Twenty Years Ago From Journal Files October 4 1910
Column recalls incidents from twenty years prior. Motorman Thompson and others injured in a Jamestown streetcar collision. A new night scene is installed at Lyne theatre. An auto crash near Washington and Worth streets leaves a victim in serious condition. Regan to give a crayon talk at the Methodist church. Local news notes include a puppy sale and the Corry Metal Furniture Co expansion with high wages. Mrs. Mary O Day, about 80, dies at Maple avenue home. Mrs. Hoskins visits Omaha then returns from Buffalo trip.
Foughtswamp Fire Rages Seventeen Days Near Hazelhurst
The Foughts swamp forest fire burned from September 1 to 17 near Hazelhurst, consuming about 100 acres. Fire warden Te Bailey of Betula, Mokean County, described it as one of the most unique fires faced in his experience. Despite fifty men fighting it, dry ground and falling embers hindered containment. Huge pines and bog trees dating back over two centuries were undermined and burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Catherine Swamp
Hazelhurst
Te Bailey
Betula
Mokean
Bulley
Slow but steady business comeback seen in reforming sentiment
New York Oct 4 The absence of a rapid expansion in activity leaves businessmen watching agriculture and merchandising for signs of a recovery. Sentiment has improved especially in banking and credit after talks at Cleveland. Retail and housing show uneven gains while forecasts flag a slower return to normal into spring.
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Richard L. Gridley
United Press
New York
American Bankers Association
Cleveland
Federal Farm Board
Truman S.morgan
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Ford on Prosperity and Economic Reform
The piece reviews Henry Ford's industrial theories urging higher production, better goods, lower costs, and rising wages to curb evils of overproduction. It contrasts Ford's practical experience with economists doubts and argues balance and efficiency across industries are key before the system breaks down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyal- Mesa
Henry Tord
Henry Ford
Ford
Kane youths badly hurt in auto accident
Richard N Nelson 25 son of Mr and Mia Axel Nelson of Kane in serious condition at Adrian hospital Punxsutawney after a car overturn on a sharp curve near Punxsutawney on Wednesday night. He and five Manufacturers Natural Gas Brockville employees had attended a Panis dance where trouble arose leading to arrests. Nelson drove to Punxsutawney to help friends out of their trouble amid foggy conditions.
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Kane
Get
Richard N. Nelson
Mia
Axel Nelson
Bik Avenue
Adrian
Punxsutawney
E&r
Nelson
Natural Gas Company
Brockville
Panis
Punxsy
Fence cost per rod for 7.6 acre field rectangle
Field area 7.6 acres fenced at perimeter costing $106.99. Rectangle width 920 rods. Compute length from area then perimeter. Cost per rod = total cost divided by perimeter in rods.
Questions and Answers From Yesterday
The text lists trivia prompts and verified answers: first state admitted to the original thirteen, premier at end of World War I, seconds in a year, first New Testament book, capital of Greece. It includes statements about Farragut Porter Dewey, a distance of about 60 miles in 1793, Siberia, and a polemic remark about Bolshevism and Moscow bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Greece
David G. Farragut
David D. Porter
George Dewey
Siberia
Plausible Word Of The Day Increases Vocabulary
Daily Lessons in English outlines common misuses and pronunciations. Today's focus is plausible meaning likely to be true with examples and guidance to expand vocabulary through daily practice.
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W. L. Gordon
Tru
Meuio dist Ladies Aid Society Meets
The October meeting of the Meuio district Ladies Aid Society was held at Rev F A Winer home on West Pleasant street. Mrs C L Gallagher presided and brief business was followed by piano solos from Miss Carnelia Price and singing by Rev Mr Wimar. Tea was served to twelve members.
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Meuio~dist Ladies Aid Society
F. A. Winer
West Pleasant Street
C. la Gallagher
Carnelia Price
Rey
Wimar
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Gr. ‘Thompson
Jamestown
Lyne Theatre
Waters
Josiah Stewart
Pedigo
Washington and
Worthstrevia
Regan
Haltor Porter
Ths Corry Metal Furniture Co
Mary O'Day
Mr. Freno
Maple Avenue
Hitler
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Russia
Richard Nelson
Punxsutawney Hospital
Feeb Ie
Lenin
Stalin
Moscow
Keister
N. F. Ames & Co
the Tavern
Sherman
Menu FC
Avepd
P.M
Virginia
Barber
C. E. Doane
ENCE
Bargain Department Footwear
Missesnand
Newhouse
North Center Street
Corry, Pa
Allen
Parlor Furnace
Allen's
Allen’s
Root’s Furniture Store
M. E. Ladies Aid Society
Ut PR
Commonwealth
Costas High Tennselvania
Ald
Hue
Fai
Salore
Anc
James A. Walden
The
Comilor
James
Senate
Hasse
Peitte Grania
Dikewunt
WWE Company
Lereyoun
Blind Persods
Toint
Resolusion No
Ames
Pennylvania
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Pentsylvania Bey
Eatey
United States
Walker
Wie
Commos
Commonwealth of Eurani
General Assembly
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Dartithe
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Ane
Thomas
Munda
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Guna
Thane Suerte
Benin
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