New Castle News Office Details and Contact
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G. Treadwell
News Co
New Castle
Thoughtless spending among Germany’s silent allies
A brief note observes how frugal budgeting and restraint among Germany’s allied forces shape strategic outcomes. It highlights financial prudence as a quiet but influential factor in wartime cooperation and resource allocation.
America's Class of 1918 Goes to the Colors
A call to arms for the 1918 registrants now reaching 21 years, as they prepare for training camps and enter the World War on the side of right. The piece contrasts Germany France and England conscription ages with America’s duty to endure and defend rights and allies. It emphasizes maturity, citizenship, and decisive sacrifice ahead.
War Savings Stamps Offer Ready On Home Front
The article explains how families can support the war effort by buying War Savings stamps even if they cannot serve at the front. It outlines simple steps to purchase and store the stamps at home and notes the broader impact on national defense.
Cheating the Government War Profiteers Examined
The Ohio State Journal denounces profits from war contracts as a moral crime accusing profiteers of disloyalty. It argues government overpayment is unjust and calls for fair dealing, justice, and investigation by authorities. It urges patriotism in productive effort like work in war gardens.
Ships To Be Launched On Fourth Of July
Reports say the Shipping Board plans to launch more than 100 ships on July Fourth to mark America's birthday. The ambitious sequence of launches is described as a fitting celebration of the nation’s progress and wartime effort.
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Shipping Board
America
America's Fourth of July splash to meet submarine peril
The piece argues America will outbuild the submarine threat by rapid ship construction and immense war effort. It claims allies produce more tonnage than U-boats sink, and foresees a massive U S build up of boats and an army marching to France. It urges support for the Jewish War Relief Fund.
Two Kinds of Efficiency and Moral Order
Dr. Crane argues that efficiency can be good or bad. He cites profiteers and those who profit from government as examples of bad efficiency. He contends true success must align with moral law, and warns that bad efficiency will eventually fail under God's laws.
Today’s National Meetings and Rate Increases Open
On this day the Great War marks 1425 days while Salem Massachusetts observes its fourth great fire anniversary. Kiwanis Clubs meet in Providence as Detroit votes on a new city charter. Atlantic City hosts the American Society for Teething Materials. Cincinnati hosts the Ohio State Music Teachers convention. The United States Independent Telephone Association holds a Chicago session. Newark welcomes Ohio State convention delegates while Hartford hosts Christian Endeavor nominations. Connecticut Republicans prepare a state ticket and platform. New York hosts the 30th annual New York State Music Teachers’ convention through Friday. East Northfield hosts the Moody founded Women’s Conference. Minnesota music teachers gather in St. Paul for a three day convention. McAdoo freight rate hikes go into effect across most U S railroads.
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Kiwanis Clubs
Providence
Detroit
American Society For Teething Materials
Atlantic City
Cincinnati
Ohio State Music Teachers’ Association
United States Independent Telephone Association
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Newark
Ohio
Christian Endeavor
Hartford
Connecticut
New York State
Music Teachers’ Association
New York City
Young Women’s Conference
Dwight L. Moody
East Northfield
Music
Minnesota
St. Paul
McAdoo
United States
Where to Go Tonight Showings At Local Theaters
Moving Pictures Coliseum features Ruth Clifford and Kenneth Harlan in Midnight Madness. Dome screens Mary Pickford in M lisg along with Hearst Pathe News and Luke Comedy. Nixon presents Gladys Hulette in For Sale. Star shows Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne in With Neatness and Dispatch. Regent presents William Farnum in True Blue.
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Moving Pictures Coliseum
Ruth Clifford
Kenneth Harlan
Mary Pickford
M’lisg
Hearst Pathe News
Luke Comedy
Star
Francis X. Bushman
Beaverly Bayne
America declares war on Austria in first session of Congress
In the opening stage of the current Congress America formally declared that a state of war existed with Austria marking a key turning point in the nation’s foreign policy and wartime posture.
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America
Austria
Congress
War era quips and wry musings from the home front
A collage of humorous and topical jests, poems, and local chatter reflect wartime sentiment. Items include jokes about judges and lovers, hints of antiwar sentiment, crop and garden boasts, and light satire on daily life, prices, and civic roles, with scattered references to notable places and events.
Anniversaries Through American and World Events List
A compact list of historical anniversaries noting Virginia’s ratification of the Federal Constitution in 1788, Napoleon’s farewell in 1815, Vermont railroad jubilee in 1850, Tatnall’s naval engagement in 1859, Lee’s 1863 Potomac crossing, eight hour workday 1868, William II Reichstag opening 1888, German retreat 1915, and Corporal Victor Chapman killed 1916 near Verdun.
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Virginia
Napoleon
Burlington
Union of the Lakes
Atlantic
Vermont
Commodore Tatnall
U. S. Navy
Peiho
Lee
Potomac
Pennsylvania
William II
Reichstag
Dniaster River
Victor Chapman
Verdun
Major General Hunter Liggett to lead the first American Field Army
Major General Hunter L Liggett who will command the first American Field Army when organized is currently the field forces commander. A Reading Pennsylvania native, he entered West Point at 18 and built a notable infantry career with distinguished service in Cuba and the Philippines. He became colonel in 1912, brigadier general the next year, and last year succeeded Funston as major general.
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Hunter L. Liggett
General Liggett
Reading
West Point
Cuba
Philippines
Frederick Funston
Playlets Return at Rose Point Church Event
Two clever playlets That Blonde Person and The Assessor were first staged by local youths trained by Mrs. E A Crooks at the Reformed Presbyterian church. The Rose Point repeat includes patriotic selections and draws 25 to 30 New Castle residents to attend.
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Reformed Presbyterian Church
E. A. Crooks
Rose Point
New Castle
Star Photo Play Uncle Tom's Cabin Draws School Children
Ten thousand school children will attend the Star tomorrow to see the immortal play Uncle Tom's Cabin a major photoplay featuring colored singers and a large street parade.
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
One Year Ago Today In The War
British forces pushed Germans back on Lens along a front of a mile and a half. President Wilson formed an Experts Council designating Lansing Redfield Houston and Herbert Hoover to administer the embargo on foodstuffs and all war materials.
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Lens
Wilson
Lansing
Redfield
Houston
Herbert C. Hoover
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Advertised Claims Heal Indigestion
A testimonial endorses Mayer's Wonderful Remedy for indigestion and bloating saying it cured a bad case after other medicines failed. The user notes it removes mucus from the intestinal tract and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded. McKee's Cut Rate Medicine street.
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Mayr
Mayer
McKee
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