Horrors of Verdun Move Corry Red Cross to Action
In Corry a war turnout rises as Mrs. Clendenin and Prof. Monroy address crowds at Maccabee Hall. She recounts French hospital scenes and Verdun’s horrors, urging centralized, efficient Red Cross work and redirecting social funds to medical dressings for wounded soldiers. Knights and Lady Maccabees receive thanks for hall use.
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Clendenin
Commerce
Maccabee Hall
Annehees
Maccabee
Ds. Voulke
Wattrinier
Mrof. F
Monroy
Juval Red Cross
Monroe
Corry
Red Cross
Knights
Lady Maccabees
Armistice Extended Again Between Russians and Germans
Petrograd dispatches report German acceptance of Fur Hien Minister Trotsky's proposal to extend the armistice for a further month. The extension came as fighting was ordered to resume, with Russians indicating they would place responsibility for breaking peace talks on Germany. Details of the term were unclear, with conflicting reports from Brest Litovsk.
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Petrograd
Trotsky
Ciermins
Brest Litovsk
Miss Keim Appointed to Agricultural Department
Miss Belle Keim received an appointment in the Agricultural Department at Washington. She passed the Erie examination weeks ago, and friends here are gratified. It is unclear if she will accept. she currently works at Bracken Brothers on First Avenue. The offer reportedly includes a good salary and strong advancement chances.
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Belle Kein
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Journal Delayed by Power Failure
This issue of the Evening Journal is several hours late due to electric power failure. Corry was briefly without current in the morning and again at noon, preventing publication at the usual hour. Much news copy was necessarily omitted.
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The
Evening Journal
Corry
County officials push new dog law after January 15
A letter from Thomas L Dation, Secretary of Agriculture, orders officials to enforce a dog regulation starting after January 13. The missive urges county clerks and constables to publicize the law and register dogs. Also noted is a community meeting Monday evening at 7:30 with Mrs Rhodes and a short program including readings and discussions.
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Themis We Partin
Agrientian
Jos Walliams
Kek Clerks Coomity Continuesiners
Erie
Yur Nasussori
Thomas
Dation
Secretary of Agriculture
Rhodes
Mise Murray
Wortsworth
Barnes Coleridge
Bansteel
Southey
Reading
Crippen
Social Notes Of Interest At Local Gathering
A largely well attended meeting of the Presbyterian Aid Society gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Ch 14 Nelson’s home. Officers are noted and Red Cross work occupied the majority of the session with refreshments served by committee members.
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Ladies Aid Society
Tarst
Mot
Cinreh
Nelson Aul
FluyHont Junior
Marsarer
Alea Grecins
Isabel Butters
Presbiterial Air Society
Fennel
FE. Whittlesey
Hares Smith
Jean
Molden
Dairymen Consolidate With League
A meeting of Northestery dairymen gathered yesterday afternoon to discuss forming a consolidated dairy league to strengthen political and social influence. Speakers outlined benefits of organized action, with aim to improve product quality and community impact while warning against deception and factionalism. Committees to organize regional drives were planned to mobilize members across the area.
Metregen Report on War Preparations and Conscription
Fragmentary dispatch notes government plans reportedly mobilizing five divisions and extending conscription to males up to 32 years. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates rising hostilities and broad draft measures.
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Metregen
U S Ship Escaped U-Boat in Daring Sea Battle
A U S ship survived a tense encounter with a German U-boat. The vessel steadied amid gunfire and evasive maneuvers, preventing capture and continuing its mission.
Questionnaires Soon Complete in District Classification Work
Morri[e] of the Die Viet EsempHore Heward at China City said Virce members of the card Messrs Vlateli Lawrie are making progress on the questionnaires for the disbet ant classifications. Most blanks will be returned within seven days, with about five percent of the series snail but sent Tuesday by the Board. All districts should have returns by next week, as attorneys and registrants face delays in complex claims.
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Sarrary Morrie
Viet EsempHore Hevard
China City
Messrs Vlateli
Lawrie
Questinnnaires
Morsaw
Hitler
Tromneys
Corry
Haive
Sevsn
Hoover Congress discuss wheatless and meatless days
United Press reports a Washington conference between Food Administrator Hoover and Congress members pointed toward compulsory wheatless and meatless days. No definite details were released about the meeting or its conclusions.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Farm Gas Light Plant Explosion Reported
An explosion at a farm gas light plant caused a blaze that spread to nearby woodwork. Fire crews used flour to extinguish the flames and prevented serious damage, while investigators traced the fire to the wood structure and confirmed no injuries.
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Ini
Bandit Kills Four and Wounds One at Port Fuunston
Civil and military officials hunted a man who shot four employees dead and seriously wounded another at a post office in Port Fuunston last night. The bandit escaped with money from the treasury as police pursued fugitives after an interurban station raid.
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Port Fuunston
Kai
Huntiys
Pope Makes New Peace Move In World War I Talks
Rome, Jan 12 information from authentic sources says Pope Benedict has opened talks with Emperor Karl of Austria on President Wilson’s terms. He aims to foster discussion of war aims among all belligerents to advance peace efforts.
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Rome
Pope Benedict
Wilson
Emeror Karl
Austria
Holy Father
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