This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
4
The 1898 naval action at Apra Harbor began America's foothold on Guam. The article argues Guam’s value as a strategic outpost grew from military and geopolitical ambitions, urging Americans to weigh fortifying Guam against broader Pacific defense needs.
A university study links climate patterns to historical human activity and political shifts. Dr Bivmond H Wheeler argues weather cycles influence dictatorships and democracies, suggesting a looming era of political change driven by environmental factors and public health impacts.
In Washington Senator Ellison D Smith urges action to cut a massive cotton surplus and restore export markets. He proposes converting 500000 bales for distribution, using 1 million bales for new uses, placing 500000 bales into market via government purchases, and allowing price-support payments to stabilize at about 12 cents a pound. He stresses Upland cotton quality and aims to revive demand abroad.
The memoirs reveal General Grant disliked army service and West Point yet pursued peace. He opposed the Mexican War, led Union forces toward an early end, and in 1865 began peace talks with Lee, later easing terms for Confederate troops and aiding postwar reconciliation.
A corrected note from the journal clarifies library policy on book lending and overdue items. It lists top sellers like The Yearling and My Son My Son and notes a reserve list request. An ad segment promotes antiseptic ointment and a language soap product for foot care with a consumer prompt.
The Corry and Columbus car line operation has not resumed and its franchise may be nullified by the City Commission. Dairymen discuss constructing a Corry mile plant. Mrs Wood Allen Chapman to address women on Social Hygiene February 10. Elks hear C W Herman Hess of New Castle. Nurses shortage highlighted to high school girls. T Calkins named ticket agent at Salamanca effective February 15. Miss Clara Farrington returns from Pittsburgh visit.
Washington reports a Keynesian style critique that the nations wealth is built on debt. Private hydrogen debt caused 1920s instability while public helium debt grew since 1930, with figures showing shifts from private to public obligations and a comparison of debt service costs under different eras and policies.
Hollywood columnist Grady Johnson laments Brian Donlevy's typecasting as a perennial villain. Once a comedian on stage, Donlevy recounts how Hollywood labeled him a bad man and locked him into villain roles across studios, despite yearning for varied parts.
Silicosis is described as the greatest occupational hazard in America with over 4,000,000 workers exposed. Inhaled silica dust inflames lungs, causing breathing difficulty, coughing, chest pain, and fatigue after years of exposure. Tuberculosis is a common complication, and miners show higher mortality from respiratory diseases. prevention via better ventilation is urged.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.