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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
4
A columnist argues golf may overtake baseball in popularity citing 2,000,000 American golfers and a growing craze. He notes golf’s accessibility barrier and scarce courses for average players, contrasting with baseball’s spectator culture and urging active participation for national health.
James T. Montgomery who guarded the Liberty Bell for 25 years has died on the eve of the bell’s 150th birthday as Philadelphia prepares an exposition and Americans reflect on 150 years of independence.
Army aviators at McCook field in Dayton Ohio escaped a fire when their plane with engine trouble failed to dive and instead circled toward the earth. The crew parachuted clear as the craft drifted still circling and narrowly avoided igniting their parachutes.
An exchange notes aviators survive a burning crash and vow to fly again, arguing their risk advances aeronautics even if air travel becomes as common as cars. A Chicago man sues a dealer claiming his shoes hurt, and shoe sellers are urged to note the complaint.
A commentator notes widespread frustration over limited first prizes, arguing many feel left out and unfairly treated by prize distributions. The remark captures a general sense of discontent with competitive rewards.
Women wear smart clothes and summer hats are smart. The piece implies a sharp man earns enough to buy such items, tying fashion to financial prudence.
The speaker argues that inviting all who favor a good neighborhood could erode that very quality. They warn that ease of inclusion may undermine the distinct character and cohesion locals value.
A sharp remark distinguishes rude patrons at a casual eating spot. The statement denies cigarette butts in coffee cups and implies expectations of proper conduct in a public dining venue.
Arthur Brisbane delivers a critical column denouncing wealth concentration and national policy in 1926. He laments modern excess, urges caution against selling the country, and critiques Rockefeller era philanthropy and power.
The reflection notes that while some men become famous, the awakening often occurs many years before actual fame. It discusses how recognition can arise long after personal maturity, shaping a life’s trajectory.
A compact remark notes that the individual distributing funds directed toward personal use rather than charitable aims, highlighting a contrast between apparent generosity and self-serving expenditures.
A fragment proposes that most civilization spending goes to keeping the fit from trimming the unfit, implying social and political costs tied to inequality and public policy. The remark raises questions about how society defines and manages fitness and preparedness.
Short items urge support for local merchants, note a passenger porter tip, call for rail safety reforms after a Gray Station wreck, and report an Indiana man seeking divorce after 25 separations. A joke exchange about rubber bands and newspaper circulation closes.
A collage of quirky notes: German descent bonfires on the Ohio farm near Independence, Rockefeller visiting Tioga county, jail trends in Illinois, store sales driven by Miss Joyce Hawley, jokes on Pennsylvania confessions, Chinese and Mexican policy remarks, Missouri Senator Reed’s quiz, views on beauty, the wet and dry times, Pittsburgh juries with mothers, Reading Tribune buyout, scarcity of newspapers, doctors in New Kensington cleared, a still near Pittsburgh schools, and a jab at school funding with a closing quip about sympathy and backbone.
A compact reflection on ambition contrasting breadth of impact with intimate local knowledge. The author asserts that true greatness depends on broad reach rather than narrow familiarity.
The record notes John G. Downey born 1826 in Ireland and serving as California governor 1860–62, Stuyvesant Fish born 1851 in New York City, Berwick Bay capture in 1863, the 1866 Custozza battle, 1890s Grover Cleveland death, and Senator Harrison’s 1924 Democratic keynote at Madison Square Garden.
A thief with a trowel removed plants from an urn at a cemetery grave site. The incident is described as a crime and the speaker warns of severe consequences for such actions.
Letter writer complains of slow drivers near East Washington Street bridge and praises police action against New Castle residents who sidestep licensing by driving to Ohio. They call for removal of disruptive drivers and wish good luck to the police.
A letter argues against a harsh campaign targeting autoists while funds are sought for a college building in New Wilmington. The writer suggests waiting to raise money for the college first and notes readers differ in priorities, expressing interest in the college.
