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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1917
Page
5
A collage of short items from Pennsylvania towns reports draft cost projections, court cases, marriages, police activity, and local notices. Notable entries include a discussion of draft expenses potentially reaching millions, a divorce case over a $10,000 settlement, a marriage in Williamsport, and local arrests. Also listed are job ads, food prices, public events, and weather notes frequent in small city papers.
Clara Kimball Young headlines The Price She Paid at Arvisel Theatre. The article notes her rise in popularity and the role of Mildred Gower, depicting a woman who moves from luxury to poverty after her father's death, in a period drama with social themes.
A dated report discusses a concrete bridge on Columbus Avenue near Shady Avenue, detailing clearance, railing, and repair costs. It notes bids rejected as exorbitant, emergency day labor costs, and a net city saving, plus new equipment for the fire department and public property updates. Mayor Joann T. Hatteuson praises the results and urges continued prosperity.
The report outlines past city projects including Columbus Avenue storm drain construction of 1150 feet, Smith Street sewer work of 10099 feet, West Wayne Street 10-inch sewer of 589 feet, and related totals. It covers earlier dates and totals for West Wagon Street and Park Mace Street sewer work with costs and scope.
City banks will be closed on Tuesday for New Year’s Day observance. Closure affects routine services and customer access. financial institutions urge customers to plan ahead and use online or ATM options.
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