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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
3
Publishéd Daily and weekly notices detail advertising rates at Corry Pa and Tribune Tower Chicago. A health column by Dr Theodore B Appel warns against hypochondria, phobias, and sensational medical ads, urging sensible annual exams and moderation in health concerns.
A mixed math puzzle describes wage per day and a pyramid with base area in square feet and height nine feet. It asks for the volume. The text also references yesterday's answers and a numerical explanation converting dollars per day to total values.
Answers to yesterday's questions list cryptic items including who was famed in Delaware, petrified forests, and biblical feeding of Israel after Joshua's death. The text also references a large gun range and a stray note about Minneapolis.
Germany signals immediate talks on a universal antiwar pact aligned with Kellogg’s proposals. Berlin says the pact must be universal, uphold the League covenant, and allow self defense against violators while seeking peaceful adjustment of international relations.
Meangton correspondent CHARLES P STEWART critiques relief schemes and tariff policy. He argues the McNary Haugen plan aims to shift protectionist pressure to agriculture by limiting sugar and imports, while noting industrialists fear price rises. He questions why urban voters should force rural reform and cites President Coolidge’s stance as mixed, urging careful study of agricultural protections and national policy.
Twenty years ago the Journal Files recounts the L O T M May party setup at the new Armory with white and green decorations described as a bower of beauty. Capt J D Bentley travels to Union City for Jefferson Prizcull’s comradeship event as rain dampens anticipated celebrations.
A United Press report notes May Day is now viewed as Child Health Day in the United States with labor unions downplaying celebrations or strikes. An AFL official says presidential proclamations forbid using May 1 for protests and that Labor Day remains the annual labor celebration. Weather highlights show April average sunrise temperatures and readings, including a mid month cold spell.
Civil War veteran William HC Bentley was laid to rest with military honors at Alexander and Company's Funeral parlors on North Center Street. Rev. W E Bartlett officiated. large attendance. Davis Curtis cemetery in Columbus interment. Assisting as pallbearers were Marvin Wight Oliver Caster Maurice Porter Kenneth Jones Floyd Black and M R Amy. Milan O Waller sounded taps.
The article urges creating cash funds in a will to cover doctor fees funeral costs debts and taxes at death. It recommends using Life Insurance to provide ready cash when most needed and suggests consulting an Equitable Life of Town agent for the plan.
Journal recalls a 12 to 18 inch snowstorm on May 1, 108, with heavy accumulation from Apr 30 through May 1. Trees and shrubs damaged, fruit trees toppled, Pine Grove Cemetery branches broken, and streets icy. Elston and daughter Katherine enjoyed sleigh rides as townsfolk shoveled sidewalks like January.
United Press reports 85 Pennsylvania Railroad employees retired today under the pension system. Henry R. Leonard, chief engineer of bridges, retired after 26 years. Regional totals: central 16, western 20, Altoona works 6, Philadelphia general offices 2, Long Island Easton 4. Since 1900, 21,174 have joined. 12,271 died, 8,? living and receiving pensions. Two die in crash in Harrisburg near New Cumberland.
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