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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
Public notice text from The News Company in New Castle Pennsylvania outlines ownership by Mrs. George E. Treadwell and others, advertising telephones, subscription rates, and a request to address checks and correspondence to the News Company rather than individuals. It also notes daily and weekly subscriptions and sale at newsstands.
A Washington analysis notes Democratic manager Mack gains in Byron campaign while Republican chair Hitchcock draws ridicule. Reports cite failed access at headquarters, snubbed officials, a Chicago visit, a $5,000 check torn apart, and missteps in appointing speakers and aligning orators, painting Hitchcock's tenure in a negative light.
The text suggests ongoing efforts to appoint a figure as the chief behind the scenes in the White House and hopes that the arrangement is being finalized in the president's offices today.
The president argues he will defend Haskell with legal technicalities used by corporations, while critics protest. Attorney General Hadley cites weaknesses in the law, urging amendments for greater court latitude. The piece questions Bryan’s consistency and warns against a leader who errs toward faulted motives and blind trust.
A major fire at the Alert and Maguire pickle factory in Hicksville Long Island destroyed forty tons of sauerkraut and thirty tons of pickles. The incident left the village with a heavy free lunch joke as the bureau of foolish statistics noted the vast loss would have fed every U S resident a share of pickles and sauerkraut.
List of marriage licenses including William A. Brooke and Maude Kate Ebner from Youngstown, Arthur Floyd Okeson and Ida Bell Majors from New Castle, Hazel Dell Investor L. Trimble, Anna W. Smith and Richard W. McElwain, and Elizabeth Leonhart from Ellwood.
A collage of humorous and pointed jabs on homes and society. Moths in rugs and mildew mar a seaside stay at Hencoop by the Sea and rich guests snub a modest couple. The piece riffs on prohibition, weather, newsrooms, and personal misfortunes across cities and era.
A terse quip on hardship and morality. The speaker notes a poor man’s need for warmth and questions why another’s conscience might fail. The tone is wry, exploring economic distress and ethical indifference in a brief, pointed aside.
A Philadelphia gunman targets Senator Penrose as a crank with 800 cartridges pursues legislative access. A frosty snap lifts seven green tomatoes for praise. Bryan accuses Taft of borrowing ideas while a New York magnate, 82, faces a $50 000 suit over affection claims.
New Wilmington high school group meets in Philo hall with a full turnout. Prof. R C Kelvey leads plans to expand the society. Programs include recitations, piano, readings, debate on free supply system, and impromptu pieces. Funeral for Mrs. Adam Wilson set. wedding of Leila Cox and Chester C. McCrumb noted. Westminster Reserves prep for Sharon game. seniors elect officers. athletic association formed.
Taft continued his campaign through Beatrice and Bryan's state with strong crowds. In towns along the route supporters shouted for Taft while some Democrats cheered Bryan briefly before turning back to Taft. Taft's speech delivery improved since leaving Chicago.
An advertisement proclaims Parisian Sage guarantees to cure dandruff stop hair loss and itching within two weeks or money back. It claims to regrow hair and promote luxuriant growth with a 50 cent price per large bottle and direct orders from Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo New York.
H W Parks attended the Pittsburg exposition Wednesday. Various residents visited New Castle and Stoneboro fairs on Thursday. The Bessemer ball team plays Edenburg Saturday at 3 30 with 15 cent admission and free for ladies. Multiple visits to Pittsburg New Castle Youngstown and Sharon are listed along with church meetings and society gatherings. A town show at New Castle opera house featured The Great Divide Thursday evening.
The copy advertises heavy discounts at Mather Bros Co including 10 percent off diamonds 20 percent off watches 25 percent off jewelry clocks cut glass art goods and thermos bottles at discounted prices. It lists prices for Thermos bottles sets and flatware plus Rogers Bros triple plated knives and forks and silver salts and peppers with figures shown in plain print.
An exchange argues that men err when marrying for beauty talent or style. The best wives are contented under any circumstance, making joy rise from within. A humble home can outshine gilded luxury as happiness brightens life.
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