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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1917

Page

1

Live Corset and Other Small Notes

Fragmentary OCR items mention a live corset and unrelated phrases. No clear people, places, or events are readable to form a coherent news item.

Byng Promoted For Success

The report notes General Byng promotion amid British actions in the Ypres sector and Cambrai area. Haig’s offensive momentum is emphasized with a heavy but focused attack, German prisoners streaming rearward, and allied armor advancing despite limited counterfire.

London Ypres Apa Mms Cambrai Bynim Haig Panchendiale

U S Artillery Reprisals Reported In World War II Hit’s Defense

United Press dispatch from American headquarters says U S artillery delivered fivefold reprisals after a German shell hit a nearby village. German counterfire missed the American position but a shell fell near headquarters. The next day similar timing produced a heavy American strike with no damage reported. Allied forces reportedly maintain night control of Nowoman’s Land with patrols combing the area.

United Press HitWorlein Almliar Tory Aimilarly NowMan'a Land Boehe

Injured At Station Harold Sample Hurt Loading 800 Pound Coating

Arnold Sample, an employee of Adams Express, was badly hurt at the station while loading an 800 pound coating onto an express car. A coupling mishap caused a car switch to bump and pin his foot. He was attended by Dr G C Kihlay and rested comfortably later that day. Other Sambang workers were nearby when the accident occurred.

Arnold Sample Adams Exprem Company Wilt Expreps Eesti Cutt Rusk G. C. Kihlay

Fog Lifts In French Rhine Drive Aiding Counterattack

Reports from Paris indicate fog helped French forces during a Rhine region advance on Wednesday. French troops reportedly broke German lines near Juvrincourt and regained control of a key highway position, while heavy artillery fire and German counterattacks were described along the Meuse and Rhone sectors.

United Prem Himelf Juvrincourt Lady Hichway Meuse Rholme

Demobilization Plans Reported for Russ Army

London dispatch says the Bolshevik government plans immediate demobilization of some units and may announce mobilization of further classes. Military advisers expect broader demobilization across Petrograd and surrounding fronts.

United Press London Petrograd Holsheviki Ministry

New Sales Agency Formed For Electric Signs

Ysrl Brown and Ray W Forbes launched the B F Sales Agency to market high grade electric signs and novelty effects. Brown showcases various attractive electric signs in the city, with plans to cover western New York including Buffalo and nine counties in western Pennsylvania. Headquarters will be maintained in this city.

Ysrl Brown Ray W. Forbes B. F Mr. Brown Corry New York Buffalo Penhsylvania

Sodal ity Meeting at Rt Elizabeths Church

The Young Ladies' Sodality of Rt Elizabeths Church held a successful meeting with instrumental music by Miss Florence Biatt and several vocal numbers. Members knitted for the Red Cross and discussed varied topics. New applicants attended as guests of honor and a committee was formed to arrange another meeting next month.

Rt. Elizabeths Church Mias Florence Biatt

Banquet at Phoenix Hosts National Union Members

The National Union held a well attended banquet at the Phoenix venue with thirty members present. President Ws. iH. Cole presided and responses came from F. Davis Dr. C. B. Rébler and J. Walter Clough. Aghur-Behaub was honored as he was called to the colors. Dedern to report for duty.

National Union Fair Tost Phoenix Motor Ws. Ih. Cole Ty F. &. Davis C. B. Rébler J. Walter Clough Aghur-Behaub Mi Uchagh Suamite Dedern

Hold Up at Nagle Plant in Bela Nets $2500

Tim Curruli paymaster at the Nagle plant in Bela was held up on the corner of Fifth and Hotline streets by two men who snatched $2500 in the afternoon. Carroll Jolt the bank clerk reported $2400 taken in a similar raid. Eyewitnesses described the bold attack as one of the era’s stark heists.

