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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

4

Indiana University distributes new institute of distribution for merchants

The Publishers Auxiliary reports a Bloomington based program from Indiana University to aid small town merchants. Professors from the School of Business Administration will staff an annual Institute of Distribution with state wide clinics, targeting wholesale and retail marketing problems. The effort seeks to curb central merchandising and strengthen community newspapers through university guidance and practical services.

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Keeping Taxes Down in Erie County Government

Erie County Commissioners seek to cap 1945 expenditures within current revenue. Indications suggest the county assessment may rise to meet next year’s needs, while officials consider rolling back millage. Debate centers on economy across departments and a proposed comprehensive survey to curb excess costs and deliver savings.

Erie Board of County Commissioners Erie County Pennsylvania Frito Economier

John T Flynn Phases Labor Goals and Worker Wages

John T Flynn argues for higher wages and union action to lift American workers. He criticizes the A F of L for focusing on favored members and contends the path to $4000 yearly per family lies in broad organizing, not selective benefits. He notes many workers earn under $2000 and urges universal protections like pensions and unemployment insurance.

John T. Flynn Coles A. F. of L Amerlew Japor Cotu Petls Aigo Samuel Gompers Wworkmen A. F of L

National Affairs Note on Health Insurance and Labor Battles

The piece outlines health insurance with Civic Federation and insurers. It notes the A S of L opposition to unemployment insurance until 193 percent and cites years of fight for a minimum wage law. It mentions opposition to old age pensions at one time.

Civic Federation A. S. of L

Public payroll growth and department heads’ reform call

A fragmented editorial argues against rising public payrolls and urges trims in departmental operations. It asserts heads of departments should run offices like private businesses and criticizes easy blame shifting.

Figin Hoey

How Columbus Inspired The Panama Canal

A compact history traces the canal idea from Columbus’s failed westward passage to Tehuantepec and Nicaragua routes. It notes early 16th century proposals, surveys delayed by politics, and eventual U S led construction beginning in 1904, with Panama’s Gatun locks depicted on a 1935 stamp.

Atlantic Pacific Columbus Europe Cathay Unis Utey America Antonio Galvau Tehuantepec Nicaragua Panama Darien PL. de Gumara Philip I New World Tayadlo Tehuantepre Alexander von Humboldt United State Prance Belgium Qninil

Former Columbus Girl Is Married

Announcement announces the marriage of Miss Livy Maude Harwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Brunke Co Harwood Erie formerly Columbus to John Bumlett sr Belo the ceremony was held November 26 in Erie the couple reside in Erie constraint: source text contains garbled trailing lines which do not add factual details.

Columbus Livy Maude Harwood

Hollywood Screenwriter Gordon Kahn A Vocal Talent

A Hollywood profile notes Gordon Kahn, a former New York newspaper writer and screenwriter, whose career spans journalism and film. He explains his view of realism in writing, emphasizing concise, precise dialogue and the value of a newspaper background for screen work.

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Daily Dozen From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania

Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic urban scene with references to winter hazards and auto accidents. The text mentions fatalities and injuries, police activity, and cautionary notes about road conditions and speed, reflecting a city grappling with severe weather and traffic dangers.

The Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania

Small Towns Shift After Roosevelt Reforms

The Des Moines Register outlines why small town America voters swung Republican in 1938. It cites fears of spending and WPA relief as key factors, notes resentment over perceived value of federal aid, and discusses how Republicans choosing Dan Hastings signals a clash with small town interests and the GOP’s future in national politics.

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Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets Advertisement

Classified advertorial for Thompson's Barosma Compound Tablets claims the product cleans kidneys, relieves aches and energy loss. It warns to avoid substitutes and directs readers to obtain authentic tablets, noting drug stores are not the source. The piece reads like a health remedy promotion from a historical catalog.

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Twenty Years Ago Journal Notes December 6 1918

Reading from the journal files dated December 6 1918 reports Clarence Powell’s appointment with S S Bowser Co in South America headquartered Buenos Aires the Corry Poultry and Poul Stock Association notes higher attendance at its annual exhibition several charity groups support orphans in France and Eugene Sullivan’s son Keasard dies at age 38 in West Washington Street a deputy food administrator announces lifting of sugar restrictions Emma Williams marries at home in Columbus at 82 Joe Shields returns from a Pittsburgh visit

W. OG. Powell Clarence Powell S. S. Bowser Company South America Buenos Aires THB Girls Coury Lodge VF Order of the Astern Star France Kecasard Eugene Sullivan West Washington Street Peake Emma Williams Columbus

City tax unchanged as budget totals 73 799 dollars

Budget figures continue from page one showing city tax at 73 799 with line items for protection of persons and property 922 095 health and sanitation totals 170 wages and supplies for sewers 1 000 and garbage disposal 22.

Stanford Page Co

City budget items for highways and services detailed

The document lists expenditures across highways streets and bridges including wages, printing, tools, and WPA projects totaling 2598. The engineering department shows salaries and offices totaling 2600. Street lighting 9.50, recreation 200, debt service 7081.42, miscellaneous 2995.12. Recapitulation includes millage and net receipts 51788.73 with a grand total appropriations of 74772.66 and revenues from other sources 18925.00.

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