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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1923
Page
3
Notes rates for Second Clays Mail Matter at the Corry Pennsylvania post office. Malt cost six dollars per year, by carrier three cents per copy, fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available upon request.
The article discusses a movement toward a shorter workday, with plans to reduce shifts to eight hours. It notes endorsements by President Harding and mentions similar efforts by U S Steel and other companies. It cites public pressure and moral arguments for shorter hours as a path to happiness and welfare, paralleling reforms attributed to Theodore Roosevelt.
An editorial notes emotion drove the largest crowd ever seen in America during President Harding and Vice President Coolidge’s accession. It argues collective sentiment can overwhelm intellect, praising providence and national resilience while urging calm, compassionate leadership to avert tragedy and unite the United States.
Twenty years ago on August 14 1903 The Journal Files recount local notes from Corry including a 3 pound muskellunge caught at Pind Ocear, property moves on West Wayne street, Raymond Block improvements, and a St Louis Stars baseball game in the region. It mentions Dr J Ue Stoneroad’s daughter qualifying in medicine, a school building vote delay, and a quip about Calvin Coolidge and Massachusetts faith. Former Congressman Volstead’s New York visit is also noted along with new automobiles and bumpers.
A reader testimonial from Mrs Helen Bloyd of Liberty reports relief from backache, fatigue, and urinary troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Downey's Drug Store. She says her kidneys are now in good condition and urges neighbors to try the remedy.
A candidate announces run for the office of Recorder of Deeds in Erie County. The petition states candidacy is subject to Republican primary results on September 18. The entrant, M. Plate, is from Kearsargo in Millcreek Two.
A fragmented discussion compares practice of running newspapers with free shopping sheets in Oakland and Cleveland. It notes readers resist free ads, households prefer paid content, and editors crave mixed features and editorials. The Carnegie Foundation plans a five million dollar expedition to Chickén Tiza ruins, prompting questions about preserving lost civilizations.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a chaotic mix of events and names. It mentions Merlin, Cologne, Babe Ruth, and Genevan women, with references to outbursts, arrests, spiking violence, and a prophesy about two cars per average family. The text blends stray phrases, place names, and sporadic quotes without a clear single narrative.
Lizzie Kane in a murky tale from an August report. John F. Newell and Militia Alessi are noted figures as a bear confrontation unfolds near Kinney miles from a mobile unit. A man named Newell faces an aggressive bear encounter, resulting in a harrowing near-miss and a hurried retreat into town.
A messy OCR note reports a $600 laundry loss at Minder Laundry with claims of delayed service and customer frustration. It mentions Miss Yinlkowet, Albert M. Fittnee of New York, and a robber’s vague origin, then lists a sale of a yearling heifer by Raymilneh Blocks.
A fragmented public notice reports a missing woman in Lock Haven with scattered details. The readable segments reference a person named Hy ogre and several unclear phrases but confirm the missing status and an active search. Local authorities have not released a full description or last seen location in the legible text.
Four men were detained after incidents involving drunk driving. Reports describe impaired operation of vehicles and attempts to evade police, with varying charges and outcomes recorded from the scene. Authorities released initial statements and began standard processing procedures.
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