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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
8
A group of Pennsylvania Railroad officials visited the Seventh ward to inspect the new round house and shops at Lawrence Junction. The party included R C Hettler H Deim S Bliss R H Godley J H Waddington and R Henderson Jr They dined at the St Charles hotel and were hosted by C P Reese and J W Thomas.
Pittsburg resident Pittsburg tradesman H L Anderson visited the Seventh ward on Tuesday. George Winterstein of Mansfield Ohio also called in the Seventh ward. George A McCormick of Montana is visiting friends in the Seventh ward.
The piece warns of a hard winter with signs noted by weather observers. Farmers report early leafing and unusual farm behavior, while cider, apples, and livestock show signs of an atypical season. The tone is folkish, urging readers to prepare and settle debts before deep cold.
United Press reports doubt over the national election has halted bids for the Great Lakes naval station near Chicago. Rear Admiral Albert Ross, in charge, says contractors refuse to bid until after the election, with bids previously invited for officers quarters and other buildings going unanswered.
Pittsburg plans a big Sesqui Centennial parade on October 1 with P and L E excursion tickets on sale September 28 to October 2. Round trip fare is 1.56 dollars.
A political pamphlet argues against a proposed banking reform. It contends the plan is unfair and unsafe, likening it to bribing voters and harming depositors. The author warns the measure would punish the virtuous and punish the innocent for the guilty.
A Surprised Minister shares relief from bronchial catarrh after using Hyomei, praised by Rev Charles Hartley of Sardinia Ohio. The ad extols Hyomei as a guaranteed remedy for catarrh and inflammatory nose throat and bronchial conditions, with a $1 outfit and 50 cent refills. The piece then shifts to a critique of a banking policy proposal, arguing against forcing good bankers to guarantee the losses of bad bankers and defending private virtue and market trust.
The piece dismisses Mr. Bryan’s claims as a mere pretense to win votes. It argues financiers will not stay in competition with criminals and claims the effort to redeem thefts is another misleading tactic. The tone is wary and critical.
Atlanta story about Miss Sylvie Speer, a seventeen year old heiress to a million dollars, marrying her father's chauffeur Russell Thomas. The marriage halted when her father William A. Speer discovered the couple in Gainesville. Thomas did not return and the father vows the age gap and social divide will keep them apart.
An advice piece arguing a tired liver signals overall poor nutrition and should not be treated with drastic drugs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy, claiming it improves digestion and liver function. The ad-style text urges avoiding hot bread and sticking with the tonic until vigor returns, detailing ingredients and endorsing manufacturers.
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