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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal published daily except Sunday outlines subscription rates and distribution details. An economist explains rising retail food costs, urging standardization and efficient production to reduce expenses without sacrificing health or comfort for modern homes.
A discussion on reclaiming German assets seized during World War and US war damages claims. The piece notes the alien property holdings near 100 million dollars and the need for congressional and State Department action to settle Germanys obligations, including postwar occupation costs. It also mentions England paying its debts and a local aside about Julia Koestner visiting Erie with her brother.
Oxidized scribbles recount 1906 events with scattered names and places. Mentions train 16, Cory, Akron, Point? and era figures like Isabell Clingensmith, Maule, Romigio, and Welty Wale. Journal notes include travels, arrivals, and personal updates in a fragmented historical glimpse.
An article reviews a new sleep device described as a wireless looking machine that emits color sequences to induce sleep, claiming relief for stubborn insomnia within 10 to 15 minutes. It also lists traditional home remedies like a firm bed, fresh air, warm milk, and light snack, plus relaxation as beneficial even without sleep. The piece notes Franklin’s Old Home Week fundraising efforts supporting counsel for youth and war relief initiatives.
The Burch family gathered in multiple towns for a reunion with officers elected for the year: President Wi Bailey Dory Pa Vice President Harry Proper Purry Pa Secretary D F Jean Burch Carry Ba Treasurer Mr Vivian Burch Kigy Pa The next reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs James Burch in Carry on the third Saturday in August 1926.
Michael Yassem Jr aged 28 is under arrest charged with embezzling $36,000 from People's Bank where he worked as cashier. Unable to post $10,000 bail, he remains jailed in Armstrong County at Kituuting.
A bold robbery at the Eyer Rackets Store on 105 State Steel left $1 150 missing after bandits obtained cash from a safe. Details indicate a raid by local criminals aided by a store employee who fled as officers pursued them. Investigators name J Everett Corp of Union City War Posey in the case as they review surveillance and witness statements.
A Sunday accident near Fifth Avenue in the village injured Joseph Pow les. A discharge from a rifle struck Pow les in the hand and wrist, severing a finger and causing flesh wounds. No bones were broken and Pow les is expected to recover.
Fragmentary report from Uniontown describes Charles Crumel, a patient at a local infirmary, causing a disturbance amid confused accusations and a confrontation with staff. No clear injuries or outcome are stated.
Sister died Sunday and two children struck by mysterious illness in Uniontown Washington. United Press reports physicians struggle to diagnose a baffling disease affecting a family returning from the East. Local doctors describe severe symptoms and seek relief as the community watches for developments.
Rough bids for five days reached about 11800 as coke ovens restarted near Uniontown. Workers and industrial officials discuss resumed operations after a period of idle capacity.
United Press reports in Los Angeles that Dr Thos W Young’s confession to murder a wealthy young wife did not allow a delay for his trial. Judge Hubert ordered the defense to proceed with questioning and prep without delay, despite the defense urging more time.
An advertisement narrates a testimonial from Mr Vionigie praising Doan's Pills for backaches and kidney pain relief. It mentions a wide crowd of readers and lists multiple locations and distributors, urging readers to buy the remedy at local dealers.
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