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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1919
Page
6
Starr Granite and Marble Works offers a large stock of monuments headstones and markers bought early last season at lower prices. Visit Maple Ave Corry PA to select memorials before stock runs out.
An old advertisement for The American Electric Shoe Repair Shop describes class repair work and materials, claiming right prices and guaranteed results. It lists a delivery promise, a location at 1174 N. Center St. near Dr. Kibler's, and mentions Mr. Morriga.
The War Labor Board ordered that Lynn and Pittard provide services for the General Electric plant in Erie in violation of prior wartime standards. General Electric declined to submit to wartime jurisdiction, noting the board's stance. The board later recommended referring all questions about alleged classifications against wartime workers to examiners in Pittsburgh, Scranton, and Erie.
Firo, Jan. 17. State and city police report arrests in the murder of Frank Lappy, an Italian man found dead near Swaine ville. Rebels Thomas, a Black man, led investigators to the crime scene and was detained. Other arrests include Dotee lvon Sealivy, Christoph and Wells, plus Pony Chmpans of Erie, as officers pursue leads across the county.
Government reports urge stimulated hog production to meet rising pork demand during wartime. U S Agriculture and Hoover administration push to increase hogs by 8 to 16 percent year over year with higher average weights, aiming to avert global meat shortages and support food exports. The plan cites increases in cattle and hog numbers through January and forecasts massive pork availability for fall markets, aided by greater shipping capacity from the United States, Argentina, and Australia.
The pledge to the Interallied Food Council sustained Allied nations as the U.S. mobilized its army and industry. American farms increased pork supplies and food conservation, boosting exports and shipments to support the war effort.
Warren January 4—Clarendon’s popular young man, Ren, was killed in action in France on July 18. A message from the American Red Cross, received at headquarters in Washington, confirms the death, noting he fell in battle near Suissons in the 19th year of July. The loss is deeply felt by his parents and the community.
A fragmented, early 19th century style passage reflects belief that drastic measures should not be applied to major public distribution and population concerns. It emphasizes faith in the intelligence of the American citizen to address the evils associated with an era linked to Herbert Hoover, dated August 20, 1817.
Breeders of Holsteins and related cattle from Erie and adjoining counties plan a joint meeting in Erie to discuss organization, election of officers, and upcoming events including a county fair and state exhibition. The gathering aims to form a Holstein breeders’ club and coordinate stock improvement efforts. Attendees are urged to attend promptly for scheduling and planning.
Porter reports that in 1918 the automobile license applications are on hand with blank forms available. The notice notes the process and required documents for issuance and renewal.
An unclear report describes a sequence of events with partial times and names. References to alarms, a location, and scattered actions hint at a possible incident but readable details are insufficient to determine a coherent story or outcome.
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