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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1938
Page
4
Washington scenes blend legal debate and curiosity as the Supreme Court weighs whether long-passed ratifications of a labor amendment remain valid while a rural letter carriers convention in the capital recalls postwar politics and prohibition era stories.
The article traces Daniel Webster’s rise from opposition to the war and embargo to a defining statesman of the era. It highlights key speeches in 1820 Plymouth anniversary, 1825 Bunker Hill cornerstone, 1826 Adams and Jefferson eulogies, and the famous 1830s nullification debate, culminating in the 1850 Compromise debate and his prominence as a great orator. It notes a 1870 U.S. stamp image illustrating Webster’s legacy.
The piece argues that northern money dominates southern development and that freight-rate discrimination, with lower northern costs and higher southern wages, retards the South. It cites figures like George of Georgia and Byrd of Virginia, notes potential federal wage equalization, and critiques interstate freight practices as a hidden internal tariff system.
Corry PA readers note Kellogg Briand pact anniversary with critique of war policy. Secretary Hull and international leaders argue for pacific means while dictatorships suppress free opinion. Observances include Paraguay and Bolivia television broadcast acknowledging unresolved regional conflicts and the futility of war.
Miners claim fresh Nevada ore may yield up to $2001 a ton while talks of scores and hundreds of millions resurface. The public stays cautious as gold remains linked to the metal market and Treasury holdings near $15.79 billion. Officials hint at continued gold standard debate amid broader economic tensions.
From the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania comes a daily dozen on nephritis one of the six major illnesses along with cancer heart disease pneumonia tuberculosis and diabetes. The material warns of high death tolls in Pennsylvania and explains nephritis as inflammation of the kidneys often following infections and related complications in both children and adults.
Paris fashion notes describe plaid dominates fall ensembles from velvet and wool to plaid jackets and dresses. Designers promote plaid as versatile, pairing with blue silk crepe gowns and gold, red, green, and white checks. County hatters and dressmakers echo a Scottish-inspired trend across evening and daytime outfits.
The garbled OCR passage references a war debate between Taps and Russians, a border line farm joke, Montane farmers smelling distant forest fire, and a Western college professor with a Hitler in his class. It mentions Atanastatd Oy and Thorpe ul Versuilten, but no coherent event or details emerge.
Hollywood profile of Mickey Rooney shows a cheerful teen idol living like any American youth. The piece details his routine at MGM in Stablemates, his wardrobe from casual corduroys to formal dark blue suits, and his morning wake up and shower habits. Rooney travels with a small group of friends, including Dave Paxton as stand-in, attends Fairfax High, and jokes about becoming a jokey if not in films.
Mouried at Cleveland Kin Aug 16 Miss Maury McGrath of Corry and Henry H Schmidt of Meadville to reside in Meadville. A Ford car wrecked on Spring Creek coach. intoxicated driver. J J Haight runs Hotel Maplewood Lily Dale enjoying a good season. In memory of Terence and Gus Carlson victims near Columbus. service held at M and M church. Lieut Col Arthur Christie and family visit from Washington to see Col Christie’s father. Complaints of gambling at the Fair. wife claims husband lost 269 dollars at a game. Mr and Mrs Frank Ames auto trip to New York with Mrs Nellie Mead and Mrs Franke Baeder. Dr W W Graham moved from Columbus to Camp Greenfest Detention Camp Chickamauga Park Ga.
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