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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
3
Practical dress making guide prepared for readers covers pattern details for gingham and linen frocks with pockets pleats and belts. It describes front pocket placement back collar belt and waistline considerations, highlighting fashion details and enduring styles from the era.
A one day Farmers Institute meet led by Hawa Van Alstyne rector of the farmers institutes and Taymerd from various towns outlined two test farms and six locations for institute sessions next January. Attendees numbered about 200. Sites include Perrysburg Bikdate Allegany West Valley and Allegany with sessions organized through the county farm bureau and the college of agriculture cooperative effort. Attendees included J A Ennis D S Crosby and H K Crofoot among others.
John Hays Hammond Jr and son Toninus Hammond Jr demonstrate a wireless torpedo capable of 28 mile range with a shore station near Gloucester Massachusetts. Army officers see potential coast defense implications and congress may be urged to fund the invention for national protection.
An old notice warns parents about children’s health habits and mentions a product sold by D. Babbitt & Son. It suggests a laxative marketed as a safe remedy and notes a price of ten cents. The wording reflects period advertising language and a cautionary tone toward child welfare.
Vilé Aug 11 Work progresses on the state fish hatchery buildings under the water commissioner, Supt. Philly Hartmann says the Erie hatchery will serve the lake fishing industry. Plans include a display room, exhibit area, and several thousand dollars allocated for ongoing construction and pond dredging on the peninsula, attracting visitors and boosting the region’s fishing trade.
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