in Dushire claims Waitie Vivian of Hookstown Pa was re-enlisted in the U S Army. The note describes service with artillery and torpedo units and mentions locations and duties, noting willingness to serve and participate in allied efforts.
A court session is scheduled for Monday morning at 10 o clock to hear multiple motions and petitions related to Hileman selling a large number of automobiles. Attorneys Brown Makar and others will appear, with Davis listed among those involved.
Community group in Wampum Pa organizes fort kits for soldiers and sailors, inviting residents to donate material and funds. A sewing meeting is planned at Mrs William Chiumen’s home Thursday evening, with officials present to finalize Main Street paving ordinance and report on funeral attendance and local visits.
Regent presents Alice Brady in The Nivarce Game. Dome shows Pilly West in Doughnuts and Mrs. Vernon Castle in Patria. Star features Alice Joyce and Harry Morey in Womanhood. Nixon Theatre offers Bessie Barrvale in Banks Q Blue Ridge. Also army Nie images and Dora lectures. Universal Recruiting Girl Col Frances Ferari shows on Santh Mill street near Lawrence Laundry.
Tune 23. Youngstown reports a total of 461,877 raised for the Red Cross war relief fund from a big noon meeting and committees. Additional counts noted 28 yesterday as part of the citywide effort with large local industries contributing generously.
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