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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
2
President Wilson endorses a restructuring of U S policy toward China emphasizing noncommercial gains, support for Chinese development, and open trade. He stresses American willingness to aid China within its principles and to bolster ties with Chinese republic through legal measures and facilities for merchants, manufacturers, and engineers. The stance favors open doors and mutual advantage.
An altered quotation laments the seasonal rush of day laborers and the autocrat of the situation. It notes the fear of securing steady work and the difficulty of finding any manual labor to perform for more than a single hour, reflecting a city breeze of frustration and irony.
The Philadelphia Press notes that when the President accepts a baseball pass and rejects a theater one, he demonstrates the typical objection a healthy fan would show, aligning with popular sentiment.
The Salvation Army Sunday School Department hosts a Histor exercises program tonight featuring drills, routines and appropriate hymns. All are welcome to attend.
May yet use bread and water as punishment when city offenders cannot pay fines. Alderman Porter chaired Poles Court in mayoral absence in Harrisburg. An arrest of a Union City drunk led to lockup with a looming bread and water penalty to curb the recurring issue.
The Senior girls announce a bake sale at the Arcade next Saturday to boost the class trip to Washington. Many classmates will start Thursday afternoon to bake a large stock of the best baking in town, as the sale draws eager buyers. The seniors continue to work hard to boost their trip fund.
The Rogers Company and a large crew at the Corry Brick and Tile Company are erecting two new eighty foot steel stacks to replace ones blown down in last week’s storm. Mead Roller Company rushed the stacks to completion so the plant can resume operation soon. The plant should be running again in a day or two.
Verda Helle daughter of Mr and Mrs Frauke Chase sat on Street Bat Neday afternoon and broke her arm. She did not realise she was hurt until reaching the home of Mrs S A Merriam on Bond street. Mrs Merriam notified Dr C B Kibler who set the bone and the girl will miss some time but return to school eventually.
A prose piece extols silence as a powerful business principle. The author argues the quiet thinker and worker influence outcomes, citing leaders like Napoleon and Lincoln to illustrate that fewer words and more deeds define success. Silence, he says, is a universal law rising in nature and society.
Easter services went ahead despite a morning rain across Corry churches. Major attendance, varied programs, and generous offerings marked the day at Methodist, Presbyterian, U B, Emanuel, Baptist, St Thomas, Catholic, and other congregations.
Decorators busy preparing the State Armory for Easter Monday ball tonight with a prior concert. The organizing committee promises an elegant setting and a program featuring several excellent numbers, aiming for record attendance despite other city attractions.
Rev Horace Lincoln Jacobs pastor of First Methodist Altoona observed an unendorsed $2000 check on the collection plate causing him a sudden illness. Services were cut short and the pastor collapsed to his bed. Local merchant had placed the check on the plate.
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