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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
6
Police received a mysterious call about a hold-up on East Cherry Street Extension outside the city limits. Officer Dysart searched hills and woods but found no victims, no witnesses, and no assailants. The caller hung up before details. the case remains unresolved.
In the Seventh ward residents display numerous flags as a patriotic gesture amid the Mexican situation. Fire department members also join the display by placing several flags on and around their property.
Constable A H Mecllwain plans to begin enforcement at the start of next week. He will kill dogs in the Seventh ward whose owners have not paid canine taxes, aiming to enforce the tax and cover many undelivered payments.
Curbing on Sixth street completed and grading work set to begin. Curb stones for West Clayton street are being hauled and will be installed as fast as contractor M. J. Scanlon can arrange the work.
The Mahoningtown Commercial club has placed a large American flag on a rope stretched over Liberty Street in front of its club rooms. The club remains patriotic in tone and display.
Fred Kimmel of New Castle reports severe back and kidney pain in 1912. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a cure, later reaffirming the remedy's value in 1915. The ad promotes a 50 cent price and urges readers to trust the twice-endorsed product from Foster Milburn Co.
C B Hilyard of North Lafayette street leaves for a six week vacation visiting Lima Ohio Fort Wayne Indiana and Benton Harbor Michigan. He will return with his mother who will live with him and his family.
Miss Ella Gorley of Cleveland arrives at her parents home on North Cedar street for a month long visit. She is employed at the Harvard exchange of the Bell Telephone company in Cleveland.
James R. McCready of North Ced ar street sits on his porch and improves after a recent operation. He has suffered weakness but is now gradually recovering to a satisfactory condition.
In a patriotism display train crews on the Pennsylvania Railroad place small American flags on their cabooses in visible spots so travelers see them as trains roll by.
James Coates of Chicago and Clarence Smith of Detroit arrived in the city this evening to visit their parents Alderman and Mrs. H. G. Coates of North Wayne street and Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of East Cherry street.
Miss Eila Hamilton of West Madison avenue and Miss Lucille Davison of Newell avenue depart today for State College to attend the summer school at the institution.
A Sunday program lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning service at 11 a m sermon topic The Word Alive a class meeting at noon Epworth League at 7 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m with sermon America s Duty in Mexico for the topic details reflect a local church schedule.
Sunday school at 9 50 a m morning service at 11 o clock sermon topic Thy Will Be Done Junior Co E eight dollars per evening Young People's Society 8 C E 7 p m evening service 7 45 sermon Salt Without Savor.
Bible school at 9 45 a m communion and preaching service at 11 a m junior C C at 3 pm PBC at 7 pm preaching service and 745 p m
Willard Davis of Newell Avenue has left for his Maryland home to spend his vacation. Davis is employed at the New Castle Rubber company plant.
Frank Kennedy of Pittsburg visits the ward for a few days. Joseph Thompson of Allegheny travels with Adams Sutton and Wilson to Wampum. W B Park returns from Foxburg. Johnny Davis secures plumber job with Arble. Mrs Harry King and son George return from Washingtonville. Mrs J P Clark and Ruby visit James town. Charles Robison remains sick. Norman Reno visits Drs. Davis in North Cedar. R C Miller returns from Union City and Titusville trips. Mrs H H Davis and Leona visit Youngstown line hosts. Mrs C L Reeder and daughters visit West Madison. B F Getz and son arrive from North Girard for a week with Leonard.
Washington forecast warns of a continental disturbance June 27 to July 1 with a warm wave June 26 to 30 and cool waves to follow. Severe storms expected, rainfall heavy in cotton states, crops damaged especially winter wheat and oats, European grain interests noted, farmers urged to heed weather.
The piece argues that frugal living hinges on soups and long slow cooking. It cites national dishes from Italy France Scotland Hungary and contrasts with old New England and Southern plantation practices. It emphasizes using a sturdy kettle and utilizing leftovers to maximize nourishment on small wages.
The coin carved with a drilled hole was gifted by Cole Younger to Charles Younger near Lowrie Missouri thirty nine years ago. It stayed worn around the infant's neck until he learned to chew teeth and later passed to his cousin the only surviving male relative.
A ventilation device mounted on a board over an open window uses a small motor and suction fan with a slide regulator. Air is drawn in and expelled to create a controlled draft, with air entering through a funnel and dispersing across the ceiling for even distribution.
Mrs. Harry Krouse of Steelton PA reports eczema spreading from cheeks to face hands and scalp in her child causing irritation sleeplessness and hair loss. Sample of Cuticura Soap provided with strong relief and complete healing within three weeks. Free sample and 32 page Skin Book available by mail request.
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