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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
3
Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon presents a compact lesson set on word usage. It highlights commonly misused terms such as often and mispronunciations like chameleon with stressed syllables. The piece offers synonyms for level and horizontal and a cue to master one new word weekly.
Antonio Sarzello, 43, of Erie, died after falling headfirst into a six foot coal pit at Griswold Manufacturing. Two coworkers watched as coal slid in and buried him. rescuers pulled him free after five minutes. Coroner D. S. Hanley said skull fracture likely caused death five hours earlier at Hamet hospital.
Harrisburg July 31. Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Benjamin G. Rynon clarifies lane rules for straight through and turning traffic. Drivers must stay in the lane nearest the center for straight or left turns and in the right lane for right turns. Left lane users may not make a right turn and should proceed straight, with enforcement by State Highway Patrol at crossings on state roads.
Reported by United Press from Priping late July 21 describes Communist forces advancing through Loyang and neighboring areas in Western Honan and Hunan, demanding 32 million ransom for two American citizens, Alien Cameron and William Ingle. Invasions have driven north from Southern China, seizing Changsha and burning towns while government troops withdraw to reinforce elsewhere. The Heminway Home Bakery announces closure from August 4 to 18 with plans to resume sales of fried cakes as foreigners depart the city.
The Detroit to Cleveland crime panorama widens as Jos Porello, known as sugar king, is gunned down amid the city battles. Five brothers stay in the game while a second victim leaves six children, prompting questions about who will care for the innocent dependents. The piece hints at self-preservation tactics and grim consequences for families tied to bootleg booze and gang warfare.
The Parisian public recognizes art as well as flaws in the citys statues and a new movement aims to remove many unsightly works. The piece notes that such drastic action could inspire the world, including America, while praising the refined war memorials in American towns for their dignity and restraint.
Dr. Julius Klein notes United States ended last year owing foreigners about 7.5 billion dollars through foreign-owned investments here. He argues this reflects global confidence in America and that the rest of the world currently has more faith in the U S than Americans do in themselves.
Farmers National Grain Corporation and central marketing cooperative, built by the Federal Reserve Board, handle 200 million bushels of this year's wheat and prepare to manage 400 million next year. They buy a major Minneapolis grain firm, signaling a vast expansion of American cooperatives and self-help in farming.
Yesterday's questions asked who felt unhappy after conquering worlds and how dew forms plus queries on Mexico and the oldest U S railroad and the international date line. The provided answers identify a famous American light opera composer, citric acid, the Department of Commerce, languages from Latin roots, and an approximate figure of 10,000.
An auctioneer sold goods on a 3 percent commission and sent the owner $4777.25. The task is to determine the commission amount. The explanation references converting 2 feet to 24 inches and a ratio of 24 to 4 equal to 8, then performing a square of 6 to reach the answer.
Allegheny County workhouse officials report Walter J. Lyster former Pittsburgh Coal Company Coal and Iron Police lieutenant serving 12 months for the Tyre miner John Barcoski slaying destroyed his own fingerprint records He had been assistant to the criminal identification officer then moved to the upholstery department Superintendent Brann declined to comment Erie business visitor Arthur L Campbell noted
A view on conductors preferring quiet after selections as applause can disrupt the spell. Some say applause disturbs inspiration and the deepest emotions, with a quirky note that band leaders know applause resembles applesauce with tires brars omitted.
West's list shows prices for cabbage, flour, butter, beans, sardines, pasta, coffee, vinegar and other staples. Includes items such as Lake Shore cabbage ib 5 lb sack, Graham flour, Corry Creamery butter, Cal. dry lima beans, Cal. sardines 3 lbs, 5 oz tins, 12 oz macaroni or spaghetti, Gold Dust, West's Best coffee, Hy Good Value coffee, pure cider vinegar per gallon.
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