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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
3
Publication notice from Corry Pa listing publisher A D Colegrove and Arthur Golegrova with advertising representation by Fred Ing. Includes postal details, distribution, and pricing terms for mail and carrier delivery. Mentions Tribune Tower Building in Chicago and chamber of commerce in Pittsburgh.
The ship carrying the American delegation to the London arms conference also transports 16 Chicago engineers with wives and children bound for Russia to teach coal mine operation. Russians admire U S methods, pay well, and seek technical expertise to expand coal industry, hoping disarmament and economic ties will ease hostilities and improve relations with capitalist nations.
President Coolidge tells a big life insurance convention that thrift rose from 2 billion to 10.5 billion in savings bank deposits from 1910 to now, while life insurance in force grew from 15.5 to 103 billion. He notes about 10 dollars in insurance per every dollar in savings and an average of 4000 per family.
Don Marquis puffs on the Bacon Shakespeare controversy claiming Shakespeare wrote many works for Bacon and that Bacon cowrote Kit Marlowe and Ben Jonson and even Donne and Raleigh. He suggests time will reveal “incontrovertible proof” while noting critics may never read the cited authors’ works.
A lift must support 4 tons with 50 psi. Required piston area equals weight divided by pressure, giving 8,000 lb / 50 psi = 160 square inches. Radius is sqrt(160/π) ≈ 7.12 inches.
Twenty years ago on January 14 1910 the Titusville Herald edition was dumped from the mail at Titusville post office for including a lottery advertisement. Postmaster Bloss who also published the Herald led the action. Franklin adopted a curfew finance with mayoral suspension for special occasions. A new sheet metal furniture company valued at 40000 dollars to be launched with stock held by Keppel Olds Calkins Crown Alexander McCray Follet Spiesman Auer and others. Work to begin at the Whittlesey plant with later modern building planned. Heavy snow lingered toward the day and local businessman Shreve praised the metal bed design. Counterfeit two dollar bills circulated locally prompting merchant warnings. Room No 4 Washington Street School pupils enjoyed a sleigh ride. County commissioners report supplies ready for Erie Corry primary elections on January 22.
The piece presents common misuse and pronunciation tips from W. L. Gordon. It highlights correct usage such as shall be at home, notes mispronunciations for category, and defines induce as to lead on or influence with an example about persuading to invest earnings.
The page lists yesterday's questions and answers. Oberamergau is noted for its woodwork and craftsmanship, the Greek goddess of love is Aphrodite, the finest wool comes from the Merino breed, Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and the Hu-Fuenots originate from North America.
Oil City residents plan mid winter vacations aboard the S S Columbus of the North German Lloyd Line. A group led by Virginia Veach and Augusta Morek sails January 21 for a three plus month round world trip returning May 6. Lloyd Bracken and Westey Marck join from New York City to travel with the group to Cairo then Europe, a five week voyage with multiple major stops.
Titusville Meadeville Jan 14 Raiding two places at Titusville late Monday afternoon County Detective R C McIntasi and a State Police officer arrested three men and confiscated several quarts of alleged intoxicating liquor The trio arrested were Clarence Vroomen and Joseph Perrin arrested at the Vrooman property 601 Spring street and Donald Wickman taken during a call at Perry street Vrooman pleaded guilty when arraigned last evening before Alderman Robert A Remy Titusville while the two others waived a hearing for appearance at the February term of Quarter Sessions Court
A fragmented note advertises a remedy labeled 666 as a broad preservative against colds grippe influenza dengue fever bilious fever and malaria. It outlines the remedy’s broad claims and notes its availability, prompting readers to seek further usage directions.
Captain Gudmundsen, famed explorer, will address the public at 7:15 p m in the Gerry Woman's Club as part of the Institute program. He recounts a 2200 mile midwinter Siberian journey and Arctic survival tales, with a note on his American citizenship and dramatic rescue of cargo.
Nathan R Buller, Pennsylvania State Fish Commissioner and brother of Le Corry hatchery head, is highlighted as a national authority on fish culture. The piece details his long service since 1876 at Donegal Springs, his hatchery network with more than 52 million fish raised, and his philosophy of expanding wild fish access while maintaining hatchery output. It notes high hatchery costs, water needs, and his open water advocacy.
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