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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

18

School Board Debates High School Cost Threshold

The school board weighs bids and a $150000 to $200000 target for a new high school. Attorney Martin warns plans show costs could reach $344000 to $300000 once heating, wiring, and fireproofing are added. Members discuss limiting the project to save taxpayers money. Additional bids and specifications will determine final cost.

Charles G. Martin Lockhart Sixth Ward Eckles Barnes Seventh Ward Martin Stnizinger Clark Clarke Fourth Ward Stitzinger Mr. Stitzinger Mr. Martin

Rev A Cunningham to Speak Friday at Gospel Tabernacle

Missionary Rev A Cunningham who just returned from China will address the Young People's meeting at the Gospel Tabernacle on South Jefferson Street. He is among speakers at the Alliance convention now in session at Hoover Heights Tabernacle.

A. Cunningham China Gospel Tabernacle South Jefferson Street Young People’s Meeting Cunningham Alliance Hoover Heights Tabernacle

Foreigner Mike Demo Escapes From Massillon Hospital

Mike Demo, described as a powerful foreigner, escaped from the Massillon State hospital after being sent from Youngstown. Authorities fear he may head back toward Youngstown, prompting a citywide alert.

Mike Demo Massillon State Hospital Youngstown

Oregon Exhibit Showcases Potatoes and Curiosities

A local display highlights 19 potatoes making one bushel along with champion cherries potatoes sea moss shells and woods natural and petrified items at the Oregon exhibit curios and literature in Greer block near the John Electric company store.

Oregon John Electric Company Greer Block

Cranberries 15 Cents Per Quart At Union Market

Cranberries priced at 15 cents per quart offered by McFarland at Union Market located on Pittsburg Street 18012. Local shoppers urged to buy early as supply may vary.

McFarland Union Market Pittsburg Street

Home Cooked Tongue and Ham at Sandersons

Advertises home boiled tongue and ham meals at Sandersons located at 70 Pitts burg street at the corner of Kurtz street. Bell phone 1154. Local ad prompts callers to place orders and visit the shop.

Sanderson’s Pittsburg Street Kurtz Street Bell

Quiet Evening at Home Surprises from Family Spending

A Cleveland man, reflecting on a routine night, recalls bills and gifts from his wife and children. He notes two older daughters planning a social event, a new dress costing 64 dollars for the eldest, a younger daughter needing money for ice cream, and a planned evening out.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Surnames Not Used by Kings Signatures of Royal Houses

The article explains that European royalty traditionally used only Christian names with optional initials like R or P, avoiding surnames. It contrasts universal practice with exceptions such as the Stuarts and Bonapartes and cites Queen Victoria signing as Victoria R. and I and Beatrice P, while a local mayoress signed Elizabeth with no surname, sparking public chatter.

Europe Bernadotte Sweden Queen Victoria Victoria R Princess Henry of Battenberg Beatrice P Elizabeth

Difference Between Logic and Sophistry

A student quips that in a controversy the distinction lies in the other fellow's line of smeulment while the professor asks for the exact difference between logic and sophistry. The exchange satirizes academic debate and rhetorical tricks in a witty classroom moment.

A Discouraged Digger Reflects On Diamond Size

A quoted exchange notes that very large diamonds lose market value because they are unwieldy to wear. The speaker remarks a football sized sparkler would be unattractive and thus discouraged a digger. The Cleveland Plain Dealer frames the curio as a casual reflection on gem markets.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Chile Seeks American Engineers for Mining Projects

Filipe Sol, a Chilean consulting engineer, and Juan M. Gatica, the attorney-general, plan to import about a score of American engineers to develop Chile's mining sectors. Sol notes a shortage of skilled engineers in Chile and says promises have been discussed with Philadelphia engineers, though he will not disclose names. He will visit Niagara Falls and New York then return to Valparaiso.

Filipe Sol Republic of Chile Juan M. Gatica United States Valparaiso Philadelphia Telegraph Chile Mr. Sol Niagara Falls New York Philadelphia

Geese Slump After Cider Mill Pulp Feud

Farmer Martin Beck of Conewago Hills reports three geese ingested cider mill pulp and meandered about then collapsed lifelessly. They revived after being moved indoors and since avoid the mill, warning others away from the site.

Martin Beck Conewago Hills Philadelphia

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Indiana Archie Gordon Sadler Fifth Ward Hamilton Mr. Chain White New Castle Gordon Edwards Chain Heckert Mr. White Square A. E. Kerr W. G. Caron North Hill Kerr D. Jayne Jayne Aldenggista Nolan’s Washington Street SS & Coe C. W. Nolan & Company Washburn Crosby Bell Phone UNION
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