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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1928
Page
3
A Corry Evening Journal column laments autograph collecting becoming an obsession as lecturers face autograph hounds. It contrasts rabid demand with genuine interest and recalls Kermit Roosevelt’s signing frenzy. The piece then warns that France forming an oil monopoly threatens American markets, arguing continued export of oil harms U.S. interests and consumption.
Secretary of State for George Washington was Thomas Jefferson. The sacred city of the Mohammedans is Mecca. The female peacock is a peahen. The Ganges River is in India. Goethe is associated with Weimar. Yesterday's answers: Aztecs, Lisbon, Exode, Jupiter, Rudyard Kipling.
A report describes elephants trained to plow for the Belgian Congo government at Api. It notes nine pairs of well trained elephants including Gin plew lio and uw Jint alMoult working on a bal d day.
Washington reports a fierce clash between diplomats and consuls over a plan to appoint junior State Department officers at 1840 a year, drawn from wealthy social circles with college educations. Critics say the scheme concentrates power among a millionaire clique, pushing experienced consuls aside and leaving promotions to a closed group.
A crammed OCR style quiz page with spelling and pronunciation questions. It features items on misused words, proper pronunciations, and vocabulary tasks, including how to use a word in daily speech and how to phrase prohibitions. The text shows garbled typography and broken phrases.
A daily problem explains discount differences of 40 20 and 10 percent. It lists quantities for nitre 44 lbs charcoal 9 1 3 lbs sulfur 6 2 3 lbs and shows steps: adding 33 7 and 6 to get 45 dividing 60 by 45 equals 11 9 and multiplying 38 by 11 3 to find nite and supplies.
John J. Lacey a Corry resident died at his Wear Frederick street home on Friday afternoon after a lingering illness Born in County Clare Ireland February 1 1868 he came to Corry as an infant and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad for forty years He is survived by his wife a daughter Margaret and a son A J Lacey of Meadville with two brothers Austin of Corry and William of Chicago Funeral services are set for Monday at 8 o'clock at St Thomas Church
Pittsburgh March 2 Tony Mu en Youngsville Warren County filed a creditor's petition in Federal court asking that Peter G Nianstues of Kane be declared bankrupt. The petition states Ninia ies owed Miller note for 1095.87 dollars.
Entries recall A M Howard heading to the Pacific coast to manage a Climax locomotive and veteran cross country service. Skating thrives on Porters pond while the street railway plans a late car. Erie weather bureau notes February 1908 cooler than long-term average by 2.7 degrees. Stennett buys West Wayne street Buye property with April 1 possession. Mr and Mrs G Roberts return from New York City. L F Trimble and Jamestown trip noted with a local party.
Vinzenzo Cicela and Oreste Delforte of Clairion Pa were acquitted by jury in Allegheny Criminal Court after a second trial for the murder of Rocco Ramis 40 of Hazelwood Pa in his home in August. The pair had been convicted of first degree murder last December carrying the death penalty.
Fragmentary text discusses scolding children at the table, arguing it is wrong and harmful. It mentions emotions, disapproval, and interpersonal dynamics in a mealtime setting. The readable portion lacks clear names, dates, or concrete events to anchor a full report.
Erie March 3 James Lavery of Lavery announced his candidacy for Congress in the Twenty-ninth district. He fled with the election petitions in Harrisburg seeking the Democratic nomination. Two more filings were reported for state house nominations George Brown seeks both parties First City district and A Rice files Republican bid from Erie County district.
The March meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the BL B. Church was held yesterday afternoon in the parish parlors with good attendance. Mrs L Gallagher led the session and plans were made for a bake sale to be held Saturday March 10 at Knowlton's grocery store to benefit the society. The next session will be at Mrs Brake's home on Good Friday April 6, with no social or business gathering that day.
MIL members of the Business and Professional Women's Club are urged to attend the regular meeting in the club rooms at Hospital Corry on Monday evening at eight o clock. Much business is to come before the club and a full membership is urged to be present. No Caruso Froms church program. My heart is sorely pained within my breast. My soul with deadly tenor is oppress.
Every estate of substantial size must pay inheritance and estate taxes. The plan provides cash to cover taxes due at death by liquidating assets. Ask any Equitable Life of Iowa agent about the Estate Tax Settlement Plan.
Democratic candidate John B. Filiott announced that Senator T J Nalsh of Montana would be placed on the May 1 primary ticket as a Democratic presidential candidate heading the McAdoo slate. Republican Charles D Hilles said efforts should push President Coolidge to reconsider not seeking the presidency. Hilles met with the President on other matters in Washington. William H Hill of New York campaign leadership noted Hoover delegates exist in upper New York. Senator James A Reed criticized the national administration over scandals and mentioned Will Hayes regarding $160000 given by Harry Sinclair to the Republican party. Three Kansas district conventions voted to send delegations to the Kansas City convention instructing votes for Senator Chas Curls. The three districts collectively hold six votes.
A description notes Houston Thompson, Republican candidate for president and former Federal Trade Commissioner, opposing the Democratic farm relief program as he enters presidential primaries in the North Dakota district.
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