New Castle News Offerings and Advertising Details
The New Castle News lists subscription rates and delivery options including weekly, yearly, and monthly mail plans. Advertising representation is handled by G Lindenstein Inc at 342 Madison Ave, New York City. The paper is a member of Audit Bureau of Circulation and the International News Service holds exclusive republication rights.
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Republica Iion
Fire Prevention Week and the Chicago Fire of 1871
The article urges public reflection during Fire Prevention Week marking the 54th anniversary of the Chicago fire. It cites $190 million losses in 1871, now about $700 million with interest, and notes annual U.S. fire costs around $250 million, urging personal cautions and seven daily health rules to reduce fires and improve wellbeing.
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Chicago
America
Wright Resigns Over State Road Policy Rift
Wright resigns as head of the state highway department citing differences with Governor Pinchot over use of road bond funds. He argues funds for primary roads should not be diverted to country highways, prompting questions about political motives in road-building plans.
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Wright
State Highway Department
Pinchot
Horse Sense Rules for Life Insurance Fitness Plan
The article presents seven "horse sense" rules from a life insurance company for staying fit. It frames the rules as guidance, not cures, emphasizing cooperation with nature to maintain health.
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Life Insurance Company
American Chemical Society presses efficiency in gasoline use
The society urges intensified work per gallon as oil reserves outstrip consumption. Experts warn ten gallons of gasoline cannot be produced from one now flowing. Automakers aid by improving engine efficiency. wastefulness of petroleum is unjustified despite large untapped reserves.
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American Chemical Society
New York
Groom's Attire Described Emerging as Wedding Custom
As weddings evolve, commentators note a growing tendency to detail the groom's outfit. Observers say such descriptions add color and context to celebrations and reflect changing fashion norms.
Ending of World War Remains Unclear on Who Won
The remark notes that all aspects of the World War have been explained except the question of the victor. It emphasizes unresolved outcome while detailing surrounding explanations and context.
Early birds and last robs in a quiet season
A reflection on media coverage favoring the first signals of spring. The piece notes abundant attention to the early robin while offering no headlines about the final sighting or end of the trend.
The Best Way to Study Language Is To Drive Past a Stop Sign
A tongue in cheek remark compares language study to passing a traffic stop sign, suggesting a provocative method to learn through bold action. The line satirizes enforcement and learning by experiential risk.
Quips and quibbles from a wry column of tales
A column stacks humorous observations on real estate selling, sun times, the Golden Rule, banking, dieting cures, politics, fashion, and public finance. It tethers satire to everyday topics, noting phrases about elections, taxation, air service, and Fresno California style.
Gossip and Confession Tales Shake Yard Fence
A stray line notes a gossip selling to a confession magazine and a boy lifting balloon trousers over a wet spot. The piece muses on military leadership and the value of listening to patients, praising doctors for costly but worthwhile service.
Merchant Faces Shoe Dilemma Over Old Moth Balls
A local merchant describes uncertainty about whether to remove mothball splashes from stored shoes. The casual remark hints at concerns over odor and preservation while making a decision on treatment and sale.
Local Election Cards Hide Party Affiliation
The writer cautions that Democratic candidates in the city omit explicit party labels on their campaign cards. He argues this is a deliberate tactic to mislead voters, noting widespread gullibility despite many schools in the area.
Apple a Day Keeps Doctor Away and Sheriff at Arm's Length
A playful line notes that a steady apple diet may keep doctors away and suggests the state's crop of 1,000,000 bushels could deter sheriffs for a time. The remark blends health and agriculture with a folksy caution about law enforcement.
Wise men of the east and polite conduct
A reflective column notes that polite behavior aids public figures and officials. It cites public dinners in Japan and the value of courtesy for traffic officers, while highlighting Buck Reynolds as a witness to kindness to children.
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Reynolds
Florida judge weighs Volstead act tweak for light wines
A Florida judge says the Volstead act could gain popularity if amended to legalize light wines and beers. He notes broad support but cautions bootleggers would likely protest strongly.
