This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
2
A local shop launches a radical price cut before Jane's departure offering Beautiful Spring and Summer turbans and large hats in all colors with smart trimmings. Trimmed hats now five dollars for those previously ten, four dollars for eight dollar items, three dollars for six dollar hats, and two dollars for four dollar pieces.
Notices from The News Company Newcastle Pa report on local happenings and changes in city life. Mentions include smoking automobiles ban in New York City, industrial corporations paying taxes, and public drinking places closing in New Castle. Also notes voter-like chatter about figures and a Mastodon jaw bone discovery, with editorial humor and local correspondence.
Henry Druschel, a diligent city director, saves funds by cutting a costly summer aid to poor families. He weighs each case before approving help and uses the saved money to support new charitable efforts. The article praises his prudence and compassion for starved babies and indigent families.
Amid reports of injuries and fires nationwide, New Castle limits dangerous devices and bans explosives. Mayor Lusk praised for prohibiting dynamite and similar tools, as the city moves toward a safer Independence Day with warnings against revellings and a discouragement of youth-led celebrations.
The article argues that jurors and civic volunteers bear a duty to serve in public capacities when called. It laments the reluctance of many men to seek council, school board, or other offices due to lack of compensation. It notes the city’s affairs often fall to less qualified individuals, praising only those businessmen who fear responsibility, yet acknowledging their efforts are rarely valued and public service can lead to bitterness.
In Tranklin Stephen Barrett Sr. begins his 46th straight year as baggageman for the Gaake Shore railroad in Prank Wn. He has never missed a full day’s work in 44 years, with only a few half days missed for illness. The note marks the road’s 44th anniversary, tracing its 1567 start from Franklin to Jamestown, details of the first train, crew, station agents, and early operations.
Employees of United States Steel will take a fourth of July vacation. The mill will shut Saturday and resume work the following Wednesday at Carnegie plant in this city.
A garbled column mixes fables and local notes from a small town. It references a New York man and his wife, local councilmen, a river incident, and various odd anecdotes about social life, taxes, and daily routines, all captured in a hasty OCR fragment.
SUNBURY June 29 A representative body of the state grange yesterday organized the Boited Stores association to handle farm products direct from farmers to consumer via automobile trucks. The aim is to cut costs by dispensing with middlemen and to place products in new stores in large population centers under a percentage system.
A female socialite, Maria Tenor, 18, daughter of William Hradout, was attacked at her home. A posse is assembled to track the suspect after evidence leads investigators to a graveyard and cellar area. Local authorities urge caution as the search proceeds with neighborhood vigilance.
United Press dispatch reports Kaiser Bill as the largest landowner in Germany. Article notes vast estates and wealth tied to royal titles, with figures cited in the absurdly high ranges. Mentions Musso and wartime revenue, along with government moves and naval planning remarks.
A fragmented OCR style summary mentions Addo Bowe, Miss Hitzel Honke, Tr Dende, and New Castle with unclear actions. It references a Tita plane, abort, and a Helentiven Wore Mord moment around 12 o'clock, plus a note on MAE WOIKOTONIR and Newton with a vague event about ten dollars.
Mrs Chrissie E Weller wife of Charles Weller died at the family residence in Shenango township after a year long illness. She was 62 and part of a large Lawrence county family. Surviving are her husband three sons and six daughters. Funeral Friday at 10 from the residence with interment in Hermon cemetery. Friends asked to omit flowers.
A Trenton dispatch states the Republic Railway and Light Company has been incorporated with authorized capital of seventy five million five hundred thousand dollars. It aims to acquire the outstanding stock of the Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light Company, a Pennsylvania firm operating trolley routes in Youngstown, New Castle, Sharon, Niles, and Warren, along with lighting plants in several cities. The filing confirms prior reports that General Electric is largely interested in absorbing these properties.
The Beaver Baptist association held the closing session at the First Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon with a large attendance. Officers for both the school and Young People’s groups were to be chosen, and a symposium on the value of character and education featured several speakers including Fred Hazen Ira J Wilson Walter Dean Mrs Samuel Harlan and Gr Reno. Dr Stephenson of Philo provided a concluding summary.
A garbled ad urges writing to Boeckel Sanitarium at Gowanda near Buffalo for treatment of drunkenness and drug diseases. It claims confidentiality and references the facility as a recommended option. The fragment emphasizes personal or familial help and confidential correspondence.
The News names elected fall candidates for an office subject to electors at the next general election. Officials listed include Allen Wartupitit Pike and cavalry unit member.
A newspaper notice notes a ready assortment of tab dresses and Lrocks described as different, anticipating many women and girls wanting stylish outfits for the Fourth next Tuesday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.