Pertaining To A Door To Door Centenary Notice
A corry newspaper piece recounts a door to door sales inquiry about a centenary celebration related to George Washington, highlighting a respectful exchange that escalates as the agent seeks precise details and the mother demands clarity before proceeding. The column then shifts to an editorial on vocational training for Native Americans, criticizing exploitation in industrial and agricultural efforts while advocating dignity and fair treatment within indigenous advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iil
Mother
George Washington
Business Cycles and Shifting Economic Rhythms
The article examines evolving ideas about business cycles from early patterns of ten-year prosperity peaks to a possible three-year rhythm after World War I. It notes slumps in 1918 1924 and 1927 and suggests both major and minor cycles could coexist, forecasting implications for next year and the year after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iere
Army flier survives midair chute failure near Washington
Captain Ira Baker, famed Army airman, escaped death when his Boeing pursuit plane failed to eject. He parachuted to safety a few hundred feet above ground near St. Elizabeths hospital, suffering only a sprained ankle and bruises. The plane crashed into the ground moments later, inches from the landing area. Baker described three spins and a stuck cockpit as the cause, noting the sudden, televised peril but safe exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Ira Waker
Army Mier
Baker
Lge
Boeing
Self
St. Elizabeth’s Government Hospital
Maker
Maryland
The Question Box Answers From Central Press Bureau
Readers may write to Central Press Bureau Washington D C for information and facts by enclosing a self addressed stamped envelope. No answers will be given to mail in medical or legal questions.
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Central Preas Furea
Hos
Washington, D. C
Marilith Medical
Eueh
Toss Bureau
Ok Nox
Washington, D
Westington
Charles Testecler
Fragmented OCR reads of 1910s era gossip and ads
A garbled OCR page mixes social gossip, sport notes, and ads. Topics mention grafting and royal intrigue, autos versus movies economics, a South American colony fantasy, and sports mentions including Bobby Jones.
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files August 18 1910
A look back at Corry area notes from 1910 includes a school board resignation and election, a $10000 reward posted in a Cleveland murder case, local clubs like the Cory Crescents vs Rex Stars, fish hatchery shipments, a planned mausoleum at Pine Grove cemetery, Chautauqua camp plans, local business moves, and various civic and social updates with names, places, and events from that era.
Leaky Corke In Bottle Causes Slow Wine Seepage
A muddled note describes a cork leaking in a bottle, with water cooling and re-sealing steps. The text mentions removing tang and letting the liquid settle before reinsert. Details are unclear but imply a simple bottle handling sequence.
Puzzle fragment prompts and jumbled Q&A snapshot
A scrambled item from a quiz or puzzle page shows questions about presidents counting eclipses and largest U S cities, plus partial answers like planets and Red Sea. The readable bits include a political election reference, metal cost, book counts, and a wage figure.
Daily Lessons in English Word Study and Misused Terms
W L Gordon presents daily English guidance noting common misuses and mispronunciations. The column emphasizes precise word choice with examples and etymology and includes a brief note on expedite meaning and usage.
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W. L. Gordon
Charles Kromas Appointed Representative for Steamship Lines
Charles Kromas of this city has been appointed as representative for a number of large steamship lines operating to Europe, South and Central America and other parts of the world. He served in trans Atlantic service over eight years and just returned from a European trip. Lines include International Mercantile Marine, Holland-American, Canadian Pacific, Pan-American and Pacific. Local residents seeking sea trips may contact the Corryman for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kromas
Europe
South
Central America
Kromas
Amoss
Mr. Kromasq
International Mercantile Marine
Holland-American
Canadian Pacific
Pan-American and Pacific
Corryman
Brother's age inferred from his younger brother
A 36 year old man is 5 28 percent less than his brother. The brother's age is determined by solving 36 = (1 - p) B where p is 0.0528. Thus B ≈ 38 years, with adjustments in the textual problem framing.
Partiew?lg flust novel in two years by van Vechten
New York, Aug. 18. UPI correspondent reviews Carl Van Vechten novel Partiew? lg flust. Praises Grafin Adele von Pulmern and Stilzerns as standout characters amid a decadent set of New York partygoers. Notes Kantor and Partridge works, plus Guggenheim aviation book. Mentions Hemingway in Wyoming and other literary notes.
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Paul W
United Press
New York
Harlem
Rosalie's
Donald’s
Carl van Vechten
van Veehten
Adele von Pulmern
Stilzerns
Scnopf
van Vechten
Eberhardt
Valentine
Neb
Chicago
Don
Joseph Shaw
Bell Replaces Injured Grimm On Cubs Pennant Drive
Lester Bell, former St Louis third baseman, pressed into Cubs duty after Charley Grimm's injury. Bought from Boston for about 40000, Bell debuted with six chances faultless and three singles in his first day at bat.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Chicans Cubs
Cubs
Bell
Boston
Charley Grimm
Philadelphia
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Colegrove
Arthur Colegrove
National Advertising Representative
Pred Kimball, Inc
W. 46Th St
Tribune
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Ira Baker
Russia
de Holshe
Johm Harvey Girdnen
New
York City
Anteriear Porter
South America
Murray
Olklsbom
Bobby Jones
Inturfaehon
Hobby Jones
Bilzbeth Kinley
Germany
Emily Fritch
Amsterdam
Mt. Holyeth College
Moomy
William L. Rice
Cleveland
Larely
Cory Crescents
Rex Stars
Union City
Fairy Grounds
William Buller
Meadville
Major Bown
Pine Grove Cemetery
Atcha Goldfinch
Prendergast Point
Chautauqua Ake
Stevens
Ale Filira
Thomas Downey
South Bethlehem
Archié Stanford
George Kittleberger
John Dawsom
Lake Columbus
B Etter
Clymer
Dawson
Kit Heberger
Lesh
U.S. Brake Shoe Co
Columbus Lake Park
W. L. Durham
Corry Plain Dealer
R. A. Burts
Mearsville
Robert J. Destaynd
Randolph
Champerlain Military Academy
Red Sea
Emerson
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Journal
MacKinlay Kantor
Ard McCann
Troutwine
Kantor
Bellamy Partridge
Brewer
Wanton
George
Tommy
Martyn Guggenheim
Putnam
Earl Chapii May
Cape and Smith
Vinnie O'Connor
Ailsa
O'Conam
Charles Pranis Coe
Cosmopolitan
Ravneteers
Grimmn
Lester Ben
Erie Railroad System
Brownell Shoe Co
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
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