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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
4
New Castle News published every evening except Sunday from Corner Sycamore Street and Apple Way. The paper lists officers and editors, billing itself under The News Company. Subscriptions priced at 10 cents daily, 5 dollars yearly. foreign ads represented by S G Anderstein in New York.
The Princeton University commencement speaker Dr. Hibben said the strong must use their power for gain and defend rights by force, but the speaker argues this is yesterday’s spirit. He cites anti trust laws rail regulation pensions and public projects as signs of a gentler era.
The article traces a shift from town based commencements to rural grammar schools. It notes certificates awarded at grammar graduation and similar exercises to high school diplomas, while acknowledging opponents who fear blurring lines between grammar and high school. Ohio educators have ended grammar commencements citing lower high school completion rates.
The Sharon Herald accuses The New Castle News of grand larceny for leaving out a credit line in a verse titled No Half Holiday for Them. The News cites proof reader John W White and notes linotype and proofreading errors can omit authorship. The Alliance Leader reprints the verse with attribution to The Sharon Herald, prompting further commentary.
Nels Aldrich contemplates President Wilson's new currency reform measure and, with the editor, plans a visit to Sharon to test local hospitality. They express weariness of home cooking and mockingly list a wildlife and culinary wish list including frog legs and trout from Clarks mills.
A party from New Castle and nearby towns leaves for Portland Oregon to attend the World Christian Citizenship conference opening next Sunday. The group includes Rev W A Campbell from New Wilmington and several local ministers and families. Speakers from America listed include Charles W Fairbanks and Gov Oswald West among others from diverse faiths.
The Carnegie Steel company fitted a fine playground on South Jefferson Street for children. A company official visited the ground and was approached by a boy who asked where the promised swimming pool was located, signaling appreciation for the effort.
Prof. Paul Graham of New Wilmington fished near the Neshannonk yesterday. He hooked a very big fish that sprang from the water just as the hook slipped free. He snatched it from the air before it could dive back, a feat witnessed by a friend in New Castle.
The ad claims the Oxyo line treatment safely cures a range of ailments from hay fever and asthma to catarrh and insomnia. It asserts success for tuberculosis before second stage and various illnesses including rheumatism diabetes Brights disease melancholia and deafness with a guarantee of all cases treated at 31 North Jefferson Street.
A roster of individuals associated with Cleveland, New Castle, Youngstown and Monessen is shown, including Frank D. England Bertha Keisler Lucian Shover Mabel Kirker Edward Coates Mabel Gier Thomas Ashcom Estella Rhodes Frank Greer Alma Vaughan and others. The list connects residents to multiple cities in the region.
A collection of quips and short anecdotes from multiple papers praising calm conduct and restraint. It links figures like Abner Box Silas Rye and Riah Bupp to temperate images. The notes touch on weddings, debt habits, preachers and public life with light satire.
Berlin reports for the second time in seven years that Princess Patricia daughter of the Duke of Connaught British governor general to Canada is engaged to Prince Adolf Friedrich heir to Mecklenburg Strelitz. The 27 year old princess and the 21 year old lieutenant reportedly became betrothed earlier this year with prior mentions of other potential spouses including royal figures from Portugal Italy Russia and Spain.
The Ministerial association will close its sessions for the summer with a noon banquet at Cascade Park on Monday June 30. Toastmaster Rev Shaffer will lead, with musical numbers by Rev Lewis and New Castle Revy. Other speakers include Rev Johns Rev Lanning and Rev Gordon.
Mr and Mrs C B Cameron and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the loss of their son and brother Earl and acknowledge the beautiful flowers sent.
The passage notes Dr. John Brown composing Rab and His Friends in one evening, Dr. Johnson finishing Rasselas in a week, and Lord Byron writing the Prisoner of Chillon at a single sitting.
On June 24 in St Petersburg Russia pressed Sofia and Belgrade to accept arbitration without reserve as the Balkan league teeters toward internal conflict. Russia acts as mediator for major powers, aiming to prevent re division of Turkish spoils despite looming war.
Mrs. William Daugherty and her children from Phoenix Arizona visit Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Daugherty in Croton Avenue. Mr. Daugherty, a leading plastering contractor in Phoenix, cannot leave his heavy workload but hopes to join them in the fall.
A local fabric feature showcases summer textiles at low sale prices. Items include handkerchief linen 18¢ a yard, genuine saisette 18¢, pure linen dress linen yard 25¢, chiffon voile 25¢, ratine 25¢, striped pique 30¢, mercerized linen pongee 30¢, ramie linen 38¢ and ramie linen 38¢ in multiple colors and widths.
A broad array of fabrics including 32 inch chambrays and printed batiste offered at 11c to 19c per yard with wide selections in colors. Also a large summer glove display featuring silk and lisle options at 25c to $1 per pair. New Petticoats and, traveling bags from 35c to $5, plus leather bags up to $12.50. Childrens wash dresses in sizes 6 14 years at $1.25.
At the regular stockholders meeting of American Insurance Union No. 93 last evening officers were elected. Past president Scott Morrison becomes a trustee along withFrank Jones and J O Johnston while William Kellert is named president and James Fishburn as vice president. Other officers include Joseph Osburn cashier Jose Rice treasurer Laura B Woods secretary Mrs Scott Morrison editor Gosney custodian Mrs James Fishburn chaplain Mrs Linn marshal and J O Johnston warder with Argus James Ball also listed.
John Wettich of the Croton meat market tore a finger on a rusty nail yesterday. He received immediate surgical attention and will be kept from work for some time.
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