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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1938
Page
4
William Lombard Publisher discusses advertising rates and promotes the Golden Rule Club push for a Corry town boost. He urges cooperation from all groups to revive the old home week spirit and restore Corry as a bustling community.
General Charles G. Daives, once vice president, leaves the hospital where he was gravely ill for two months. He thanks the surgeon and caregivers, says he now finds the world a much better place, and remarks that grateful doctors and makers deserve thanks. The piece ends with a quip about blues singer Maria.
The alert describes a vast flood along the Yellow River in China with estimates of 150000 or more dead or trapped. It notes repeated catastrophes in China and mentions missing Javanese troops amid ongoing tensions with Japan as plans for quick conquest face resistance from both Chinese resolve and nature.
Washington accorded a defeat to John L. Lewis as the House Rules Committee refused to approve the procedure enabling debate and a potential vote on a labor wage hour measure. The bill would require firms with government contracts over 2000 to follow wage hour standards and accept NLBR rulings. The setback weakens Lewis’s bid for a labor dynasty and signals congressional fatigue with pressure from labor aspirants.
Frdome County New York founded 4-H clubs mobilize for a safe Fourth of July. With 55 clubs and a large member base, leaders press for ordinances to curb hazards from outdoor displays. They promote cooperative action through local groups and safety propaganda.
In Washington Rodney Washington reports the Social Security Board aims to extend old age insurance to 56 million. The Advisory Council weighs including agricultural domestic and self employed workers, and non profits. A stamp method for farm and domestic workers is discussed with employer and employee contributions.
In 1679 Bermudians visited Turks and Caicos, discovering vast salt deposits and launching an enduring industry. The small coral island group, over 30 islands, with Grand Turk as government seat, developed salt Wade with US markets and later British control. Coral sands and sponges also figure in local exports, under Jamaica’s direction.
The piece surveys a split within the Democratic Party as Vice President Garner and Senator Wheeler emerge as key figures in a struggle over New Deal policies. It notes southern machines shaping anti Roosevelt currents, with corporate interest alignment around Wheeler and Anaconda Copper backing. The article frames Garner as a conservative agrarian leader and potential heir to populist roots, amid calls for anti monopoly probes and party realignment.
Paris fashion notes from June describe daytime wear slipping in favor of prints for summer nights. Mrs. Frank Jay Gould showcases chrysanthemum print with high piled hair and jewels. Countess Moretti and Mme. Emile Wolf wear velvet ribbons and sashes in pastel ensembles. Helms prints feature aquamarine backgrounds, bell sleeves, and back buttoning, while chiffon gowns pair with matching capes. The vogue for printed zinfidel? seems to have faded as other textiles rise.
The fashion note praises floral print fabrics such as organza and chiffon for evening wear. It notes these delicate materials are favored but detail remains unclear. The piece mentions print designs appealing to a subset of readers and hints at a print deliverable for a future schedule.
Report from Sacramento notes a quirky census style tale about a Hindu apiary entomologist and a sprawling family gathering. The piece evokes tradition, kinship, and a crowded house as relatives pour out longstanding tensions amid a large population estimate of 15 million bees and people.
A British scientist claims a discovery about fleas always leaping forward then landing, amid broader spy revelations and political interference allegations. The Times is noted to foresee future shifts in leadership and public appetite as global tensions ripple through domestic affairs.
Film director Fritz Lang searched three weeks for a hat to suit Sylvia Sidney's shop girl in You and Me. He stressed hats shape mood and character, discarding about 50 options before choosing a simple blue felt hat with a short rolled brim.
An illustrated panel depicts a devil figure weighing a human soul on angelic scales atop Glastonbury Tor in England. A plump demon subtly lifts a foot toward the scale’s exceed end, seeking to render the soul underweight.
The article traces scalping beyond stereotypes, noting its presence in ancient societies and suggesting its spread across central and western United States. It argues the practice predates widely cited tribes and reflects broader, long standing cultural exchanges rather than a single origin.
Sergeant Charles Keating earned unusual distinction for overseas service and aided Major Luferry's funeral. United States Radiator Plant held a flag raising led by IH.C Moore. Musical memorials at the plant featured Mrs Heath steadying a quartet with Milon Waller. Births noted Royce Laverne to Mr and Mrs Hidimer Magaugan and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joed5ich Burns. Adjutant Smith of the Corty Salvation Army returns from tour to coordinate speakers for Army anniversary events. Accidents and other notices include Lise Evans receiving a job award and Daniel DeLitry undergoing hospital operations. Sergt Guy Saxton returns home from Gump on a courtesy visit.
Fragmented text discusses botany, pollination, and a vine with waxy skin and sharp shoots. Mentions experiments and hazards, referencing a three seated vine in walls and over fences. Content is garbled and includes obscure terms and misreads.
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