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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
3
Publication details for the Corry Evening Journal, issued daily except Sunday, with address on South Street Corry Pennsylvania. It lists publisher A. D. Colegrove, office in Corry, and postal registration. Advertising rates available upon application.
A caustic critique charges the United States government with hypocrisy in enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment. It condemns the Shipping Board for liquor sales to foreign vessels, condemning wartime rhetoric while lax at home. The piece accuses officials of double standards and urges honest prohibition rather than posturing.
Auction sale of household goods including a variety of furniture appliances and items such as a porcelain set a sewing machine a rocking chair dining chairs a desk a gas range carpets a marble top stand sideboard and more. Terms of sale cash in advance.
A fragment from the Journal recalls echoes of past events and figures. It notes the plan for a Sunday meeting with speakers Ray JW Campbull Miss Heath Fummon Wilcox Stowe and others, and reflects on Alfred C. Hamwortn Lord Northcliffe as a towering publishing figure whose influence shaped journalism and ties to the United States.
A house at George Toayer’s on Pacific Street was burned Monday evening with the upper story badly damaged. Firefighters battled the blaze for about an hour to save the home and prevent spread, but much furniture was destroyed. The same property has suffered damage from fires several times in the past five years. It is unclear if any injuries occurred.
A garbled column voice lobs slogans and stray remarks on crime, gender roles, kitchens, parties, and urban life. The text mixes odd phrases about Youngstown, law, payors, and social norms, hinting at a lively yet troubled public mood.
The Sehoal District invites sealed proposals for general contract plumbing and electric work on a grade school building in Corry Pa. Bids due by 12:00 noon on September 1, 1922 to Secretary DS Rowe. Plans at district office. copies from architects W G Eckles Co New Castle Pa. Surety required. district may reject bids.
A Dunkirk youth received a pail containing $1,600 in cash from a stranger. The man directed the youth to leave another load at a specified spot before taking the pail and fleeing. The incident unsettled residents as authorities investigate a possible broad daylight theft scheme.
Fragmentary OCR shows a chaotic account of a traveler’s fatal accident and a garbled employment notice. Names and places are unclear, but hints include a car trip, broken equipment, gas damage, a 11 day stay, a payment offer of 1000 dollars weekly, and ads for household goods and training.
Mary Austin of Corry Pennsylvania appointed administratrix of the estate of John Unsion deceased. All debtors must pay immediately and all creditors must present claims promptly to Mary Austin Corry PA.
Admin notice grants letters of administration for the estate of Elizabeth Mutchinson of Spring Creek Township Warren County Pennsylvania. Creditors urged to settle debts and claimants to present their demands to EDGAR W MOORE administrator and to Kincaid and Kincaid attorneys at Spring Creek Pennsylvania. Notice dated July 4.
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