Retail food cost rises 1 percent in November
The retail cost of food in the United States increased one percent in November from October while the year to November 15 shows a one percent decrease.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
7
The retail cost of food in the United States increased one percent in November from October while the year to November 15 shows a one percent decrease.
A bitter cold wave and snow flurries gripped the region this weekend. Local residents joked that Jack Frost joined Santa Claus, fueling bets on a white Christmas to come.
United Press reports Mrs. Samuel Gompers plans to contest the late labor leader’s will. She seeks to alter provisions citing unfair pressure and dower rights that could leave her between 1500 and 5000 dollars and challenge other beneficiaries including Samuel Gompers Jr., Henry Gompers, and Alexander Gompers in court.
Christmas services at Emmanuel Church reported with details of attendees and parish events. Notes mention the Sunday School and rector Mortimer S Ash Wir with specific times and arrangements for the holiday season.
The cantata The Eyes of Light, by the Hors of the Pasiyteilin hike, directed by Wilson Root Bushnell of Erie, drew a very large crowd at the church services. The performance, part of a series of vesper readings, pleased attendees with its musical offerings and reverent tone.
The Journal outlines classified ad rules and classification index for ads. It lists sections such as AUTOMOTIVE EMPLOYMENT REAL ESTATE and LEGAL NOTICES. It mentions per word rates and submission notes including deadlines and adjustments.
A garbled report notes William F. Green plans resignation and calls for unexpired term filling by the federation of workers. It mentions John Le Gewis as president of the Minors Union and references January expectations and legislative processes, with uncertain details due to damaged text.
A fragmentary report suggests reactionary factions in Germany plotting a coup to force General Vörth or similar figures to push the Reichstag toward drastic action. The article hints at internal cabinet plans and foreign press reaction amid speculation of a failed putsch.
An Erie City employee, 18, died after a garbage truck collision early Thursday in Ste Wincott’s hospital. The incident occurred near Righthedth and Saighesatively Urwaner DS when a garbage wagon rolled and crushed him, authorities said.
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