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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1919
Page
3
Notice details mailing class rates and delivery options for Corry Pa readers. It lists second class mail at 94 dollars per year and carrier delivery at two cents per copy, ten cents per week, with advertising terms available on application.
A discussion on the essential character of a newspaper, arguing that honesty, independence, and public service outweigh money or power. It emphasizes that the paper’s moral stance and editorial backbone shape its standing in the community, beyond ownership or profit.
The article alleges deaths from poisoned liquor tied to ongoing Prohibition debates. It cites reports of multiple fatalities and accuses liquor interests of propaganda while noting widespread concern and proposed actions by opponents of Prohibition. The piece references King Booze as a longstanding source of daily deaths.
An overflow crowd filled First Methodist Church for a special musical program tied to the Christman celebration. Dr. Wilkima spoke on The Story of the Messiah, praising 18th century German musical influence and urging more music education in public schools.
Readable fragments report an Erie girl attempted to kill herself Friday morning with conflicting hospital and paternal accounts. The artery was severed, leg injured, and the girl reportedly received care after the fall or blow.
An old fashioned watch night service will be held at Harbor Church Wednesday evening December 1 at o'clock. Mrs. Tita Moger and Mrs. Cora Hirt of Pittsburgh, known for performances at Stonebore camp, will sing several times with guitar accompaniment and present montages during intermission.
The Okmulgee Oklahoma region reports the death of a Kane boy after a gunshot incident. Telegrams received by relatives confirm the fatality with the body to be sent home for burial. Details are scarce, and the telegram hints at a shooting, prompting local inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR text shows pricing and delivery notes but key items and context are unclear. The readable bits mention free delivery, numbers like 12 and 108 but no identifiable date, place, or organization to anchor a proper summary.
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