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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
7
A freight train wheel failure near Hie Renovo division of the Pentsaylvanis Railroad caused a about a half hour halt last evening near Walon City. Reports note a broken wheel on a freight train and a temporary Eastbound line stoppage affecting Schedule 080.
Aug 1 Dunkirk. Three year old Madi Madigan, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Madigan, was fatally struck by a car driven by Councilman Arthur H. Woelfle while crossing the street in front of her home at 121 West Fourth. She died 30 minutes later at Brooks Memorial hospital. Coroner George J. Blond reported five children crossed the street. she was the only one hit.
United Fresh reports Babe Ruth hits a long distance homer for a new record in New York on August 1. He drove the ball 147 feet beyond the old mark of 412 feet set by El Ba Walsh, surpassing the White Sox pitcher in the prior game.
An old advertising snippet promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily morning ritual to banish “poisonous waste” and toxins. It claims improved digestion, blood quality, and vitality, urging readers to buy an 850 bottle from N. P. Ames & Co. or a local druggist with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.
Catherine Kernick sues John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co in county court seeking $2,000 policy proceeds plus interest for Mark G. Kernick, a Pennsylvania Railroad employee killed in a Warren area locomotive wreck on December 20 1927. Policy dated September 16 1927 shows a $2 fee and later $18.60 premium. company has refused payment. The article also notes brief wildlife and rental notices.
A fragment discusses early childhood misuse, need for guidance, and community responsibility. It mentions age thresholds, parental roles, and a figure named Joseph Lee. The text reflects concern over child protection and moral guidance within the community.
A youth named Fissell Wise was arrested near Titusville on the Union City road after officers found three ten-gallon kegs of liquor in his Studebaker. Wise, 21, claimed he needed money due to expensive medicine for an incurable disease and said he obtained the liquor from a Brien contact. He was held on a $1,000 bond for receiving and transporting liquor and faced a separate charge for operating a vehicle without a valid license.
The Canton 99 washer line introduces the Conlon built Model 99 offering the finest details with simpler design. Aimed at broader appeal, the unit features a 10 year bonded guarantee and is advertised at a popular price, attracting buyers who previously paid over $150 for similar washers.
A fragment from a newspaper shows a classified section outlining categories such as Help Wanted, Automobiles, Real Estate, and Services. It includes a long list of sections, ad rules, and examples like Lost notices and Household services, with scattered local items such as stray dog notices and yard sale mentions. Names and addresses appear in partial form, including Misses and local residents, alongside ad terms and rates.
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