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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
4
New Castle News published every evening except Sunday at 38 North Mercer Street New Castle Pennsylvania under News Company ownership. Subscriptions cost 7.60 per year 1.26 for small periods with notices solicited from county residents and rights reserved for republication of undated news from affiliated services.
The annual City Mission Day in New Castle marks another anniversary for the City Rescue Mission and its work. Noted mission workers from many cities will speak, asking for support to sustain and expand the mission’s activities this year.
The 1925 federal estimate places the apple crop at 30,394,000 barrels, 2 million more than 1924, sparking a lighthearted note on a bumper yield and the old adage that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. The piece muses on consumption, taste, and regional apple loyalties amid a buoyant market mood.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, representing the National League, defeated the Washington Senators to win the world championship. Despite a rough start and a four run handicap in the first inning of the final game, Pittsburgh fought back to claim victory, earning praise for their fighting spirit and resilience. Walter Johnson receives national sympathy for the loss.
A reflection on Thursday’s finale and the series loss, acknowledging the better team won and praising Pittsburgh as deserving of a place among the greatest baseball clubs, with the Pirates hailed as champions.
A playful notice hints at Rational Week with tongue in cheek guidance about conscience. It frames the event as a lighthearted occasion encouraging thoughtful reflection and personal choice.
A proverb notes that any man can seal roof leaks to prevent trouble until rain returns. The saying highlights self reliance and temporary fixes as a survival mindset.
A brief note from Brisbane reports tension over England’s future and rising wealth influence in stock markets. The column hints at a dramatic shift ahead as financiers push changes that could reshape national prospects.
The note argues publishers lose money during World Series games and suggests profits from the final games go to the hospitals hosting them. It recalls Doc Stork and laments rising mailing costs while praising the baseball business and urging a worthy charitable use of proceeds.
A collection of bite sized witticisms and hazy observations touching politics, sports, economics and social mores. Notable lines reference baseball tickets in Pittsburgh, debates on taxation and foreign investment, presidential politics and everyday behavior with a dry humor and period voice.
Sir Philip Gibbs argues England is not done despite unemployment and unrest. He praises English democracy, free speech, and governing virtues while noting social reforms abroad and stock market swings with high priced shares like Kresge and Ford of Canada.
The piece weighs social contrasts from wealth and stock to birth control and education. It features Dean Inge advocating limits on children, a nod to Lincoln, remarks on President Coolidge, and a plan by Chicago residents to sing carols to deter crime. It ends with reflections on aid to Europe and prudence in giving.
A lighthearted reflection contrasts costly living to impress friends with frugal habits. The piece notes social pressure and personal choices, hinting at broader commentary on status signaling and budgeting.
Exploring how températures fall to very low levels in parts of Africa during winter. Examines impacts on daily life, housing, energy use, and adaptation strategies for residents facing unusually cold conditions.
A crowded room reacts to an old joke that has aged poorly, with many attendees snickering and shifting in their seats. The mood blends disbelief and fatigue as the routine repeats familiar tropes.
A playful clash of pride and performance as the visiting Hollander who claimed no windmills compares to our spirited cheer leaders on tour. The exchange highlights regional pride and entertaining rivalry without serious consequence.
A schoolboy writes that America allows shooting many people without trouble while Europe executes or decapitates killers, praising Europe’s approach to murder and implying Europeans prefer such methods. The remark reflects cross continental views on crime and punishment.
Some who defend free speech urge its use against others with differing views. The text highlights tension between valuing free expression and applying it selectively in public debate.
Jewelry valued at 750000 dollars stolen from the daughter of a five and ten cent store millionaire has been mysteriously returned to her. The incident proved to be savvy publicity for a bargain retailer.
One year earlier the U S dirigible Shenandoah sailed from San Diego heading to Camp Lewis Washington. In Canton China fierce fighting left about one thousand people dead.
Saturday night dances by the high school pupils have been discontinued after empty bottles were found in boys and girls dressing rooms. The issue is serious and calls for a thorough probe to uncover the facts and prevent a recurrence.
A mixed set of items cites foreign debt pressure, a tourism based way to influence nations, claims of falling food prices in Pittsburgh versus hotel guests in New Castle, a warning about a short changing suspect, quips about pedigreed puppies and spring planting, a joking line about marriage choices, and a reference to Senator Samuel M. Ralston tied to 1924 presidential talk.
The column notes that Fridays are especially risky for picking up a wire fallen from a pole, urging caution and awareness of electrical hazards. It frames superstition around a practical safety warning.
New Castle officers are noted for courtesy to elderly residents. On many days we see officers escorting seniors across streets, a small act that earns appreciation from aged friends and the community.
The narration hints marriage strain as she recalls nothing about the word obey in the ceremony. The remark contrasts the fate of the poor with the rich who seek summer and winter resorts.
A fragment indicates post primary activity by Democrats and Republicans plotting violence against the Republican ticket. The text hints at motive or rationale as unclear, noting a recurring pattern but lacking concrete details or dates.
A loyal American reacts with anger as an alien verbally attacks national institutions he defends. The remark underscores tensions between outsiders and core civic bodies amid debates over loyalty and respect for established structures.
A traveling man has little home life and questions if Wales may marry. The town’s character hinges on Saturday car counts, while New York’s fame is attributed to the law of averages and a rise in brilliant minds.
A mosaic of witticisms and observations discusses storks reaching three million, sobriety under Prohibition, shopkeeping tricks, censorship, spousal roles, ten item installments, and the loosening of obedience in marriage and federal appointments. The tone is satirical and reflective of cultural norms of the period.
An exhortation compares a typical boy’s chances to historic figures and traits. It claims education, pictures, independence, and opportunity outpace figures like Abraham Lincoln Angelo Washington Steinmetz Edison Roosevelt and others, arguing success hinges on determination and willingness to work rather than aid.
Chancellor Kirkland, born in Spartanburg D C and trained at Woolford College, studied abroad to Master ancient languages. He authored numerous monographs on classical writers and earned honorary degrees from several American and European universities.
Dr James H Kirkland, one of America's oldest college heads by service, will preside at Vanderbilt University's semicentennial exercises today. The event honors the founding largely financed by Commodore Vanderbilt to heal postwar North South tensions.
Dr Frank Crane urges a bigger, better funded New York Public Library, arguing current under funding harms book stock and staff pay. He notes New York spends far less per capita than other cities and calls for five cents per inhabitant to raise librarians’ wages and preserve a vital public resource.
A writer extols Western Pennsylvania’s autumn landscape from Moon Run to New Castle, praising the valley views and river corridors west of Pittsburgh. He contrasts local beauty with distant regions, urging appreciation of the region’s jewel amid steel era smoke and dirt.
A brief devotional item quoting Luke 6 31 Jesus teaching the Golden Rule. It frames moral reciprocity and kindness as a daily guide for conduct. The note invites reflection on how we treat others in ordinary moments.
A chronicle of notable anniversaries including Marie Antoinette's execution in Paris 1793, Jellachich birth, 1848 Texas annexation proposal, Stephen A. Douglas Detroit reception 1860, Evans removal 1865, and Wellman Atlantic dirigible crossing 1910 with rescue days later.
A reflection on a mother punishing a young girl for nail biting with a bitter aloes remedy. The narrator fears the child’s future pain and the family’s stubborn resolve while noting a separate remark on winter fuel costs.
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