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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
7
In Union City on April 18 a brick wagon truck carrying three youths—John Bartholme Frederick Bartholme and Warren Steasmann—was jolted when a dog sprang from behind a wagon near the Conrad farm two miles west. The steering wheel was damaged and the vehicle veered into a ditch, sparing the passengers from serious harm.
Fire følge at 8th and Holland streets after hot solder ignited a blast injuring none reported but damage noted at several nearby locations. Reported losses include two grand, Winges, and the eigth district area with 662 W 24th street damaged. A two story brick on 40th and Washington burned to the ground from the same incident. Estimated loss around 2000 dollars.
A national retailer plans to open a new furniture and home goods store in Oil City as part of a nationwide expansion. The firm operates 1,500 stores across the United States and has recently opened several locations in several states. The target Oil City location will offer furniture, home furnishings, mattresses, and related items, aligning with the company’s broad market strategy.
An incident in Philadelphia on April 1 involves Mrs Minnie Kuppermann who fought with police as she attempted to enter a building. She was restrained and arrested.
A garden column notes new double types for cutting and old taller sorts, praising the Nine us and New Pinal carmine varieties for long blooming. It advises sowing in April, warns Transplanting difficulties, and recommends six inches between plants and successive sowing. It also covers delphinium pests, lime as preventive, and burning infected plants.
Warren April 18 reports that Gamble, the contracting firm, has completed all major obligations on the Ludlow Park project. When the building program finishes this summer, the area will feature an amphitheatre and adjacent landmarks in the Lenox district, marking a significant civic development.
Partial OCR text notes liquor raids in Ridgway on April 15. Two government agents aided operations while five guests faced vigilation charges. Names and specific addresses are garbled but indicate seizures on Lafayette Street and nearby homes.
A historical health note touts salts as a remedy for back discomfort and urges drinking two glasses of water with them. It warns against kidney damage and bloating, claiming salts cleanse the liver and aid the bladder, though it presents questionable medical claims and mentions various tonic effects.
Five Ohioans were taken to hospital after their automobile went off a road near Pinehurst, Buffalo area, last night. Injured were John Shankson, his wife Cora, Mrs Wyant and her six year old daughter, and Hazel Wyant of Sylvanic.
The WCTU met at Mrs Florence White’s West Colonial Avenue home. Mrs BH G Siler presided, Mrs Emmet Heath led prayers and scripture. A report from Mrs M Pertineeve highlighted progress on the American Peace Award and community topics. The gathering, noted by Mr Bi SThin Wildingon, saw increased subscriptions and a well attended, enjoyable session.
An axe is a versatile tool for outdoor use, cutting firewood and building shelter. It assists in pitching tents, felling saplings, and preparing ground for camping. It can aid emergency raft construction and general camp tasks, outperforming a knife in several rough tasks.
The regular meeting of the board of Bavernons of the Corry will be held in the Municipal building at the usual hour. Reports on the German plane progress were echoed from the Journal office. A severe hail storm was reported in Union City last evening.
United Press reporting from Washington says the four eastern trunk lines, pressed by competition from the Pittsburgh and West Virginia, argue that consolidation would ruin their service. C.F. Taplin, attorney for the B and WVa seeks commission approval to connect its tracts with Western Maryland at Connellsville, Pa.
The familiar term shoe last comes from an old Saxon word slick meaning footprint or the shape of a foot. The note traces how shoemakers used a form shaped like a foot to mold footwear.
Seattle April 13 Guy Grayson Seattle radio amateur reported receipt of a message from Capt George H Wilkins Arctic explorer whose Point Barrow radio station has been silent for more than a week Signals faded badly Grayson said He accused Wilkins of lying to protect San Francisco station.
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