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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
6
A summer snack option for picnics and outings is Triscuit the shredded whole wheat wafer. Made from steam cooked wheat it toasts crisp and pairs with butter soft cheese or marmalade. Delivered ready cooked portable and nutritious made at Niagara Falls New York.
The committee to outline preliminary work of the minute men of the board of trade met at luncheon at the Y M C A to map tasks. Members including Radeker chaired the session and outlined recruiting 150 prospective members and establishing a live wire structure for rapid communication and action across divisions.
Harrisburg officials report a state wide Good Roads association formed to perpetuate Good Roads Day and to arouse and sustain interest in improving Pennsylvania roads. The group seeks coordination among county clubs and civic organizations to promote road projects and transportation infrastructure across the state.
A four point ad extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female illnesses. It claims to relieve backache irregularity and related symptoms and offers free confidential advice from the Pinkham company in Lynn Massachusetts.
A table compares fireman wages from New Castle and other cities. Local firemen earn 3.00 per day, matching many smaller cities and some larger ones, while Wheeling pays the least and seeks an increase. Other entries show varying days off and hourly rates.
In Birmingham Alabama June 28 a damage suit against Morgan County inspector George Freeman is filed by T J Holt over the death of a cow described as well bred and gentle. The complaint claims the cow died within sixty hours after drinking a poisonous dipping solution used to eradicate cattle ticks.
The Harrisburg Telegraph laments the state primary election method in Pennsylvania. It argues the current cumbersome process makes nominating candidates difficult and costly and urges the legislature to adopt remedial measures.
Advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor as a new dependable remover for corns and callouses. Claims no need for old pads or flesh-eating salves and promises happy feet and joyful dancing after use. Priced at 25 cents at dealers everywhere.
Confidence grows that the United States will not go to war with Mexico as Romulus Naon ambassador of Argentina arrives in Washington. Reports say Naon’s return relates to talks toward an understanding between the American government and First Chief Carranza.
Mrs. Cowles of California envisions leading the General Federation of Women's Clubs. She cites suffrage as a chief plank and highlights the federation as the nation's highest honor for American women. She praises club life for vision and dignity and asserts readiness to serve in any role if elected or not.
Rose Stop Charley Harbison showed improvement Sunday. Juniors plan a church gathering Saturday afternoon. Miss Hazel Houk visited Margaret Book Sunday. EF KE Girls schedule a picnic July 1 at Helen and Ora Johner’s home. Miss Crawford of New Wilmington visits Mrs. Wm Johner on Pittsburg road. Mrs. Nellie Matthew and daughter Gladys of Youngstown were visitors.
Miss Helen White visited Miss Mabel Gibson and attended Children’s Day at the Baptist church. Mrs. Lewis Miller of North Dakota visits her mother Mrs. Hammond and sister Mrs. E Shaffer for the first time in 21 years. Mrs. Crable entertained New Castle girls Monday evening with a hay wagon ride from the station to her home.
A jolly party leaves today for Little Conatee creek between Cambridge Springs and Edenborough to camp for three to four weeks. Participants include Joseph Grigg Oliver Michaels Harry Wortz and John Edgar with William Smith joining later from Erie. They carry tents camping gear and have rented a cottage for rainy weather.
A London stockbroker boasted of a grand dinner for guests but jumbled his English. When told his diction lacked aspirates, he admitted the slip with a crestfallen look and quipped that money would buy better speech next time.
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