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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
3
Public notice shows advertising rates and mailing terms for the Corry publication. It lists postal handling notes, second class mail designation, yearly and per-copy charges, and carrier pricing, reflecting early 20th century rate structure and publisher details. Details are fragmented but indicate rate levels and publication logistics.
A 1921 review reports a sharp drop in U S foreign trade totals, with imports down about 58 percent and exports about 45 percent from 1920. It cites price declines across major import and export categories, especially in foodstuffs and manufactured goods, plus large declines across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, driven by lower unit values and weaker demand.
Advertisement offers best prices for junk paper and rags. Mentions contact Zalesnek at Cohmn Property on W. Washington Street and references phos bey in unclear wording.
In Erie on December hearings Publican Commissioner Billing continued the case brought by Saegertown residents against the Northwestern Pennsylvania Railway Company. The motion seeks removal of street car tracks from the street center to the curb to allow state highway department paving. Local residents allege secret moves and distrust in the decision process while Attorney Harold Mook represents Saegertown.
Erie county officials are slated for formal induction next Monday morning with official ceremonies. Judge William E. Hirt and Henry Jay Clarke will be sworn in by President Judge A P Rossiter. Sheriff elect William D Brown and County Controller Joseph Leslie will be sworn in by Register and Recorder R L Howell, and four newly elected aldermen will be inducted as well.
Charlie Sheeler, long tied to nearby Swede Valley, died in a shack fire on Wednesday dawn. A neighbor, AL Wininger, saw the structure ablaze on the east side of the Jersey Shore Pike near Swede Valley, but the blaze had fully consumed when he reached the scene.
The body of Miss Claire Ledden, a nurse with the American Expeditionary Force, arrived from France yesterday morning aboard the Vid PR. The Ledden Young Post of the American Legion met the corpse at the Hoboken station and escorted it to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Ledden. The remains lie in state at the Ledden residence, watched by an honor guard of ex-service men.
Kane, Dec. 81 E. 1H. Watkins took the oath of office as burgess of Kane Friday afternoon at 2 20 o'clock before Justice of the Peace Emile Stenger in the presence of witnesses and will assume the duties of his official position at the head of the city government on January 1. He will succeed James Fy Wood, who for the past eight years has headed Kane.
Numerous Corry residents and visitors share Christmas celebrations and social calls. William Crosby family, Clara Kepler, Charles Fox, Glenn Gaslir, Albert Merker, Ella Emerson, Watts, Traverse Fuller, N E Dewey, and others joined gatherings in Corry. Families also visited Jamestown and nearby towns, with multiple dinners and homecomings noted.
Several Corry residents and relatives share holiday gatherings and hospital news. Gust Oke of Westfield spent Christmas with parents here. Miss Ruth Aver and Mr and Mrs Harry Spicer of Corry celebrated the season at Columbus Cottage Park. Mrs Hoetten and son Max visited the Park Wednesday. Mrs J T Miller hosted Christmas guests from Sheffield. Harrison Kepple and son with Alephia and Addie Stowell of Spartansburg stayed Tuesday night. Mrs Ella Johnson thanks the Lady Rebekahs for cards after illness. Mrs J L Miller’s guests included Lyte Cummings and children. George Bensink completed Jamestown Business College. Effa Wiggers of Lakewood visits her aunt.
Garrett Bensink ill Mrs Sohn and Hillbury family spent Christmas at North Clymer with Perry Hillury and kin Miss Mabel Hillbury went to Enion Ci Wednesday night Aire Den Johnstin ie Ki Covey of Clymer staying with her Mrs Grant Johnvon ill but improving Mrs Will Parker visiting Warren Pr Edward Farmer a Corry visitor Thursday afternoon.
An old newspaper item touts San Cura Ointment as a cure for sores boils burns and scalds claiming rapid relief for many conditions including itching piles and eczema. It lists prices 35 cents 1.00 and 2.50 a jar and notes testimonials from users in Coopratown Pay.
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