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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
8
A sale offering serges in multiple weaves and colors at 65 to 75 cents a yard, 64 inch Manish Serges at 1.75 a yard, and a large assortment of curtains including white, echru, hemstitched lace, and ruffled varieties with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars per pair, all advertised in a bustling retail display.
The county board of commissioners approved raising the sheriff’s pay for guarding prisoners to 4.00 per week, effective March 1. Commissioners Kraemer Waterhouse voted yes with Rogan opposed, after a wider review of living costs and comparable county rates. Commissioner Waterhouse said a full investigation had been conducted and the sheriff’s raise was justified, subject to court approval and possible further action by the judge.
A record notes $200000 paid in carry general fire life accident and automobile insurance with combined assets over $320000000. M F Coyle at 51 First Ave Be l phone 1668 LN provides the figures and contact.
A suspect named Kelley was cornered and accused of breaking and entering and larceny after police recovered items from a residence on Wells Lane. The arraignment lists a bail under $4,001 and a commitment to appear before a magistrate.
A government directive targets misuse of agricultural class exemptions by registrants claiming farm work. The board will revoke deferments for those seen leaving farms or shifting to non farm tasks. Class 1 workers found in nonessential roles may be moved to alternate assignments or sent to the camp as needed.
Fragmentary ad style notices list chiropractors in Corry Pennsylvania with addresses on Park Place. Includes Dr Andrew S McKelvey and D C Emerson with phone numbers, office hours and vague notes on treatments and cosmetics.
Batteries Cared For claims to renew motor life and increase power by 25 percent. Ad copy emphasizes care and performance gains. No specific brand or product details provided.
Our Spring Department is equipped for rush work. We can make and replace a broken leaf or build an entirely new spring for your car on short notice. Our spring repairing land general forge work at Central Garage is guaranteed.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions evacuation and involved parties, with unclear names and places. The readable parts suggest a report on an evacuation event tied to a location possibly WhaFkote, listing groups or individuals, but key details remain obscured.
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