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A fragment notes pricing by mail at 5.00 per year and by carrier at three cents per copy with quarterly or relay charges to be announced upon publication.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
3
A fragment notes pricing by mail at 5.00 per year and by carrier at three cents per copy with quarterly or relay charges to be announced upon publication.
The government outlines a naval program to build 10 001 tons of ships in two years with eight authorized so far at a cost about 8 or 9 million each. The plan seeks possible international conference to limit armaments while noting public enthusiasm for shipbuilding persists even as critics fear limited usefulness of talks.
A Jefferson City judge rejected testimony about a physician who claimed to use truth serums to prove innocence, calling such methods clap trap. The piece contrasts medieval magic with modern science and urges cautious testing before accepting any dramatic mental or physical alterations. Also notes Sarepta Albert leaving for holidays.
Telegraph operator J A McIntyre of Ridgway saved a boy in Elk Creek on February 25. He was presented a hero medal in Philadelphia by the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for rescuing young James Deparrly from drowning after the boy fell into the icy water.
By United From Harrisburg Pa December 23 crowds rush last minute for 1927 license tags. State Highway Department workers likely to toil tomorrow due to holiday rush as remaining staff depart for Christmas.
Mrs. Maton Hannan, 2 years married to Geo Kirch, died after apoplexy struck her at her daughter's home on King Street. Survived by husband, four daughters Ellen Ida Minnie Kirch and four sons Lewis William Charles Clarence, and siblings Mrs A Wettenburg and Gust Hansen. Funeral at Mrs Brooks home Friday at 2 PM with Rev Bartlett. burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
A visitor from Weeks was in Jamestown today for a two busi ness assignment.
Jamestown resident use of manufactured gas continues this winter marking the first time in over four decades that the town relies on a gas blend. The Pennsylvan ia Gas Company expanded connections between Warren and Jamestown to serve scores of homes as cold weather last week drove consumption to 10.6 million cubic feet. officials report 25 to 90 percent of the mix is manufactured gas blended with natural gas.
Federal dry agents closed several well known New York drinking venues after Christmas patrols. Chester Mills says Broadway cannot be dried up solely by orders as the public must respect the Constitution. The crackdown cost about eight thousand dollars as club patrons discuss the situation the following morning.
Kane Chief of Police Tipton cannot enter his own jail as Corbin lock blocks the door and he has no keys. After weekend revelers damaged the lodge and guards, the lock was replaced but keys were forgotten, leaving Tipton locked out for three days with potential further risk.
Advert says Adlerika removes gas and old waste, easing stomach distress. Claims dramatic relief from bloating and renewed appetite after using the product. Features testimonials including W H L Pletcher and Thomas Downey praising its effects.
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