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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal announces mail and carrier rates with pricing for subscriptions and advertising. The notice lists Wert South Street Corry Pennsylvania and mentions Arthur Cologiove as publisher with entry details and second class mail matter status.
A fragmented reflection on choosing work over leisure and the struggle to afford time off. The speaker notes conflicting desires to vacation while facing bills, health costs, and the burden of daily labor. The piece contrasts modern pressures with the dream of rest.
The passage debates party platforms and voter alignment, noting how distinct views on crucial issues shape support. It suggests that readers seek candidates whose stances closely match their own, while acknowledging voter uncertainty and the limits of party unity in shaping decisive ballots.
Ambiguous ad style notice offering room repainting and cost guidance. Mentions Wy Amy Boll NTR and ages unclear. Call to action urges prompt homeowners to seek painting and handyman services despite garbled details.
Riot erupts during Kane Elco contest as fans target players Fim Witter and Gus Gow with abuse. Referees and police struggle to restore order while Kane’s Ray Murry and Monroe try to quell the scene amid crowd chaos and halted play.
The Interpipe Oil and Gas Company reports striking a 400 barrel well near Bowling Green Kentucky. Their No. 1 well is a large producer and the No. 2 well drilled out several hundred feet with oil and fore. Operations proceed rapidly with pumps and tanks in use as they develop production.
An unknown man about 80 years old was found dead on Wednesday afternoon in front of the Morton Home on Pouch Street. Attempts to identify him failed. he wore multiple garments, had brown hair, and stood five feet four inches tall, weighing about 149 pounds. Relatives or former acquaintances were sought from local houses and Erie, but no name could be confirmed.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a new chemical claimed to kill bed bugs quickly. It references terms like PD, hospital settings, and production names, but the text is incoherent and contains many errors. The readable bits point to an insecticide claim without clear dates, sources, or outcomes.
An old advertisement touts Othine double strength as a remedy to remove freckles and achieve a lighter complexion. The copy claims visible clearing of spots with nightly application, noting most users see results and that it carries a money back guarantee. Also appears other small classifieds and notices for local events and sales.
A brief note of gratitude expresses appreciation for friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and support during the illness and death of the writer’s loved ones, including a mother and other family members, and acknowledges the comfort given through offerings and kind acts.
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