New Castle News Looks at Spring Building and Old Ironsides
The New Castle News discusses spring’s return with renewed building and housing hopes, noting better employer-employee relations and rising home construction. It also covers Congress considering funds to restore the frigate Old Ironsides, with public support via private contributions and educational avenues.
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Police Gun Practice Gains City Wide Support
Police officers now train at a rifle range with Mayor Dunlap guiding the effort. The program, combining revolver maintenance and marksmanship, aims to boost proficiency and officer readiness for emergencies, improving overall police performance in the city.
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W. A. Dunlap
Armistice reflection and party awakening remarks
A columnist muses on financial reforms and 25 cents saved per dollar. Office seekers are said to favor lightning rods. The author notes common people and bloc loyalties. Bryan claims the Democrats will awaken and seeks to energize support.
Gardens Calling Hule and WW Gauge Spring Signs
The piece notes milder days arriving and birds returning as spring seems near. A scene shows a family by evening lamps, parents studying the garden and weather cues amid shifting temperatures and wind readings.
One Year Ago Poincare Resigned French Premiership
A brief note recalls Raymond Poincare stepping down as French premier a year earlier while a landslide in Amalfi Italy caused one hundred to be lost in the disaster.
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Safety Sam Warns at Rail Crossings and Braking
A cautionary tale urges using warnings and brakes at rail crossings over merely blasting horns. Safety Sam says improving crossings with careful braking saves lives more effectively than loud signals.
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Back home in Pennsylvania and grand old Keyatona State
The author reflects on returning home to Pennsylvania and the proud toast of the Keyatona State as night falls, framed by playful self-parody about humility. The piece notes the sun setting at 6 19 and rising at 5 52, then mulls a joke about marrying a governor.
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Hush Money and Nuisance Laws in a Curious Riff
A broad ramble on social norms and taxes, noting hush money for a coat, neighbor rights over animals, and a mix of localquips. It jokes about cigars at meals, taxes, roads, and a parade of odd observations from a small town, with sharp asides about politics, age, and fashion.
Hareback Ridin School Aims For Faster Mechanics
In Peru Indiana a hare back ridin school emphasizes improving stallion mechanics to meet the era's demand for speed and efficiency. The commentary notes women show little interest in horses, urging advancement in mechanical service and performance.
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World fears poison plots after Chicago doctor confession
The country is shocked by a Chicago doctor's confession showing how he could infect William Nelson McCintock with typhoid germs and even mixed poisons. The piece notes wartime fears of germ warfare, cites Catherine de Medici as a famed poisoner, and warns the public may take poison allegations seriously as others in wealth succession may imitate.
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The Faith of the Traveling Man
The Traveling Man reflects on lives left behind as a drummer clan journeys across the country. He recalls envy, the lure of travel, and the uneasy faith required to stay connected through letters and hope. He resolves to a different path, yet longs for family sight and sound.
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Bible Thought for Today
A devotional note cites John 1 1 3 about the Word with God and through whom all things were made. It reflects on divine creation and the preeminence of the Word in Christian doctrine for daily reflection.
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Press Comment Calls Hale to Rouse Consciousness on Illicit Liquor
The Nashville Tennessean calls for action against the rising deaths of prohibition officers nationwide. It condemns the murders of law enforcers enforcing liquor laws, noting a spate of ambushes and bloodshed, and urges systemic change to protect those upholding the law.
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Nuahville Tennessean
Editorial on individuality and conformity in society
Dr. Frank Crane argues that a smooth surface represents conformity while marked individuality creates impact. He cites presidents and social climbers, noting both excessive uniformity and pronounced personality spark conflict, yet sometimes aid progress. balance and tact are advised in opinions and dress.
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Anniversaries and historical notes from 1840s to 1902
A compact chronicle lists notable dates and figures: 1846 embargo on shipping during the Mexican War era, 1850 Edward Bellamy born, 1850s floods relief funding, 1894 Alfred Colquitt died, 1902 Cecil Rhodes founder of Rhodesia death. Mentions Benjamin F. White named Governor of Montana Territory.
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