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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
6
A report notes water from wells as a source of typhoid, despite efforts by the department to warn the public. Authorities urge ongoing vigilance as contamination concerns persist in the area.
Officials spent time in Warren County to investigate a disease issue, collecting samples and surveying patches. Inspections found no trace of potato wart or blight, with many fields showing only late rolatid symptoms first identified in August.
An Erie Street robbery report describes two unknown men holding up a local business, with vague descriptions and limited corroborating details. The incident involved the capture of property, police involvement, and notes on individuals connected to the area, though much of the text remains garbled.
More than 400 teachers gathered yesterday for the opening session of the county teachers institute. The School Directors Association will lead the sessions continuing today.
Mr Clark was invited to be principal speaker at the day festivities in Pleasantville. The program included afternoon and evening segments featuring local figures and a transition of activities surrounding the campaign launch. The event details and arrangements were confirmed yesterday.
The item lists residents and visitors including Mertz Corners Lewis Comers and AW Bistine of Nadaville, with mentions of Mrs Ross Raglan’s hired home on August 21, John Oren visiting Mrs Bachus’s family, Wywin Bisben staying indeterminately, Mite Lulan Pettingill and others ill or at home, and various short mentions of local residents, travel, and small town routines.
A local ad lists multiple used cars for sale including a Ford coupe with new tires, an Overland five passenger, a Studebaker Big 6, a Buick seven passenger, an Auburn five passenger, and an Oakland Roadster. Prices range from 200 to 450. Viewable at Rex Garage W. H. Merrick Silvertown Distributor at 10:30.
In East Smethport an early morning safe robbery in Ridgway area nets the gang 30 to cash and 400 in checks. The thieves, aided by an accomplice, fled in a car after blowing the safe with a tool. Bradford police say no arrests yet as the investigation continues.
A Ku Klux Klan organizing meeting occurred in Erie City with several prominent residents reportedly joining the order. The event coincided with the formation of a new Republican Citizens' League as candidates for county offices were chosen.
A testimonial ad from a man named PHIL Ripe BH of Salford Philadelphia praising a tonic or remedy. He describes severe health struggles, heart palpitations, insomnia, and weight loss, then reports relief, improved sleep, weight gain, and regained vitality after using the product. The notice claims wide endorsement by druggists in Corry and urges readers to try it.
Fragmentary classified notice text lists numerous sale and want ads. Items include a Maxwell touring car for sale, household goods, a piano, tools, furniture, and livestock. Also mentions a lost item and location cues such as North Center Street and Union County.
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