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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1912
Page
2
The Jamestown Journal reports a record showing with 44 pages and strong enterprise in Biendlistrios and local commerce. The piece celebrates city business and congratulates readers while noting a new law effective November 7 cutting entitlements in the United States Army to four years.
The Bradford Star Report notes suspension of work on the deep Carrick City well after a cable failure Friday night. The wall was halted at 127.5 feet when poor formation caused a release. The McDonald well in Washington county remains active, about 1,000 feet down, with fishing jobs paused due to strong gas pockets and tool blowouts. Drill bit size reduced from 16 inches to 14 inches at 1,969 feet.
General orders No 22 announce promotions and appointments for the 16th Regiment. George W. Moore of Venango County is promoted to regimental adjutant while Captain Lowry Hamen becomes major and judge advocate. Rev William Mitchell of Venango becomes captain and chaplain. L Ruling of Mercer County advances to first lieutenant and battalion sergeant major. Horace Levint detailed as battalion sergeant major. Ruding and Sergeant Hunt to report to Major Richard Gamble for duty with the First Battalion.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims there is nothing for honest and enlightened business men to fear from the administration. He urges unity of thoughtful, progressive forces to promote free enterprise, reduce private influence, and ensure fair competition without government interference. The speech stresses responsibility, national prosperity, and confidence in public support.
A Kansas summary extols three decades of prohibition claiming reduced alcohol consumption, empty jails, and low pauperism. It cites per capita liquor costs of 1.489 dollars compared with 24 dollars in Missouri, reports near total emptiness of several county and state facilities, and asserts prohibition largely stopped large-scale drinking and crime.
Big seat sale for Toastmaster productions draws crowds as reserve seats fill for Wednesday and Thursday shows at Corty Hospital. Ladies Auxiliary plan charity support with Home Talent entertainment led by Wellington's director. Officials urge early reservations to avoid a packed house and support hospital fundraisers.
The article discusses a reform moving parcel mail from wall boxes to general post offices starting January. It covers new service rules, three civil service divisions Dy Ay and G, salary scales from 1200 to 1600 dollars, and automatic merit increases with a cap of 100 dollars yearly.
At a mothers meeting the wife of a noted New York divine warned listeners to monitor daughters physical development. She urged mothers to assist natural processes and seek medical help for irregularities and pain, recommending Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for restoring health.
Advertising rate schedule for the Morning Journal small and large ads. Under ten inches 16 cents per inch with minimum 60 cents. ten inches and over 10 cents per inch, 6 cents per inch on subsequent insertions. One inch display by the month 6 cents per inch. monthly 1.25 dollars for four to twenty inches. Twenty inches and above three cents per inch per insertion. No position reserved except annual contract. Rates justified by rising costs. aims to keep Corey merchants at lowest safe rates. The Evening Journal circulation noted as 1800 daily plus 400 semi weekly, with extra patronage to advertisers.
Jamestown reports Walter A. Robinson, the game protector missing since early Thursday, Oct, is presumed dead. Search under J B Webster and Deputy Christ Schlenker dragged nearby Cattaraugus Creek with no solid clues beyond a mangled book cover found near wreckage. Fishermen deny involvement, urging calm as investigation continues.
A telegram from Sidney auto party arrived in Dus tona Saturday at 4 p m reporting the October 20 departure for Florida after twelve days on the road. The travelers Arthur Colegrove 28 Wingate and Robert Brown began October 20 and met Corry Tuesday morning. They traced a southern route through Williamsport Harrisburg York Baltimore Washington Trelimand Charlotte Augstly Savannah St Augustine covering about 1500 miles with delays for a new tire in Virginia. The trip is described as a great experience and one they will remember.
Virlo Nov 11 A plumber aged about 46 at 223 Holland Street escaped death when a half ton stone collapsed the bank of a ditch he was digging near his home. Friends worked for hours with shovels and poles to free him. He was found with no broken bones but injured and hospitalized.
Chong Indiana reports coal brokers lifting prices as cold weather arrives. Across the state, anthracite and other grades rise by more than a hundred dollars per ton year over year, while inland shipments show higher costs and demand accelerates. Local mining interest notes price adjustments reflect supply and weather factors.
Eri Nov Day, a G A R veteran known as Robert KB Day, was arrested in Greenville on a forgery charge. W Te Avon of the King Woolen Mill Store says Day passed a forged check for 75 dollars on Oct 17. J P Penman, Greenville saloon keeper, held Day until Captain Welsh notified to detain Day for an officer from Erle. Alderman Kletin issued a warrant for Day after the forgery information was presented.
Warren Nov 11 The Warren County School Directors association wrapped its annual convention on Friday afternoon with most delegates departing that evening or Saturday morning. The meeting featured elections of officers including President C. E. Ruland First Vice President D. J. Chapman Second Vice-President Allen Marsh Secretary Williston Woot Grand Valley Treasurer Gust Thelin. Both Mr Wood and Mr Thelin were unanimously re elected.
Fleating C. Willand of 47 Lee Avenue died after falling from staging used to repair a chimney at Udwin Skoglund’s home on Morton Avenue. He suffered a brain hemorrhage and died at James General Hospital shortly after 2:30 PM. Doctor Morris N. Bemus cited the fatal brain injury as the cause.
A musical and literary program will be presented at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening, November 12. Admission one dime. Performers include Mabel Stinnett, Mabel Truesdell, Mrs Thueuti Rondine DeMrs, Fred Smith Quartette, organ selections by Mica Belle Lambing, Frank Doin Pingy, Mine Le Craw Reading, Mr. Batmatt Doin Bolo, Miss Gertrude Amidon Dot, Mr. and Mrs. Osborna Salo, Mrs. Strong Rowling, Mirth Pepke, Mrs. Fetch Bachelor, Garry Kinoala Swimmer Girl, Miss Austin Winter Girl, Miss Sara Metnnes Yachting Girl, Miss Leigh Hott Widow, Miss Belle Keim Auto Girl, Miss Bertha Kibler, Miss Cora Young College Girl, Miss Bows Clark Society Girl, Miss Bernice Bracken Bride, and Mrs. James Mornnis. The country fair will be open to the public immediately after the procession.
Ben Spaulding died in Crawford County on November 10 as court clerk Hah Spaulding noted the time near 7:40 o clock. The article records the death and mentions Spaulding's prominence in the county.
A brief local notice advertising sweet cider Maile for customers and sale near the pump station. Marketed by A Watrous with Bell phone 196 R. Also notes old newspapers for sale at the Journal office.
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