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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
3
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In a report from Washington dated August 29, the armored cruiser Memphis, on a mission at Santo Domingo, ran aground in the harbor. The vessel was a total loss with many casualties feared. efforts to save crew members continued as gunboat support arrived. The Memphis, formerly the USS Tennessee, had recently been on station amid Dominican revolutions and is listed with a 14,000-ton displacement and 43,000 horsepower.
Kano Aug 29 at a meeting of the Mekaur County Fair Association directors it was decided to cancel the 1916 fair. The action aimed to prevent a crippled event and possible debt, with concerns about publicity and attendance.
Jumentown Aug coroners investigation into the death of Frank Bergstrom of Rockford concludes the death occurred from railroad train impact while unwell and hospitalized. The coroner rules no external foul play suspected and authorizes the formal inquest. Funds of 3160 dollars and a watch are ordered paid to next of kin, funeral arrangements are noted, and Sweden is referenced regarding remittance. A funeral is held this morning at 11 o clock from the ridor parlors.
In Waurron on August 29 Gurdan Hieves reports area thefts from gardens by a group described as flashlight thieves. Fruit and vegetables including tomatoes beans cucumbers and beets were pilfered or damaged, with vines stripped and produce left uneaten. Police pursue suspects and urge residents to report suspicious activity.
The Chickadee, found across the United States, Canada, and Alaska, is a well known bird valued for its fearlessness and usefulness. It feeds on moths, caterpillars, beetles, seeds, and vegetation with a diet split toward animal matter. young chicks rely on pine seeds and occasional weeds, while the species aids orchard and wardens in pest control.
A short feature examines household laundry methods and routines. It contrasts traditional hand washing with modern machine use, highlighting efficiency, fabric care, and time savings across different households and locales.
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