Old Corry residents recalled by former postmaster
A retired Corry postmaster now serving as U S marshal discusses early oil days in western Pennsylvania. He recounts local figures, residences, and incidents from the 1860s, including Charles Augustus and a Beardslee affair, plus a photograph of an old colored character once in town. An April snow episode closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sack” Austin
Corry
Charles Augustus
McKe? Auson
U. S. Matuhal
Pittabingh
Ducie
West Pleasant Street
Atwit
Jacke
Cme
Corky Whien
Pennsylvania
Caniada
Buffalo
Austin
Vliar
Vite
Buffalo Find
West Plymsant Strest
St. James
South Center
Jiehindy
Tom
Michels Block
West
Tamn
Elian Beth
Gobry
Care
Hall
Cale
Lin Cours
Vest
Anit Cain
Arguglis
Ward
Wisazior
Edwarda
Gil
Seiler
Georgy Olmstead
Matthey
Garden hints on chemical fertilisers and composting
The article discusses the shift toward chemical fertilisers in small gardens amid manure shortages, noting light dressings every week or two with compounds like ammonium sulphate and phosphates. It contrasts balanced chemical formulas with the value of home-made compost from leaves, lawn clippings, straw, and kitchen waste, noting compost takes two to three years to mature and benefits from moist keeping and occasional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smull
Idtebet
Ainety
Congress actions today Senate and House briefs
United Press reports on Senate coalitions debating farm relief, Interstate Commerce committee focusing on a railway investigation, and an Agriculture subcommittee cotton inquiry. House agenda includes unanimous consent calendar items being considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
HOUSE
Chamberlin to Visit Oil City on May 60
Chamberlin of New York City plans a visit to Oil City with dates in May. The trip has faced delays, with Captain Worple indicating a port arrival around two o clock, and a large evening meeting is set for South Side Junior High School along with a banquet at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol, Crux
Apm
Viavopce
Chamiberlin
New York City
Bisee- Unt
Germany
Dilen
CHI Chiy Hom
Worlp-the- Eee
Guy Dirport
Todd
Uig
Wlovall
South Aide Junior High School
Billo Olo
Pete
Mother of Lindbergh Visits Toronto Amid Stormy Flight
Mrs Evangéline Lodge Lindbergh arrives at Leaside Aerodrome with Miss Maud Daweun from Detroit after a rough five passenger flight in a Buhl cabin plane piloted by Louie G Meisler of Buhl Aircraft. They were met by officials and remained in the city for duties and courtesy calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Toronto
Evangeline Lodge Lindbergh
Maud Daweun
Detroit
Leaside Aérodrome
Petroit
Mloh
Louie G. Meisler
Buh! Aircraft Company
Meister Aso Wad
Liepabiy
Married at Westfield in a Glenley ceremony
Mr Clark Lord, son of Mrs Jane Lord of West Bond Street, wed Miss Fi ten Dugan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jon Dugan of East Pleasant Street, at Westfield on Saturday at six o'clock. The couple, attended by Mr and Mrs Ralph Perkins, will reside in Glerey where friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Lord
Janet Lord
Bond Street
Fiten Dugan
Jon Dugan
East Pleasant Treet
West Eld
Wages of Textile Workers Reduced in New Bedford Mills
A general one percent wage reduction affecting nearly all mills in the New Bedford area was announced by cotton manufacturers. The cut takes effect April 18 and impacts about 30 000 workers, marking a broader wage reduction trend in New England mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Uitls
LexXtiic
New Bedford Cotton
New Mingland
Knights Templar Ball Set by Divisional Commanderies
The Divisional Knights Templar Ball will be held Thursday evening at the State Armory. Commanderies from Meadville Warren and others are bringing over two hundred knights and ladies. Grand march at 9:45 with intermission, buffet supper from 10:30 to 12.
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State Armory
Knights Templar
Knights ‘Templar
Northwestern Commandery
Meadville
ML. Olivét
Clarence Commandery
Cory
Warren
Ietr
Templar
Geo
Peck
Titusville
Ll City
Franklin
Jamestown
Speral Orchesty
Thompson's Barosma Promises Kidney Health Advice
An old ad touts Thompson's Barosma as a safe liquid tonic for kidneys and general health. It claims quick absorption, usefulness for weak kidneys, liver and bladder issues, with a money back guarantee and a companion Golden Lax Tablets offer for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tholapesa
Uta
Duggistis
Phiempson
Caflischs sluice tile method proves economical and durable
Township and county road officials show strong interest in Caflischs concrete sluice pipes first used at Clymer. The method lets workers cast and relocate 12 inch sluices for about 30 dollars, with 18 and 24 inch sizes easily made. Many installed sluices have operated for up to seven years without deterioration, prompting broader adoption across towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
E. J. Catitssh
Pennsylvania
New York
Chautauqua
Mayville
Vaurthouse
Calilsch
Cillisch
sCiyaien
Mfr Groters
Saving Aid
Wades
Dans Jones
Jones Havin
Cafisch
Chautauqua County
King
Jim
Pyench Cronk
Azeanor Mae ‘Ton
Gilbert Ton
Caflisch
Cons-hospital
Iluides
Clymor
Cordin Opens Repair Garage in Clymer New York
M J Cordin of Corry announces the opening of a repair garage in Clymer New York. A former Brooks Motor Co mechanic, he offers expert vehicle repairs. He is a graduate of the Michigan State Automobile School of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cordin
Clymer
Brooks Motor Co
Corry
New York
Michigan State Automobile School of
Detroit
Jamestown woman visits city kin before home return
Mrs Kitty Chase of Jamestown N Y visits in the city with Mr and Mrs John Boland Sr and family then returns home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Chase
Jamestown N. Y
John Boland
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Mother OF Lindbergh
M. E. Stout Electric
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Tron’t
Live TO BE
Clymer, N.Y
L. F
G. L. F. Clovers, Timothy and
Ithacan Seed Oats
Spencer Feed Store
West Washington Street
Wisewin
Newhouse ‘Shoe-House
N. Genter St
Corry, PA
Etta Kett
BY Paul Robinson
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Si Etta
West Church Street
Satis
Machine Service
Upton
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