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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1930
Page
4
The Digest argues that a national or universal poll on prohibition would encourage careful reflection on the issue. It says written responses are preferable to debate and that the questionnaire could illuminate opinions and inform future action on the national problem. The piece notes the poll will reach a limited citizen group.
A Florida boom envisions turning Lake Okeechobee into a major sugar cane region. The project head pledges 190 million dollars over five years, claiming it will yield higher per acre than competing areas. The plan includes building materials from pane refuse and aims to shift beet, Cuban, and Philippine sugar interests toward domestic production.
Frank H. Simonds, American expert, argues the London naval conference has collapsed morally as new programs promise reduced armament yet trigger a race for stronger navies. He cites public confidence eroding after the French cabinet fall and warns of diminished hope for relief from heavy naval costs and war perils.
An estate is shared by three daughters and two sons. The younger son gets 8000, equal to four fifths of the elder son's share and four fifteenths of the total estate. Determine each daughter’s inheritance if the remaining estate is split among the daughters. The rest mentions yesterday's answer and a brief arithmetic note.
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal Files dated March 4 1910 report Meadville severe flood conditions with streets underwater and a six mile ice gorge on French Creek. It notes the Nubone Gorset Company leasing space for April operation and a woman struck by a Center Street train later admitted to Corry Hospital with serious injuries.
United Press report recalls the 1909 Taft inauguration as President while ailing former chief justice endures in a Washington sickroom. Doctors warn his life remains precarious as a March anniversary stirs memories of public cheers and private struggle. Taft’s son returns to Cincinnati before possibly rejoining his father.
W R Hasbrouck of Corry filed seventeen Home Watch men membership applications in Union City. The Climax will be the Library Theatre attraction on March 7. J H Keough of Canandaigua visited his brother in law Thomas Regan and family. Mrs J A Mead heads to Harrisburg to visit daughter Mrs H A Alexander. Local retailment prices list beef zonets 10e, sirloin steak 15e, veal chops 12 1 2¢.
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon discusses common word errors and mispronunciations. It features guidance on biography pronunciation and spelling, and urges readers to expand vocabulary by mastering a word daily. The entry highlights eloquence as a key term with example usage.
Arthur FH Robinson, a junior Indiana senator, rose from a newsboy in Pickerington to national politics. He studied at Ohio Northern University with future senators Simeon Fess and Frank Willis, met his wife there, and graduated valedictorian in law from Indiana University in 1910. He first entered politics in 1916, challenging veterans in a Republican primary, later serving in the state senate as floor leader and temp president before military service.
Citizens and parents welcome proposal to ban sale and use of fireworks in the city citing fewer accidents in towns with such bans. Editorial and local comment discuss country living, government policy, and Mayor Alexander’s stance on state municipal interference amid hospital and street work delays.
Spring planting advice urges ordering trees shrubs vines and flowers now for early delivery. It stresses spring as ideal planting time for trees and shrubs, and discusses moving perennials, choosing varied shrubs, and selecting evergreens to frame homes and boost curb appeal while noting municipal issues.
Central Siberia is named as the region for yesterday's questions. Brigham Young is identified as a president in the set. The Roman army command mentions Centurions, and Edison’s first moving picture device is referenced as a historical note. The Gibraltar location is cited in the quiz, with obscured phrasing about muscle and motion describing a reflexive action.
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