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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
5
Local grocers and butchers have long closed Wednesday afternoons in summer for a half day of recreation for clerks. The practice is cited as boosting efficiency and morale. Merchants in clothing and dry goods show interest, urging a single starter to prompt a broader half day closure midweek.
Harrisburg June 28 reports to the state department of agriculture indicate the peach crop in many areas will be a complete failure. The statewide yield is expected to be about 60 percent of normal, with Adams Franklin Fulton Cumberland and York counties above 70 percent. Allegheny and several other counties face unusually small crops.
A vintage advertisement touts Usut nut-oil skin food as a liquid treatment in opal bottles that smooths complexion overnight. It claims wrinkle reduction, color restoration, and sunburn relief, sold by Hainer Drug Co. and dealers nationwide with a money back guarantee on hair growth.
The state department notes many counties expect two thirds of normal peach yield or better. Some counties report heavy drop yet overall state yield may reach about sixty percent if conditions stay favorable for the rest of the season.
Milwaukee June 28 The Oneida Reservation Indians organize a company to offer services as volunteers. Carlisle and Has kill graduates Tom Schenadere and Jones Wheelock are among the members. The Menominee at Shawnee announce readiness to volunteer if called. Five Indians brought to Eau Claire for liquor cases enlisted in the recruiting station hoping to serve in Mexico.
Harrisburg, June 28. J Denny ONeil of Pittsburgh was sworn in as state insurance commissioner and pledged to learn the details of the office to run a strictly business administration. He said he would not sit idle and draw a salary for work done by someone else in the department.
A vintage health column urges overweight gains by taking a Sargol tablet with meals to convert ingested sugars and starches into tissue fuel. It claims 10 to 25 pound monthly gains, notes natural harmless action, and offers a money back guarantee through McKee's Kut Rate Pharmacy.
Larry Flynn formerly of this city is stationed at Yenangyaung in Upper Burma drilling for oil with native helpers as part of Standard Oil in India. A photo of his venture is on display at the Clendenin department store. Flynn has 25 years of experience drilling wells worldwide for Standard Oil and is brother of Frank Flynn of Butler Avenue.
Athens June 28. Greek censorship of cablegrams is strict and inconsistent under Premier Skouloudis. Four former premiers sit in the cabinet while Venizelos opposition sustains tensions. Censors include Rhallys and Count Mercati, with the king’s approval sometimes required, yet messagesoften fail to pass even with royal sanction.
Mrs. H. W. Detwiler of Moyer Pennsylvania narrowly escaped severe injury when her hair was pulled into an electric washer. The scalp was lifted and she tore the plug from the socket to stop the machine.
Harry Gere, a Greer tin mill worker, badly cut his left finger yesterday while operating set of shears. He will miss several days of work. Gere resides on Ray Street.
Readers report relief from backache kidney and rheumatic pain after using Dr. Pierce s Anuric Tablets, described as a powerful uric acid solvent. The notice touts a sample offer and urges purchasing a 50 cent box from druggists, with Dr. Pierce s name linked to multiple health products.
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