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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
4
A garbled collection states various trivia. It notes a bulb filament temperature near two thousand degrees Fahrenheit, kelp length up to 1/500 foot, Everest facts with a pit depth, gold leaf thickness ranges, Haiti population misreporting, Costa Rica flora abundance, New York’s 1693 school origin, grape processing yields, and large buildings moved.
Harrisburg October 3 Pennsylvan ia farmers bowing to a labor shortage blamed on workers moving to expanding industry The state department of agriculture says the agricultural belt employs about 23 000 workers with 216 000 family workers The reelection of crops continues with corn harvest and silos being filled for winter The report notes wage pressures as WPA pay around 60 cents an hour exceeds farmer pay and suggests tractors for scavenging.
A reader quiz asks seven trick questions on rulers, currencies, famous names, and science. Subjects include King Haakon, John Hancock, a Bouheville Dam, a poet laureate, and the Colossus of Rhodes.
The Memorial Book Shelf at the library expands as Dr. and Mrs. G. E. Bennett place two biographies in memory of Mrs. Catherine Bult and Miss Florence Pond donates two books in memory of her mother and father. Other donors include Miss Florence Pond and Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Pond with titles ranging from Down to Earth to The Trees and The Story of Musical Instruments.
Community leaders extend greeting to Jewish residents of Corry for Rosh Hashanah observed from sundown Wednesday to Friday. They emphasize religious freedom, condemn anti-Semitic acts, and wish health and peace to all faiths amid turbulent times.
A fragment discusses accusations of war mongering and propaganda, targeting Britain and the United States. It critiques the rhetoric used to label opponents, mentions events like attacks by unarmed groups, and notes aggressive labels used to influence elections and public opinion. The text reflects propaganda dynamics and political intimidation.
From the Medical Society of Pennsylvania a public health note explains carbon monoxide as an odorless, colorless poison. It urges proper venting for gas appliances and cautious use to prevent deadly poisoning in homes.
In an hour and a quarter yesterday Mrs. Ralph B. Brown county treasurer sold 260 acres of real estate with unpaid 1938 taxes. Of these 240 acres were sold to the county and 29 to individuals.
A two part remedy promises relief from piles by cleansing constipation with Golden-Lax tablets and applying San-Cura antiseptic ointment for quick pain relief and healing. San-Cura priced 35¢ and 60¢, Golden-Lax 36e at drug stores.
Fragmented text mentions Rinford and Rickford items, baking powder, and names like Renufond and Rhoda Taland. Several garbled phrases imply a casual call tonight and references to fresh fish and long-lasting food items amid unclear context. The passage reads as a jumble of personal notation rather than a coherent event.
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