Action On Muscle Shoals Dominates Letter to Editor
The Corry Journal discusses government ownership of Muscle Shoals plants and possible plans. It argues for keeping government title and control while allowing private manufacture and bulk sale of power, with a McNary proposal for trunk lines as a compromise. Canada’s wheat policy and a new idea at Masten Air Transport add context.
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Muscle Shoals
Goverment
Shoals
McNary
Senate
House Conference Committee
Masten Air Transport
Newark
N. J
Washington
Corry Briefs From 1911 Journal Files
Twenty years ago Corry news notes include a large meeting on a proposed trolley line to Erie, the Ramblers defeating the Midgets 18 to 14, arrival of heavy machinery for Corry Metal Furniture, the Maple avenue tower interlocking safety system going live, a derailer linked to the block system, and plans for a Presbyterian Sabbath school banquet. William C. Plumb of Kansas City visits as a former Corry Fly publisher.
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Corry
Maple Avenue
Peonsy
Erie
William C. Plumb
Kansas City
A Problem a Day Inner Tube Volume Challenge
A math puzzle states an inflated inner tube has 3 feet outside diameter and 28 inches inside diameter. Compute the volume of air in cubic inches. The text also includes an unrelated monetary riddle about subtracting amounts and dividing totals.
Quick Relief For Coughing Spells
An advertisement touts Thoxine for rapid cough relief and sore throat comfort. It claims immediate soothing action targeting the internal cause, with a refund promise if it does not outperform prior remedies. Sold in 35c 80c and 1.00 dollar bottles at Kelster's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Kelster's Drug Store
Ot Er Gooil Drug Stores
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Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon
A compact note on common misuses and mispronunciations with focus on precise word choice. Includes guidance on replacing phrases with clearer terms and a daily word study. sobriety defined as the state of being sober and temperate per Blackstone.
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W. L. Gordon
Blackstone
Weathered questions and hints on trivia items
The fragment lists five questions with fragmented answers. It touches on common trivia themes: distance units, Confederate cavalry leader, Scotland’s largest city, relative densities, and oldest extant city. The provided answers appear as misaligned snippets: Andrew Johnson, about six pints, Amo ree meaning In the year of our Lord, The tuna, Ohio.
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Scotland
Andrew Johnson
Ohio
Delinquents Urged to Report on Seal Sales in 1931
The Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association needs 25000 to continue work in 1931. Executive secretary J Kenneth Winter appeals delinquent seal buyers to pay their Christmas Seals promptly to avoid curtailed health programs. He warns of reduced infant exams, school health, nursing services, tuberculosis clinics, and health education if funds fall short.
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Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Bria
Jatt
Erie County Health and
Association
II County Health and Tuberculosis Association
Ene J
Egypt Subject of Study by Readers at Regular Meeting
Egypt was the topic at the Readers club meeting held Monday afternoon at Mrs. C. J. Robbins home on East Smith street with ten members present. Two papers were presented Britain&apos.s Baffling Problem in Egypt by Mrs. Plora Whittlesey and Mastering the Nile River of Destiny by Mrs. Robbins. A light lunch followed the social hour. On January 19 India will be the topic for study at Mrs. Mary Whittlesey&apos.s home.
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Egypt
C. J. Robbins
East Smith Street
Britain
Plora Whittlesey
India
Mary Whittlesey
Beaverdam Man Struck By Car Near Corry
Henry Hills of Beaverdam was hit while walking on the Corry Union City highway four miles east of Union City. The Peterson car, driven by George Peterson of Cuba, struck him as he crossed the road. He received aid from the driver and was taken to Dr. A J Sherwood’s office and then to Union City Hospital.
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Union City
Henry Hills
Beaverdam
George Peterson
Cuba
Corry Union City Highway
Proctor
Hills
Peterson
Left in field by motorist in Erie hit and run incident
Oscar Bennett, 44, of 1202 B 26th street, is in Ha met hospital after being found in a field off Stop Buffalo Road by Constable Jack Alexander. Police believe he was struck and then moved to the field by a hit and run motorist. X rays will determine injuries. He rested after a troubled night.
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Erie
Oscar Bennett
26Th Street
Hamet Hospital
Buffalo ‘Road
Jack Alexander
Justice of the Peace
Walter Goodwin
Alexander
Bennett
Miner Killed in Slate Fall at Pittsburgh Coal Douglas
Mike Andre aged 32 from Douglas was killed instantly when a slate fall trapped him in the Warden mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company at Douglas. He suffered internal injuries.
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Pittsburgh
Mike Andre
Douglas
Here
Warden
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Councilman May Death Claims Quit Place To Grant Johnson Chief
Kane Pa Jan 13 Further developments in the Burgess police situation were noted as rumors circulated the February meeting may include a third candidate for chief. W H Miller may resign to apply for the post but he would act only if the court’s stance on O Leary charges permits. Grant E Johnson Spanish American War veteran and local resident died at 891 East Main Street after three weeks illness. He was a painter and paper hanger survived by widow and three sons and a daughter. He served in Company A under Captain J F Austin.
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Kane
Burgess Police
Fraley Street
Joseph O'Leary
Burgess B. W. Albertson
W. H. Miller
Ccunetimanic
O'Leary
Miller
Grant E. Johnson
Corry
Main Street
Mr. Johnson
Columbus
Eliott
Alice Eddy Johnson
New Boat House for Erie Docks
The Bender Marine Company nears completion of a grand boathouse in Erie boasting a display room, ample winter storage, and a full service department. A standout feature is an innovative hoist: a water level platform with dollies and ball bearing castors lifts boats up to forty tons at one foot per minute, enabling easy movement onto the floor for storage.
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Erie
Bender Marine Company
Hhe
Great Lakes
America
Two School Girls Thought Kidnapped In Pennsylvania
Two girls Nellie Nedrow aged 13 and Idora Taylor aged 12 vanished on the way to Percy school near Uniontown Pennsylvania. Police and their families fear they were kidnapped by motorists as relatives reported the routine morning departure. Funeral services follow later for another local individual with interment planned at West Lawn cemetery in Columbus.
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United Press
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Colegrove
Arthur Golegrove
National Advertising
Fred Kimball
40Th St
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Canada
United States
Ramblers
Corry Metal Furniture Company
Pressbyterian
Ce Aon
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
Buffalo
Grant Johnson
Erie Docks
Citizens Bank Christmas Club
Citizens National Bank
the Bank
Clyde D. Wilcox Post
West Lawn Cemetery
Stock Fire Insurance
THE
National Board OF Fire Underwriters
John Street
Adams Street
SAN Francisco Merchants Exchange Bldg
Fies Iaturanca Compsalis
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Richard H. Rossbacher
Automobile
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