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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1930
Page
3
A fragment from a 1910s era English learning column promotes vocabulary growth. It highlights misusages and pronunciations for words like memorable and madam and suggests using a word three times to own it, urging readers to enlarge their vocabulary daily.
James Mathers aged six, mute son of Mr and Mrs Lester Mathers of Alt enthurst avenue, was struck and dragged under a Pennsylvania railroad tender on Depot Street crossing at 9 42 am Wednesday. He lies in critical condition at Elk County Hospital with severe leg injuries, facial and head wounds, and possible fracture. He had been carrying two bottles of milk from Win slow Son grocery when the accident occurred.
Sheffield reports a revival as Antemake tanning plant restarts after seven years idle. Dave Ritchie orders boiler fires set for morning, coal moved in, and soaking of hides to begin within four weeks. A large crew readies the facility, with extensive equipment reinstallations and repairs underway.
Metropolitan Life Insurance data show 1929 alcohol related deaths among 19 million policy holders rose slightly from 1928. US deaths total 641 with Canada 3, and rates remain high versus prewar years. Cirrhosis deaths steady, denatured alcohol poisonings modest.
A problem about how far lightning was away given a 12 second delay and a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius. The solution uses the speed of sound and a series of arithmetic steps leading to a final distance.
Answers cover origins of Webster's Dictionary Great Britain and the United States and about passports, Rock of Gibraltar ownership by Britain, water expands when freezes, Paderewski as Poland's premier, Luzon in the Philippines, and a riddle about breathing underwater.
An old time cough remedy claims to end tough lingering coughs quickly with a teaspoonful four times daily. The ad guarantees no chloroform sugar or dope and notes it is a prescription for stubborn coughs, with one or two doses for ordinary cases. WN. F. Ames & Co and dealers nationwide distribute.
The Board of Directors declares a regular quarterly dividend of 60c a share on Class A Common Stock payable February 15, 1980 to Class AA stockholders of record at the close of business February 1, 1930. Checks mailed. transfer books remain open. Boston official RG Ladd assistant treasurer dated January 8 1930.
Many reservations are in for the card party to be held this evening at the Corry Woman's Club home on Mott Street. Mrs N Troy Gillette oversees tables for a most enjoyable affair with awards and refreshments, held under the auspices of the club.
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid claiming they cleanse impurities and boost energy. It urges readers to try a half teaspoon daily in water, promising appetite reduction and pounds shed, with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks at Ames & Co and druggists worldwide.
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