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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1910
Page
2
The piece discusses advertising rates and a column on how to place inserts. It cites New York and Chicago branches and urges readers to support local merchants with thoughtful Christmas shopping and subscriptions to the Journal. It mentions a campaign by an association for townwide progress and notes ongoing scheduling and rates.
J J Desmond attends the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington D C to press for navigable waterway planning. He argues water transportation can reduce railroad usage and notes the upcoming Panama Canal will boost U S commerce, with Desmond citing a China Hankow quote as example.
Congregational church will hear Rev A B Ricker tomorrow morning after the ordination service. The Sunday program includes a post service Bible reading and a separate evening theme on the divine purpose.
Mrs. George Keefe announces an exclusive display of hand painted china and fancy work on December 5 at her rooms 29 Ist atvenue Barnes Blook.
A garbled, OCR style fragment notes a discussion of a large quantity described as million gricks and mentions common briefs. The text hints at a pile or measurement about forty feet, but details remain unclear.
The United States population figure was announced this morning from Washington. The release lists the total number of residents, including counts for states and territories, and notes changes from the prior census. No further details are provided in the fragment.
At the Armory Roller Rink spectators enjoyed a masquerade featuring eclectic costumes. Winners included Test skating nonpte in costume and Claude Moswengers Landy for best dressed, with Neilly Hund and Walter Dempsey also among top outfits.
The national union elected officers including President M. de Brown and Secretary N. Ml Nesmith. Other posts filled were Speaker Thomas Rooney and Keeper Holt Smith with several names listed for various roles.
A serious fire at Girard destroyed a large barn belonging to Pennsylvania Nursery Co and damaged adjacent buildings and rail yard assets. The blaze, first detected on Dyarth road, consumed contents before efforts by the Dobler Hogi company and others could save them. Insurance partially covers losses and a Shermanville stock supports the plant. A new independent Ice Company led by Thomas Shannon plans to organize in Corry to supply the area.
A Chicago picture agent was sentenced to pay a $100 fine and costs after conviction for maintaining a lottery. County Detective Trent and the district attorney led the case, with the judge taking a lenient view given the showy nature of the operation.
Fragmentary notice lists Cameron Dinglay as a participant on Wednesday December 7 at Cameron Block. No further details are readable.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses textile trade terms and tailor made clothing for a young audience. It references "no good quality all wool" and mentions a tailor and seller names in a damaged historical context.
Readers report the city waking to ten below zero at early hours with even colder readings on hills. The striking cold surprised residents as December weather delivered record low warmth.
The ad promotes patterns of handkerchiefs from 10 cents to 210 each, dress goods, silks, and cloaks with prices from 25 cents to 22.50 per yard, new silk and lace items, and a large selection of linens, towels, napkins, bedspreads, fur and cloak stock, all discounted for holiday shopping.
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