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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1931
Page
3
The Corry Pa newspaper critiques a Dewey authored survey on local education, accusing it of bias and failure to inspect classrooms. It argues the report masks waste and pushes expansion, noting tensions over teacher retention, salaries, and a looming budget for the next year.
A farmer has ground for either ten horses or 16 cows. He aims to raise both and buys 8 cows. Determine how many horses he buys. The previous day’s answer was 216 bricks, with an explanation involving adding 8 and 49, then multiplying 48 by 9 and dividing by 2.
A fragmented illustrated question box by R J Scott covers varied topics from Did you know prompts on Franco’s aid to revolutionary forces, ancient apothecary remedies, and Neapolitan legends, to trivia about the French Foreign Legion, gold nuggets, and music theory. The text blends historical notes, curious facts, and riddled lines across unrelated events and figures.
Officials grapple with split duties to spend or save as public inflation bites. The manager urges cutting aggressive bond programs and shifting focus to relief for taxpayers while sustaining needed growth. He notes many cities overbuilt capital projects, increasing operating costs and future burdens.
A petition signed by 100000 women in Finland seeks repeal of national prohibition. They argue the ban causes increased smuggling crime and drunkenness among women and children, and hampers true temperance work. The note cites over 100000 bootleggers allegedly sustaining the system.
A nostrums advert promises a 25 cent bladder remedy named Buckets containing buchu and juniper oil to cleanse the bladder and relieve night awakenings within four days. It urges a follow up purchase if relief isn’t felt, claiming better sleep afterward.
Language guide notes common mispronunciations and spelling difficulties. It emphasizes expanding vocabulary with a daily word and provides examples and etymology for alert and vigilance.
The highest point is Denali in Alaska. The animal flies is not specified in the fragment. Nero is the emperor in Quo Viaunci. A table d hote dinner is a complete fixed price meal in a public dining room. The rank for the person at the wheel is quartermaster.
Supt IV G Curtis announced at a Board of Education meeting his intention to retire at the end of his current term. Lester Thompson 18 is mentioned in a separate note. The Round-Up Company toured the city on a special seven car train. An Army officer will visit Monday to inspect Company A. Hany L Bowles is recovering at home on Wayre Street after a radiator foundry injury. About thirty maples will be planted in City Park. Paul Downey returns from Pittsburgh for Easter. Prof H Wilson departs for Philadelphia and New York on a business trip. G W Knowlton and family return from Florida after the winter.
A Pennsylvania state committee recommends removing county judges from sentencing after conviction. A new 6 member board of two physicians four laymen one attorney and two psychotherapy authorities would review records and assess mental and physical condition before sentencing. A criminal clearing house in Harrisburg would forward data for rehabilitation considerations. The Mary and Martha Sunday School Class meets Wednesday at Mrs Emory Drakes home with a request for members to bring a photo.
Four Kane plants faced a fire threat in Kane on Monday afternoon as creosoted poles ignited, sending a towering flame column into the air near gasoline tanks and several factories. Firefighters battled the blaze, estimating total pole damage around $2,000 while containment was achieved by 4 p.m. Strong entities include Kane Manufacturing Company and West Penn Company.
Two Ridgway men, George Cooper and Tony Owen, are in Bile County General Hospital with critical injuries after their roadster struck a parked car on a Sunday night. The collision occurred around 45 o clock as they attempted a right turn from Ridgway onto the lane highway, veering onto the Burning Well road and colliding with Arthur’s sedan.
Erie County postpones a tuberculosis hospital project after Judge Parker refused to injunction. County officials split on site and funding with no action this year and potential sale or reuse of property pending 1922 funding.
Mr and Mrs Carlson were visiting Mrs Emma Burgeson on Marvin street when the accident occurred. Dr Stanley Barrett was summoned and treated the injured at the scene before transporting them to Ridgway hospital in his car. Both cars suffered extensive damage in the collison.
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