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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1925
Page
5
Berlin reports a German campaign against dime novels and sensational works. A central society listed ten serial chapters costing half a cent each, detailing violent scenes including shootings, killings, stabbings, hangings, drownings, abductions, and mass destruction.
Boston observers report a gray squirrel captured and ate a full grown English sparrow on Boston Common in a business like fashion. The incident challenges the belief that the gray squirrel is strictly vegetarian.
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur delivered a forceful defense of naval policy before a national congregational conference. He absolved the Navy of blame for the Shenandoah and other disasters, arguing that courage and discipline define sea power and that accidents test but do not diminish the service. He cited past incidents as proof of steadfast readiness and praised the personnel over mere hardware.
Paris society notes tweed fashion as autumn trend with Madame preferring tailleur outfits. Short skirts and slim coats feature tight sleeves and men's style collars, paired with high neck blouses and black ribbons. Beige and brown tweeds lead the palette, with serge options trimmed in velvet and braid.
The text details a dressy afternoon tailleur with a three quarter length coat that flares over a tight skirt. It notes fur trim running up the front, a fur collar and cuffs, and leather belts in gold or silver, plus possible lizard or snake accents on belts and cuffs.
Moone's Emerald Oil promises quick relief for bunions and soft corns with a two ounce bottle sold at drug stores. The ad claims pain and swelling subside in minutes and suggests nightly use for corns with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Dr Williams A Craigie former editor of the Oxford dictionary in Chicago argues slang is the language of tomorrow and that the next dictionary will largely interpret American slang. He calls slang a phenomenon not a harmful usage and notes word meanings evolve through common usage.
Paris reports a bill to create a special force of one hundred police to monitor undesirables. Interior Minister Schrameck cites a 1,2000,000 franc operating cost funded by foreign identity card revenues this year totaling about 70 million francs. Camden NJ notes Mrs. Wilhelmina Howard, 40, survived a fall from a second story window, landing headfirst on brick pavement. old style curlers and hair cushioned the impact, leaving only a lacerated scalp.
A passage argues daily baths are beneficial for babies and adults but notes two main barriers to daily bathing for others. It cites renewed energy and sharpened appetite as benefits observed in daily bathers and mentions lack of adequate bathing facilities as a second obstacle.
London message reports Leslie Hore-Belisha urging a safety device for submarines to show their position after accidents. Proposals include a buoy with telephone, a calcinated buoy that bursts into flames and emits smoke, or other devices. The Admiralty will consider the idea. Michigan schools observe Roosevelt birth day to inspire disabled children, per T E Johnson.
Lanbing Michigan plans events to mark Theodore Roosevelt birthday on October 27. Local celebrations include public gatherings and recognition by community organizations. Roosevelt's name is featured in local notices and school activities.
England reduces whiskey consumption by one third over twenty one years to eleven million proof gallons annually. Distillers remain financially stable despite the drop and the rise of trade shows.
The era of prohibition has spurred a surge in exports, notably whiskey to Canada, which rose by about 70 000 proof gallons in a single month. The drop in English whiskey consumption is blamed on poorer quality and higher prices.
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