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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
12
Advertising copy extols Shred ded Wheat Biscuit as the ultimate ready to eat cereal, offering high nutrition at low cost. It claims growth in sales, appeals to busy housewives, and suits breakfast with milk and fruit accompaniments, noting manufacture at Niagara Falls New York.
The board of trade city council and county commissioners move toward a community house on North Mill Street. Plans show a 16 by 35 foot community room with waiting and wash rooms, kitchen and offices for schools and farm bureau, plus space for the board of trade and public safety.
Waynesburg resumes tin mill operations with the hot mill department opening today. When full, about 250 men are expected to be employed. Finished tin will primarily be used for can manufacture, signaling a potential major industrial boom for the town.
Final reports from Butler County soliciting committees at a luncheon in the Masonic temple show county donations surpassing the $60,000 quota by about 42,000 with totals from committees and the executive group at $102,044.30. A later report from Buffalo Township indicates a committee collection over 600 dollars, potentially pushing the total above $103,000.
A gritty old sea captain quips about courting Nancy before marriage, claiming she now sits on him constantly, prompting local salacious whispers and ribald laughter aboard the dockside pier.
The article repeats reader statements from New Castle praising Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain and back trouble. Fred Kimmel of Etna Street reports rapid relief after six weeks of illness, saying his kidneys were congested and passings burned. He later reaffirmed his endorsement in 1915. Price 5 cents. Doan’s Pills sold by all dealers.
The 58th session of the New Castle district Methodist conference will meet at Oakland Avenue M E Church Sharon starting Thursday afternoon. Bishop Hamilton and guests John Lowe Fort and Daniel Westfall will speak on church questions. Sessions run Thursday 1 45 p m devotionals exams and addresses. Friday continues business and talks ending with a Bishop Hamilton sermon.
In Marion township Beaver County a Pittsburg company drilled a gas well on the Chas Basehart farm, the first in 18 years. Investors include Frank Swenkey and J Boland of Pittsburgh. The strike came at 7 o'clock in the boulder sand, with expectations of lasting gas. Nearby, an earlier 18 year gap ended by a 1900s-area well on the Frank Householder farm. The Hartzell fort borders the farm, and local excitement is high as Pittsburg men assess conditions and anticipate further operations.
A seven passenger Chalmers owned by William H. Dewberry of West Washington Street rolled from the New Castle hospital hillside during a night storm. The car moved down the slope about 300 feet before stopping at the bottom, struck obstructions, and sustained heavy but repairable damage. No one was aboard. Dewberry reports the machine can be restored to first class condition at moderate expense.
SHARON, Pa. June 27 Charles L Bartz of Perry township announces he will seek election as county superintendent of schools when directors meet next April to choose a successor to Hi E McConnell He has taught in rural schools Fredonia Institute and Sharon high school and has been principal of Perry high school at Fradley He expects a hard fight but vows to win by fair means.
PETROGRAD June 27 The general staff sets up a commission led by a woman to oversee universal conscription of woman labor except those in agriculture or munitions. Provisional government orders system for cheap cloth boots soap and petroleum distribution. A new electric shipbuilding plant is being built in Portland Oregon.
Harrisburg proclamation by Governor Brumbaugh urges a safe and sane Fourth of July. Citizens are asked to avoid hazardous celebrations and publishers, ministers, officials, and civic groups are urged to promote reminders of liberty, peace, and national vows to remember God.
Youngstown June 27 G E F Fisher and H M Allen alleged bucket shop conductors faced Judge W F Anderson. Fisher’s case was nol pros. Allen pleaded guilty and paid 200 fine, remitted on costs. W O H Clark indicted, pleaded guilty over a year ago and fined 240. Madagascar 1918 import trade 19,154,462 export 16,248,310.
A sales pitch urges families worn by a hard winter to plan a summer trip to Colorado. The Burlington route offers special Colorado service with comfortable trains and full information via W. R. Byrne, Traveling Passenger Agent, BLEQ BR Co. 506 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA.
In New York City a Cooked Food Delivery committee plans economical prepared meals for middle class and working families. Miss Jessie Bancroft leads with health and education professionals backing the venture. Dietitians will craft menus using substitutes to balance cost and nutrition, offering meals from 50 cents to a dollar.
Admitted: Theodore Warnock. Enet brook: Esther Reynolds, Pairfield av nue. Discharged: Asa Moore, Wallace avenue. Lou Tandeen, Hanna street. Seymour Welly, New Castle.
Three police officers are on leave currently. Off duty officers Pete Hilliers Harry Nelson and James Hagan are enjoying two weeks of vacation each.
Urgent call for a new auto ladder truck or aerial ladder highlights the city’s need for improved firefighting capability. Officials emphasize that the sought vehicle would enhance reach and safety for residents and responders amid growing urban demands.
A report notes a noon arrest for reckless driving involving N. Cochran after a truck axle failed on Mahoning and Washington streets. The incident occurred as a track moved slowly toward a fire, threatening harm had it occurred en route. No firefighters were injured.
A city fire scene report notes an axle failure of the modern truck while ladders were deployed. Several firemen were on the ladders when the break occurred, raising concerns about equipment safety and incident response.
An organic phosphate treatment praised by war specialists is claimed to rapidly aid strength and vitality. New York hospital physicians report gains after brief courses, and users are advised to take two tablets with meals to improve stamina, nerve power, and general energy. Distributed by reputable druggists. stock can be obtained from wholesalers.
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