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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
2
Corry Evening Journal lists local notices and advertising rates, with a weekly and annual pricing structure. It includes a broad exhortation about Liberty Loans and war bonds, urging reader support and detailing submission guidelines for advertisements.
Fragmented text urges citizens to support war financing through taxes and Liberty loans. It urges voluntary contributions via postal cards and local collections, promising democracy and national unity. The piece appeals to duties of citizens to fund government wartime efforts and cites economic sacrifice.
The British government faces public uproar over Germany’s aggression and civilian suffering. Lloyd George signals a possible change in policy urging retaliation and strikes against German cities, while condemning civilian casualties and urging restraint. The speech frames Britain’s stance on wartime reprisal and the ethics of targeting noncombatants.
Fragmented OCR text references Busgland and Franko, a tense political exchange about duty and restraint, mentions New York and mayoral figures, and a remark about prices in Messina amid rain, suggesting a wartime or political newspaper snippet with damaged wording.
A Warren resident benefits from a major oil strike near his town. The well produces about 44 000 barrels per day and sits close to Poorlens Oil Company property. Stockholders held a one thirteenth royalty interest bought from Tech-Comment Company, which doubled in value within hours. Oil men expect the well to be short lived as nearby wells dwindle.
An old column promotes a home remedy for catarrhal deafness. It advises mixing Paruine double strength with hot water and sugar, then taking four tabs daily. The ad claims relief from ringing, head noises, and breathing discomfort, urging sufferers to try the prescription.
Washington notes that Liberty bond subscriptions across districts lag behind the required $3.0 billion minimum set by Secretary McAdoo. Philadelphia and New York show weaker totals, Chicago and other districts project far short of their apportionments, with subscribers totaling about $28 million pledged by Saturday and daily needs far higher to reach the target.
Government will regulate prices for staple foods through a food administration program. President Wilson plans executive orders directing distribution, production, and profits limits for meat packers, cold storage, mills, and related dealers. aims to shield the public from high costs while preserving essential supplies and national needs.
Disorderly fragment lists people and property interests including George Lott and Warren, referencing a monitored Pecrlers property and income claims. Details are garbled, but the text hints at business sponsorships, gates, and indeterminate financial figures.
A fragmentary description of a play titled Nothing But the Truth. It mentions a performance date in October and a weeknight showing at a theatre, with references to a performer named Tinny and a plan for a tour. The garbled text implies a light comedic tone and local scheduling details.
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