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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
8
New York reports a continuing drop in Anglo-French war bonds as investors push prices lower. The 5 percent issue fell from earlier levels with regular delivery around 94 4 8 and favored delivery down sharply, reflecting a broad weakness in the syndicate's offerings. Expiration of the ally day symbolized the market's unsettled tone.
A lively Christmas sale list highlights a wide range of apparel and gifts including cloaks furs handkerchiefs neckwear silk hosiery gloves scarves hoods table linens towels aprons waists dresses petticoats nightgowns dolls dress goods silks ginghams perales hand bags jewelry hair ornaments pin cushions umbrellas infants wear bath robes kamonas corsets warm underwear rugs lace curtains and lace curtains Talaid Lindoms.
The report notes a gen eval selling movement beginning with the 83 law and persisting through the day. Totals show about 80 percent of the day’s activity occurred in the bond division with estimated sales around $2,400,000 as the market recovered to 4-4.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth lists five Pennsylvania cities as third class under the 1913 act. Mondville and Bethelehem gain similar status as Lancaster and others expand under charter grants from 1818 and 1889. The moves reflect evolution toward third class city governance.
A garbled report discusses blasting for tree planting in private orchards in Delaware and Illinois. It mentions using dynamite to loosen soil and dig holes, with debates over efficacy and safety, noting lime and soil amendments and concerns about root systems and post blast soil stability.
A wedding described with attendants and bridal party figures. Rev. Dr. Townsend leads the procession as Mildred Olyon and Winifred Holmes serve as flower girls, followed by the bride and groom amid a celebratory reception atmosphere.
A young man at Velango Manufacturing Company in Bite City is charged after destroying files and rooms. Police Captain George Dunkle arrested him on suspicion of arson and negligence as Marti & Crawford handle the case for the firm.
The victim died in an incident described as a suicide attempt gone wrong with the top of the head blown away. The man, named Pond, had been unable to sleep for two weeks due to ailment worries. He worked in the assault department of the Brooke plant and left two brothers in Hamburg, New York. A help wanted notice for housework appears at 411 Hast Smith Street. adyiw24
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