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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
6
Tilt view shows the U S destroyer Ward under construction at Mare Island California 24 hours after keel laying Much structural work was prepared in advance bulkheads deckhouses and bridge structure riveted up for assembly The Ward was on the ways 17 days from keel laying This is a new world s shipbuilding record
The piece honors the Marine Corps and its courage in the Marne offensive, noting the valiant attack that added to the corps’ already noted renown and highlighting the flags as symbols of victory and bravery.
Article argues American manufacturers shift toward wholly American garments as Paris slows, due to fabric scarcity and wartime constraints. Designers adapt simple, effective styles while showcasing local talent. Pearl White comments on camouflage and public perception, with a magazine anecdote about a taxi ride and a fashion quip comparing visibility and concealment.
Pittsburgh reports J. Plumer Myers of Nickleville Venango County is the first man charged under the wartime Revenue Act of October 1917. Myers was arrested yesterday and brought to Pittsburgh. He appeared before Judge W H Thomson for examination with a possible bail bond after a plea to hire Catholic attorney John McCuen. The case proceeds in U S District Court this afternoon.
Harricburg officials led by Commissioner J Denny O all announce stricter license checks after reports that automoblie or moe tor eyelescenses were camoufaged with oil grease or dirt obscuring numbers. Baye notice calls pollen authorities to ensure tail tags are in proper place and legible to ascertain the number.
A historical price note lists muslin sheet ing 86 inches wide at 32 cents per yard. Units include 1.9 yards and 250 quantity. Discounts of ten percent apply to Lonsdale, Cambria, and Nainsook sheeting.
Trade notes show prices for lawns and long cloth, with figures indicating costs and quantities. The record lists fabric types and unit prices, reflecting market activity and supplier references in the town market.
A fragment from a hosiery stock page lists numbers such as 2 24 29 43 51 57 67 79 and 89, indicating item or lot identifiers. The readable portion shows potential product codes or quantities without full context or names.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century ad shows muslin underwear priced at five tenths of a dollar and corset covers listed at one dollar for a set or item. The terse copy suggests a general catalog discount or sale item from a department or dry goods store.
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