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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
In Chambersburg news the lawmakers press to investigate the states dual salary system. Rep Fred Geiser of Northampton County cites thirteen names earning 4200 to 5000 dollars yearly with doubled pay and extra sinecure posts. He warns state funds are wasted and urges decisive action.
An OCR fragment cites a historical newspaper remark debating whether women have always been men's property and a man who must chain his wife to his side. The text appears garbled and lacks clear context or dates.
Lavern Ross at Climax Locomotive Works injured while operating power shears yesterday afternoon losing the end of the middle finger of his right hand. He was treated by Dr G A Ellston then returned to work. The incident occurred Altoona Pennsylvania February 28.
Snyt Cross reports a ten dollar prize awarded to the local high school for its mock trial on the case of Jonnie Bryce. The school will donate the prize to the unw apparatus fund after the ceremony on December 19 in the auditorium.
Mr Bracken purchases new records by famous opera singers for a Monday evening Victrola concert at the High School Auditorium. The Victrola XVI promises unprecedented sound with a special needle for the public concert. Benlora assurances indicate a packed auditorium for the musical treat.
This piece extols having a clear aim and unyielding commitment to a plan. It cites examples like Jules Kent and Woodrow Wilson to stress that success comes from a single strong aim pursued consistently, with courage and persistence. It urges readers to identify one decisive goal and dedicate themselves to achieving it with honor.
Harrisburg reports a flood of new bills with 1400 house and 500 senate introduced, nearing 2000 overall. The big week saw the defeat of the local option bill and other measures, with confirmations and stricter lobbying rules shaping the pace toward adjournment around June 1.
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors the K of P and Wy thian Sisters for their kindness during our recent bereavement MIES GRAGH ETHWART. O My STTIWAT. W. W. aTHWART.
The Meadville division near Corry faced heavy delays as numerous disabled freight cars were set off for temporary rigging. Draw-heads pulled out and other faults slowed operations, with about one such incident daily this month harming local yard traffic and complicating transfers to the Monilylite shops.
The final Court of Appeals sat yesterday in the alty building as councila and ollixend tnaling up the board heard several complaints. Mr. Franz, an assessor, differed with Tax board decisions. Complete assessment expected to be ready for the next regular council meeting. In New York, Mrs Gardliay Bickled, widow of General Sickles, won a claim to his residence property after a jury judgment, with a chattel mortgage settlement of $10,000.
A reflection on how many valuable discoveries arise from chance and accident rather than deliberate study, noting humility for the wisest. The quote echoes Oolton and emphasizes unintended breakthroughs shaping progress.
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