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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
3
The fragment references a government inquiry into print paper shortages and pricing, noting distributors seeking higher prices, and mentions the role of a commissions and potential relief measures. It contains garbled names and phrases, making precise details and entities hard to identify.
The text discusses wartime measures during a declared conflict. It notes Congress and the executive branch working together, large military mobilization, shipbuilding and food programs, and significant spending. It mentions draft acts, nearly half a million men in training, and substantial wartime appropriations. It also references neutrals and opposition voices amid the war effort.
An engine room fire aboard a liner led to the loss of 6409 barrels of oil. The blaze was fought for hours with two tugs and government support, as crew evacuated and pumps attempted to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Investigations by the Admiralty and others began to determine the cause.
A list of notable women expected at the Erie federation meeting includes Mrs. L. Blankenburg wife of former Mayor Rudolph Blanksburg of Philadelphia and Mrs. Samuel Scripl wife of Rev. Samuel Scripl of Titusville. Also named are Mrs. Ward Lindawy wife of a Warren attorney and Mrs Bryaldeit of the Children's Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania. The brief notes mention roles within the National Board of the Department of Labor and Industry and the Federation leadership.
An advertisement for a stomach relief product promotes rapid aid and urges immediate purchase of a 600 box supply. Text mentions Ames Co as the seller and includes unclear names and details about the product.
President Wilson issues a proclamation urging nationwide support for the Second Liberty Loan drive. The message calls on Americans to subscribe generously to fund war needs, praising patriotism and urging all cities and states to back the effort.
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for costive bowels headache colds and indigestion. It touts a 40 cent box with claims of cleansing the stomach removing sour ferment and bile, improving liver and bowel action, and notes children like Cascarets for no griping.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 21st date reference and a broad call to participate in Liberty Day events. It mentions federal service allowances, an official seal, and recognitions of national figures including Wilson. The garbled text references bond issues and state authority, with historical nods to independence and war context.
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