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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
2
Readers learn of a proposed U S income tax plan and a British wartime levy. The piece contrasts the United States tax with England's 14.7 percent rate and hints at how the English system shifts the burden, noting taxes on high incomes and the effect on universal income taxation proposals.
The article argues against profiteering in navy supply contracts for 20,000 canned salmon rations. It says prices will be set by broad authority and government audits, rejecting exorbitant profits and stressing moderation despite bidders seeking windfalls. The piece notes public concern over wartime profiteering.
Carl Armstrong and Clever Mack face Comedia in a high stakes bout described with Lillys Co. Roe amid a crowded arena. Promoters promise a sharp contest between two noted figures as fans await the outcome and potential title implications.
Amsterdam via London May 18. The Hamburger Premdenblad reports German naval engineers have developed a method to raise ships from the sea bottom. Salvage vessels will be employed and operation is said to continue in stormy weather. Value of ships sunk in February is pegged at 180000 HOV, with favorable positions aiding salvage with profit and work afloat.
Letter from Catherine Moar of West Chester New York tells of appetite loss and fatigue after illness. She credits Vinal with rapid improvement in three weeks, weight gain and restored strength. The notice promotes Vinal with testimonials and lists C. G. Babbitt and Son in Tyty, Pennsylvania as suppliers and mentions leading drug stores in Pennsylvania towns.
The Mongolian cargo ship on a homeward voyage reported seeing a wake from a torpedo and an apparent submarine attack near the Atlantic. Lieutenant Ware, commanding the gunners, said from his glasses he saw a flash striking the periscope and a cloud of vapor before the submarine vanished. The crew reported no further sighting after the incident near the May 4 to April 19 timeline.
The Warren Times reports 3 075 bushels of potatoes distributed to Warren county farmers and gardeners for prompt orders. Over four hundred orders were filled, ranging from a quarter to 360 bushels, with shipments to Weil Hickory and the National Company at Byrontown Forest County.
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