Rentz and Teadwell Lead Local Newspaper Board
Frea L Rentz serves as president and manager with W Teadwell as vice president and treasurer James T Ray handles asset and secretarial duties G Rentz editor Bell Phones private exchange unit seeks subscriptions Daily rates listed 15c weekly 7 60 yearly current circulation claims and advertising reps named in New York City office details sought public interest correspondence from county readers inclusion in audit and scraper associations noted
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Frea L. Rentz
Ana Man
Fatori W. Teadwell
Ucy Treadwell Ray
Jacob ¥. Rentz
Mgr
Asset
Treas James T. Ray
New Castle Proud of Community Chest Campaign
New Castle lauds its recent Community Chest campaign as a success, noting broad participation and unity for welfare projects. The piece contrasts with other cities, acknowledging size and wealth as factors but stressing collective effort over competition.
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New Castle
New Castle Superintendent Calls for More School Facilities
In a resignation letter to the New Castle school board, Superintendent Ben G. Graham urges immediate expansion of school facilities. He argues economy must not come at the expense of adequate junior high and general schooling, warning that North Street and other wards lack equal opportunities and lighting and ventilation are poor. The board should provide equal, proper educational accommodations for all city pupils.
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New Castle
Ben G. Graham
North Street
Ben Franklin
New Castle Community Chest Campaign Success
The New Castle Community Chest campaign proved a success through strong civic effort. Leaders and volunteers carried the project with unwavering resolve, raising generous contributions from a broad base of supporters. The campaign fostered a heightened sense of brotherhood and duty in the city.
Distressful Air Age Incident Catches Local Attention
A puzzling report notes an odd incident described as an air age event affecting vehicles near chimneys, urging caution in speech and implying broader implications. The piece emphasizes restraint and clarity in communication about unusual occurrences.
Quiet Conservatism Described as Cool or Chilblains
The remark ponders whether a man's cautious stance stems from a level head or from being chilled by cold conditions. It contrasts prudent judgment with the discomfort that may drive conservative attitudes.
Debt to France shaped by more than money in Revolution
Dr. David S. Muzzey of Columbia University argues that America's Revolutionary debt to France extends beyond dollars. He notes a sympathy between France and the United States that influenced press reaction and public sentiment during allied aid from 1778 to Yorktown, highlighting Lafayette Rochambeau and other French figures. The speech emphasizes lasting moral and strategic bonds, not financial settlements alone.
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France
David S. Muzzey
Columbia University
Baldwin
Moniiague
Germany
Yorktown
Lafayette
Rochambeau
Lauzun
Chastellux
de Grasse
D’estaing
Europe
Safety Sam Says Hallowe'en Perils and Care
A cautionary verse urges children and families to practice safety during Halloween. It stresses that both big and small dangers exist and that careful behavior can protect everyone during the festivities.
Humorous Snippets and Varying Views in Town Columns
A mix of light jokes, reader quips, and civic notes. Items reference a man buying a car with money borrowed from his wife, a bird named Christopher Columbus arrested for parking in Pittsburgh, and comments on hair fashion. Other notes discuss Prohibition, judge elections, taxes, crops, and seasonal hunting. The column blends humor with public affairs and daily life observations.
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Christopher Columbus
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Fair Land
Christmas Business and Civic Debates Stir Lawrence County
A column blending political talk and local weather hints at a dry election in Carnegie, cotton price lobbyists seek federal help, and wage discussions surface amid holiday preparations. Ad pitches urge merchants to advertise as Christmas layaways and savings checks arrive.
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Christmas Savings Club
Lawrence County
Town Gossips and Local Affairs Spark City Debate
A scattered round of opinion notes covers charity giving, political honesty, and local policing plans in Bellington and McKeesport. The column blasts falsehoods in politics, warns against election missteps, and jokes about a canary breeder jailed for taking a bird.
Judges Rule On Liquor Laws Across The Country
A Pittsburgh judge recently ruled that possessing liquor is not illegal under the current booze regulations. The decision reflects ongoing debates as courts across multiple states hear cases on alcohol laws and enforcement.
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Pittsburgh
Today Miracles Still Seen
A brief feature notes ongoing reports of miraculous happenings despite modern skepticism. The piece cites local observers in Brisbane and references unnamed sources discussing faith, hope, and belief in supernatural events amid contemporary life.
ABE MARTIN Column Tangles Race Myths and Modern Sightings
ABE MARTIN comments on ethnic myths from Dr Porkory and Eskimo ideas about the Irish, notes on Mongoloid features, marvels like a Madonna image in a New York church, and a star marked birth in Constantinople. He critiques communism, jokes about home and washing, German film weeks, and a London flight with champagne.
Advertising slogans and memory test from 1925 editorial
Dr. Frank Crane surveys how advertising uses slogans to spark interest and memory, listing famous ad lines and prompting readers to recall their sources. The piece cites William Wrigley Jr and other brand references as examples of persuasive marketing tactics.
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William Wrigley, Jr
The World and the Mud Puddies The Falcons of the Sea
A sweeping patriotic reminiscence on American maritime history from the postwar era to the Clipper ships era. The piece recalls Packard packets, McKay Clippers, notable voyages, and record speeds, celebrating shipbuilding prowess and national maritime heritage. It foregrounds figures like Donald McKay and Captain Bob Waterman, and cites the Raven, Sea Witch, Typhoon, Flying Cloud, and other famed clippers.
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Benjamin Packard
Wrights
Donald Kay
Ghent
Black Ball Line
Liverpool
New York
Samuel Samuels
Sandy Hook
Fasnet Light
Donald McKay
West India Docks
London
Theodore Palmer
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Melbourne
Bob Watereman
Canton
California
San Franscisco
Horn
San Francisco
Equator
Cape Horn
Golden Gate
Indiana politician Arthur R. Robinson named to vacant Senate seat
Arthur R. Robinson has been appointed to the United States Senate seat created by the death of Senator Ralston of Indiana. A long-time Indiana political figure and close personal friend of Governor Jackson, Robinson previously sought the Republican nomination for the Senate in 1916 but was defeated by Harry S. New, who then held the seat and later became postmaster general.
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Arthur R. Robinson
United States Senate
Ralston
Indiana
Long
Jackson
Harry S. New
Indiana Adds New Senator From Indianapolis
The 45 year old Mr. Robinson joins the Coolidge cabinet after a 16 year legal career in Indianapolis. He served in the state senate until 1917, fought in the war with the rank of major, and previously held a recess appointment as a judge of the Indianapolis superior court.
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Coolidge
Robinson
Indianapolis
Indiana State Senate
Just Folks When Night Comes
Poem by Edgar A. Guest from 1926 reflecting work life and virtue. It contrasts weary workers returning home with the respect and quiet love found at home. The piece praises steadfast effort at desk and lathe, and the hidden gentleness of the hardworking man.
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