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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
3
Purported notice from New Castle Pennsylvania outlines how checks money orders drafts and other payments should be addressed to the News Company. The text includes garbled spellings and references to telegraph and cable services and advertising representation.
The article reflects on wartime duty and the emotional burden on families as the draft looms. It recalls Lincoln's appeal to Mrs Bixby, praises patriotic resolve, and argues against evasion of service while urging women to support their sons and husbands with courage. It contrasts civilian sacrifice with military necessity and defends constitutional authority for conscription.
Smallpox quarantine at Heaver County Jail was lifted this morning after authorities vaccinated most prisoners. No new cases appeared and the outbreak seemed contained though some vaccinated inmates still reported mild symptoms.
Midland Pennsylvania team called Terrace A C to cancel a planned Saturday game at Cascate Park due to seeking a larger guarantee from Steubenville. Terrace had offered 40 percent of receipts, with a possible raise to 50 percent, but no game occurred.
Patrons report that six cars operating around the loop at the diamond gave improved service while five could not keep on time. The sixth car was tested Saturday and proved very satisfactory, ending doubts about scheduling reliability.
Attorney C Hutchins filed his final account as executor in the Nancy Emery estate. Attorney B A Winternitz was appointed as auditor. Bond of Hetwan Short administrator in the Lafayette Short estate for sale of real estate was approved.
A Ford roadster containing Sohnray Preston, Park-avenue, Howard EK Fisher, Pulkersor street, narrowly escaped serious injury when it turned turtle near New Wilmington. The crash was caused by a tire blowout. The vehicle was considerably damaged but the occupants sustained only slight cuts and bruises.
A tribute to nurses courage on battlefield and homefront. The piece honors a nurse who cared for the wounded, endured gas and danger, and offered soothing care while others fought. It contrasts wartime sacrifice with calls for support of war effort and public duties.
Four games are slated in the Church league this week. Tonight First Baptist faces Epworth M. EL, Tuesday features Central Presbyterians against First Pt, Wednesday matches Central Presbyterian with Jan, and Thursday brings First Christian against Second.
A short piece urges all men to prove patriotism and contribute to the nation in various roles. It notes three groups: patriotic Americans, patriotic non citizens, and those neither, urging inclusive service from fighting to farming, financing, Red Cross work, and community labor.
Moving pictures at Nixon Theatre feature Dustin Farman in The Virgite jan. A 4 Special Mower day was announced at Trinity Episcopal church. Flowers brought to the church were many and Phoanifint. After Sunday school, the Nowers were taken to Shenango Valley and New Castle hospitals for care. Strand Theatre shows Ella atitudons.
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