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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
6
A period advertisement promotes Fels-Naptha soap for apartment living. It claims no hot water or boiler needed, and that light washing can be done in a basin with quick soaking, light rubbing, and air drying. The ad highlights time and effort savings and urges following wrapper directions.
Rich Hill Fred Reed visits McCaslin area friends. John and Edna Drake hosts. no morning Presbyterian service next Sunday. Chalmer Patterson of Eastbrook visits. David Reed returns from Oberlin. McConnells attend Slippery Rock commencement. Tacoma visitor Mrs. McClymonds with James Reed family. Drake family trip to New Brighton. John Wilson and James McConnell at ice cream social. Belle Forbes returns from McCaslin visit to Grace Kerr. Dicks of McCaslin visit Solomon Dicks. Blanche and Rachel Cunningham of Denver stay with Mrs. Vosler. Oliver Kerr and Lela Patterson wed at Harlansburg Baptist parsonage. to reside in New Castle.
Rumors say a manufacturing firm seeks the Westside New Castle Pottery buildings after a July auction sale was announced. The site has been idle for years and carries city tax burdens, prompting inquiries about a possible buyer. Mrs J H Jordan of East Grant avenue was a Pittsburg visitor today.
Baltimore dispatch says Murphy Roger Sullivan and Tom Taggart control the votes to back their chosen candidate at the Democratic national convention. Bryan fights a progressive platform while Wilson and Clark vie for the nomination amid conservative alignments.
Mr. Hermon and Mrs. Sarah Naylor who visited friends near Fairview have returned home Edith Kildoo visiting friends in Westmoreland county also returned home Harry Dean and sister Mable of New Castle were guests of Mr and Mrs Irwin Stevenson Sunday Thomas Maitland and daughter Mrs Mary Woods and son were guests of Mrs Florence Stevenson Communion services are planned at Hermon church next Sabbath June 30 with preparatory services Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
New Castle street department crews work to repair washouts from Sunday night storm. Street Commissioner Barteaux cites damage on Rural Avenue the paper mill hill Reynolds Street and other city streets and notes repairs will take several weeks.
Harrisburg June 26 Three prominent manufacturers and several lawyers were named by the governor as members of the state commission to the Panama Pacific Exposition. Names include M S Hershey H J Heinz and C D Armstrong with G W Creighton and others across PA.
Entries list visits and events among residents including Miss Mary Forbes in New Castle, Mr and Mrs Andrew Glen at Cascade Park, and Mr and Mrs Stoner from New Castle visiting Wm McCaslin. Notes on birthdays, church activities, commencements, and a cemetery cleanup at Neshaminy U P Church.
The government of Formosa will plant large areas with camphor trees after production from the leaves passed the experimental stage. This marks a shift toward expanding camphor output and leveraging leaf-derived synthesis.
Harmony route car No 118 bound for Zelienople jumped the track on the Lockwood bridge in Zelienople Pennsylvania at 1122 last night. One side was crushed. two passengers William Hildebrand and Barrett were slightly hurt. Motorman Goff and Conductor Uhl escaped injury. Traffic resumed by noon after repairs. power wire was torn down.
The record lists conversions and offerings from Billy Sunday campaigns in Beaver Valley New Castle Youngstown Wheeling Fargo and others. It tallies total conversions at 32 562 and total offerings at 57 617.
Advertises Poslam cure for eczema acne tetter and rashes with Poslam cream and Poslam Soap. Claims quick relief and restoration of normal skin. Sold by McKee Drug Co Geo W Clutton and druggists. free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
A sale offers re priced skirts drawers combinations and gowns made of superior materials. Skirts in white with Valenciennes lace priced at 1.00 1.25 and 2.25. Drawers top choices cut to 50c. Combinations reduced to 75c. New crinkly crepe gowns for going away time offered at 1.00.
Shipments of summer shirts for men feature soft or detachable collars, offered in many colors and patterns. Prices range from 50c to 1.50 with fresh dress shirts and soft collars for warm weather. Also available are men’s pure silk hose at 50c and lisle hose at 25c, plus summer night shirts from 50c to 1.00.
Children’s wear ad describes boys tub suits priced 95 cents and up to 2 dollars. Emphasizes Russian Blouse style with bloomers materials and workmanship. Large assortment in all white or colored options suitable for play or dress-up occasions. Mothers invited to view selections for Fourth of July celebrations.
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