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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
9
Meadville reports a rise in railroad payrolls with 28,782 employees paid a total of 28,887,224 in 1914, up 70 percent in payroll and 26 percent in headcount since 1902. Gross operating revenue reached 60,088,575 as costs and prices climbed, including coal at about 1.00 per ton.
The text highlights an 81 percent increase in taxes over the period from 1902 to 1911 and mentions cost per ton as part of the discussion. It reflects a fiscal period where tax levels rose significantly.
An advertisement claims frail pale or nervous young women lack blood and vitality. It asserts Scott’s Emulsion provides concentrated nourishment to restore strength, improve complexion, and reduce nervousness without drugs. It warns against substitutes and lists Beott & Bowne in Meamfield NJ as sellers.
Let Us Do Your Laundry offers flat work ironing and sheet service with reasonable prices. Delivery available Thursday after collection Monday. Agent Will Tame Bell Phone 183 M T. P. Willtame advertises laundry work guarantee and prompt service.
Dec 25 report on McKean and Kane counties receiving a state highway department reorganization. H B Wood promoted from chief of construction division 16 to district superintendent amid broader changes by Commissioner Cunningham. Existing districts Philadelphia Scranton York unchanged while new district lines and appointments are announced.
In Reynoldsville on December 21 a mother saved her four children from a house fire that destroyed their home. Anna Adelson reportedly aided the children as smoke filled the house. Erie baseball pitcher Hyeh Haggerty helped rescue two children who were thrown from a second floor window. none of the babies were injured.
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