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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1925
Page
3
Rates for mail six dollars annually currier service three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week advertise inquiries acknowledged on request. The notice notes advertising terms and publication details as provided.
A garbled OCR sample mixes teen slang, names, and disjointed phrases about dates, manners, meals, and odd interjections. It includes bits about halitosis, a knife scene, and stray references to people and food, all presented without clear narrative or context.
In a dramatic last effort Scott fights to escape execution as lawyers race to save him. William Stewart, famed criminal attorney, appeals to Judge David who delays the hanging to pursue a mental illness defense and seek mercy for Scott amid probing witnesses and court drama.
Dubuque University authorities decide against intercollegiate contests for the coming year and replace them with a university wide intramural athletics program. The move aims to broaden physical education, though it faces cost, enrollment strain, and pressure from alumni seeking big teams for marketing.
A historical paper notes surprise at a navy built of younger sailors rather than older, broader types. It argues age may affect showdowns but not the machine, stressing a new spirit, ambition, and desire for education as enlistment grows among youths seeking adventure and world travel.
An odd feature discusses a revived trend of wearing suspenders, noting their function and style. It cites a commentary on gender norms, public acceptance, and political mood while referencing a national association and tailoring. The piece reflects fashion discourse amid social change and politics.
Arch ie Goldfinch travels with advance detail to Prendergast and Chamanqua Lake marked by a busy org atization meeting. Various locals attend, including Truesdell’s birthday, a sprained ankle incident, and notes on racing preparations, new track entries, and reminiscences from William Jennings Bryan about death and starlight.
A report describes a new instrument claimed as a substitute for the piano. It features a steel comb and tiny pincers that strike toothlike contacts, allegedly producing a stronger tone. Described as compact and light, the device prompts wonder at its potential as a toy-turned-musical rival in American homes.
Several hundred opponents attacked a Ku Klux Klan meeting at the Stephen Isley farm. The clash ended with the farmhouse set on fire and about fifteen persons reported injured or involved in the melee amid clubs and stones.
A fragment notes that a single fly can carry from several diseases, citing FEMI figures and a Science Service source. The text hints at research on transmission by insects and public health implications, though details are incomplete.
An old health note extols Golden Lax Tablets as boosting energy and youthful spirits while producing a cheery sense of health. The product is said to stimulate the stomach and liver, remove poisons, and have a toxic effect on the whole system, with merchants claiming it regulates and stimulates digestion.
Fragments report alleged extortion and impersonation linked to the Walelebe family home. Details are garbled but suggest a crime scene with a $5000 extortion attempt and associated individuals named in uncertain OCR.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Grocer named Prostassiye Grocer and unclear phrases about pondering and a fairtumline. No clear events, dates, or identifiable persons are present to form a coherent news item.
An early 20th century ad card markets liver oil as a weight gain aid promising rapid results. It touts “thin men” transforming into healthier physiques with a 60 day plan and mentions vitamins, sugar coating, and “Get Metines” as a purported product line.
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