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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1913
Page
2
The article summarizes Woodrow Wilson's inaugural address as a sober candid and eloquent statement of his aims. It highlights his nonpartisan stance, commitment to modernizing the economy, tariff and banking reform, agricultural credits, sanitary and labor laws, and the duty to preserve rather than ruin the nation's institutions.
Rumor spread in the city and rail circles that Marie Dunn daughter of Conductor Dunn has returned home in Oil City after weeks of disappearance. Dr Citysig informed noon there is no foundation for the report and parents have received no clue about her whereabouts.
Upholstering and mattress renovation activity reported along Avenue Seven with calls for inquiries. Local notices indicate repair work or service listings in the area.
The NuBone Corset Company seeks fifty girls immediately to handle rapid growth. Starts at 1.25 to 1.50 daily with quick advancement toward 2.00 or more. Positions open for women sixteen and older, including residents of Corry, with steady work and potential advancement.
A school janitor writes to correct the previous Journal report on room temperatures. He states every room was around the 50 degree mark at 9 o clock and warmed to the required level long before noon, denying any exaggeration in the prior notice.
A stilted recruitment notice extols a young stenographer, praising her speed, accuracy, and cheerful demeanor. It claims many firms in the city seek her services and urges her to call at any business house today, stressing strong character and growth potential.
Councilman James H. Wright moves to table Curfew Ordinance No. 848 after reading a formal opinion by former City Solicitor A. B. Osborne. The minutes note bills paid and readings of prior actions as the ordinance appears to be set aside for the time being.
Regular meeting discussed treasury issues and transfers between funds. A roll call noted several members present with Cal King and Melnnes absent. Warrant book payments approved. Timasuror report accepted. A shortage in funds reported for the Lighting department and Tax Revision Board. A transfer of 100 to fighting fund and 8 from real estate to tools approved. Petitions and committee reports read, including a bid for a horse drawn fire wagon. adjourned to March 7. The Washington clerk noted parade turnout and injuries among marchers.
An ad promotes Almond Cream to soothe rough chapped skin amid cold weather. It claims the fragrant cream helps defy the effects of harsh conditions and is available exclusively at Lindley’s Drug Store.
The New Era Club will hold its annual election at Spring street in the Tonient building. About thirty five members are expected to attend as the program includes metrical numbers a study period and a lesson on United States presidential history.
A grand parade review at the White House featured a Court of Honor with a Jefferson era home life theme. Reproductions of Mt Vernon and Monticello formed the Presidential stands with 1,800 guests and 6,870 seats filled at 95 per seat. 140 newspaper men occupied a tiered cupola above the First Family.
The Victrola concert by Mr and Mrs D L Bracken at the Auditorium raised about $80 for the Seniors trip to Washington. About 200 attendees enjoyed two hours of selections, though acoustics limited some voices and a variety of records and instrumental pieces were performed on the Victrola XVI.
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