Birth Rate Up Slightly in New Castle Last Year
George H. Manning reports federal census statistics show New Castle's birth rate rose to 28.9 per thousand in 1924 from 28.4 in 1923, with deaths increasing to 12.2 per thousand. Pittsburgh's birth rate was 25.1 and its death rate 15.5, while Ambridge, Beaver Falls, and Tamaqua posted lower rates. In 1924 New Castle had 14 births and 600 deaths, including 110 infant deaths. The infant mortality rate fell from 1923 to 1924, and New Castle's birth rate exceeded Pennsylvania's state average of 24.2. The state death rate stood at 12.3. A note mentions the National League of Women Voters awarded a silver cup to California for voter turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington
New Captic News
Washington, D.C
New Castle
Lew Castle
Census Bureau
U.S. Department of Commerce
Ambridge
Beaver Falls
Watler
McKees Rocks
Oi City
Tamagua
Pittsburgh
Butler
City
Tamaan
Pennsylvania
National League of Women Voters
California
Thief of Bagdad shown at Penn Theatre for 10 cents
School children may view The Thief of Bagdad at the Penn Theatre this week for ten cents until five o clock. The reduced price, for under twelve, supports a charity benefiting many local children. Also features a comedy and the latest news.
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Bagdad
Penn Theatre
Irene Ledgett Shines in Sells Floto Circus Tour
Irene Ledgett, billed as the most versatile circus girl, performs as a rider aerialist and elephant trainer with Sells Floto in New Castle on May 13. Born and bred in the circus, she earns a notable salary and stands among a largely European-trained troupe, with two thirds of the 200 performers and 17 of 19 European import trainers connected to circus lines. The show emphasizes strong internal talent, with 1100 people total and few outsiders.
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Irene Ledgett
Selle-Flora
New Castle
Irene Ledgatt
Sells-Floto
Ming Ledgett
Bells-Floto
Europe
Sals-Floto
W J Man Dies From Auto Mishap In Washington Pa
Dr. William McClelland emeritus professor of English at Washington and Jefferson College died at his home after being struck by a car driven by 17 year old Raymond Lockman. The accident happened while he walked to church in a driving rainstorm. He was a leading regional educator and scholar.
North Street Hi-Y Club Holds Weekly Session
North Street Hi Y Club held its weekly session last evening at the Y with Supervisor Leonard in charge. The Ways of Living topic was discussed and attendance was good. Mrs F H Hawkins has been the regular organist of the Roman Catholic cathedral in Cardiff for 50 years.
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North Street
Leonard
Pioneer
F. H. Hawkins
Caroiff
Wales
New Easy Way To End Nasal Catarrh
An advertisement touts Kojene as a quick cure for nasal catarrh whether acute or chronic. A six ounce bottle costs 60 cents and is available at New Castle Drug Corp Eckerd's of New Castle McKee's Drug Rate Store or other druggists. Spray the nostrils twice daily for several days to destroy germs and clear the nose with a money back guarantee if it fails. Kojene is claimed to be a powerful antiseptic that is non poisonous yet highly effective and drinkable.
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New Castle Drug Corp
Eckerd’s of
New Castle, Inc
Mc- Kee
Rate Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Castle Mutual
New Castle Mutual Building & Loan-Ass
Washington Street
Upstaira
National Market Company
E.washington St
Temple Club
Cascade Park
Cubbison’s
Millegro
New Castle, Sat
Romantic
America
Mont Ste T
Pttison
Children’s Rompers
Steffel
Snewil
Boston Store
Thezs
Wellday
Eline
Men’s Union
Vincent Lopez
By Claude R. Conover
Centennial Headquarters
North
Jefferson Street
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