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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
8
Male help wanted and situations listed for work in various trades. Advertisements seek transportation clerks, ship workers, condensate operators, water and lock repair, and housework. Offers include wages, references, and contact details, with rewards for lost items and sales for pianos and phonographs. Most items resemble old style classified notices with mixed handwriting-like OCR.
Harrisburg May 28. A plan for the most comprehensive survey of agricultural activity in Pennsylvania has been approved by Secretary Rossen of the State Department of Agriculture. A panel of college professors and noted experts will lead the study to map every facet of farming, with Prof William Frear guiding the compilation. The second survey aims to document the state’s apple industry from cultivation to market, focusing on Bris and Adams counties, and to produce a detailed history of Pennsylvania agriculture.
Hartford Mig. Co. seeks an individual or organization to take the distribution agency of batteries covering Corry and surrounding territory. Small investment, no shortage, prompt supply of batteries and repair parts. Also advertises for sale of restaurant confectionery and cigar business with growing operations and reasons for selling including health and main business concerns in Corry, Pa.
Early returns show Sisson ahead of Nason in the district's nomination contest. Officials indicate final results to be tallied today with possible changes as ballot counts are verified. Nason's chances appear slim unless late totals swing in his favor.
Dore delivery and crew quit citing protest against wage adjustments offered by American Railway Express Co. Manager Callatan of Oil City traveled to Titusville to mediate, proposing an 45 per month increase, but workers rejected it. The strike halted package handling and forced patrons to wait while bags were moved by hand. Local cities including Oil City Franklin and others affected.
Administratrix named on April 1920 for the estate of Andrew J Dornd of Wayne County invites all claimants to present claims for payment and all debts to the undersigned. Attorneys Kincaid & Kincaid listed. The notice calls for timely payment and settlement of the estate.
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