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Florida
Worthy Causes Lose Appeal When Collectors Look Well-Fed
The text critiques fundraising by suggesting donors appear fat and out of touch. It notes that even boys who enjoy ice cream dislike fundraising that seems detached from their lives and interests.
Ladies Believe Faint Complexion Won't Win Husband
A Victorian observation notes that women think faint complexions cannot secure a husband. The statement reflects social beauty standards and marriage expectations of the era.
Rolling Stone Tax Quip Sparks Wry Debate
A witty saying claims a rolling stone avoids both loss and income tax. The line playful. economists caution against conflating mobility with tax avoidance.
Zoning maps prompt civic interest and policy discussion
Citizens are urged to examine the city's zoning maps and attend district meetings. The piece credits the local Lions club with initiating the zoning effort and notes the civic clubs’ ongoing role in guiding urban planning for the city.
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Lions Club
Women Pioneering Use of Powder Rouge and Lipstick Noted
The article credits American women with the most artistic use of makeup including powder rouge and lipstick and suggests practice leads to perfection.
Western uplift boosts China's army size and training
Western uplift has done much for China. Never before has she had such large and well-trained armies to fight each other.
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China
Hidden Value and Death Transform a Cat into Seal Skin
A reflective musing notes that a man’s true worth is often recognized after death and that a cat becomes seal skin after it dies, using a sharp proverb about transformation and value.
Farmers face profit squeeze as crops grow
The speaker argues larger crop yields shrink farmer earnings across the industry. Producers profit less from high output while consumers never consider the farmer’s struggles, a situation the farmer warns will be noticed eventually.
Content with Our Lot If We Ignore Neighbors Holdings
A reflective note argues that people's satisfaction with their own situation often hinges on awareness of neighbors' possessions. The line of thought suggests contentment grows when comparisons are minimized and personal value is weighed independently.
Red Cross Calls for Thirty Thousand War Sweaters
The Red Cross seeks to knit thirty thousand sweaters for World War I veterans languishing in hospitals. The New Castle chapter is working to meet its share of the quota.
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Red Cross
New Castle Red Cross
Safety Sam Says: Trophies for beating trains and trolleys
In this readers’ note a cautious take on awards in the unlikely sport of racing trains and trolleys over crossings. The item questions need for trophies in such a hazardous pastime and suggests limited practical value.
Rich Folks Troubles Glamor Versus Plight Seen In Comment
A reflective statement notes that while the wealthy face concerns, the majority of ordinary people would still trade places with them. It contrasts perceived troubles with financial security and social status, suggesting empathy for wealth alongside awareness of its own burdens.
Reading murder trial seeks new trial over sleeping juror
A Reading Pennsylvania murder case asks a new trial after a juror slept during part of the proceedings. The request argues juror fatigue undermines fairness and cites the long time juror service has contributed to criminal outcomes.
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Reading
Clock in Cinema Stuns Patron as Bird Sets Time
A moviegoer recalls a clock flashing on screen during a film. A nearby bird reportedly pulled out a watch and adjusted it to the time shown, creating a curious scene in the theater.
State Highways Chief Resigns Over Pinchot Row
State Highways Commissioner Paul D. Wright resigns amid a dispute with Governor Gifford Pinchot over a road project in McKean county. Wright, an Erie businessman, is praised for a business like administration, while noting others under the governor have quit or been removed.
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Paul D. Wright
Gifford Pinchot
McKean County
Wright
Erie
Mail Routes Opened Between Florida and Cuba
A proposal suggests adding passenger airplanes to Florida Cuba aid routes. The speaker argues a strong business could be built immediately by transporting travelers, signaling interest in expanding air service between the two regions.
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Florida
Cuba
Notable Psalm Quote Emphasizes Faith in Providence
A religious verse from Psalm 37 3 4 urges trust in the Lord and good works to receive fulfillment of desires. The line highlights steadfast faith and divine reward as guiding principles for daily conduct.
Toll Gates on the Road to Success Probed
A columnist compares barriers to progress and asks which group, golf players or fishermen, would tell the biggest lies about achievement and luck, exploring perceptions of sport versus craft.
