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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
17
Postmaster General announces five million five thousand ninety dollars would be spent on pens ink and related supplies for the postal service nationwide this year. New Castle official J C Norris defends local pens saying patrons will find no fault and that pen life varies with use as ink remains trusted by him personally.
The passage notes that pen holders are hardly worth stealing and that even the cheapest used holders lose value quickly. It observes that only if a holder has a solid point could it be worth taking, but after a few hours of use it becomes practically worthless.
Westminster College Dramatic Club staged the fourth season play The List Of The Lowries in Old Main Litue Theatre. Cast included Phil Reep Shirley Edlestein Mary Belle Book and Elizabeth McKnight. play set in Carolina portraying a typical mountaineer family. Oscar Wagoner, noted pianist, will perform at Westminster College Chapel Friday evening as part of the College Artist Courts.
A simple guide promises to restore shine to all kitchen utensils removing grit and harshness. It outlines a method to brighten metal and plastic pieces, returning luster and cleanliness for everyday use.
Purported cure all for constipation biliousness and headaches praises Epsom Salts as harmless and effective. It claims Epsonade Salts makes the taste pleasant with fruit salts and costs only a few cents per package. Guaranteed by the American Epsom Association.
Washington report states Pennsylvania will receive 3 366 125 dollars in federal funds on July 1 to aid highway construction for the next fiscal year. The federal aid plan, in force since 1917, requires dollar for dollar state matching and aims to connect major routes across the state and with neighboring states. By this month 7682 miles have been completed under the joint program, with key projects near New Castle including routes from Butler to New Castle and Beaver to Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania totals 27 961 739 dollars in federal funds allotted through July 1, 1926.
Joseph Navratil a 63 year old Iowa farmer died after drinking home made liquor to which dry agents had been added to prevent use A raid on his farm found kerosene in a barrel of mash Autopsy showed heart dilation but chemical analysis needed to confirm cause of death Investigation may lead to manslaughter charges against the unidentified assailants and possibly others Mrs Navratil testified to the incident but did not warn her husband
A Department of Agriculture report shows dairying and mixed farming boosted creamery butter output in the prairie provinces to 47,582,804 pounds in 1924, valued at 15,316,075 dollars, up from the previous year, equating to about 4 pounds per person in the Dominion.
A historical note extols forests, arguing trees enhance beauty and wildlife, prevent droughts and floods, and provide lumber and natural products. It explains how trees regulate moisture, stabilize soil, and reduce heat extremes while preserving habitat and ground cover. A late entry mentions an automobile steering wheel lock as a theft deterrent.
Mothers praise Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a remedy for headaches colds feverishness worms stomach trouble and other child ailments. Sta uze reportedly helps break up colds regulate bowels and has been used and recommended for over 30 years. Sold by druggists with free trial package from Mother Gray Co Lie Roy N Y.
International News Service reports British shipping is in a harsh period with many firms barely covering expenses. Passenger and cargo traffic are largely stationary, with significant losses in some cases. The US quota system hurts emigrant trade and European spending is down, reducing demand for first class and safari travel. A Southampton liner reportedly departed for New York with only six first class passengers aboard. A Glasgow church faced relocation of its building to a site half a mile away, found cheaper to move intact than demolish and rebuild.
The church was placed on its new foundations on a Saturday afternoon and, on the following day, services were held as if nothing unusual had occurred.
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