One year ago President and Mrs Coolidge arrived at Swampscott Massachusetts to begin their summer vacation. The most important thing that needs fixing about the average automobile is the nut at the end of the steering wheel.
Cries of grief rise after a fatal auto accident in the city. The slain man's seven children, left without their father since his wife died, face hardship as neighbors discuss the family’s future and the community’s concerns about wellbeing.
A fragmented poem by F. W. Tyler reflects on genius and isolation, paired with brief public remarks on politics, friendship, and social observations. The piece cites Gifford Pinchot and hints at Pennsylvania political culture and holiday quirks.
A quirkily phrased old column notes a man who metaphorically digs his own career deep while a younger relative struggles to keep up, framed in a folksy, humorous tone. The piece reflects on risky acts and stubborn pride as both generations face consequences.
A remark notes surprise in Germany as a class of voters disregards bishops warnings and acts in ignorance, comparing German voters to those in New Castle and other places.
The piece notes higher tobacco spending than liquor, predicting vast cigarette and snuff production this year. It mentions public smoking annoyances, a local colored church dissolving 26 members for nonpayment, and a colored Pullman porter receiving a $25 tip after helping a sleeping-car passenger from a wreck.
Austrian native Mr Lindenthal came to the United States in 1874 after study in Brann and Vienna and engineering work in Switzerland and Austria. He helped build railways and bridges and earned acclaim at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Since 1891 he has practiced in New York and is regarded as one of the world’s greatest bridge designers and builders.
ABE MARTIN II reports on a massive religious gathering of 175000 women with 5000 nuns singing in a 15000-voice choir. The piece also outlines John D. Rockefeller Jr. funding for affordable housing with modern amenities, aiming to house hundreds of families at about $9 per room monthly, and signals possible broader investments if successful. It contrasts this with slum landlords, cites Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. as a positive example, and includes broader budget notes from the President about debt, economy, and Wall Street trends. The column touches on European rail and air travel progress, a huge electric locomotive, and remarks on Damascus and Abd-El-Krim.
A compact collection of brief sermons by Rev Roy D Smith D D. The items present thoughtful reflections designed for daily edification and spiritual contemplation. Each piece offers concise guidance drawn from Christian doctrine and moral living.
A reflective passage on modern life. It argues that busyness and visibility do not guarantee success or virtue. It notes how profit, prominence, and political outcomes are uncertain despite effort and social gains. It questions the reliability of committees to finish tasks and the persistence of truth through repetition.
Gustav Lindenthal of New York has been conferred an honorary doctor's degree by a Viena technical school. He serves as consulting engineer and architect to railroads and the public.
The article echoes California State Board of Health guidance on healthy living including fresh air eight hours sleep water and diuresis, temperate eating with vegetables and fruit, fat control, infection prevention, hygiene, recovery from illness, positive thinking, annual medical exams, and a tongue in cheek caveat about longevity. Copyright 1926 McClure Syndicate.
Psalm like line from Isaiah 44 6 8 asserts God as unique without peers. The passage contrasts divine sovereignty with human irrelevance while a child’s memory recalls a drummer’s faded importance.
Narrator recounts a chaotic drive from Spruce Street to Delaware Avenue as horse drawn wagons fill the streets and threaten his automobile. He notes dense fruit and vegetable trade along Delaware Avenue and warns travelers not to attempt the route during business hours. The piece ends with a bleak warning and bemused respect for the horse’s persistence.
A 1926 verse about three year olds chattering with free expression and blunt truth telling. The poem notes how young minds reveal thoughts without shame or tact and suggests early speech as a window into innocence, followed by a stray aside about Evelyn Nesbitt’s life and a remark on movie rights.
The piece notes a once respected American school from the 1870s to 1890s that has faded from memory. It highlights George Parsons Lathrop as a lasting figure, mentioning his role as assistant editor at Atlantic Monthly and his early contributions.
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