Final Drive in Liberty Loan Campaign Mobilizes Committees
In the Liberty Loan drive, Southwest district committees push active campaigns amid reports of German sympathizers. Ward and township committees list chairmen and workers, pledges gathered target next week, many citizens yet to subscribe.
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Liberty _ Loan
Barlow
Chalewane Ast
Boal J. Dy Deymond
A. Hovotuid
D. H. Andrews
Hrintwy
Charley M. Selle
Rank —Tauste
Chiltonan
Cantletas
B. We Olan
Hagley
Warren Delouny
Waite
Concord
J. Croweyt
Chatenan
Mark Stultz
G. J. Mepray
Hipelus
Manny
Pensions for Veterans to Be Increased Across the Board
The article reports on U S lawmakers proposing increases to veterans pensions, including widows of Civil War and Philippine Insurrection veterans. If enacted, monthly rates would rise to $30 for widows and $25 for other eligible pensioners, with officials clarifying the act does not extend to hardship allowances or unrelated benefits.
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Bo Long
Thord
Yilori
Hellator
Niverston
Bill
Gil
Wilowanica
Wey
Keystone State Harvests Record Yields Amid War Disruption
United Press reports Pennsylvanias agriculture shows strong yields this year despite wartime strain. Wheat and corn harvests are up, with potatoes notably affected by weather and farm damage. Officials caution on official figures while noting overall production remains robust in many regions.
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United Preas
Wie Agricutitat Department
Ponnaylyanig
Wbouk
Guess Ua
Public Lecture Series Announced At Local Library
The library trustees announce a lecture course featuring Margaret Stahl next Tuesday October 25 as the opening act with an interpreter of plays. The Apollo Gonoart Company comes Friday night November 8 with exceptional talent. Albert Wigwam lectures January 23 sharing new ideas with humor. The Variety Four will present young women with varied talents and entertaining acts. Season tickets for adults are $1.00 and for pupils 50 cents. Applications to secure seats must be submitted to the Corry Public Library Entertainment Committee. Notices also report the death of Mr Monnenger’s father and Harold Higes of Cleveland visiting relatives, planning a Cleveland trip.
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Elaine Alfeastiona
Tvs Urtlaty
Albert 1
Wigwam
Inapiras
Variety Four
Presenta
Nome
S Commune
Officials Say Loan Conditions Are Critical
Washington reports from officials warn the campaign to fund a national loan is in a critical state. Only about one fifth of the money subscribed, with an emergency funding rate of 40 million dollars daily, and officials fear a slow progress threatens the drive.
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Maya
Ough Ward
Consistine
Pully
Board of’ Conners
Avenine
Bondi
Loki
Keene
Raplia
Dows
Wayne
Conard LoWnahije
United Press
Washington
Feadline
Kovernmenl
Albanka
Alui
Ian
Gorin Wek
Toy
Knights of Pythias Subscribes to Bond Purchase Plan
An important move was approved at a Knights of Pythias meeting last evening. Members instructed the treasury to withdraw funds to buy bonds, a plan met with strong support and general approval. The bonds will be purchased within a few days to raise a needed amount for this purpose.
Paris Conference News Without Attendee Names
Report from Washington states a high level war conference involving Allied powers was announced today. Details say major implications for strategic aims will be discussed but names of potential U S representatives were not disclosed. The event is expected to influence postwar cooperation and policy directions.
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United Press
Washinton
ATAU
Quaero Club Meeting Discusses War Work Reports
The Quaero Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. George Patterson's home. Papers on Feeding the Army Cooke for the Army and Work of Women in the War were read by Mrs. Charles Geiger Mrs. Frank Geiger and Mrs. Robert Patterson. The next meeting was set for Mrs. Robert Patterson to host.
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Quaero Club
George Patterson
Charles 4 Geiger
Cooke
Army
Frank Geiger
Robert Patterson
Powell
Elvh
Corry Boys Settled at Camp Jackson
About 60 men from Corry reported at Camp Jackson with 30 to 90 more expected soon. Reports say the group is well though homesickness and logistics concern leaders as shipments, including negroes and volunteers, face delay while trains prepare to move up to 90,000 personnel.
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Corry
Camp Jackson
Omar Chase
Jackson
Signal Corps
Chase
South Carolina
Canini
Voliou
Nuintiare
L. C. B. A. Social Event Draws Large Crowd at Anchor Mill
The L. C. B. A. held a lively social event at Anchor Mill with 25 tables for Pre-Brective Potro and a lively dance from 9 to 12:30. Margaret Hani and Charlie McLaughlin were noted guests as a long line of young people danced and enjoyed refreshments. funds collected for St Thomas Church improvements. Residents and visitors sent greetings, with reports of several locals traveling or returning from trips and mild illness among attendees noted.
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L. TA
Margaret Hani
Charlie McLaughlin
Cot .W. Lyons
Min Tadiga
St Thomas Church
Forty Five Yet To Be Called For War Draft Contingent
A fragmentary report describes the district exemption and draft effort, with notes on the 153 men rejected, others called, and remaining quotas. It mentions October 26 as a rumored departure date for a Union City contingent and ongoing difficulties locating absentees for examination.
Soldiers Subscriptions Reach 25 Million in Liberty Loan District
Cleveland reports the Thirty Fourth Liberty Loan drive raising 25.448 million dollars as soldiers pledge funds from camps nationwide. War officials urge home front support while soldiers note emphasis on patriotism and timely contributions.
American prisoner escapes German camp at Nubeck
American prisoner from the German camp at Nubeck escaped, arriving here today after eluding guards. He had been among 500 held for months and reported harsh conditions with guarded attitudes toward the war. Other prisoners expressed weariness and discontent with the conflict.
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Nubeck
United Press
Stonkholm
Hapard
Ter
W. Charles Sarkth
Sielly
Allies Driving Wedge Into German Lines on Western Front
United Press reports Washington October 17 that Secretary Baker outlines Allied offensives on the western front. French British forces press with a wedge breaking German lines, signaling potential strategic shifts and future developments in the war. Military experts anticipate changes in the German stance as Barrage fire and coordinated attacks test their defenses under Petain and allied command. The drive aims to disrupt Kaiser's forces and force consolidation, with potential high stakes for the German war effort.
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United Press
Washington
OC War Baker
West
Hihal Feontal Wilcke
Ted Britfah
Powirs
Hem
Ddd
Ninta
Marstratt Tole
Petain
Manders
Meeting Report From Mendel Home’s Annual Gatherin
The Revise: Lady Franklin Hibekan members met at the Mendel home with Charles Aur presenting the annual report on the Meadville Home. The report highlighted gratitude and noted the home’s five year existence, now caring for residents with an average yearly cost or need described as 100. After the address a social hour followed with refreshments, and reactions were mixed as attendees shared remarks about the care and milestones.
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Lady Franklin Hibekan
Hehla Miose
mweLiis
Mendel
Charles Aur
Meadville
Arts and Crafts Club Entertained at Home
The Arts and Crafts Club met at the home of Mr O M Edmunds on Tuesday afternoon. Members worked on Red Cross items and knitted pieces for the club. A display of completed articles pleased attendees, and the meeting ended with refreshments. More members will join Red Cross projects in the coming months.
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OM. Edmunds
A. Ho
One Killed In Boiler Explosion Reports From Washington
Washington October 17 Dennta Bheenin is dead and Vanen f Parkinson is seriously collapsed after a boiler explosion aboard a halted Sites patrol near Atlantic port. Navy officials say the blast was caused by a relic bell tube falling. The injured may recover though custody remains unclear. Caph Fred Goddard arrived from Philadelphia. Omma Koalilor of Tyrone will lead a Salvation Army service at Army Hall tonight at eight.
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Washington
Dennta Bheenin
Vanen
Parkinson
Am Atante
Navy
Sheehan
Caph Fred Goddard
Philadelphia
Stout
Omma Koalilor
Tyrone
Salvation Army
Army Hall
American Tells French Tide Turns at Banquet
The envoy described German positions as deteriorating and predicted a collapse of German power. He cited uprisings, naval reports, and Allied solidarity, asserting the Allied nations stand united against the Axis and foresee strategic shifts in Europe and beyond.
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United Press
Paris
Get
Ida
Panhle Ty
Fonstye
Apeakng
Witley
Epalye
Danitien
Geran
Maud
McGinhay
Ruskie
Regina
Elise
Thirteen Typhoid Cases Reported at St Josephs Orphanage
Thirteen typhoid cases were found at St Joseph's orphanage after an early health inspection by Dr. JW Wright. The origin is unclear. a child admitted September 28 from Empark died of fever, and several siblings have since fallen ill. Authorities say the illness may have spread, but the city-wide extent remains uncertain.
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