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Newspaper
New Castle Press
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
6
Indianapolis aims to showcase rapid interurban expansion at the St Louis exposition next year. Indiana World’s Fair Commission assistant secretary C Alexander notes the need for cooperation among companies to prepare a large topographical map displaying interurban roads for demonstration.
A dialect rich monologue laments harsh labor and domestic burdens. It mocks wage limits and brutal expectations placed on women, contrasting single parents and hired help with criticisms of maternal fatigue and poverty. It critiques societal roles and the idea of progress as comfort.
Maine farmer C. Gardiner from the Pine Tree state praises Aroostook County as the banner potato county in the Union. He claims record Murphys in production and notes specimens weighing up to four and a half pounds with many three pounders and very palatable tubers reported by the Washington Post.
Local congregations plan holiday services as the community prepares for Christmas amid winter preparations. Parishioners anticipate a quiet season with evergreen scents and shared prayers.
Frank LaSalle a Winchester traveling man was killed Wednesday night in Stubenville. He was well known in New Castle circles, having once purchased a horse from Dr. BE T. Mendenhall during a business trip. Ed Smith is noted among local references.
The Indianapolis Sun urges readers to share their resources with needy children. It stresses giving a present to a child rather than ostentatious displays, and says happiness comes from helping others. It questions whether readers fulfill their duty at Christmas and calls for action.
The city engineer of Indiamipiolis will conduct a strict investigation into the damaged asphalt streets caused by escaping steam from hot water lines. Pavement at many points has become soft and impressions have formed, prompting close scrutiny by Indiamipiolis and other nearby cities including New Castle.
A fragmented text discusses men and women in a playful, obscure tone. It questions whether women emerged earlier or later in societal development and notes both genders originate from similar roots while women appear more advanced.
Albert Krell president of Brell-trenels Pietno company visits San Francisco for a few days before aChristmas trip. He plans to spend the holiday at tieside after heavy dusture and has taken many Krell-French instrument orders during this period.
Special to The Press notes Sir Mortimer Durand newly arrived as British ambassador in Washington and seen as pro arbitration. He may influence Britain toward the United States arbitration aims, aligning with Admiral Dewey and General Foster's movement. Captain Chester Marding departs Washington for Bethel Vermont to inspect granite quarry for the new station. I de Margerie, French embassy counsellor, moves from Washington to Madrid after transfer formalities in Paris.
Onan Title a wealthy businessman from Richmond, Tad Wiedsarin, Phedi at Heidelberg, died after years abroad. Born and raised in Richmond He was a pioneer’s son involved in brokerage and real estate in eastern Dadian. His wife and daughter survive, the death from stomach illness.
The little son of Henry Bowman of Stellburk has recovered from scarlet fever after a period of illness that threatened paralysis in one leg. Doctors now report the danger passed and the child making progress toward recovery.
Visitors flock to the Indiana fair with plans for two expo hotels on site the Insi ge Inn and the Napoleon Bonaparte hotel. The Inside Inn promises over 2500 rooms with European 140 to 7 day rates and American plan rates 4 to 5 per day plus meals. The Napoleon Bonaparte house will host about 141000 guests with 2.50 rooms and weekly certificates selling for 15. Daily admission is included with the Yate option and the Inside Inn rate covers site charges.
Greensburg Review notes upcoming New Year's Eve gathering hosted by the Owl Club with members from Greensburg and Say Cysthes. MinerIns club reps will attend, and a toast is planned. Details on attendees and scheduling are unclear due to damaged text.
The funeral for George Routh who died recently at Deane N. OM. 10ok plies Priday afternoon at Cambridge City. The Mason service was led by Rev Mr Kailey of Faye Wigny with assistance from Revs Hawtes J and Dront. A large number of friends attended the funeral to the grave.
The Daily Mail editorializes on Sir William Ramsay's discovery and Mendeleev's chemists belief that electricity underlies all matter. It notes the shift toward viewing all substances as forms of electricity and the quest to unlock nature's great riddle.
Kritton of the Penn HL Plow company told about six hundred Illinois Manufacturers Association members in Chicago that the closed shop would lead to bloodshed and endanger liberty. He denounced it as un American and warned it would curb progress, saying the nation risks a death blow to free enterprise. The crowd welcomed his remarks with cheers.
The stock folders of the Stiredder company met in the figure house Wednesday evening to conduct the annual business and election but by popular vote the date of the annual meeting was changed to the Tuesday in January.
Mrs. Elvie seeks custody or reunion for her child in Knightstown reporting by Press News Service dated December 11. The fragment indicates a custody or family matter prompting local attention.
Positions for stenographers and typewriters opened in the United States and Philippine service. Men preferred for these roles, with speed targets around 120 words per minute and high accuracy. Examinations cover arithmetic, penmanship, copy work, tabulation, dictation, and transcription.
A serious wreck on the Panhandle at New Cumberland Junction near Steubenville Ohio resulted in the death of Frank Lasaie and injuries to several others. Ellli Mills of Knightstown sustained a cut and shoulder bruise. Three passengers from Indianapolis were injured. The crash was blamed on defective open switch.
A chaotic report describes a stricken city with fever like outbreaks and a stabbing injury. Authorities or local figures are not clearly named in the readable text. The fragment hints at medical concerns and unrest affecting daily life and safety.
A Merrystor Round Club event hosted Miss Mildred Mencentrati and guests on Main street. Miss Vive Campbell won a prize a beautiful china plate. An elegant two course supper followed, enjoyed by all the attendees. Guests included Miss Thelen Maxim Helene Goodwin Nellis Dotan and Mrs Walter Chambers.
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