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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1929
Page
3
Five men face charges as authorities narrow a case involving alleged smuggling networks in Ohio. Investigators tie suspects to a broader operation and cite surveillance data and financial records linking the individuals to the scheme. Prosecutors emphasize ongoing efforts to dismantle the network and secure restitution for affected parties.
The Corry Evening Journal reports on September 1 and November 7 movements in stock values, showing average yields of 4.2 percent then 6.1 percent as market values were cut. Analysts question capitalizing futures, noting investors now price stocks by current earnings amid uncertain future prospects.
A Wall Street writer recalls a New Yorker who held stock worth about 1.2 million before a crash. He kept selling gradually to defer taxes, losing the profit and capital in the process. The piece argues many investors fear tax bills more than losses and fear missing big profits.
The piece discusses using mild insults like mutton head and Irish bullhead as non actionable expressions, citing a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that such epithets do not amount to disorderly conduct. It notes Wisconsin’s ruling against calling someone a swine and suggests a printed list of safe terms, with remarks from Attorney Lewis and a farmer observer on stock issues.
The text expresses a sincere kindly consideration for others in a pleasant polite form. It emphasizes courteous behavior and thoughtful conduct as a social ideal.
A column recounts items from November 16 1909 including a wrestling match between Phil lips of Bradford and Gelbe of Buffalo next Tuesday, questions from the game of Correct English, social entertainments at Miss Bessie Merrick’s home, and local notices about residents and events such as Captain C Alfred Smith at Salvation Army Councils and Bert Watrous planning work with Heath Lumber Company.
A miller blends four wheat grades costing 8c, 1.00, 1.10 and 1.20 dollars per bushel. He sells the blend at $1.13 1/2 per bushel. Compute the percent profit from the mixed cost to sale ratio. The solution hints reference squaring, roots, and scaling steps.
The shortest New Testament epistle is 2 Thessalonians or Philemon depending on source. Leap years occur every four years. The Unknown Soldier is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Grauatari novels were written by Grauta? The Andes lie in South America. An American ton is 2,000 pounds, an English ton is 2,240 pounds.
The County Bar Association met in Erie on Friday and adopted a resolution urging county commissioners to acquire part or all of the Erie club property adjacent to the courthouse to prevent disruption of county business. Club leaders plan an addition close to the new courthouse, prompting the proposed purchase. The panel noted earlier talks by commissioners to acquire land, which stalled when club officials declined to sell.
The Needlework Guild held its annual meeting at the Municipal buildings with a large turnout. President Mrs Charley Stewart opened the session at 8 o'clock and members shared talks. business was transacted. Directors have not yet submitted garment quotas. a formal report will follow.
The steel freighter Depere owned by Alaska Steamship Co was headed for Port Marit Alaska after a rocky night in heavy weather. Its crew of 35 was safe, per Seat Harbor radio reports.
Cars without approved inspections face penalties as Pennsylvania enforces the November 19 deadline. Inspectors vow to be stringent, potentially denying approval to risky vehicles, while a local school board mourns the retirement of John B. Patterson. The piece also touches on traffic regulation debates and stock market notes from Corry, highlighting market optimism and broader economic jitters.
United Press reports from Washington indicate no signs of a business crash. Klein notes steady supply demand adjustment and low wholesale prices, with 1926 as 100 base at 93.8 and 43.3 in another measure. He cites employment stability, shifts in stocks, and varied demand across boots, radios, jewelry, shipyards, and highways, amid autos and steel adjustments.
United Press report describes Walton Olson the national corn husker champion whose son Charles Walter is gravely ill. Olson, after winning with 25.27 bushels, sent a telegram to his wife as hundreds cheered. Mrs Dison faced crisis at home while authorities seek suspects in a related crime.
Honey is promoted as healthful with lines urging more consumption. It lists sources including Spativer's Soper's Wing-Will No. Journets Gor jaon's and Columbi. at Gor jaon's at1g.
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