Local notices and civic updates from twenty years ago
Circulating nominating petitions nominate Frank T England for city commission. Erie Railroad agent and Cham ber of Commerce secretary candidate. Chestnut street sewer dredging begins by A Cassano and Co with 500 feet of sewer worth about 1200 dollars. Forty four oral citizens sign next year Chautauqua guarantor slate. ladies auxiliary committee formed. John E Moffitt marks over 35 years in Corry Post Office and plans retirement on a service pension. Family motor trip to Indian Head for Boy Scouts ramp on August 14. Arthur Baccus of Columbus improving at Cony Hospital after being struck by a crowbar while rail work. Western red cedar trees noted at 48 feet diameter and 200 feet high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank "T. England
Erie Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Chestnut Street
A. Cassano and Go
Erie
Arthur Baccus
Columbus
Cony Hospital
Baccus
Lottsville
Comment on Today's Affairs and Allied Strategy in Europe
The piece analyzes economic strains fueling inflation and productivity drops in Britain and the United States. It argues a long term Franco US alliance to counter German aggression could stabilize Europe, noting France fears Germany while Moscow signals oppose Marshall Plan success. It urges a firm fifty year alliance with France to secure a prosperous Germany and coal exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternarun
Europe
United States
France
Ruhr
Germany
Communist Party
Moscow
Britain
Russia
Poland
Western
Daily Dozen on Mumps and Immunity Highlights
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania, the item notes that about one in three people likely had mumps, with mumps seen as a serious disease during wartime. It explains mumps and measles share contagion, caused by filterable viruses, and that one third of young adults may have acquired immunity from unnoticed prior infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Medical Society of the
State of Pennsylvania
Victory Ointment touted for skin troubles with army origins
An advertisement touts Victory Ointment for skin conditions including itching rashes and chafing. It claims wartime origin for soldiers, now sold in Corry by Lindsley’s, and notes safety for babies. The page also promotes NEF TEX antiseptic pink tablets and discusses mumps risks and complications, urging bed rest during fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Best Friars
Corry
Lindsley's
Farm parity prices show most crops above parity levels
As of July 15, eight of 37 major farm commodities traded below parity. The parity ratio stood at 119, down from 132 last October, with government price supports due to end on the last day of 1948. Farm Bloc aims to include labor costs in parity calculations amid 1949 wage debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Anderson
Rep
Pace
Senate
Barkley
House
Labor Committee
Rules Committee
Quiz on History and Royal Titles From Classified Page
Seven questions test knowledge of Napoleon’s exile, Pakistan governance, Minnehaha Falls location, Bricker shooting incident, grammar correction, coal miner pay parity, animal gender terms, Philip Mountbatten and Diana, Odyssey, Fiddaris as foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Sie
Ascension
St. Helena Ory Reunion
Dominion
Pakistan
Minnehaha
Senator Bricker
Ohio
Senate
Ann
Margaret
Sleepless Nights Linked to Kidney Fatigue Warning
A dubious health ad warns that sleepless nights stem from kidney fatigue and urges readers to buy Hampton’s or similar laxative products at druggists. It cites backache and constipation as signs, presenting a quick, sensational remedy without scientific support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whompton
Barts
Andy Olter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chautauque
John E. Moffitt
Mr. Moftt
Norwood
Ganada
G. M. Simmons
Glenn Spencer
Thomas Ragan
Indian Head
Samp
Washington
I. Q
Wilcox Grocery
East Main Street
Campbell’s Vegetable Soup
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Maxwell House Coffee
Harge
Lanston
South Center St
Dial
Wards
North Breena
W. L. Armitage
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