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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
3
Local notice from Corry Pennsylvania regarding postage and mailing rates. Details include annual mail cost of 500 dollars and per copy currier charge of three cents, fifteen cents per week, with advertising rates by new application.
A satirical piece argues against Islam and praises temperance zeal, portraying a figure called Pussyfoot as a beacon for Bible faith and anti drinking reform. It references Europe, England, Arabs, and Muhammad in a controversial mock-heroic tone, urging moral crusade and religious clashes along the Nile and Bosphorus.
A garbled account describes a would be treasure hunt led by George Finlay with an expedition team including Trenstine Wand and a museum curator. The Poleans expedition supposedly gathered southern regis with birds and specimens, claiming wealth beyond piratical spoils but ends with unclear, confused motives and a clash between treasure and knowledge.
A rug from the sixteenth century sold for $78,000, touted as the highest price ever paid for a rug in the United States and likely the world. The artifact's origin is linked to the Par region and a notable seller, Fly Wellin.
Twenty years ago a Journal File entry recalls social events in Corry area including Philartaghins reception with Governor, railway talks, new bowling alleys, and a report that Albert Pierce, father of Tra Place, near Corry, is in critical condition after a paralysis incident.
The secretary notes a large change in the nation’s foreign trade for the last fiscal year with exports down 23 percent and a reduced car export surplus over three spring months. He claims the country maintains a high standard of living and that imports are not perilous to American prosperity, challenging the idea of a looming trade calamity.
An old ad promotes Ocean-O as a natural mineral supplement to restore heart energy and youth. It asserts modern foods lack vital minerals and that Ocean-O absorbs through the mouth to reach every organ, promising refunds if not satisfied.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Senate launching a full inquiry into the Gould bribery charge involving Senator Gould of Maine. Chairman Ernst outlined an immediate plan with witnesses to be summoned from Maine and possibly Canada regarding a $100,000 donation to a premiership campaign and the broader contest process.
An old remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to restore dark color to gray hair. A ready to use product claims easy application with a comb or brush and quick results by morning. The piece notes growing popularity and its covert effect on hair shine.
Police probe the murder of Raffaelo Provicano found bullet riddled in a snowbank near his home in Niagara Falls. He recently secured US citizenship papers in Brookville Jefferson County Pennsylvania. Detectives weigh bootlegger quarrel and mob angle amid four shots heard by the wife and nearby residents. The slaying marks the fifth homicide this year in the area.
An old testimonial touts Maya’s remedy as the sole medicine touching a grave stomach and intestinal ailment. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and lowers inflammation causing liver and appendiceal distress. One dose is guaranteed with money refund by J. O. Condra and other druggists.
Early Monday a fire at a farm near Lander forced Mr Mahan to carry a man from the burning dwelling. The rescuer followed by telephoning for help found the man exhausted in a room, with only a few furniture items saved from the parlor as the blaze drove occupants to safety.
New play and straight pianos and great reductions during Christmas sale. Phonographs benches and player rolls also available including new Italian rolls. Stranburg Piano Co at 16 South Center St invites customers to shop for holiday music needs.
Charges accuse Albert J. Fall and Harry F. Sinclair of conspiracy to defraud the government of the Teapot Naval oil reserve. Indictments include E. L. Doheny. Sentences set for plea and trial likely around January 15, with Sinclair and Fall entering not guilty pleas. Doheny attends court with an injured arm, supported by character witnesses.
A man named Rolle Owens jumped from a truck at a crossing near the Wig mill Lhe agile and was struck by a train. He survived the ordeal and is a patient at Why Pour ty General Hospital with injuries. The crossing signal functioned, but the impact caused him to leap from the vehicle in a panic.
An old proverb is retold with humor about having too many tunny fons and frets after misused lines. The speaker jokes that possession of all in and shovel longs and poker suggests a curious, abominable mindset.
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