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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
3
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Corry Evening Journal distributed daily except Sunday in Corry Pennsylvania. Publisher is Arthur Colegrove with national advertising representation from WRED Kimball Inc New York and Tribune Tower Chicago. Mail and carrier pricing shown. weekly and advertising rates available upon request.
The piece argues that widespread political and commercial posters on highways distract drivers and obscure warnings. It urges states to enforce laws banning such postings, require immediate removal after elections, and implement strict municipal regulations for safety and order.
Two articles discuss Postmaster General News forecast a 1929 postal deficit exceeding 100 million dollars driven by planned rate increases 77 million and railroad pay rises 10 million while new rates on August 1 allow more weight for less, boosting routes to Canada Cuba Porto Rico and Central America. Supporters urge self sufficiency and continued postal service backing as efficiency improves.
The treasury reports U S spending on military items totals 2 209 billion annually with 71 million for interest on war debts 41 million for Veterans Bureau and 255 million for a sinking fund to retire the debt. Current military outlays reach 390 million for the War Department and 391 million for the Navy. The rise marks a year over year increase of 181 million.
Two weeks of drought ended by a copious shower refreshing vegetation in Corry Warren and Chintaugin counties. The city repairs the main sewer intake on Spring Street with fire escapes added to High School building. The Butler baseball club arrived, skirmishing with locals at Mary Stone. Journal notes depots and railway station needs, urging a depot master to aid travelers and transfers.
The notes ask: who was the first white vita horn in Virginia colony, what animal his novathhords refers to, year next U8 consis will be Laken, discoverer of the North Pole, and city nicknamed Brotherly Love. Provided answers include Reserve Officers Training Corps, St Thomas Lipton, a Papaver, William Jennings Bryan, Boston.
A and B start at the same point on a circle 7 miles in circumference. They run at 6 and 4 mph respectively. They meet again when their relative distance is 7 miles. Relative speed is 2 mph, time to meet is 3.5 hours. In that time A runs 21 miles, so they meet at a point 21 miles from start. The total distance A runs until meeting is 21 miles. The printed answer 214.05 is unrelated to the math.
A fragmentary note references Confederate relics and a Will from Stam Cam ia, with Gov. Byrd expected to accept relief. mentions Virginia, Connecticut, and Virginia satellites, and a future Antarctica expedition. The piece ponders when wartime accounts and trophies will return.
Wilber McGuire, 22, of 24 Pennsylvania Avenue, Salamanca North Carolina, was knocked down by a trolley on Pennsylvania Avenue West near New Poplar Street in Warren. He sustained two fractured ribs and other injuries, admitted to Warren General Hospital. Identity of witnesses and full motorist details unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs Josephine Matin and her son Herbart 48 stepped from a trolley when a machine collided with a taxicab. Her son rushed to aid in pulling a man from the crushed car. The injured man was later identified as her son's brother Charles, who died of his injuries at the hospital.
A violent storm swept Erie with a microburst like downpour Saturday evening. Corry motorists returning home reported widespread water and flooding. The county seat suffered heavy damage from fallen trees, broken telegraph poles, and flooded cellars.
Three people survived a tailspin crash that sent a plane 2000 feet to the ground near the Kahkwa golf club. Pilot Donald McCray 25 and Ewald Kling 12, both from Fairview, were seriously injured along with Wallace McCray 11. Wallace sustained facial injuries. The crash occurred as the aircraft returned to Girard after takeoff from McCray field. eye witnesses reported the sudden tailspin and failed recovery. Dr T Palmer Tredway aided and St Vincent's hospital staff treated the injured, with the craft recently inspected prior to flight and no cause yet apparent.
Warren county officials would commit funds only after state highway department approval. Delegations from local road groups seek township and county appropriations matched by state aid to improve the Warren to Kinzua to Corydon route, with about $5,000 requested from county commissioners.
Charles P. Stewart reports in Washington on Mexico facing a shift as the two main parties the Liberals and the Antarians split over agrarian reform. Obregon and Calles loom in the background with uncertain plans as army influence rises, threatening Morones and policy direction.
Northwestern Pennsylvania W B A picnic planned for Wednesday August 8 at the W B A summer camp near Franklin. Miss Nellie B Lounsbury and Miss Minnie B Bigger will greet attendees. Directions via Titusville route to Suger Creek. Coffee and lemon juice served. Ice cream social planned in about two weeks with a later date ad. Treasury balance and customs receipts reported for August 8.
A fragmented account describes Hapsburg Hapshure and a cryptic Owl's Castle in the canton of Aursia Switzerland. The refuted tale hints at a reputed prize or treasure but remains unclear and incomplete.
The note asserts that future bond and stock movements are uncertain but guarantees that funds deposited in the Savings Department will grow year after year if left untouched, emphasizing a steady, reliable return regardless of market volatility.
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