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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
3
The piece notes a record U S cotton crop of about 15.6 million bales, with the boll weevil causing substantial damage. It argues the pest’s absence could flood markets, while buyers fear price changes, and reflects on farmer worries over power costs and Mediterranean fruit fly threats alongside general insect concerns.
The Russian government focuses part of its effort on a two year expedition to Kamchatka Birghalian and Primorskaya regions to assess timber gold coal oil ores furs and fish. Explorers will also study native life and potential economic benefits for Russia amid propaganda debates.
The Ratio Corporation of America lost a December 1927 suit brought by Dubbier Condenser Corporation. A court ordered $20,000,000 in royalties and found the Radio Corporation infringed patents for radio instrument designs eliminating the storage battery and enabling operation from household electric light. The judge demanded extensive testimony, affirming patent validity and infringement, with broad industry impact anticipated on future patent actions.
An eastern private motorist, after long auto drives, felt discomfort in the ears from the motor’s noise. He found relief by singing popular songs, noting the practice improves posture, circulation, and may ease fatigue after extended driving.
Puzzle page style item listing questions and partial answers from a Word and usage column. Includes multiple choice style queries on grammar spelling pronunciation and synonyms with partial solutions and an implied answer section. It reads as a feature in a periodical offering language exercises and a few completed answers such as Save almost and pronunciation guidance.
County fairs expand beyond traditional displays with broncho riding and rodeo acts in the eastern states. Boys and girls clubs contribute in agricultural pursuits, earning prizes and inspiration. Orleans County rumors speak of a three ton apple pie and a miniature Niagara Falls exhibit with a flowing stream, alongside horse races and stock exhibitions.
A problem about Acdendey selling a car at a loss of 16 2 8 percent then selling a second car at a 95 percent gain to recover the loss. The second car’s sale price must be calculated to offset the initial loss. The article notes an old time style with miscellaneous figures and a call for a philanthropist to help urban youths.
A report notes Pratty approaching the Arctic fringe as Canada positions its northernmost government office on the Bache Peninsula near Follesmere Talnnd. At latitude 79 degrees 04 minutes, it lies within 800 miles of the pole, signaling strategic reach in the far north.
Reports from Corry detail near completion of the Waclarle Ti tunice Explosive Company plant north of town and several local actions. Injuries occur as Harry Shearer employed by J Moueelay falls from a step ladder. Alpheus Dumonde repairs on W Main Street. Nasteen named acting city controller. opera chairs moved to Union City. business gathering outlines plans for September entertainment in the city park. Local officials discuss railway matters, and Jules Oliver installs acetylene lighting in Marie Smith’s residence. Lew B Darrow, former Corry cashier and now president of the National Bank of Oberlin Kansas, visits. Old Home Week electrical display praised.
The item lists a set of trivia prompts and answers covering U S Grant limits on presidents two terms the Nineteenth Amendment the largest fresh-water basin a Columbus fleet size helium gas airship advantages with an answer key including Ulysses Grant Mongolia China Corinthians 15 5 and Charles Dickens Lake Erie as the responses.
United Press reports from New York on August 19 previewing forthcoming detective novels. Brames Noyes Hart explores a twelve-person manor house party in Hide in the Dari while Katherine Brush Night Club is praised as fine short fiction. Henry Justin Smith’s Foay Devil! is highlighted for its urban upbringing theme and surprising vitality.
A list of top selling fiction and general books with prices and authors. Notable entries include Roper y Row by Warwick Kee ping Knopf. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Remarque. The Galaxy by Susanne Appleton. The Art of Thinking by Ernest Dimnet. Contract Bridge for All by Milton C Worl. Ether and Me by Will Rogers.
The fragment discusses an author's works including Sbselyn and Deadlines and contrasts Hampere brush with a prominent author. It mentions preparing a manuscript for press and proofs for a true Atlantic voyage on the Mauretania involving Richard Aldington and Ci Vivi-Friede, hinting at continued coverage on another page.
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