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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1925
Page
7
The advertisement touts Armstrong's linoleum as the standard and urges customers to compare prices. It asserts the new spring patterns and rich colors are affordable, with a rate of 85 cents per square yard, claiming no better option exists.
A shop advertises a free room of linoleum as Linoleum Week features a window display of selected patterns. Shoppers nominate by pattern number, write names in the linoleum department, and the most votes win the prize for one household. Only one entry per family.
March 9 to 14 marks a linoleum festival with Nairn printed linoleum priced at 75 cents per square yard. Advertisers tout vivid colors and well designed patterns, claiming superior value not found elsewhere.
Local retailer promotes Linoleum Week with price cuts on inlaid linoleum at $2.00 per square yard, highlighting a nationwide rise in linoleum prices. Shop hours invite customers to see a wide selection and dependable merchandise.
Modern linoleum patterns presented as durable, built on designs that wear through to the floor less, with new color schemes available at only 1.50 per square yard. The ad emphasizes eye appeal and value for the price.
Heavy grade moulded inlaids feature new spring patterns advertised nationwide. These patterns are described as really worth buying at the price of 1.75 dollars per square yard.
Nairn offers inlaid linoleum priced at 1.20 per square yard. The grade is described as heavy and durable, suitable for heavy foot traffic and long service. The brand is presented as well known and widely recognized among floor covering buyers.
These are genuine first quality Rugs in the latest designs and at prices that compete with felt ware goods. This is the chance of a life time to purchase one of these patterns. Beautiful Dutch tiles with plain centers and pretty patterned all over designs. Help yourself by looking at least. $15.50
We offer a varied selection of linoleum including plain colors rich Jaspe effects and heavy patterned inlaids. Architects specify linoleum more and more as a hardwood floor alternative. Ideal contrasting patterns suit sun porches sleeping porches. Visit to see what you want.
Washington report notes Representative Thomas W. Phillips of Butler plans an extended two to three month tour of Southern Europe this summer to study economic and business conditions. He may visit Southern France Spain Portugal Switzerland and Italy with his wife accompanying him to inspect galleries and arts venues. Phillips aims to compare foreign business practices with those at home and study political conditions while abroad.
Franklin New Hampshire reports Hiram Hanscom a ninety two year old Civil War veteran and radio enthusiast died peacefully with radio headphones on his head An organist far away played Nearer My God To Thee as he passed away according to a physician Hi was known to friends and died peacefully as the hymn faded
Shamokin reports a shift from traditional home weddings to elopements dubbed the thriller style. The piece notes a rising trend with elopes often ending in Maryland and mocks old customs, citing naval figures and a playful mention of Davy Jones as context.
Radio fans in St Paul Minneapolis report clear reception after WCCO installed a 1600 watt station on March 4. News items mention WFBM Indianapolis and KFI Los Angeles with fans asking who else tunes in. March events include WCAE, WEAF and programs from Ethelbert Nevin and Canadian Wrench-Canadians.
The article notes 9000 miles of air travel and mentions radio tennis as a sport via Station WABG with broadcasts on a low wavelength to another station which re broadcasts it, picked up by WAHG again. It references WDOA, Kansas City, and requests readers to send letters about reception of New Castle Night from KDA to share with others.
The librarian of the Dulwich Public Library orders deletion of crossword puzzles from newspapers before display as visitors repeatedly delay readers by solving them on site.
A vintage advertisement claims relief from rheumatism in two days with a nightly and morning dose of Rheuma. It asserts dissolving uric acid, urges immediate purchase at McKee's Kut Rate Store, and guarantees money back if no cure, emphasizing no narcotics and strong effectiveness.
Miss Phyllis Sacia of Galesville Wisconsin won a 1925 radio beauty prize awarded by Station WLW Cincinnati Ohio. The station recently conducted an air beauty contest attracting wide attention.
Radio listings from WG in Atlantic City WGY in Schenectady and WDAE in Kansas City detail dinner music piano organ and vocal performances. Programs include Kiwana club dance bands Brynawick hour of music and children's concerts with dates in March 1925.
A fragmented 1925 radio and music events page lists stage entertainers, orchestras, and concerts across San Francisco Pittsburgh and Washington with times and venues. It also includes a dramatic note about a fire where two brothers were trapped as a staircase collapsed and flames spread.
An old advertisement touts Haley's Magnesia Oil as fast relief for sour stomach, acidity, and upset digestion. It claims milk of magnesia neutralizes acids and mineral oil lubricates intestines, suitable for adults and elderly, with emphasis on being non habit forming.
Tim WHAF New York presents a broadcast slate featuring a speech by Herbert Woaver at the semiannual dinner of the academy of real science. A motion picture segment from Pittachurch airs, with Frisclin Dean delivering a portion on the program.
Rochester Tennessee March fire destroys a three family home at 215 New York Avenue. John Sidler 17 and Frank Sidler 123 years old brothers perish in the blaze. Father Matthew Sidler suffers facial burns while attempting rescue. 22 residents flee as flames cause about 23000 dollars in damage.
An old time health ad extols McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a cure for weakness after illness. It promises rapid weight gain and appetite, claims sugar coated tablets taste pleasant, and offers money back if five pounds are not gained in eighty days.
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