Too Many Collegians Critique Echoes From Yale
Corry area readers encounter a discussion about college overcrowding and its impact on education. The piece argues many colleges are saturated, limiting value and urging reform toward more meaningful study. It cites Yale University’s selective admissions and better-prepared classes as a potential model.
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Jnstitu
Quitar College
Yale University
Tetum
Angell
Yale
Hay
Extra White House proposal sparks regional debate
An 1800 acre timbered tract in northern Michigan is floated as a potential summer White House site. The piece argues no state can monopolize the presidency and urges presidents to travel and spread attention nationwide, noting benefits to neglected regions and citing the Black Hills as an example.
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Michigan
Washington
Black Hills
Look and Learn Quiz From Yesterday’s Questions
Answers to yesterday’s quiz cover ocean level differences driven by basins and currents, a Shakespearean clue about Shylock, a global travel puzzle, a building fa cade query, and the claim that the world’s largest floating daydock exists.
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Atlantic and
Pacific
Panama Canal
Shylock
Andrew Varnegie
Mediterranean Sea
Tony
Arizona
Delaware
Nevada
New Mexico
Wyoming
Still in Use Robert Bell and 1771 pamphlet reference
A philadelphian named Robert Bell is cited for printing a four Iny book in 1771, with notes that Watton was in the library at Titver more Calle. The fragmentary text links Bell to a historical printing and a library reference.
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Robert Bell
Titver More
Calle
Twenty Years Ago Items from the Journal Filer
A fragmentary notice recalls events from October 1, 1907. The report mentions shipments of Briel material for Washington street paving and weather aiding progress. It notes a funeral overseen by Undertaker Alexander and local union actions. Other items reference a trial in California, travel by Harry Jillotson, and farewells in town.
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Journal
Filer
Game of Correct English by L Gordon
A reader’s guide style item listing questions on English usage and pronunciation. It includes inquiries about correct sentence punctuation, pronunciation of naked, misspelled words, synonyms, and usage in conversation. The tone mirrors a quiz or column from a periodical on language accuracy.
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L- Gordon
Answers to Yesterday's Exercises Entries
A list of spelling guidance and pronunciation tips for yesterday’s exercises. It notes the correct o sound as in no, flags misprints, and highlights words like primitive candid pathetic and sincere.
New Castle Fair Attendance Reaches 30000 Record
The New Castle fair closed after one of its most successful seasons in history with about 30,000 attendees this year. The feature notes include a problem of the day about scale area and a puzzling calculation, referencing revolutions and conversion steps.
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New Castle
Pic
Woman finds relief after long illness with vegetable compound
Mrs Daugherty of a midwest town endured months of poor health unable to work or care for herself. A doorstep booklet from Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound inspired her to start treatment. After three bottles she felt improved, finished eleven, and now recommends the remedy to others with similar struggles. She offers to answer letters about the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Middle West
Heath
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mus
Pauchawte
Richard Ave
Mustis Hine
Lena
Henith
Defend ant in big suit claims $30 week salary
Erie report on a federal case where Hang Shu iro a foreign merchant seeks damages claiming a $30 weekly salary and losses from alleged broken engagement. The defendant Shapiro admits engagements with Miss Bruger but denies love or marriage proposals, and testifies about an attempted diamond proposal.
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Erie
Lil van Hruger
New York
Cleve Mind
Punxsutawney Man Vanishes After Despair Letter
Erie Oct 1 search is in progress for Frederick Bradley 40 an auto dealer of Punxsutawney who wrote a letter to his wife saying he would drown himself His wife reached Erie Thursday and reported the matter to police Lieutenant George Christopher found Bradley’s car in a garage Friday Attendants said he appeared despondent when he brought the car in Wednesday night The wife could not determine a motive for his planned self destruction Police had no trace of him by Friday afternoon.
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Erie
Bay Front
Frederick Bradley
Punxsutawey
Thompson
Life Insurance and Thrift Budget Message by Equitable Life
A vintage financial advertisement extols life insurance as the best guardian of the purse. It promotes using thrift to create an estate through Equitable Life of Iowa, urging readers to ask an agent or write for a practical home budget titled A Budget That Doesn't Need Budging.
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Iowa
Weite
Roadhouse raid near Findley Lake nets liquor seizures
State police raided roadhouse near Findley Lake and nearby homes Thursday night, seizing 15 gallon still, 200 gallons mash, 6000 pints of whiskey, 2 quarts gin, 2 quarts whiskey, and wine. Peter Zisk charged with illegal possession of liquors and assault. Michael Healey arrested for interfering with officers as 99 pints beer and wine were found at his Findley Lake road residence.
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Brie
Buate
Peter Zisk
Kilpatrick
Zisk
Nelon Heyer
Modre Hieadville
Michael Healey
Findley Lake Road
New York State Line
Healey
Mealey
McCarthy Sentenced to Life for Dime Theft in New York
United Press reports Thomas Mc Carthy received a life sentence in New York for stealing two dimes. He served portions of 47 years across state institutions and had ten prior convictions, though the state needed only three to convict.
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United Press
New York
Thomas McCarthy
McCarthy
Interesting Capitol Life Sideshows and Thompson’s Rise
The article surveys Democratic convention speculation naming possible nominees. It highlights Huston Thompson of Colorado as a central but cautious dry progressive option. Wilson’s 1928 endorsement and Thompson’s FTC chairmanship are noted, with reference to anti Smith forces and potential nominees like Glass Owen Meredith or Thompson to balance the ticket.
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Wasfingson
Democrata
Huston Thamprey
Colorado
Anyiine
McAdoo
Hel Smith
Reed
Glass
Owen
Meredith
Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
Wall Street
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Sweet
Husten Thompson
Wie
Sénate
Supreme Court
Court of Claims
Move Business To This City In Edinboro And Corry
A local firm with an Edinboro branch relocates stock to Corry Pa this week amid a broader push to relocate business. The owners express regret at the Edinboro departure and promise continued enterprise in new markets while seeking supportive advertising to attract customers.
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Edinboro
Ger
Farr
Erie
Herrick Block
Tiye
Corry
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Corry Evening Journal
White
Briel
Smedley
Horii Corry
Uae
Miro
Mei Giorge Chase
Joord
Sthiey
Warren
Havessermnarey Wolkokie Arm
Max
Alexander Hie
Noth
Union
Liv Oonis
Ren fCiller
Calfornia
Harry Jillotson
Sharowl
Life Insurance and Thrift
Das Moines
John W. Rae
W. Park ‘Place
Findley Lake
Moorheadville
Nation
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Eninhoro
Kinney, Spiesman
Waller
Cotton Charlies
Golden Rule Sale
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center Street
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