Bela Timothy Curruli Nagle Feternoon Alwilar Carroll Juin Mnion Tih Hotline Uel Mio Haywood Board of Commerce Atheyn

Lononometet and Girls Company at Rex Theatre Show

The Lononometet and Girls Company appears at the Rex Theatre with a satire of strong reception. Red Cross nurses pass through the audience collecting donations for the soldiers fund. The act features rich scenery nine wardrobes two comedians and a clever chorus with dancing.

Lononometet and Wwitoh Fo For Lay Red Crown

Boy Scouts Deliver Books In Corry City Mission

Corry Troop No 1 will meet at 8:20 AM at the Bail Telephone Office in the Traction building to collect routes and telephone directories for delivery. Nearly 1,000 books were previously delivered in a day with only one household missed. Patrons are asked to have old volumes ready for pickup and replacement with new books.

Corry Troop No. 1 Boy Scouty of America Bail Traction Ura

High school boys raise 500 dollar fund drive

Corry area youth organize a nation wide campaign for the Army fund. Four boys: Lea Whittlewey Harold Ghose Don Williams and Walter Swaet lead committees. Attendance favors Corry with ahead of Brie and Yranidin. M. A. Harrington appoints the four to conduct the effort.

Corry Haya Army Oi Chy Yranidin Brie Lea Whittlewey Harlow Ghose Don Willams Walter Swaet

Pure Food Prosecutions Brought By State Agent

Agent G Malton of the Dairy and Cominimion prosecutes in a walom of settle alleging improper actions under the law. Clyde Heath is charged with selling oleo not properly marked. Others, including James Hassett and Clyde Haxnall, face milk and cream standards violations. Hearings set for next Wednesday. defendants retain counsel.

G. Malton Settle Clyde Heath Meath Blair Waller Blair Rothers Il Wom Pefton Om M Ely Ulals James Hassett Clyde Haxnall Pelton

Berlin Armistice Terms Dividing Central Powers and Russia

Amsterdam reports Berlin's press shows the Russian armistice proposal being examined in light of the overall military situation. Leaders stress final acceptance hinges on technical conditions within the proposal.

United Press Amsterdam Mlust Berlin Gera Jorgans Russia Wsmos

Lecture by Rev. Foulke at M. E. Church

Rev. Roscoe L. Foulke, pastor, speaks on the boy problem theme Give Jack Chance at the Plt Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday evening November 27. The lecture, praised by the Erie Daily Times and Limptre Lyceum Bureau, draws a broad audience with no admission charged and only a silver offering requested.

Plt Methodist’ Episcopal Roscoe Liper Foulke Jack Church of God Bele Erie Daily Times Wayne Street Rosco Luper Foulke Buck Route Limptre Lyceum Tureau Sala Ena Ways Hood Roscoe Lupar Foullen Opeaxer Tia ‘Boyw

Situation in Italy Improves as Allied Forces Hold Line

Nov. 23 report from Union describes a positive view of the Italian front with the Haliins position on the Playa river line and defensive success on the northern Mtwlinn border. Hungarians are repelled at several points, British artillery active, and monitors shelling German positions from the sea as Allied forces prepare for broader action within a week.

Union Gounga Apapiry Playa Ueany Diopatchey Rome Trea Ital Mtwlinn Cumera Uwarters

Witness Tells Story of Murder in De Saulles Case

Marshall Ward testified as State witness in the De Saulles murder trial, recounting Mrs. De Saulles entering the room before the shooting and firing four shots after retrieving a pistol. He described the tense courtroom scene, prior arrests, and witnesses being searched as officials fear a dangerous day in Mineola.

United Press Mineola Marshall Ward DeSaulles Deeldvail TeSaultey Mes. de Saultes Uterhart Ward Werline Rector Jack Neous White Ward Sulton DeSeulles Amsistenta Crain

Kaiser Sends Slavs Peace Offer Reported

Stockholm reports a renewed peace proposal from Kaiser and Vienna to end hostilities with the prosynt regime. The arrival of a special train to Porto is described and experts discuss the potential for mediation. A separate note mentions Mint, a demonstration for the Ohyrngold Company, and a house to house convoys to promote the product.

