This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
3
Advertising rates and mailing terms printed for the Corry Evening Journal publisher Arthur Colegrove. The notice lists second class mail matter status and yearly, carrier, and single-copy pricing details. It reflects the newspaper’s early 20th century operations on West South Street.
An era of vacation excess harms posttrip fitness as readers are urged to blend outdoor activity with rest. The piece warns against overindulgence in meals and idle routines after winter, noting muscles grow flabby during downtime and a balanced return to activity preserves strength and health.
The piece reflects on Ellis Island’s historical function as a processing and shelter hub for millions of immigrants. It notes prior neglect and overcrowding, praises the island’s protections and personal attention, and argues reforms will shift Ellis Island toward a more helpful, American institution aiding arrival transitions.
An article argues pie is a foundational food, citing nutritionists and historians. It notes that pie begins a meal correctly to aid digestion and comments on Americans preferring pie for breakfast. It also mentions a military test and observes campers comparing behavior at home versus on the road.
Department of Labor analysis shows housing need remains tied to normal replacement and new construction limits. Widespread evidence suggests Americans will demand better homes and more living space than before, potentially tightening markets for housing and materials as construction volumes fluctuate.
A fragmented editorial argues jazz music can boost both the mind and body, stirring imagination and physical vigor. It suggests music’s potency extends beyond leisure to invigorate workers and athletes, even hinting at application to intense tasks like swimming the English Channel.
A fragment notes events from January 27, 1905 as recorded in The Journal Files. The entry hints at a quiet Sunday with no published paper.
The text discusses the "ark of the moon" within Tutap month when the moon is not visible. It suggests a roughly four diya period around the new moon, with the rest of the lunar month called the light of the moon. The terms are described as poplin and not subject to precise definition.
A voter declares support for M. Le vant Davis for judge, praising his tenure as one of the haut District Attorneys Erle County has ever had.
Corry superintendent Milon J Brown addressed 24 Kiwanis members at their weekly luncheon at the Bird restaurant. His talk, titled Morty Years, drew interest. Joseph Sherrick of Morgantown WV entertained with two violin solos, accompanied by pianist Miss Alice Mexsenger.
Word reached Corry this morning of the death of Melvin E. Davis formerly of Corry and a long time Erie Railroad employee. He died at his New York City home after several months illness. Survived by a son Melvin Ny Davis of New York City. Remains to arrive in Corry Saturday on Train No. 5 and funeral services will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Shelby of Wintontown filed with the State Supreme Court an answer to quo warranto proceedings seeking to force him to show under what authority he remains a Public Service Commission member. Benn Ayers of Philadelphia is named, as Gov. Pinchot removed both commissioners Myrtle Shultz and Clarence Willis. Also notes local births and visits including Mrs. Clarence Wright of Erie and Miss Bernice Thee of Corry.
A London ceremony brought together a bride and groom in the same profession with the best man, two hiridesmalda, and the bride’s uncle in attendance. The event highlighted a union among colleagues sharing a common trade in a formal nuptial setting.
Friends in Albany and Erie learn of the marriage on November 10 at the bride’s sister’s summer home in Pena Yan Nu. The groom is son of the late Papt J D Bentley and a Railway Mail Division representative at Erie Union Station. The bride, Mrs Heatley, has twins Lee L Earle and Courtney G Earle and daughter Julia Wile. After the wedding they will reside at 1316 Sixth Street Erie.
Governor Pinchot appointed William N. Bristow as director of under direct supervision of the state superintendent of education. Bristow, previously principal of Milford School, Gov. Pinchot’s home town, joins the education department from a Milford post.
In Johnson City New York a pan of seething candy overturned on a hot stove as children gathered nearby. One girl died and another four were injured including a man and a woman. Alice Tschoms four died. Helen nine injured. Catherine Beonarmon five in cruel condition. Rest expected to recover.
Erie Pa August 27 The state convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners met here to elect a president. Storm of Pittsburgh ran unopposed.
Janey Tilia Willer fourteen year old Russell girl died when the automobile she rode in crashed along Randolph Little Valley road known as the Sar Tow. The father’s vehicle struck a tire causing fatal injuries. Brothers escaped unharmed. The body was taken to Little Valley by a neighbor and investigators ruled the death accidental.
The old French marriage custom persists in many homes. It is believed a bride must step on a broken item before entering her new home to ensure happiness and a smooth start to married life.
In Auetrakis the discoverer Captain Coal named New San Wiles. Captain Coal believed Ly hire a remarkable resemblance to the northern shore of the Bristal channel in South Wales, dating to 177.
Police investigate a possible connection between auto thieves and a gunmen case in Phulatine. Officials say several suspects may be involved and details are being reviewed as the inquiry continues.
Erie residents escaped serious injury when a car collision occurred near Lake Erie during a late night journey eastward. One driver was hospitalized with serious injuries, while others reported minor scrapes as crews cleared wreckage from the icy road near the university area.
The first vessel built on the Ganga was launched in 4784 by Cint John Steares, a noted navigator Wi Tar rider. In that year several counties were established in New Brunswick and on October 2% the seat of government moved from St. John to St. Anne's Point, Frederleton.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.