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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
4
The New Castle News issued daily except Sundays from 2% North Mercer Street, New Castle Pennsylvania. Subscription options include 8 cents per copy, 16 cents weekly, 7.60 yearly by mail, with various quarterly and monthly rates. The paper solicits public interest matters from county readers and is entered as second class matter.
A social notice directs all checks money orders drafts and communications to The News Co New P e instead of to an individual.
The drive aims to raise 93000 for ten institutions and charities for the coming year. With Monday looming, readers are urged to assess their own contribution and determine if they have done their proportionate share. One more day remains to meet the goal.
Chile seeks British coaching to modernize its navy after a request to the Prince of Wales. The Chilean fleet, led by the 28 000 ton Almirante Latorre, relies on British tutelage for air and gunnery development as tensions over borders ease.
A gallery of 1000 pre 1900 pictures will adorn the new business school walls funded by a 5 000 000 gift from George F Baker. The display aims to show students a bustling business world before entering the profession, underscoring disciplined conduct with a broad historical backdrop. It notes forming associations within business houses as part of the educational ethos.
The article reflects on enduring rivalries in trade and the value of inherited prestige. It notes that new entrants in established businesses should honor traditions and recognize the goodwill built up over years of effort as a tangible asset in the community.
Investigation of the Shenandoah crash shows every witness including women believes they could run the army and navy and perhaps other departments better than their current leadership. The passage also notes views on beauty pageants and bachelor health, critiquing social roles and risk behavior.
Charles E. Mitchell of National City Bank discusses global debt, Europe’s recovery steps, and U S prosperity. He calls for clear debts, balanced budgets, currency stabilization, and industry consolidation, while affirming continued American strength and wage balance to maintain prosperity.
A columnist argues that the word used to describe many cars for sale is inadequate suggesting buyers face unreliable or questionable vehicles. The piece emphasizes caution for prospective buyers amid varied vehicle conditions.
Frost recent nights threaten apple blossoms and timing for picking. A large chestnut crop reported this year steadies available supply with wormy chestnuts priced at a dime. The note also muses on fashions of the past and the meteorological limits of daylight.
A column notes gifts of apple butter from friends, including a jar from a good friend and one from Lawrence Castle shared with Matilda. The writer thanks neighbors for the thoughtful treats and reflects on how friends provide welcome sustenance.
The note suggests tuberculosis cases may be increasing among women who smoke, possibly linked to cigarette use. It discusses potential association but does not provide data or conclusive evidence.
A lecturer warns that education neglect endangers America while others debate school funding and tax cuts. The piece also mocks sensational swamp stories from distant papers and praises The News for reliable coroner coverage amid Halloween costume critique.
Shoe shiners in New York protest for higher pay. Workers seek a raise beyond forty dollars weekly and threaten a price increase to twenty cents for shines. The move may push some customers back to felt boots.
The text asserts France struggles to collect what it owes to the United States and that future security should be sought. It notes Germany agreeing not to fight further would complicate debt collection from France.
A young man bought a blue pair of garters then switched to pink after claiming the pink would better match his light pink silk underwear. The scene prompted amused remarks on vanity and shopping choices.
An Oklahoma woman admitted guilt to plotting to poison a rival woman so she could marry her husband. The husband remains jailed and authorities say the woman faces imminent imprisonment as well.
A Philadelphia society woman found dead in Los Angeles died from acute alcoholism rather than poison. The report notes the death followed heavy drinking. In a separate item, growers near Greenville report a severe Apple crop loss due to adverse conditions.
A cautionary remark warns against trusting a man who offers a mysterious bottle and promises relief. The warning suggests the liquor could achieve the opposite of its stated effect and harm may follow.
A political exhortation urges voters to support the straight Republican ticket and dismiss opposition arguments as deceptive. The message frames opponents as deceitful and pushes party loyalty.
A speaker notes a husband staying home three nights weekly while his wife enjoys outings and calls it a just respite from constant baby care. He praises the arrangement and jokes about fashion trends as shoe disputes heat up this winter.
DeWolfe Hopper, 69, a singer and comedian once beloved on stage, wed his sixth wife yesterday after five prior marriages. The remark about a bumper crop of fire hydrants from a passerby provides a wry aside in the era’s society notes.
