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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1923
Page
3
Corry newspaper notes Percy Taughton new Columbia football coach advocates sportsmanship and healthy minds over sheer wins. He urges proper training and ethical play, arguing lasting success comes from character and fair competition across athletics.
An article describes a government fitted ocean liner named Lee with entertainment from the Shipwik Woard including chorus, comedy, and travel with passengers. It promises movie shows and radio events, aiming to rival Broadway and camping trips with on-board comforts, appealing to travelers seeking big-city leisure at sea.
The article notes a historical shift from mighty beasts to unseen microbes as humanity’s greater danger. It discusses “small injecta” and germs that threaten health more than lions and other predators, and highlights research into how to curb their depredations and protect life. It mentions Crocodile-like threats from prior eras and emphasizes ongoing efforts to identify and combat deadly pathogens.
Play Week, backed by the Playgrame and Recreation Association of Amney, highlights the value of playgrounds for fitness, civic spirit, and youth, with President Harding praising efforts to provide well-equipped play centers and increased activity across towns, urging establishment of new centers and broader use.
A pithy, humorous collection of misquoted bits and clipped thoughts attributed to Tom Sims. The lines wander from weather and fashion to fruit, manners, and college tuition, delivering doodled maxims and offbeat observations in a casual, tongue in cheek tone.
Former Scotland Yard chief Sir Baril Thompson, after five months in the United States, spoke briefly on impressions of America before sailing. He discussed the Ka Klux Klan, noting its allure for many seeking drama and mystique, and suggested its growth stems from deeper social currents. The talk drew sharp reactions from both theatrical circles and Klansmen.
A nationwide push aims to popularize art and natural history museums. The American Association of Museums plans a major publicity drive including films to show the public that museums are living, educational institutions rather than mere storehouses of curios. The movement seeks to connect old treasures with living ideas and make natural history and art engage visitors of all ages.
The Journal Files recall a long-ago scene and social chatter from April 17 1903 detailing a birthday tribute for a local figure. Names and places like Washington and Herrin surface in the fragmentary reminiscence of friends, travel, and celebration amid routine mentions of improvements and gatherings.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Warm and elite names and domestic tasks with unclear context. The readable bits reference a silver aide and home making alongside names like So and ily geld pron e Anartes. No coherent event or clear entities to anchor a simple news item.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a legal matter involving Deb D and a person named Lastey. The text references jail and an alleged statement but lacks clear dates places or actions.
A rambling, misspelled promotional text extols ALL BRAN from Kellogg’s as a universal laxative and health aid. It touts permanent relief from constipation, suggests daily use, and swipes at rival brands while pushing Kellogg’s Bran as wholesome and flavorful.
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