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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
2
The Pinancial Review argues the automobile must be seen as a business factor with about 500,000 cars in the United States. At roughly $1,000 per unit, the outlay nears $500 million, with running costs including repairs depreciation and other expenses pushing total annual spending toward $500 per person.
The text notes rising auto costs outpacing income gains, with many owners borrowing to buy, reducing spending in other areas and saving less. This affects capital for new enterprises and overall investment, while acknowledging a large number of affluent owners. It argues autos are a useful transport and health asset despite drawbacks from extravagance.
The Patrons Mutual Association held its annual meeting on Tuesday and elected directors A H Olmstead A West B D Stewart J B Leavy J nutot He Buckley GC Rolle WT Ready Lou Wilko H L Osborn C tn Darrow Av Vorous Mercer Co and Auditors Mac Oiney Chas Harrington H E Russell. A H Olmutend was chosen president C G Reitze Meai Wille vice president and G D Heath secretary and treasurer.
The Chicago Examiner reports a sweeping U S government inquiry into the Bell Telephone Company, led by John Wright of Jamestown New York. The probe spans the nation from Gulf of Mexico to Canadian border and implicates major banks and the wider communications network.
Despite heavy snow, the trolley line operated to North Cory yesterday and reached Columbus by around midnight local time. Tracks later drifted shut again requiring shoveling. regular service resumed after 2 AM with cars continuing to Columbus.
A high school faced a temporary closure for repairs causing fan and heating apparatus issues. Officials expected the building to reopen after lunch, with the school day resuming tomorrow if repairs finish as planned.
Mrs Kathryn Weems sister of Raymond Wheeler of St Louis asks for separation from Harry S Weems of New York City in Pittsburg divorce court. She recounts an alleged attempt by him to kill her and himself at the foot of the McKinley monument in Buffalo on Aug 24 1909. Doctor Devine testified both were brought to Emergency hospital Buffalo with bullet wounds.
The week ending January 10 1912 lists advertised matters including Mrs TH Aldrich Mrs G Dorothey Ming Harrietta Delonas Mr Join Drake and notices. PAXO OINTMENT promises to cure piles in 6 to 14 days with refunds if not. Dried beet sale advertised at Wilcox Market priced at fifty cents per pound.
Franklin oil company, three years in operation, has received a charter from Harrisburg and moved into a new three story factory on French Creek. It now produces watch and chronometer oils, clock oils, and high grade automobile oils, with early products valued at about $6,000 per barrel and chronometer oil priced around $25,000 per barrel.
Hon Milton W Inrove Republican Assemblyman from the west side announces candidacy for Congress to succeed the late J F Cox. The action follows a heated internal dispute among rivals and a push by supporters. The scene centers on party dynamics and the path to the seat.
The annual meeting of the Corry Fair and Driving Park Association will be held at Corry Common Council Rooms on Wednesday evening, January first, 1912 at 8 oclock. Election of three directors for current year and vacancies from resignations. Members are requested to be present. W W Morganridge, Secretary.
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