New Castle News urges vacation caution and honors aviator Maughan
In a feature from New Castle News June 27 1913 the paper highlights Lieutenant Russell L Maughans noonday to dusk cross country flight from New York to San Francisco praising his record breaking endurance. The editorial emphasizes careful travel practices while praising progress and American achievement. The issue also notes local items including court sentences Ellwood City charity drive and Board of Trade director election results.
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New Castle
Pacific
Europe
Alwaya
Maughan
Russell L. Maughan
A. & Army
Atlantic
New York
Maughat Par
United States
J. Selly
Macready
Mitchelfield
Francisco
Crissey Oeld
San
Kelly-Macready
Kelly
Hig
New York Teave
Theney
Hints and Dints at Conventions and Taxes
A reader comments on sunset and sunrise times then attacks the Democratic convention's discord and potential governance. The letter laments heavy taxes caused by perceived incompetence, noting publishers’ stone throwing from glass houses and mocking political divisions.
Quasi-Commentary Notes and Political Snippets in a 1920s Paper
A collage of opinion bits and social observations spans politics, wages, free lunches, reform rhetoric, and local lore. It cites McAdoo and Underwood, notes Rose shows, Mentions Berquist Rescue Mission, Lansing and Coolidge comparisons, and a humorous jab at barber prices while lampooning congress and senate culture.
Acme apartments moved out and Rescue Mission buys Vendome Hotel
Abe Martin notes Mrs Lata Bud leaving the Acme apartments and the Rescue Mission purchasing the Vendome Hotel for a permanent New Castle home with space for activities. The piece also includes local humor about a waiter and a hunting anecdote in Uganda with a New Castle businessman.
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Mrs. Lata Bud
Vendome Hotel
New Castle
Anniversary notes from 1864 to 1921 on military, politics and war
This record lists dated anniversaries and events from 1864 to 1921 including the Washington Corps exhibition drill on Boston Common, Dew Cheney’s Freedmen’s aid work, Joseph Smith’s death, Sherman’s 1864 Kenesaw engagement, China Korea tensions, Devonshire’s Canada governorship, US troops in Italy, and the 1921 beer prohibition vote by the House.
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Forward College Military Company
Washington Corps
Boston Common
Hdna Dew Cheney
Freedmen’s ‘Ald Society
Boston
Joseph Smith
Carthage
Ill
Sharon
Sherman
Kenesaw Mountain
Georgia
China
Korea
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
United States
Geroa
Italy
U. S. House of Representatives
For Today We Cite A Faithful Fight And Crown of Righteousness
A brief reflection on perseverance and faith draws on 2 Timothy 4:7 as a metaphor for a completed course and the promise of a righteous crown. The message emphasizes steadfast belief and final reward for the faithful.
Safety Sam Says on Gas Tank Mindset
A whimsical line stresses caution with fuel and driving. It playfully urges awareness that safety hinges on both the gas could and the driver thinking clearly.
Peace plan and world court discussed by Bok and Levermore
Edward Bok praises the peace plan contest won by Dr Charles H Levermore and notes wide discussion of peace in America. He cites peace resolutions from religious conventions and urges Senate action on World Court resolutions. Bok also comments on American literature lagging behind Britain’s Kipling and Galsworthy.
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Phack
Bom
Edward W. Bok
Charles H. Levermore
Brooklyn
Bok
America
Edward A. Filche
Boston
Great Britain
Franeée
Italy
Germany
Belgium
Senate
Harding
Hughs
England
Kipling and Galsworthy
Curtis Publishing Company
Just Folks By When a Guy Is 12 Years Old
A fragment from Edgar A. Guest dated 1924 contrasts boyhood and aging. It reflects carefree youth eager for adventure versus aging that imposes duty and restraint, noting a twelve year old’s fearless energy against later caution and responsibilities.
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Nile
Edgar A. Guest
There’s A World Of Difference In True Liberty And More
The piece contrasts genuine humility with mock modesty and contrasts useful employment with mere busyness. It distinguishes real scholarship from good grades, true liberty from wild abandon, and honest convictions from stubbornness, arguing for integrity over superficial displays.
Year Ago Trip to Zion Park and Assassination Attempt
One year ago President Harding and his party visited Zion National Park. An assassination attempt targeted Premier Pachitch of Jugoslavia. A man pledged to Bogak at a political meeting ranked last on the speakers list, while the chairman added names off the program and the crowd wore thin when the final speaker, Mr Bones of 541 Park Villa, delivered a sleepy address and closed with good night. Fireworks for sale at the Sporting Goods Store.
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BoGak
Oil Well Driller Killed Instantly By Falling Board
Orin Shaner aged 64 was killed instantly at a Philp Pliner farm oil derrick near Portersville Wednesday when a heavy topboard fell from rigging striking him on the head as he worked half way up the derrick. The well, owned by B. H. Hutchison of Harmony, employed Shaner who leaves a widow and four children. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed.
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Philp
Portersville
Orin Shaner
Shaver
Cis
Deai
B. H. Hutchison
Harmony
Shaner
Hutchison
Oldest woman earns three Indiana University doctorates
SEYMOUR Ind June 27 Mrs Mary Waldron of Bloomington sister of J F Shiel of hisesty has the unique distinction of being the oldest woman to receive a Doctor of Philosophy from Indiana University She is 67 and was granted three degrees Bachelor of Arts Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy after she attained the age of 62 In addition she studied at the State School and was admitted to the bar in 1922.
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Seymour
Ind
Mary Waldron
Bloomington
J. F. Shiel
Hisesty
Indiana University
Ure
Helen Keller Featured In Who's Who Biography Entry
The Day's News notes Helen Keller appears among the Who's Who in America biographies. It highlights her as an author and lecturer who has been deaf and blind since infancy. Keller was born 44 years ago today, with early life described as similar to a normal baby before her afflictions intensified.
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America
Helen Keller
United States
Helen
Little Girl Overcame Deafness to Learn in New England
The impression that she was born deaf and blind is incorrect. She retained full senses until about 19 months old before illness robbed her of speech and hearing. Miss Keller, born in the South, moved early to New England where she received her education. Her mother descends from the Adams and Everett families of New England.
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Miss Keller
New England
Adams and
Everett
Death of G. E. Shaner Triggers Mourning in Harmony
Mrs. Isaac Elis of New Castle is summoned to Harmony Pa by the death of her uncle G. E. Shaner who was killed instantly when a large plank and rigging struck him on the head Wednesday June 25. Survived by wife Mrs Anus Shaner two daughters Mrs F L McGoun Butler Pa Mrs Roy McElwain Ellwood City a son Victox at home a brother L D Shaner Harmony and a sister Mrs Ela Rica Pros.
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Isaac Elis
Harmony
G. E. Shaner Usei UO
Shaner
New Castle
Anus Shaner
F. L. McGoun
Butler
Roy McElwain
Ellwood City
Victox
L. D. Shaner
Ela Rica
Pros
Press Comment from scattered old news snippets
A collage of quotes and remarks from various papers includes lines praising General Dawes strong leadership, noting a saxophone musician earning thirty thousand dollars yearly, and jests about old timers recalling past town leaders over modern delays.
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