Liver Strike Worse Than Coal Strike In Quiet Public Outcry
A witty note compares a liver strike unfelt by the public to coal worker protests, highlighting how vital organ strikes receive little attention despite their impact on health and daily life.
Temptation and public trust under scrutiny in a moral appeal
A harsh admonition warns against corrupt acts that tempt youth, hinder a returning serviceman, and erode public faith. It cites betrayal of trust by officials, misuse of office for private gain, and disappointment to dedicated parents, urging ethical conduct.
Eternal Triangles: Sweetie Pint and Telephone Pole Joke
A playful line references a love triangle among a sweetie pie, a pint and a telephone pole, hinting at a humorous riddle or aphorism. The compact phrase invokes a witty trio as a social quip.
Local waistline trends show widening in spots
The snippet notes fluctuating waistline measurements with variability across locations. It implies a trend toward larger sizes in some areas while others remain stable.
Treasury The Air Service Question Raises Policy Question
A brief remark suggests letting the Treasury Department manage air service policy. The statement implies a shift of oversight or resource control to the Treasury, replacing current administrative arrangements. It appears to reflect ongoing debates about government roles in aviation services.
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Air Service
Arthur Brisbane column appearance in 1925 American paper
A brief note credits Arthur Brisbane with the 1925 syndicated column published by N. Y. American, Inc. The item identifies authorship and copyright, reflecting standard press practices of the era.
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N. Y. American, Inc
Democratic ideals and wartime leaders praised in analysis
The piece lauds Clemenceau as a democratic statesman who fought through wartime turmoil and writes on religion, while Joffre is praised for his humility after victory. It discusses France US debt views, New York moral concerns, and notable figures like the MacVeagh family connected to diplomacy and relief efforts.
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Charles MacVeagh Appointed US Ambassador to Japan
Charles MacVeagh, a prominent New York lawyer with over 40 years in practice, is named United States ambassador to Japan. He has served as general solicitor and assistant general counsel to United States Steel Corporation for about 20 years and is 65, from a long Philadelphia family.
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Genengi
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Japan
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United States Steel Corporation
Philadelphia
Francis of Assisi Play Shown As Universal Love Tale
Dr. Frank Crane praises a recent stage production about Francis of Assisi, describing him as the saint who embodies universal love beyond sectarian lines. The play is cited as a subtle vehicle for spreading a gospel of love without preaching or propaganda.
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McClure
How Much Income Tax Do Congressmen Pay
The 1924 income tax returns show Congress paid about 250 dollars on average with over 100 members paying less than 100 dollars. Five Representatives paid under 10 dollars and one Senator paid no tax. Senator Cousins paid 1214 dollars while Mr. Mellon paid nearly two million.
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Paul Prys
Pai
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Thomas W. Phillips
Cousins
Michigan
Andrew Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Department of Government
Anniversaries Highlight Historical Milestones
A list of notable anniversaries includes William Henry Harrison becoming the Northwest Territory delegate in 1799, a record 17 days 6 hours 10 minutes mail trip to Los Angeles in 1859, Mormon jury exclusion in Utah 1834, the Comte de Paris and son arriving in New York 1890, the first Columbia Southern train in Oregon 1897, Danube bombardment during Romanian invasion 1916, Bishop John C Sage's death 1619, and a Kentucky penitentiary siege ending after four days in 1923.
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Northwest Territory
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Utah
Comte de Paris and Son
New York
Columbia Southern
Oregon
Danube
Bulgaria
John C. Sage
Salina
Cleveland
Kentucky Penitentiary
Memory feats and shifting crowns in quick survey
A year ago King Hussein of Hedjaz resigned both kingdom and Caliphate. New York City school population recently exceeded one million. A pianist once played 400 pieces from memory without notes, another performed 1 500 pieces during a 40 hour continuous sitting.
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Caliph
New York City
Just Folks by Edgar A Guest
A light verse on post swim hunger praising simple foods and the universal hunger that follows a dip in the lake. It notes no chef can match the post swim appetite and ends with a garbled reference to Tom Edison and Coolidge’s job.
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Edgar A. Guest
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