United Press Stockholm Merlin Vienna Jett Mr. Mint Ohyrngold Company Convays

Committee Returns From Erie Meeting

County officials and residents gathered in Erie for a highway committee meeting led by Lenny O'Neill. The discussion outlined planned road improvements with concrete bases and topping, including sections near Hull and county roads, funded by state and county money. Work is set to begin in spring. total costs estimated around 0.3 million plus 0.18 million from a bond issue.

Warren Dettasay W. I Marah Mane Leria Moryilng Bude Highway Comptite Manor Lenny O'Noil Conwy Hull UiMyofitty

Bolsheviki Ministry Crumbling Amid Famine Threat

Petrograd reports the Bolshevik regime weakening as famine nears. The food administration shows failure to feed revolutionary allies and railways falter. Marine Minister Verdersvay resigns. Ivanovt named as successor amid talks of a new All-Socialist government.

United Pres Petrograd Avewr Verdersvay Ivanovt Virland Bélseheviki

Program for Pupils Entertainments at Honns School

A fragmented program list from Honns School shows pupils performing songs and dances. Acts include Melvin Ghar Zonk "Pamk-t-Boo" grades 1-2-2, Herold Luling Race-4-4, Niven Kiminny, Joanna Carrol "Fairias Moonlight Dance," Carroll solos and dialogues, plus the 6th grade "Manuelitation" and 7th grade songs and drill. The event features chorus numbers, a Thanksgiving balloon finale, and a salute by Uncle Sammy's Boys with a Star Spangled Banner.

oneoMl Aehool yMikired Goringong Shankagtying Melvin Ghar Zonk Pamk-t-Boo Mroami Herold Luling Niven Kiminny Inden Ihuren Isly Fanglid Arithmetta Gov. Thompson Honns Jos sAgMoa Carroll Ilion Dugan Wien Toxchwr Laweeneir Goring Pluny Trina Sullivan Marjorie Desmond Lucille Heath Haran Wilcabeth Austin Billy Edmunds Hoover Lawly Baker Star Spanglad Pateiote School Wong

Weather Update Flurries Tonight With Saturday Fair Skies

Snow flurries are expected tonight with a shift to fair conditions Saturday. Temperatures will show little change, offering dry skies and mild readings.

New Insurance Rates Spark Wide Scale Increases Across Properties

An Underwriters' Association notice explains sharp rate hikes across property classes. Fire and marine coverage see rises with mercantile stocks up 20 percent and unprotected buildings plus dwellings higher. Additional cost pressures cited include taxes postage materials and labor, plus war related losses and dwindling profits prompting broader premiums.

Corry Tie Teal Inurinee Hkericles Jnderwriters' Association Iadyanen New York New England Redtsons Ume Qebite

Salvation Army Rally Advocates Frontline Soldiers Aid

Major B. Carpal of Philadelphia led a Salvation Army rally at the Army Citadel detailing the front line soldier needs in France. A special fundraising effort will launch once all details are completed, with Adjutant Smith directing the campaign across Pike County to aid boys at the front.

B. Carpal Philadelphia Salvation Army Army Citadel France Dutista Aucdenn Adjutant Smith Hile Gil Adjutant Smith Sila

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Nedium Choice Jorry rCo Byng United Prous Drane Ganeei Ysue Meilieh England Cambay Mwitinery U. S. Artillery Harold Sample Russ Sodality Meeting Phoenix Apedal R. H. H. Club Rebekah Heming Hand Club Alcinty Od Fellows Hall Mombere Nyuole Varde BOY Scouts Pelton Aik Ie Department Rev. Foulke M. E. Church Italy DeSaules Kaiser Erie Highway Dept. Head Bolscheviki Entertainm Salvation Army Meeting
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