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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
3
Henry Ford says real profits come from experience better methods skilled workers and advanced engineering. He cites 15 million Model Fords as proof money profits funded by non monetary gains and argues both elements mutually dependent for success or failure.
The article notes the United States leading unofficially with 128.5 points on August 1, while Great Britain trails with 85. It argues population-based scoring would shift rankings, placing Finland first and Haiti second, and acknowledges the US underperformed with only five first places in the first ten track and field events. It suggests stronger global competition and attributes the U S slump to stiffer competition.
A misspelled excerpt lists questions about geography and history. It asks about a government owned railroad and the inventor of a short instrument, then mentions berries and a crow between raspberries and blackberries, and asks about a headless horse and the world’s largest continent. It also includes a set of multiple choice names: Robert Keck, Tulip, St Patricks, Republi, Plymouth, Mass.
A historical puzzle asks how many gallons are in a block of water measuring 11 inches thick 2 inches wide and 41 inches long with expansion noted. The text shows arithmetic steps and a solution hint using multiplication and conversion factors.
The piece reflects on editorial readers and public opinion, highlighting how editorials serve instruction and guidance for readers including public figures. It notes some blame aimed at newspapers while acknowledging their influence on public discourse and humor.
In Evanston Michigan two suspects were taken in for questioning over the slaying of Miss Ma Jimmne Con Binge at Bradley College. Authorities say the weapon was a heavy pipe and the motive remains unclear. Residents near the suburban area report alarm and the case draws wide local attention as investigators pursue leads.
The fifteenth annual Adams family reunion gathered August 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Martin Williams in Sciola. Relatives from Greenville Eastfield Norrit East Union and nearby towns enjoyed a luncheon, games, and a business meeting where new officers were elected. A later ice cream and watermelon treat closed the event. Separately, lineman W Green of the Central Light and Power Co suffered fatal burns after an arc occurred at a site near Bedford following a fall at a line work incident.
A brief classified style notice lists several property types for sale or exchange including fruit farms dairy farms city property stores bowling alleys ALG STONE Teil Estate Agent Keller Bldg Dorin Rast Penn and a contact phone 10 ImoA16.
Ridgway records report a man died by hanging Monday afternoon at a Montana farm near Ridgway. Frank McChesney, foreman at Clawson Lumber, says Sheehan worked at Camp Kitchen Bear Gates area. He is a married man with a farm near Williamsport. Police seek relatives and await a full account of his recent activities and family ties.
Jamestown survivor and former fire chief Carnahan, 84, was found dead in his room at 684 East Second Street shortly before 11 p.m. He had been in poor health for some time and appeared deaf for hours before death. Coroner ruled natural causes. Carnahan last seen alive at lunch the previous day and had attended a Firemen’s Convention in Gowanda last Friday before a stomach attack forced his departure.
A vintage advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a miracle health aid promising strength, energy, and improved appearance. It offers an ironclad guarantee: if a user does not gain at least five pounds and improvement after buying four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, the druggist will refund the purchase price. The ad directs readers to N. F. Ames & Co. and other drug stores in America.
A Ford coupe stolen Tuesday night from Albert Stokes of Spartansburg was found abandoned near Franklin yesterday afternoon. Neighbors saw two men take the car but dismissed them as friends. The thieves stole the tool kit and battery. a ruined tire resulted from driving with a punctured tube. The car was traced via two new tires to Centerville before being lost, and Corry police were notified yesterday.
Paul Ryan and Ed Schultz, both charged with smuggling, were held on $5,000 bond each after arraignment by U S Commissioner Enoch Filer in New Castle. They allegedly dumped 100 cases of liquor overboard before being captured by the OC 2245 crew on Lake off North East. Bond set for hearing August 21.
The fragment lists injured individuals Thoma Paine Roxtury Mass Tustiel Scho anberger South Charlestown W Vis and Melvin Mosier Topeka Kas. It mentions three were transported by airplane to La Puerto Cabizms and notes Mrs H L Gordon traveling to Clymer this morning for that place.
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