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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
3
Washington dispatch outlines clashing views on U S foreign policy and protection of American lives and property abroad. Senate bill backed by Nye and Beale seeks clarity on self determination and nonintervention while urging peaceful settlement through cooperation, with Bureau of Information and Education support.
Erie shrine council gathers for its annual meet to elect officers and entertain members and wives. A luncheon at 2:15 pm precedes a dinner at the Hotel Lawrence with speakers Frederick A. Wichtel and William C. Fish, plus Zam Zou temple’s potentate. A dance follows the dinner.
District Deputy Grand Pateliren A and staff installed the newly elected officers of Olympus Encampment No 10 in Meadvile last night. The team will install Ninevan encampment officers in Unionity tonight. New two and a half gallon tire extinguishers were installed this week in city buildings replacing smaller units in schools. Edward Church of Ravelin Hill injured two fingers yesterday afternoon when his hand was caught in corn cutter log wheels. fingers amputated at Corry Hospital. A regular Board of Education meeting will be held next Wednesday evening in the library basement to discuss routine business. Trade notes: a John Pairclough truck reportedly collided with an Interurban car near Wesleyville. no light shed on the incident. Lomestock traders tracked General Motors’ rise above 158 and U.S. Steel above 148 as brokerage loans fell, boosting stock drives from the open.
A political fable from Amenewa recounts ten fishermen stranded at sea with no supplies. An old man hides biscuits, then shares them to test trust, sparking fear and deadly conflict until only three remain. The survivor eats in silence as others perish. The tale concludes that candidates reveal basic human nature in presidential years.
Insurance statistics reveal the mean death by own action rate for ages 10 to 19 was 2.85 per 100 000, rising to 11.63 for 20 to 29, 22.64 for 30 to 59, and 36.16 for 60 plus. Graphs predict zero by certain distant years, but practical trends show a decline in the United States and less danger among youth than feared.
A fragmented reflection suggests avoiding overthinking manners. It hints that true politeness lies in not obsessing over personal behavior but aiming for natural courtesy and genuine conduct. The paraphrase emphasizes humility and ease over perfection.
The piece asks five quiz questions about inventions, cathedrals, authors, capitals, and archaic terms. It references safety razor inventor, mosaics cathedral, author of prose, capital of Ireland, and York phrase. Contains a partial line about Congress and veto. The text seems fragmentary and from a quiz column.
Puzzle text discusses revolutions a 27 inch wheel makes in a meter, plus a messy share division among three brothers. It includes arithmetic steps like 2p equals 61 and 4-15 fractions, concluding with a total cost of 7065 and distribution notes.
An old remedy promotes kidney health by high water intake and a lemon juice tonic. It claims drinking before breakfast for a few days helps kidneys act freely, reduce irritation, and relieve bladder and urinary disorders with Jud Salts giving a safe effervescent drink.
London dispatch says about 1 500 government school students gathered near Issut Heypt to protest and disrupt activities at the American College. Stones were thrown, windows broken, and a president was struck but with no serious injury reported. Twenty six people treated as clashes occurred, yet no Americans were involved. The scene remained quiet afterward.
An Ohio era advert claims a man formerly sick for 15 years recovered fully after using Thompson's Barosa. The ad touts cures for backache sciatica rheumatism edema dropsy digestion and heart palpitations. It urges purchase for 1.00, with druggists offering refunds, and promotes Golden Lax Tap ers as a vegetable laxative.
United Press reports continued Senate debate on the Norris Muscle Shoals resolution. Committees advance anti-Sodism investigations as public funds spending bills are considered. The House votes on a constitutional amendment dubbed the "lamer duck" and committees press forward on shipping and Muscle Shoals hearings.
March 8 Mt. Clemens Michigan report describes a mushy wind driven snow storm that forced Rune Stinson and Captain George Haldeman to abandon a night flight mission. The orange and black plane, after 420 hours of service, struggled as four inches of snow reduced visibility and failed the safety test.
State highway commission announces sealed bids for reconstructing 27 675 linear feet of reinforced concrete pavement 18 feet wide in Hutelin Lafayette township Mutsery county to shorten travel between Keth and Bradford. Bids close March 29 with contract award as soon as possible after opening.
Dayton reports Alfred Egbert Wureburg, wanted at Erie Pennsylvania and other eastern cities as head of a bond swindling ring, waived extradition and went with officers to Erie. Thomas Miller of Dayton, arrested with him, is held on $10,000 bond for receiving money under false pretenses and forging securities.
A brief item notes that the Pumping Way Anfinity lacks proper water delivery, with reference to limited pressure affecting at the venue. No additional details or context provided.
In Erie County Court the Millers seek dismissal of equity proceedings filed by Thompson, manager of Ansonia Astor Telephone Co. The Millers won a prior round as Judge Hirt refused a preliminary injunction restraining sale of stock. They argue Erie courts lack jurisdiction and that Thompson failed to state a cause of action. The judge issued an order on the petition.
Detroit weekly unemployment figures for the week ended Mar 6 totaled 248,712, a peak since September 1826, up 5402 from the prior week. February sales for Childs Co reached 2,187,923 with a 7.6 percent drop from February 1927. Two month sales for Childs were 4,533,108, down from 4,896,761. National Tea Co February sales were 6,222,337, with two month sales at 12,541,099. Pennsylvania System landings for the week ended March 6 totaled 148,46 cars, up from 135,219 prior week and 102,898 in 1927.
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