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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
2
Advertising rates appear with scattered OCR errors. The fragment mentions Guaruae 4oveprieti and Neuse o mutation Meat Narious turapy colina, with prices like 10 cents and references to per week. The text is garbled but indicates a rate sheet or classified ad pricing for a newspaper. No clear date, place, or organization is identifiable.
A weather update notes showers and cooler conditions expected, with northwesterly winds tomorrow. Forecasters indicate a shift to cooler air across the region as a trough passes.
An extract from a speech by Mr Bonniwell explains his resignation as Democratic chairman of Delaware County. He supports the Keystone party ticket, arguing democracy requires good citizenship and independence from party blinders. The piece notes others have rejected Penrose and his Democratic faction this year.
The September issue of Human Life promises riveting field stories about boy and man lives, aiming to reveal vital concerns to every reader. Alfred Henry Lewis’s Roosevelt serial leads with an engaging start, while a new humorous cartoonist gains attention and other departments offer entertaining features.
A prompt fragment notes a playful remark about wants and classified advertisements, referencing a “Kook” in the Ravertisements. The readable text appears jumbled and lacks clear entities or event details to summarize.
Miss Rove Cronch, about 18, resident with parents on North Main, was badly burned when gasoline ignited a stove and caused an explosion. She was burned on arms and chest and taken to Corry Hospital for treatment. Firefighters were delayed by a misrouted alarm. Jourdet Hardware building owned by Ida Hird suffered near total destruction, with minor damage to Plod’s Blacksmith Shop and saved wagons and horses.
Meadeville Pa August 2, Dr Jonathan Hamnett aged about eighty died this morning after a long association with Allegheny College. Born in Pittsburgh in 1814 he entered the college in 1825 and graduated in 1839. He served as vice president from 182 to RRA and taught economics and mathematics. He was connected with the institution for sixty years and was a valued friend of Bishop Thoburn.
Bert Corry and the Home Water Men of the World sponsor a Labor Day picnic at Recreation Park Lake Columbus. The event features two ball games including Youngsville versus Welshsville, music by Muttesni Brothers’ Orchestra, dancing and speaking in the afternoon and evening. Admission 8 cents. attendees urged to bring baskets and “collir” for a day of outing.
Secretary WRalbfus of Lisle Gate Commits notes more game birds today than years. He credits Kane Connnulsion and rising public interest to birds as farmers friends and essential protectors across the commonwealth.
Dry stove wood cut for winter sale. Price listed as 1.75 per cord. Minimum order eight cords. Prompt ordering urged to ensure supply. Includes note that wood is dry and suitable for stove use.
In Titusville on August 29 two sisters, Josephine Ringland and Jonale Murdock, aged 12, were hurt when an old elevator rope failed and tipped dumping them about fourteen feet. They were visiting their aunt and uncle, Thomas Murdock and Jos Ringland, from Pittsburgh. The uncle Thomas Murdock had previously lost a foot in a May car crash near Meadville.
Corry reported rail condition expenditures to expand large sums for improvements. Meadville yards to be extended at 340000 dollars Jamestown to receive 60000 dollars Kent to budget 140000 dollars. Additional trackage essential for freight yards about three miles creating new storage for about 400 cars. Jamestown pith plan will be pushed to completion while depot drawings from years ago are outdated.
An old advertisement touts Painozone as a universal cure for numerous aches and ailments. It claims it can relieve chest pain, headaches, indigestion, and rib pains, urging readers to buy for 20 cents from Thomas Nownay.
City tax notices warn taxpayers not paying by September 1, 1910 face 3 percent penalty and an additional 1 percent monthly thereafter. Amounts are due at the office of the City Treasurer.
A promotional note from the Tater National Tailoring Company of New York City advertises coats with emphasis on the hidden vital lining and foundation. A.B. Messenger and Son are named sole agents for Corry and vicinity.
Card of thanks from Nels Hansen expressing gratitude to all the employees of the Raymond and Whittlesey shops for their kind help.
Tired in the morning indicates nervous fatigue. Nera tablets feed nerves and renew vitality, aiding the nervous system and natural body function. Morame by every Arngglits.
Notice to competitors of natural gas by The Pennsylvania Gun Co announcing July 1910 rate changes. Rates in Corry and vicinity set at 32 cents per 1000 cubic feet, with a 2 cent discount if paid on or before the 15th of the following month. regular readings from July and until further notice.
The eighteenth annual Findley descendants reunion will be at Lakeside assembly grounds Findley Lake on the first Friday in September. All relatives in Corry with unknown addresses are invited to attend. Nasa W. Pail, Bee.
A collage of jokes and quips from a Washington Star issue features light humor, misheard phrases, and brief banter about morals and manners. It includes punchlines about money, marriage, and everyday absurdities, with quick exchanges among unnamed speakers and a framing mock dialogue. Names like Solomon and references to Chicago Daily News and Cleveland Platt Dealer appear among the varied snippets.
C G Taggart former paymaster for Walker Foundry Erie arrested last week on a charge of embezzlement was given a hearing before Alderman Klemmi at ten yesterday morning. After hearing evidence Taggart was bound over to the records of court on $1000 bail or to jail.
Clever new musical comedy song titled My Overtite Samaon Ity draws crowds at Shubert’s Caine. William Jerome and Joan Schwarts crafted the upbeat number for the show, with Pardner of the New York Bunny World promising free text Sunday.
Dr Samuel Johnson, 67, a leading physician in Sharon, collapsed at a patient’s bedside while taking a temperature. The death, due to an unspecified cause, leaves a widow and five children.
An old advertisement-style fragment promotes Painful Corn Extractor by Thomas Downey at 25 cents. The text urges readers to avoid pare surgery and promises quick relief from corns bunions and similar foot issues with a patented painless method.
More than four hundred teachers gathered at the courthouse for the forty-third annual institute and opening session. County school directors held their fifteenth annual conver sion in the civil court room, marking a major attendance day. Durham Drug Company advertises Conkey’s Lica Powder and head ltos Ointment for poultry care.
Fred Saxton of this city caught a muscallonge at Findley Lake that evening, tipping the beam at 3744 pounds and believed to be a record breaker. Mr Buxton, an experienced tinderman, is proud of the fine fish. Also promotes Donkey's Poultry Book by mail from Durham Distg Company Atwood.
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