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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
9
A dying man in India allegedly survived a venomous snakebite after a mob employed a folk remedy. They tied a string around his neck and mouth, chanting incantations, which critics call superstition. The victim reportedly recovered within minutes.
A Washington Star exchange questions prudent planning as a gortoua friend asks about savings for a rainy day and a frivolous reply vows to cut out all fair and warmer weather predictions and preserving them.
A compact reflection on true gentility. The speaker asks what defines a gentleman as one who pursues lofty aims, lives a pure life, keeps honor intact, earns public esteem and personal love, bears fortune meekly, endures evil with constancy, and upholds truth through good and ill. He challenges readers to find such a happy man regardless of rank, then salute him.
El Pueblo Vasco reports General Portvo Diaz named to return to active land under President Madero. The Spanish message says Diaz will receive every possible support at the country’s command. Francisco De La Barra, ex president, acts as ambassador to Italy delivering the plea. de la Barra’s brother, in Seville, conveys the request to Diaz in person.
An archaic sample passage reflects on identity and power, featuring a male figure John as a stabilizing presence for women and kin. It suggests protection and negotiation amid crisis, with reverent tone and literary flourish. The fragment hints at social roles and relationships within a shipboard setting.
A brief report notes the presence of radium in the ran, emitting spontaneously and without cessation, highlighting its persistent radioactive properties and potential scientific interest.
A health notice discusses overwork and nervous strain harming health and cites Henry Jacobs of Ninth Avenue New York City who praises Vinic a liver and tonic remedy claiming a 14 pound gain and better sleep appetite and nerves after two months. The ad encourages trying Vinic with a money back promise and references Abbitt Son druggists. Also a light joke from the Boston Transcript cartoon panel is included.
In a brief cartoon strip, Tart meets Gerald, with Tart joking about lemon drops and Geraldine showing indifference, capturing light humor from Town Toplen.
Axel Pearson, about 35, living with his mother on Wellman Road in Busti, has been missing since Sunday afternoon December 10. Neighbors and search parties have scoured fields and woods between Ashville and Sugar Grove, hoping for a safe return. His mother reported him leaving with his everyday clothes and intention to join a neighbor, but he did not appear at that house or return home.
A proverb-like statement compares human houses to the hill of the termites, White Anta, arguing that if homes were built as tall as people imagine, the humblest dwelling would reach a mile high.
John Murphy of 212 Booth Street Pittsburg was killed at the Peach Street crossing in Erie while attempting to jump a Lake Shore train yesterday noon. The mangled body was identified by a brother and prepared for shipment home. two other men aboard the train escaped with no serious injury.
United States postage stamps are generally printed in sheets of 400 twenty each way.
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