A reflective piece notes a simple porch scene where a woman sits with stockings down and later rolls up sleeves to prepare a future home. The vignette hints at traditional domestic ideals while suggesting ongoing optimism about family life.
The Chicago jailer who has been jailed for taking bribes from prisoners may worry if he has enough money left to bribe his jailer.
A Boston man offers his preacher $50 for every Sunday he skips church. The tale questions whether the preacher will feel grateful or sentimental about the regular lapses.
The excerpt describes two bound volumes titled as a complete story about marriage and a left behind gift of ten thousand dollars from a Los Angeles man to a woman who refused to wed him. It references Col William Mitchell facing court martial and potential hardship, while noting political heat and pre election mood as jokes about November 38.
Herbert Hoover urges radio as a powerful tool to keep citizens at home in the evenings. He predicts new methods may emerge to extend this influence and public life.
Ten armed men reportedly robbed mail pouches in Chicago. The incident highlights a surge in robberies in the windy city and prompts questions about police activity and crime conditions. The piece contrasts home entertainment with the violent method.
A rich shovel magnate is pressed by a young woman claiming he refused to marry her after urging and pleading. The article argues that, given a wealthy man’s reputation for hard work and pursuit, he should compensate if he broke his word and caused her disappointment and embarrassment.
A Chicago man sues a shoe dealer after a pair of shoes hurt his feet suggesting if this becomes common practice, dealers must ensure proper fit or face lawsuits.
A humorous essay contrasts labor, class, and daily life with quips about matrimony, barber shops, medals, chewing gum, evolution, relatives, and patriotism. It riffs on labor conditions, social mores, and common sayings, ending with a poke at national self sufficiency and shoe shining.
An incomplete excerpt notes a work titled A Widow's Cash Ford the King No More Obey by Arth Brisbane credited to N Y American Inc in 1925. The fragment lacks narrative context and publication details.
In a bankruptcy hearing Mrs. Leathe testifies assets have dwindled to a wristwatch worth 300. The piece argues widows should secure income via trusts or policies, critiques naval casualties, praises Henry Ford's aircraft plan, and notes shifts in marriage and gender norms along with Wall Street activity and Florida land schemes disclaimer.
Senator Oddie, a native of Brooklyn, N Y, moved to Nevada in 1898 after mining success. He was district attorney 1900–1902, served four years in the Nevada Senate, won the governor’s office in 1910, and in 1921 defeated a large Democratic majority to become U S senator.
Dr. Frank Crane notes radio's vast reach as Seattle carries a London message to New Zealand and Donald MacMillan is heard in Australia, underscoring rapid advances in wireless. He cites Milan professor Cargamali's brainwave radio claim and predicts enormous strides in global voice transmission.
A 1925 children poem recounts a fairy game of hide and seek with a little girl. The fairy hides in a tulip and the girl searches the yard behind the porch and maple tree before finding the fairy who leaps out. The father laughs and the child recalls the fun, ending with a proud father.
The Day marks Tasker L. Oddie s 55th birthday highlighting his rise from prospecting with ten dollars to discovering Tonopah mines and achieving wealth as a prominent Nevada senator. The piece emphasizes his long career and millionaire status.
One year ago the Prince of Wales wrapped up his American tour in New York. The U S navy dirigible Shenandoah departed Fort Worth headed for Lakehurst II.
In a hidden Water Street office Bucknall and Schultz are portrayed as envoys of cork, a small Northern African and Iberian resource. The piece explains cork oak growth cycles, harvesting every 15 to 20 years, and notes 80 percent of cork markets are controlled by Armstrong Cork Company of Lancaster, with Bucknall and Schultz tied to that network and the champagne cork trade.
A brief devotional note cites Psalm 37 5 urging readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him. The verse emphasizes resting in the Lord and waiting patiently for His outcome as faith guidance.
A promotional note praises steady performance and dependable service over flashy boasts. It favors courteous conduct and discreet effort from sales staff and emphasizes the value of steady, low-key work in building trust and reputation.
A list of notable anniversaries notes William Penn’s 1632 arrival in America, the 1836 friction match patent, a 1845 Buenos Aires blockade, Daniel Webster’s 1852 death, 1858 telegraph link San Francisco Marysville, Edward Buffum’s 1867 death, and 1912 Becker’s police graft verdict.
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