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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
2
The fragmented text references improving farming practices and public engagement, highlighting varied crops such as walnuts and petias. It notes research and development efforts, cultivation of diverse varieties, and potential modern applications of traditional crifts in agriculture.
The article notes advances in grafting chestnuts, English walnuts, and other nut trees onto hardy rootstocks, with many trees bearing in the second year and improved vigor. It discusses the appeal of nut bearing trees for shade and ornament and the potential for extensive future planting if interest continues.
The gun cotton factory in Warren began operations last night with a workforce between 225 and 260 men. They prepared to produce the explosive material at the Trylachupe plant, signaling the start of manufacture for the new gun cotton product.
Report notes that after a delay during a summer shutdown, the Dig force was to be deployed within days. Window breakage and steam disruption prompted repairs and modernization at the Irvine plant. New machinery and other equipment were ordered while carpenters carried out changes across facilities. About four days ago the company began boosting its staff and secured all workers needed.
County records report a December 1 balance of $395 085 in the hands of County Treasurer Thomas J Flower. The 1916 taxes received in recent months bring the total collected to $104 422.08. Major expenses include pensions and indigent care totaling $80 970 688 with various small outlays noted.
A partial OCR price or value rundown shows mixed figures such as 2.25 3.00 and 136.75 with several currency fragments including 25e Ai S7e 1 1.13 12c £3c 18¢ 19¢ 23¢. Source text is incomplete and lacks context for full interpretation.
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