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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
4
An old advertisement warns against storing money at home citing fire and burglary risks. It urges bank deposits in interest bearing certificates and deposits starting at one dollar, framing the offer as protection from theft, loss, and personal extravagance. The tone reflects period promotion for secure savings options.
An extended village social page records Mr and Mrs RC Walker visiting Clwutaunde, Mr J C Gillones at the Bay A Chintangun Lake, Miss May Muklingy at Mut flois, and several others spending days with relatives across Wiltsburg and nearby towns. The entries mention travel to Jamestown, Pradley Lake, and Windtoe Take with multiple family groups, visits to farms, and engagements with neighbors in the region.
Grange ladies compete in a Sweet Pea contest at the Grange hall this Saturday afternoon. Prize details and participants include Mae Wright and other Grange members, with an exhibit by Whitpeberry, and a display by Mrs Weight.
In a cryptic snippet three fox Stars are noted alongside names Reyonga With three sur Wm. H. Tooker Minde Gilbert and Kittony Milhard. The fragment hints at a quirky event or listing but provides little clear context or dates.
An evening of varied performances unfolds at the park with multiple acts led by Mark Whurstuy and a lineup featuring Moronéll Starr, Walter Tonaldson, and J. Brehasn. The program includes medleys, solo pieces, and traditional tunes, drawing a lively audience.
The article describes Purple Martins as the largest swallow, notes breeding in the United States and southern Canada with winters in South America, and explains their value in controlling insect pests. It advises providing nesting boxes 5 to 16 feet high, protected from cats and English sparrows, to boost colonies and reduce wasps and weevils on farms.
The Erie County pioneer Geoffrey Mourenoo died at his Moorheadville home on August 12 after a long illness. Survived by two sons and three daughters, including Prd Moorehead and Rive Mouraload, the deceased long worked with the Mooronaadville firm. He was married to Julia Wadlwitt and was a member of the Groeunk For the Hathororook Transance Company.
On board a railway mail train an employee suffered injuries during a routine run. Officials said the incident occurred while the car paused for a crew change and arrangements were made for medical aid and a full report.
A Buick car was stolen on a morning in a town near Moss. A resident named Bela Hollow reported the theft as the third such incident that day, noting the vehicle model and color, and that the thief had watchers nearby. The owner described the scene and the sequence of events leading to the loss.
A list of advertised letters includes names such as Mrs Yara Eberhart Mr A B Eile and Mr Norman iitcott along with other recipients. The notice cites forwarding or pickup actions at the post office and mentions several individuals with varying titles and initials.
Fragmented OCR text presents quirky phrases about feet health and comfort. It mentions footwear, flexible gait, and a humorous mix of nonsensical lines. The readable portion hints at advice on foot care and posture, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
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