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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
2
A garbled Washington summary shows Allied and Axis positions and readiness for war involving the Panama Canal. It notes sympathy for the United States and mentions Brazil Argentina and Germany, plus an unrelated school job notice promising work on farm tasks and pupil incentives.
An explosion and ensuing flame ripped through an office area in the Colfax Building causing six deaths and about a score of injuries. Victims include Martha E Keller and six Griffins among the dead or missing. Property damage tops eighty five thousand dollars as flames spread to nearby Linden and Royal Hotels and an alley.
The article argues for credit marks toward diplomas to advance patriotism and national usefulness among students. It predicts enthusiastic student reception and large turnout, with school authorities, state departments, and farmers urged to cooperate in the plan to relieve current anxiety.
Harrisburg April 1 reports say Governor Brumbaugh may not accept the resignation of O D Bleakley of the South district who pleaded nolo contendere to campaign finance charges and faced a possible perjury case. U S District Attorney Humes hinted at pressing perjury charges if Bleakley stays in Congress.
An ad promotes Orrene as a home based treatment for drink habit with a money back promise. It markets two forms No 1 powder and No 9 pill and invites wives and mothers to persuade relatives to try the remedy at low cost with discretionary talk.
Three Brewer children aged likely under ten wandered from home to pick flowers near Mayville. A countryside search and a West Meld Boy Scout party found them near the Pitch farm across the gully about five miles away. They were guided back to their parents by nightfall.
A machinist, once 205 pounds, describes illness and paralysis followed by Tanlac treatment. He reports losing 58 pounds, nearly dying, then gaining 20 pounds in two weeks and regaining strength. He plans to return to work and praises Tanlac as the best medicine sold locally by C. C. Babbitt and Son.
Horrlabirg April 19 Mar ried men in the national guard of Pennaylvade mu long as they are to service before they are given honorable discharge. Adjutant General Stewart announces the war department order allow married soldiers with dependents to be discharged if their relatives can support them. The order affects guards of several states and provides discharge while their families are supported.
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