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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
8
A dense mix of classified notices and political ads appears. Entries cover sales, rentals, wanted help, exchanges, and multiple candidates declaring runs for county offices around 1919 with names such as Jos. Y. Moorhead, WM. C. Kraemer, and Grant Smith, plus notices for goods, livestock, and services.
The Democratic nominee for county commissioner stresses highway needs and joint county township cooperation. He vows to push for better road building, expert guidance, and immediate paving of main routes while supporting the four year state program and local improvements.
The undersigned will offer 20 head of Holstein and Jersey cattle at public sale on the R W Gagrior farm five miles east of Columbus on Bathday August 30, 1019 at 1 o elock p m. Cattle include 48 head of stock, two year old heifers, milking cows, springers and a number of calves. Terms nine months with bankable paper. Auctioneer E M Toho Hammond Columbus.
A jury acquitted the driver Culbertson after a trial describing a fatal collision with a pedestrian. The defendant claimed his father barred him from driving and that he tried to prevent the accident. Witnesses testified about the car’s speed and actions at the scene.
The Erie strike faces potential resolution as court appointed arbitrators named by the court begin proceedings. Attorney Harry Fink is named to represent the union side along with W Jetcutter appointed for the company. A third arbitrator will be named within five days to complete the panel for the board.
A patient seeks relief from a long standing cough that weakens and irritates the throat. The article mentions a remedy branded Fokemat's Atrarattva and references a 30 year history of persistent symptoms. It notes potential links to a laboratory in Philadelphia and mentions an opposition from labor groups.
William Walker of West Springfield stands in the spotlight amid county politics. The piece notes his campaign vigor, property interests in three townships, and long service as county treasurer. It claims he leverages newspaper publicity and voter outreach to boost his bid, urging voters to investigate and meet him before the primary.
County school directors gathered in Harrisburg for a state convention focusing on salaries, promotion of teachers, and school operation. President Follerio led sessions with superintendents and noted a 35 percent salary increase debate for provisional holders while outlining plans for a statewide meeting in Harrisburg and a keynote by Prof. E T Champerlain on convention details.
The article promotes a fashionable check glaze apron for the up to date homewife for winter prep. It details the front panel design and pockets, a medium size pattern with yardage, price and publication reference, plus a humorous postman themed anecdote about a missing item and a husband’s quip about bringing home a new f en.
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