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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
3
A terse, unreadable fragment describes a scene at a harbor with a boat and coins. It mentions eyes and a person unnamed, with garbled words suggesting a nautical setting and a possible trade or distraction near the water. The text is incomplete and provides no clear events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a round by round sequence with a brief reference to a victory by one side and a loss by another. Details are unreadable and names, dates, and places cannot be reliably identified from the provided snippet.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a visit or meeting involving local figures Hoyos and Acurd. The text is garbled with missing names and places, preventing a clear summary of date, location, or outcome. Further legible copy is needed to produce a precise card.
Published Daily except Sunday Corry Pennsylvania discusses price inflation and consumer behavior. It cites bubbesy men, notes rising prices tied to stock market optimism, and argues prosperity depends on turnover at moderate prices. It analyzes how higher prices may reflect profits rather than real demand and suggests efficiency may curb inflation.
The article discusses how South American tensions disrupt global diplomacy and economies. It notes the world press coverage and capitals' efforts to prevent conflict, plus the broader impact on neighboring regions and the economy. It also questions United States Senate actions on wartime pacts and World Court membership.
The Census Bureau reports rural high school attendance at 26 percent versus 71 percent in cities, predicting urban standards will dominate unless rural areas boost educational facilities. It notes national trends of decreasing marriages, rising divorce rates, and asks if postwar economic shifts are causing a lasting change in schooling and social outcomes.
A British scientist notes a new cotton plant variant found a decade ago by Dr Hedley-Thornton that yields a soft durable fiber resistant to pests. The weed-derived material reportedly grows in many countries, producing a cheaper cotton substitute with possible vast impact on world markets. Production in England this year could reach millions of pounds.
A miscellaneous December 25 column recalls community events. Details include visits in Cor fy, notes on local brokers, mine interests, and shipments. Christmas celebrations occur at the Johns home, with families gathering in honor of a daughter's birthday and local railway company workers receiving holiday arrangements.
Hejvollie is presented as the old Romy form for Whit, linking the name to a modern Switzerlind form. The text notes the name’s continued use in ponte Fofuronces to Liat country, suggesting regional naming variation.
A fragmented school exercise page presents questions on correct English usage and spelling with a provided answers list. The readable items include prompts about pronunciation, synonyms, and selecting proper words, concluding with a garbled answer set.
Westfield police chief Frank Drake chased a speeding car carrying ten cases of alleged Golden Wedding whiskey after it failed to stop at Main and Portage. Shots punctured the tires, the driver fled on foot across fields, leaving the ditched vehicle behind. Erie County license linked the car to a Pennsylvania owner and the chief suspected the driver was a colored man.
A garbled excerpt presents fragmented lines about midnight sadness and caution. It mentions a school and a moral plea to slow down and consider restraint, framed in an old voice suggesting Western Newesia style.
A fragmentary wire-era piece discusses Senators Lawrence C. Phipps of Colorado and Hiram Bingham of Connecticut as potential twin senators. It notes their contrasting backgrounds and views, highlighting conservative stances, industrial policy, and the idea of reform versus tradition in governance.
Jamestown report notes ownership of manufacturing rights and sales for the Finger Tip Control device used with Whippet cars. William Collier of Detroit and Scott H. Penfield of Jamestown hold rights, with contracts expected to involve three other firms. Penfield plans to attend New York and Chicago auto shows. the device touted as a major progression since the self starter. The piece also mentions a death in the city, Mrs Anna Roach, and visits by Mr and Mrs John Flamer and son John of Erie.
A garbled OCR passage presents scattered questions on geography and literature. Items mention the Tropic of Capricorn, a quip about westward movement, Mandgalay, a phrase paralleled to Avi, an Asian country sharing a U.S. state's name, and stray numbers and names like Jefferson. The text overall reads as a confusing collage with unclear context.
A 60 by 20 foot barge sits 5 feet deep when empty and 1 foot out of water when loaded with coal. With 10 displaced cubic feet per ton and water weight 624 pounds per cubic foot, determine the coal weight in pounds. The Monday answer hints at calculating based on area and depth, not sea conditions.
An OCR fragment reflects a misread quip about effort and misjudged outcomes, noting the disappointment of efforts that yield no result. It references a phrase about driving ants to visit a friend and discovering fryable chicks, illustrating garbled text from a historical page.
A brief ad explains life insurance as a practical method to protect families. It states life insurance provides funds to pay debts secure a freehold home and guarantee a regular monthly income. It urges contacting an Equitable Life agent in the community for guidance on income and security.
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