This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
10
The Vogue of Fur in Millinery shows fur advancing in hats for winter wear. Lynx hats and turbans lead the season with style and variety in fur, Beaver hats feature a special run. Meyers' Gloves offer walking gloves in Kassan leather, and Royale French Kid gloves priced at 1.00.
The latest forecasts of skilled designers appear in our Suit Department with exceptionally clever suits at 25 dollars and beautifully designed options at 35 dollars. Stunning fall suits at 40 dollars and new fall coats priced from 10 to 25 dollars. Women's, misses, and children's furs advertised at low prices. New holiday umbrellas feature the New Directoire handle and fancy colored options, box wood grips from 3.50 to 5 dollars, black silk umbrellas 1 to 5 dollars, and children's umbrellas 1.25 or 0.50 dollars.
Silk shop announces Satin Messalines at 1.00 a yard in multiple colors 27 inches wide Satin Princess 1.50 a yard black only Black Taffeta Silk 1.89 1.50 1.25 1.00 per yard Crepes for neck scarfs white ground with floral designs 1.00 a yard 75c a yard Mikado Silks 28 inches wide new evening shades 0.50 a yard 1.25 Colored Nets 75c Double width Point de Sprit waists or dresses red blue pink 0.75 a yard.
A catalog of fabrics offers spotless broadcloths in navy gar net brown green and black at 3.00 per yard Storm Serge 52 inches for tailored suits at 1.98 per yard All Wool Batiste 42 inches for street and evening gowns at 0.75 per yard All Wool Serges 36 inches in dark shades at 0.50 per yard Broadcloths 52 inches in black navy green red and brown priced at 1.50 and 1.00 per yard.
The ad promotes a Thanksgiving sale on 72 inch linen Latin Damask with prices from 89 cents to 2 dollars yard. Extra heavy German bleached linen damask offered at discounts to 60 cents a yard. Latin damask patterns with matching napkins and a Christmas line of embroidered doilies scarves and lunch cloths on display. The store touts leadership in fine linens and urges early selection.
Repairs to the Carnegie Steel bloom mill in the Fifth ward are nearly finished and will be completed soon. The new 30 ton electric crane is installed and in service. Roof height is being raised and other upgrades will greatly increase capacity and speed up rolling and machinery work.
John Loyd of Fredonia Pennsylvania, once a Fifth ward resident, visited friends in the city's southern area on Saturday afternoon. Former steel mill employee, he now owns a local farm and is thriving in his new line of work.
Preparations have begun for a Christmas day eisteddfod at Emmanuel Baptist church with an announcement due soon. Prizes are described as unusually attractive and organizers expect a large list of competitors.
The Fifth Ward Junior football team played a strong game Saturday afternoon defeating the North Hill Stars by 11 to 5.
A. F. Yoho and Jerry Blucher returned Saturday after a weeklong hunting expedition in Venango County. They pursued quail and pheasants, reporting a very successful season and an enjoyable trip.
Members of the New Castle Male Glee Society held an enjoyable rehearsal Sunday afternoon in the Welsh Congregational church. Under conductor David Lloyd several new numbers were learned and a forthcoming concert is planned.
Conditions at the Shenango Limestone company quarries south of the Fifth ward show gradual improvement. The quarries remain in operation three days a week, with better conditions expected shortly.
John Forney of Maitland Street, formerly a cold rolls worker at the Greer tin mill, has accepted a new position at the Standard Steel Car company plant and began his duties Monday morning.
John Kline of Moravia Street moved his family to Sutton Street. Harry Lane of Summit Street returned from a short trip to Wampum. Frank Brian of East Division concluded a short visit. Stella Doyle of South Mercer Street traveled to Niles Ohio. John Marshall of Pittsburg visited Fifth Ward friends Saturday. George McClelland of West Long Avenue called on Lowellville Saturday. Mrs John Harvard of Lyndal Street listed as sick yesterday. With Franks of Fibat Long Avenue, tnte Castle Junc a.
The bulletin lists residents from South Jefferson to Phillips street ill or visiting relatives in Pittsburgh. It notes Shawno tin mill workers returning to duty, and a Pennsylvania Engineering Works employee recovering from an injury. A choir singer returns from Pittsburg and a border of workers report recent activity.
Jack Young Con Young and Charlies Knox were charged with malicious mischief and gambling by Joe Mercer. Alderman W H Crabbill fined each of $5 after a dispute over a craps game in Mercer's poolroom led to a broken show. Knox was arrested and Mercer filed charges against all three.
We feature Ardennes hand embroidered and Armenian lace handkerchiefs with prices from 9c to 2.00. Pure linen and lace trimmed pieces range 10c to 1.25, plus initial and children’s styles from 10c to 50c. Men’s, women’s, and children’s handkerchiefs showcased for early Christmas shoppers.
A local retailer promotes Silk and Fancy Hosiery as ideal Christmas gifts. Featured items include Black Silk Hose from Keyser with triple heel toe and top hem at 2.00 and 1.50, pure silk thread hose at 1.25 in multiple colors, Fancy Colored Lisle Hose 50c, and wool, cotton, fleece lined options 25c to 50c, with Iron Clad Hose priced at 25c per pair.
A local advertisement lists Union Suits in medium weight fleece lined wool and cotton from 2.50 to 0.50, women's fleeced vest and pants 0.25 to 0.75, women's wool vest and pants 1.00, flannelette night gowns 0.50 to 1.00, men's underwear 0.50 to 2.00, children's union suits 0.25 to 0.50, and children's black pants 0.25 to 0.65.
Butler Pa November 23. Republican lawmakers from Butler Armstrong Venango and Lawrence counties and the Lawrence Beaver district are counted as anti Penrose in the Harrisburg push to break the boss. Senator elect Thomas Hays and Representative Ira Melunkin head the anti Penrose effort with two other Butler men joining the coalition. Dr E L Waseon remains the sole sure Penrose vote despite local anti Penrose sentiment.
The article describes a "telephone hour" as a practical social tool for women with crowded schedules. A young woman used a designated time to be reachable, even directing her maid when away, ensuring friends can contact her and avoiding missed engagements. It advocates adopting the scheme for working women juggling charities clubs and social duties.
Mrs Edward McHenry and her daughter Veroncia of Sharon are guests of friends in this city, visiting for a period.
State Live Stock sanitary board warns cattle dealers and the public in Harrisburg November 1908 to report any mouth or foot disease in cattle. Outbreaks traced to Buffalo shipments. prompt telegraph reports to the state veterinarian urged. Cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture may repay owners for destroyed stock. Leonard Pearson, State Veterinarian.
The official statewide presidential tally will take several days to complete as Philadelphia and Allegheny have not submitted their returns. Taft leads with 49,792 votes excluding those counties, Bryan has 337,813.
The Brooks locomotive plant in Dunkirk has received an order for 10 engines to be delivered in January for the Panama railway.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.