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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1925
Page
3
A Corry Pa publication reviews a controversial roof sun exposure stunt labeled a health experiment. It describes performers undraped on a roof, arguing direct sun exposure is healthful, comparing to ancient Greek and Roman practices, while noting the scene is a private display with modern fashion commentary.
A report questions claims of rising liquor related fatalities, noting no increase in alcoholism deaths since prohibition era. It cites county records showing bootleg traffic has not produced more victims than before, while recent alcohol related deaths focus on vulnerable groups.
A London producer brings Shakespeare to life on stage with modern trappings. Ophelia in a trapper outfit and hobber hair, others in trendy dress, still elicit smiles and eventual appreciation as the host of actors proves Shakespeare’s enduring vitality. The piece argues the plays endure beyond fashion and time.
Twenty years ago report chronicles arrests and hearings before Mayor Bilis for violating city ordinance with fines remitted on payment. Notes injuries to Davis, hospital discharge, and Miss Grace Harvey teaching in Mt Pleasant. Mention of local moves, a train station project, and an Ajax Iron Works engine order from Houston Texas.
Excerpt discusses the value of minor vexations in moral growth. It argues small trials test character, noting that even those who can bear death with resignation may falter under slight opposition to their views or plans. The piece frames everyday annoyances as useful tests of resolve and temperament.
Milford, Aug 31. Mrs. Gifford Pinchot, wife of Gov. Pinchot, narrowly escaped serious injury in a motor car collision near Bushkill Falls, Pa, late yesterday. The car she rode in struck an obstacle, causing the driver to be thrown from the road. Murphy, a Marine in Philadelphia, was also in the car and uninjured.
A Venango County court docket details several sentences including fines and jail terms. Defendants include Pete Ration of Youngstown and Henry Darvell, each hit with fines and imprisonment. others faced charges involving liquor, posession, and motor vehicle operation with varying penalties. The record notes lengthy conditions like probation, fines up to 100 dollars, and periods of confinement in workhouses or state facilities.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports two Erie girls missing, with scattered names and garbled details. The text references locations and individuals in a jumbled way, offering no clear timeline or authorities but implying an active search unfolding.
An OCR fragment notes an unclaimed abandoned boat and a related dock notice. The text references vessel labels, gear, and crew mentions, plus a hospital or medical facility and a dated payment or fee. Details are garbled. key entities include a boat, dock, and possible local authority references.
A fragmented note references a literary work titled Written in Adversity and mentions a review by Ducles Defoe and commentary by St Walter Rate. The garbled OCR hints at a catalog of old texts or a literary column noting titles such as The King’s Book and The Review.
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