Retail trade hits record in 1941 says commerce dept
The Washington commerce department estimates retail outlets including drug stores and filling stations did a record 53.0 billion dollars in 1941, the highest level in history. Police report multiple thefts and incidents, including a pole collision on West Smith Street and a stolen vase from a car. Public notices include a blackout plan, fuel and transit fare changes, and tax assistance sessions in Erie.
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Ithe Commerce Department
Washington
Cor~ Fire
Corry Band Plans Annual Concert at High School Auditorium
Corry Band will perform in its annual concert at Corry High School auditorium on February 11 with intermission dances by Mulvey School of Dancing from Erie. The program features National Anthem, Star Spangled Banner, selections by The Goldman Band, marches, waltzes, and a Teddy Bears polka, plus intermission dances. Proceeds cover music purchases and band rehearsal costs.
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Corry
Corry High School
Avenius
Rebrumy
Mulvey School of Dancing
Erie
Robert Brown
Goldman Band
Kine
Gerilia
Maurice
Teddy Bears
Bratton
Patty McCune
Bunny Lee
Dorothes Mulvey
Col. Bogey
Aliorg
Lees
Jayce
Boyer-Lake
Nellie Kelly
Cohan
Gloria
Losey
U-Boat Off Georgia Captured Near Savannah Harbor
Letter from Bert Woodworth in Savannah Ga describes the capture of a German submarine near the harbor. Four Germans were taken prisoner and the U boat allegedly waited for another U S ship before being brought to Savannah by the Tall Pose. The story recounts Coast Guard efforts and a cable tying the submarine to the prow of the ship.
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Franklin
HL Moyes
Rocky Grove
Bert Woodworth
Savannah
U. S
United States
Japs Strike Again in Indies Shelter Singapore
Japanese air attacks over Singapore cause heavy civilian casualties near 300 in two days with 84 dead and 224 wounded. RAF Hurricane fighters claim to have shot down at least one plane and damaged others while British reconnaissance notes large Japanese troop movements toward Singapore across Johore Strait and a burning oil tanker at the naval base.
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Plans Completed For Registration On February Sixteenth
Plans completed for registration on February sixteenth. Local boards urge all men born between February seventeenth 1897 and December thirty first 1921 to register between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. February eighteenth. Registration centers in Corry will be the Municipal Building and Senior High School with three shifts. Exemptions listed include commissioned officers and various military and naval postings.
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Pebrumtyath
Frank
Hepler
Boaro’ No. 3
Carler
Union City
Corry
Col
B. F. Evang
Jonal
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Salis
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Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guar
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Public Health Service
Native Nations Guard
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Naval Reserve
Marie Corps Reserve
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
County Spent 1 889 141 in 1841 Budget Report
Erie county fiscal year 1841 expenditures reached 1 889 141 with receipts totaling 2 909 199 4. The treasury balance stood at 949 983 52. Receipts included taxes 773 013 55 fines 11 484 84 grants gas and lime tax funds 275 265 58 and department earnings 135 24 78. Expenditures list 894 770 25 for operation maintenance and interest and 5871 95 as capital outlay.
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Erie County
Harvey Mt. Willis
Treasury
US citizens not involved in early 20th century cadet program text
The fragment describes non citizens residing in the United States being considered for military academy and related training programs, including cadets, midshipmen, and officers in various ROTC and foreign officials categories, with eligibility tied to ongoing acceptance and non citizens who have not declared intent to become citizens.
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United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Coast Guan Academy
United States
Japs Bombed U.S. Hospital Ship
An Associated Press report from Melbourne details nine air raids on a U S hospital ship carrying wounded American servicemen and nurses from the Philippines to Australia. The Mactan, a 27,000 ton vessel, was attacked while off Celebes, with crews remarking on brave spirits as bombardment continued. The ship had reached Darwin after departing Manila, and the wounded were transported under Red Cross charter.
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Melbourne
Australia
Philippines
U. S. Army
Darwin
Manila
Dutch East Indies
Celebés
American Red Cross
Journal Classified Ads Offer Alternatives for Losers
A brief note states losers need not be sweepers and hints at ad options in the Journal Classified Ads, suggesting opportunities beyond traditional roles. The fragment mentions a contact or code 38 054 but provides no full details.
Buffalo Livestock and Pittsburgh Produce Markets Report
Buffalo market reports hogs and cattle with varying prices for different weights and qualities, noting good and choice hogs, steady to higher bids, and sausage bulls to 9.85 while calves and sheep show softer demand. Pittsburgh prices show slow demand for apples, potatoes, and other produce with varied headload quotes across several fruit and vegetable lines.
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Buffalo
Rambling jake cowers inition of ight
Fragmentary OCR input mentions a game and a win with references to teams or players such as Meadvi, Pusch, and The Angel. Details are garbled, but the lingering sense is a sports brief noting a final outcome and turning point moments.
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Jake
Pusch
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