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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
3
Corry Pennsylvania publication details for Cony Evening Journal daily except Sunday. Arthur Colegrove listed as editor or manager. Post Office of Corry designated as mailing address. Rates shown include five dollars per year, three cents per copy, and teen cents per week with mail, carrier, and rates available upon application.
Commentary argues that tax exempt public securities favor small investors over industrial workers, destabilizing finance for productive industry. It contends the Wall Street scare boosts exempt securities and harms working industrials, urging abolition of the tax exemption.
The article notes that millions celebrate Christmas as a holy day while others do not, and Christianity has penetrated most parts of the world. It discusses the true significance beyond feasting and pleasure and urges charitable thoughts toward the poor during the season.
The article surveys Christmas songs across nations, focusing on the British Isles and the traditional Yule festival. It notes the shift under Christianity, preservation of carols like Deck the Hall, and vivid imagery of Yuletide preparations with holly, mistletoe, and community feasting. It also references holiday features and a local basketball game schedule involving Meadville High School.
A December 13 1904 Journal Files excerpt notes a fair crowd at the Athletic Association event with Jimny Smith champion featherweight in Canada and Darby Giles of Erie scheduled to appear. The Very Assembly American Other Tie Unions elects Jr Ressler. Charles Greening fights Battie as a guest. Chautauqua Lake freezes again and local residents face hard winter travel on the lake.
An ad notes a Swedish shampoo that lightens blonde hair while keeping a natural golden tone. It claims safe scalp use and avoidance of heavy chemical damage, and lists retailers such as No Fy Ames & Co and Jas 0 Condira.
B Oliphant president of Pennsylvania Gas Co asserts planned main extensions for Erie including Lawrence Park and Wesleyville. Company filed to raise rates with the Public Service Commission amid ongoing hearings. A $2 million Perry Iron Works upgrade and a 33 million store gas blending project are planned with Pickands Mather of Cleveland. Commission date not fixed. Oliphant hopes for winter supply assurance.
A brief quotation commenting that pity should not be wasted on conceited people, arguing they carry their comfort about with them. The note reflects a nugget of social observation from a literary voice.
Meadville division prizes reward station grounds and internal order. D W King Cochran town first prize $40. I Smith Randolph second $30. ALR Carlson Niebe third $6. F B Doane Union City fourth $10. Other stations noted for improvement include Carr Bear Lake Cambridge Springs and Franklin. Travel comments praise attractive grounds and cooperation between agents and patrons.
Funeral services for Hannah Ruppersberger were held at St Titus church in Titusville with Rev W L Sullivan officiating. Interment followed at St Catherine's cemetery. Bearers included James Marron John T Kelly Fred Popeney John Meagher Frank Kelly and Dennis Emerson. Accompanying relatives listed from Union City and Titusville.
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