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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads discuss political maneuvering during a railroad labor dispute. Mentions President, arbitration, Congress, and emergency measures to prevent a strike. Cites various figures and voices as the nation faces potential economic paralysis without timely action.
Fragmentary lines show negotiators stalled on a key score with Republicans seeking a countrywide presentation. The president remains noncommittal while others express willingness to advance the matter.
Washington reports late night conferees near agreement on war revenue provisions including proposed stamp taxes. House Ways and Means and Senate leaders discuss restoring tax on refiners of copper to offset a revenue shortfall of about 6 million dollars. Consensus forms around reviving net profit tax on manufacturers and relaxing various stamp tax provisions while details are finalized overnight.
Classified notice states a buyer is sought for rubber and papers used in murals. Warning that no buyers yet. contact person G Wastman at 1 Columbus Ave, with a telephone number WM 1. Composure suggests a call to clarify sale.
Wattibirgeri reports a busy opening day as the Wattsburg Fair Grounds prepare for the 34th county fair. Secretary J H Dewring and assistants register arrivals across divisions while exhibitors rush entries. The art and handiwork buildings show strong display potential and live stock judging begins Tuesday with many entries. 25 racing horses are ready for daily events starting today.
Mrs Wyje Young of Corry says back pains, sleeplessness, and headaches plagued her until she used Doan's Kidney Pills from Ames & Co's Drug Store. She reports prompt relief and endorses the remedy, urging others to ask for Doan's. Buffalo United.
An old ad promotes Sun Cura Ointment from Phos Downey and N. F. Ames Co as a guaranteed remedy for eczema and other skin ailments. It claims cures for sores and rashes, with a money back guarantee and a corns soap product marketed for cleansing and contagion prevention, priced at 26 cents to a dollar.
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