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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1917
Page
2
The text describes the Red Cross mobilizing across continents with extensive volunteer support. It notes national chapters in America and efforts spanning Asia and Europe, highlighting fundraising gains and the widespread public response to relief work amid ongoing global conflicts.
A garbled medical advertisement promises cures for diseases including diabetes and cancer. It touts a secretive system and “curative novers” while attacking established medicine. The piece cites dubious endorsements and urges readers to seek unnamed cures despite lack of credible evidence.
An article links rich potash beds in Ban Hornapdin county California to national war supply and price concerns. It notes a 10000 HOH tons yield and government reserves while criticizing German monopolies. The piece also references a North Carolina court ruling and a federal debate on child labor laws affecting industrial mobilization.
Washington reports the nationwide draft mobilization to begin September 19 with 40 percent quotas assigned to states and camps. The Provost Marshal General outlines regional allocations to Camp Meade Camp Upton and other sites to ease railroad transport and prevent overtaxing the system.
In Meadville on September 12 William Snyder and others faced charges connected to illegal liquor sales. George Murphy testified as driver for William Shyler regarding deliveries and involvement at the store on Walnut Street. Witnesses described the events and the store’s handling of orders as a large crowd showed interest in the proceedings.
Police report a Bundy woman attempted self poisoning after her mother objected to a suitor. The girl swallowed poison and later vomited, then collapsed but was saved by her mother and responding officers. Dr Shafinur treated her. she recovered from the danger.
Secretary Baker announced the Liberty motor passed its final tests and will power thousands of American aircraft over Germany. He credited all American motordom with contributions to rapid development and rigid production for wartime service.
Fragmentary note references wartime production and standards efforts with mentions of organizations and individuals in the absence of clear details. The text hints at encouragement from production boards and war department leaders, signaling mixed progress and ongoing standardization during the conflict.
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