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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
3
In Corry Pennsylvania a local employment bureau, run by W R Bigler who lost his right arm and left foot in an accident, provides jobs for disabled people. Over 25 years the bureau has placed more than 85 cripples, prefiguring modern self sufficiency efforts and highlighting courage and generosity.
A Harrison Arkansas mob that hanged a railroad striker reportedly misidentified the victim. Witnesses say the timekeeper and two coworkers confirm he was at work when bridges burned, raising questions about who started the fires. Legislative inquiry notes some bridges may have been set ablaze by others. The piece argues lynch law backfires, contrasting it with regular law’s imperfect but precise operation.
A garbled column fragment references Charlie Chaplin rumors, European tensions, odd purchases, crowd debates, garden gossip, an insurance agent, fashion, and rumors about alimony. It mentions a public meeting at Pim Assembly Hall and a sense of disorder in civic life.
A collage of 1908 notes reports local figures ill with fever, paving contracts and city trust queries, plus social items from Owe dale Washington and the Catholic Club gathering. