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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1930
Page
3
The article notes six deaths in Erie from infantile paralysis, a newly discovered disease among infants. May Howard of Euclid Street received by mail an apple weighing nearly one pound and a half, measuring 15 inches in circumference, sent by her cousin in Washington.
Erie, Nov 20. Storm on Thursday night claims Prank Otten, a West Millcreek farmer and father of ten, found dead in a snowbank near his barn. Coroner said he died from exhaustion after getting lost returning home from a visit.
The article notes the City Council meeting on Monday evening and Owen Wallom leading a crew clearing the center street crossing and passenger station yards. Philo Radio has taken over all broadcasting rigs for the Army Navy charity game in New York. Roosevelt broadcasts for Christmas seal campaign. Gov. Fisher rescinds the 20 smoking rule to prevent forest fires amid recent rains and snows. Milton W. Shreve Republican spends $1,118.71 to seek re election. wardens report deer season activity with about 50 legal deer shot amid extreme cold.
About 233 872 Pennsylvania Railroad stockholders were mailed a share of a 19 million dividend distribution bringing total dividends paid to 981 961 072 62. The Civil Service Commission announced receipt of applications for postmaster examinations in Union City by December 10 with a salary of 2700. Weather outlook: rain likely Monday and Tuesday, possible rain or snow Friday, otherwise generally fair. temperatures fluctuate through the week with cold and warmer periods.
United States Steel Corporation Carnegie Steel Company and Clairton By-Products Company named as defendants in a 1,560,000 damage suit filed by Agnes Gliwa Katie Gliwa Roman Pietrzycki and Frank Wiech. Plaintiffs allege property across the Monongahela River from the by products plant suffered damage from gases released during refining softening.
The piece argues farming corporations threaten rural communities with labor camps and land pooling as a possible future, while noting some farmers may form their own corporates. It also critiques Soviet Russia, showing rationing, music and sports displays, and long queues for basic goods.
The American Bar Association asked members whether to pursue a referendum on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. The vote yielded 13 779 for repeal to 6 340 against, signaling a strong professional stance against national prohibition.
A mix used 14 1 2 pounds lead and 83 1 2 pounds tin to total 95 pounds. Determine percent of each metal used in the solder. The note claims yesterday's answer was 960 and cites a calculation: multiply 700 by 12, subtract and divide by 5.
The text lists a quiz with scrambled questions and answers. It asks about the first s hook of the Bible, a nickname The Great Com women, whether fish have eyelids, a celebrated French writer of tables, the capital of Germany, and provides answers such as Either The Gulf cam Helivas John Masefield and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The passage presents a Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon focusing on correct usage healthful vs healthy, pronunciation notes for cranberry and cram, and spelling tips. It urges expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily and defines fundamental as basic principles to learn.
Harrisburg reports that a certificate of election to the United States Senate was forwarded to James I. Davis former secretary of labor by Governor Hisher today. Davis also received his commission as Pennsylvania senator with the move signaling confirmation of his seat.
New York bankers estimate more than 600 million dollars will be available for the Christmas season. The funds stem from thrift clubs and the modern financing plan for Santa Claus. Much of the money will go to pay old bills and current necessities, though it will still fuel holiday spending and support business activity.
Three Corry hunters bagged three doe deer in Weedvillelk county yesterday. J. W. Carnicke harvested a 90 pound doe, Charles Racke a 70 pound doe, and Harry Miles an 80 pound doe.
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