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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1930
Page
3
A Corry Evening Journal piece criticizes charity misuse amid widespread aid for jobless families, noting skilled workers and professionals suffer hunger while relying on relief. It argues civilization grows by pursuing knowledge, citing public fascination with Einstein and philosophy as progress.
The text lists a series of trivia questions and provided answers from yesterday. Questions cover signing of the Declaration of Independence, largest Great Lake, largest known universe body, author of a work titled "Three Weeks!", a South American continent size rank, plus an answer list including dates and geographic names.
Piles are caused by bad lower bowel circulation and cannot be cured by salves or cutting. Dr J S Leonhardt claims to have discovered an internal medicine called Heim-Roid that stimulates circulation and heals affected parts. The remedy reportedly cured 960 of 1000 patients and is offered with a money-back guarantee through local druggists and Keister's Cut Rate.
A memorial slice from Meadville files reports Fahey's death near Meadville after a train collision at the main line. A fleet of local incidents follow including barn fire damage, a collie killed at East Main Street, and residents Howard Loveland and Sidney Fiston visiting from State College for Christmas.
W L Gordon discusses common mistakes and word usage clarifications. He defines talisman as a charm with extraordinary effects used to avert evil and cites a tribe using it to avert diseases.
A date and problem text from a lodge room with dimensions 60 ft by 48 ft and a scrambled instruction for the shortest crawl distance from floor to northeast lower corner to west upper corner. The piece also includes yesterday's answer 300 miles and an unclear method with arithmetic errors and misprints.
At Kane on December 16 the V P W club held its annual Christmas party for thirty visiting girls. Santa distributed candy and fruit, a lunch was served, and dancing followed. Mayor Alexander and two officials aided transportation for the guests. In Branford a wreck near Wilbook left Holleran Athienne injured and undergoing amputation. other details uncertain.
Los Angeles aviator Mrs. Claire Fahy was in serious, unconscious condition after a crash in Tonopah when motor stalled during takeoff from 50 feet. Skull fracture and deep cuts reported. She had attended an air circus and was returning to Los Angeles. Her husband Lieutenant Herbert Fahy was killed testing a plane in Michigan.
A vintage ad claims Thoxine cures night coughing fast by addressing the internal cause. It promises quick relief for sore throats and colds, notes pleasant taste and safety for all ages, and offers bottles at 35c, 60c, and 1.00. Sold at retailers including elater's Drug Store and others.
A critical survey of George Fork Milton's The Age of Hate tracing Reconstruction era figures like Thad Stevens Charles Summer Ben Butler and Andrew Johnson. The review praises archival proof across 700 pages and notes sensational portraits including Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine amid a tumultuous political landscape.
A compact note traces the evolution from ancient papyrus Book of the Dead decorations to later alphabetic scripts. It mentions vibrant manuscripts brightened by vignettes and metallic colors, highlighting how writing transformed from symbols to illuminated letters across centuries.
A 48 year old man, Matthies, died when his car skidded on a slippery highway and struck a tree on Warwick street in Salamanca. The coroner identified the driver as Arthur L. Mosack of Delevan Avenue Buffalo and said other occupants escaped serious injury. The crash occurred Sunday while the trio was returning home around 3:40 PM.
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