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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1916
Page
15
Local markets show steady demand for all foodstuffs with large receipts. Cantaloupes remain in strong demand due to quality. prices for other items such as white potatoes declined slightly while bee and butter held firm. First-harvest huckleberries arrived as retail prices listed for fruits, vegetables, and meats alongside animal feed and farm supplies.
The state department confirmed that Carranza soldiers looted the American Consulate at Nogales Sonora. Consul Simpich, previously stationed there, reported the looting from Nogales Ariz but gave no further details.
Gil Nicholls of Great Neck L I is viewed as a strong contender as the national open golf championship proceeds on the Minika hada links. He has impressed in practice and early rounds while players laud the course and expect a 72 hole score under 290 to win.
W G Brierley of the Minnesota college of agriculture warns that 10 to 25 percent of nursery stock is lost each spring due to poor handling. Buy inspectioned plants and reject poor stock, then heel in to restore moisture. Avoid immersing roots and bury stock briefly, and pack soil firmly with topsoil lightly crowning to retain moisture.
W Theo Wittman, poultry adviser for the Pennsylvania department of agriculture, blames farmers for the shrinking turkey crop not disease. He says wild turkeys are native to Pennsylvania and that proper outdoor ranging and minimal feeding are key. Heavy housing and fattening practices only worsen losses among poults.
Transfer tax appraisal filed in New York shows Isador Strauss who died aboard the Titanic left a net estate of 3 623 749 after debts and expenses. He left one third to each son Herbert Jesse and Percy and 500 000 to each daughter Minnie Weil Saras Hess and Vivian Streftel under the plan.
A list of marriage licenses including Raymond R. Hutton and Violet Lamm of New Castle Oscar J. Sheaffer and Bernice E. Hutchinson of New Castle Albert P. Hutsler and Bertha Mae Bell of Volant Albert Redmond of Neshannock Falls Myrtle Thomas of Volant William E. Ferry and Rachel Dickson of Wampum.
The article praises Ty Cobb as baseball's greatest player and highlights his daring base running and mind games on the field. It recounts a Detroit game where Cobb misled the defense with a slow roller and rapid baserunning to score and secure a later run, illustrating his strategic daring.
Edward O'Brien and a committee are arranging a program for the Grocers picnic at Cascade park on Wednesday July 19. A fine program of athletic events is being organized.
The Almira Home board of directors meeting set for next Tuesday the fourth has been postponed until Tuesday July 11.
Citizens are invited to a reception at the Fresh Air Camp on Saturday. Trains depart the East side depot at 9 10 a m and 2 50 p m. Bring lunch. Coffee available on the grounds. Arrangements include various amusements and a fine time is expected.
Notice to coal dealers. Sealed bids will be received by the School District of the City of New Castle Pennsylvania at the secretary's office corner North and East streets until 8 p.m. Thursday July 6 1916 for the supply of coal for school buildings for the 1916 17 school year. Specifications and bidding forms can be procured.
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