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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1915
Page
2
A reflective note questions how outside purchases by us and neighbors alter the future of our town and who benefits. The speaker urges neighbors to consider economic and social consequences, forecasting shifts in local life.
Harrishire February fifteenth report notes if Pennsylvania enacts civil service, it would become the tenth state to adopt a merit based system. It traces origins from New York in 1883 to California and Connecticut in 1918, noting 102 positions totaling $5,618,049.44 in salaries would be affected.
The Economy and Hillsiency Co mission and Governor Brumbaugh support a sane civil service act. The proposed bill, backed by the State Civil Service Reform Association, would establish a three member commission to conduct examinations and oversee state positions for the commonwealth, receiving full attention.
A Sunday School Institute will be held at the Presbyterian Church in this city Puewlay afternoon and evening. The program includes devotions discussions on the purpose and religious life of children and youth, school work for spiritual results, and the evangelistic opportunity at Sunday School. Speakers include W Hants of Pilataipila and Martha Robingay with an invitation extended to all Sunday School workers and officials.
Denver reports Judge Ben Lindsey’s honor system for youths from his court continues. Of 700 boys directed to reformatories, five travel unaccompanied to Buena Vista. two later recant, three apologize. Robert Groge, 47, sent for juvenile delinquency via false marriage, goes to reformatory. The reform effort saves state travel costs and guards.
Thaddeus H. Minshall and Mrs Minshall faced a burglar in their home who turned off the lights while they hunted him with a revolver. Jewelry worth about 400 dollars and a diamond pin valued at 50 dollars were left behind as the intruder fled, despite a thorough search by police and residents.
Corry readers are urged to try Adler-1-ka a simple buckthorn bark mixture marketed by local agents. The remedy claims rapid relief from sour stomach gas and constipation with just one dose, touting quick action and effectiveness for stomach and bowel trouble.
Pa February 13 before Judge Walling and Benson lawyers for and against liquor licenses heard preliminary arguments Saturday forenoon. George M. Maxon represented all proponents. Numerous petitions and protests were filed against new applications, despite the old licenses remaining active. In the case of the Hotel Wesley at Wesleyville, Mr.
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a non calomel vegetable laxative that eases constipation without griping. It markets light, sugar coated tablets and suggests taking one or two at bedtime with doses of 10 and 25 cents per box, urging readers to buy from druggists.
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