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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
2
Local notices columns show advertising rates and placement rules for classified and display ads. Rates include four line single insertion at 159 a line weekly and 152 lines for other classifications. contact details outline postal delivery and subscription figures.
A noisy critique from a Washington observer accuses Republican leaders in the House of Representatives of neglect and cowardice in facing postwar duties. The piece decries lapses in veterans’ insurance, calls for urgent action on railroad, reclamation, water power, and army reforms, and blames partisan inertia for delaying critical policy measures.
An advertisement claims Mi o an stomach tablets banish indigestion within minutes. It promises money back if two boxes fail and notes availability from N. Amos & Co and other druggists. The copy emphasizes belching, stomach distress, and breath issues as symptoms treated.
Kane resident Walter Swedenjelm, 30, was charged with a serious offense against a year old Kane girl. He appeared in court as police investigated the alleged crime, with authorities noting disputed details about the girl's whereabouts and possible movements over the prior Sunday. The case centers on the father of the child and statements from local police and witnesses.
Billie Burke stars in Paramount Good Gracious Annabelle shown at the Rex tonight and Saturday with Herbert Rawlinson. The comedy film follows a young girl kidnapped during a mining dispute and later reunited with her lover amid misadventure and romance.
Alphonso Becker died at his daughter Mrs L Pavia’s East Main Street home in the evening. Born October 20, 1844 in Cherry Valley, he married Mrs Bilin Bullur September 21, 1904 in Girard. Survived by daughters Sonya Durkee Nutley New Jersey, Mrs Anna Widdor News Smyrna Massachusetts, Mrs EL Davin local. Funeral services from his residence this afternoon at 2:30.
An ad requests raincoats and provides a mailing address and contact details for orders. It lists a street address in a small town and a ZIP code, suggesting a direct sale by mail. The message is terse and appears to be a classifieds style solicitation.
A collision between a Chartauqua Traction Co work car and an automobile near Westfield yesterday killed Marcelin J. Mullen, 40, of Beaver Falls, PA, instantly. Four others were injured, one likely fatally. Catherine Buller, 32, of Tomas Point, and Mrs Ruben Baybor of Beaver Falls are among the named injured. The car was owned and driven by Ruben Mullen. The crash occurred at a cross street near the Praction company's tracks as Mullen reportedly went to watch a task at Hunter Falls.
A threatened citywide street car strike in Erie is likely by August 15 as Buffalo and Erie Traction Company workers threaten to walk out. The union seeks a maximum wage of 75 cents per hour and an official reply from company executives before a Saturday night meeting.
An advertisement touts Ottine double strength to remove freckles and blemishes. It claims rapid results with nightly applications and promises a money back guarantee if the freckles may not vanish. Also notes a separate help wanted line for bricklayers at 84 cents per hour in Titusville, Pa.
Fragmented OCR notes describe increased bear and deer activity in Warren and surrounding areas. Accounts mention a bear killed after injuring a person near Corydon and a later animal found by a crow. details of the incident are unclear. A Warren man recounts encounters with two men attempting to shoot game, expressing concern for safety and lack of protection.
Aug 7 Warren reports many employees of The Hammond Iron Works walked off during the afternoon shift. The exact reason or demands could not be learned, but officials hoped the trouble would be quickly and satisfactorily resolved. Production had to be shut down due to the walkout.
A rambled, informal dispute about choosing a top repairer and lawyer with offers and counteroffers. The speaker praises a certain Mr. Tawyer and P. Morrieca, claiming they are the best, while others dispute and joke about money and a meeting at an address on No Counter Street.
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