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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
7
A partially readable OCR fragment mentions a fair or event in New York and names Le Ito Jaltar Niwar and Laub. Text is garbled with missing words and unclear context, providing only scattered references to locations and people from a historical newspaper page.
A confused OCR fragment describes a Library Theater program featuring a play and a musical piece. It mentions performers and names such as Sue Iggins company and a Windor of years at the Bowdylu, with references to locations like New York and Washington. The piece hints at an audience turnout and upcoming events with a Clover Company in Howton and Grapnville.
Ardmore Pa Nov 2 Several hundred people witnessed and a jubilee demonstration by the Moxon Vi company of a new pumping engine. The display, directed by Chief Kinglteer Lewis Ryan, showed the machine pumping 500 gallons a minute through 1,500 feet of hose to reach a six story building. Water was drawn from a creek 16 feet below the bridge.
The Weekly Trade Review notes uncertain future outlook and reduced buy orders from transportation firms amid tight funding for equipment. Iron and steel demand weak, plate shipments planned for next year, wire products see small tonnage reductions, rail contracting negligible, dry goods slow, prints and converts move slowly. Footwear buyers show stronger activity due to cheap er shades, while men’s wear machinery awaits tariff changes on wool. Commercial tailors report wool purchases in the United States per week.
Fragmented OCR shows council notes on adjournment and amendments to mayoral duties. It mentions superintendent roles, elected councils, and departmental oversight including parks, property, and public improvements. The text is garbled but indicates formal organizational changes and authority adjustments.
Nov 4 Qinokmatl Captain TF Ellison head of the Amazon River Steam Navigation Company addresses the chamber of commerce about Brazil living costs. He notes eggs cost about one dollar per dozen and argues overall food prices are far higher in Brazil than the United States, with claims of fivefold differences in some foods.
Washington reports the first session of Congress closing amid tariff and currency reform debates. Members debate mileage reimbursements, while President Wilke’s administration faced disappointment over delays. Preparations for the December session include arrangements for a joint address by Himsdtwnt Witwong.
A historical obituary notes the death of General Drake in his home, with sparse readable fragments indicating his ties to Severmontis and Washington Valley, Somerset county. The text references his long service and a birthplace in that region, but details are partial due to damaged OCR.
Fragmented notices list household goods for sale and items for trade. Reads like a local classifieds page with garbled addresses and partial descriptions including fixtures, furniture, and miscellaneous objects. Broad items include lighting, burners, tires, and various domestic goods from unclear sellers.
Fragmentary job notice seeking two skilled workers and a deliveryman for a grocery business. Includes garbled contact hints and references to an individual named A. I. Barlow and a Journal address. Appears to request age and wage expectations from applicants.
Advert shows a string of garbled copy about a jewelry sales scheme. It claims agents are needed for selling new brooks with silver mounted handles and promised high profits. It urges prompt action and sample orders, with prices listed and a call to approach the Journal office.
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