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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
2
This week B and B Mattress Company installed new equipment in Corry for a capok based mattress line. A combined picker and filling machine from a Kentucky firm is now ready for operation to process kapok into a high grade Corry market mattress.
A George Mathew Adams message declares there is no tomorrow and today is the key day. It urges eliminating worry fear envy and regret and emphasizes responsibility and appreciation. The piece argues today’s deeds words and thoughts shape the future more than plans for years ahead and asks readers to act without delay.
The advertisement touts The Lewis Hand or Power Washer as the quietest, easiest operated machine with silent fibre gears. An illustration highlights covered gears, belt pulleys for power, a high grade wringer, and patented foot lever reverse attachment allowing instant stop on reversal. It claims the one minute washer at ten dollars.
A major importing firm plans to open a new department by March, delaying start until the first. The week’s machine will process raw kapok into ticking, with advanced Croteas equipment delivering cleaner, better ticking. The company has received thousands of dollars of new ticking and stock and has begun shipping, including seven large bales sent out today.
United Press reports New York February 15 firemen rejected the railroads counter proposal from morning papers. Arbitration managers from both sides continue talks this afternoon as firefighters refuse to consider the railroads last proposition.
Four battleships Georgia Virginia Nebraska and Vermont headed to Mexican ports with orders to land marines. A news note from Washington reports the fleet arrival timed for tonight, alongside six entertainment pictures at Amusel.
Washington reports the quartermaster's department has food and housing supplies for 15,000 soldiers and immediate capacity to ship to Newport News. Plans include mobilizing troops and sourcing from wholesale houses with unlimited authority over railroads and steamship lines if war is declared.
Several civil suits were slated for appearance today before the court, with at least four cases listed on the docket. Proceedings focused on preliminary matters and scheduling for upcoming hearings.
Judge Barker faced three cases including two against a bakery concern and a Mill Village dispute. A continuance was anticipated with hearings postponed before Alderman Shields. The W. L. Trill case, brought by G. W. Weeks, was also on the docket but likely to stall due to the lack of counsel for principals.
We sincerely thank friends neighbors and the G A R for kindness sympathy in our recent bereavement and for the many beautiful flowers also the Choir of St Thomas Church Mrs Mary Crowley and family.
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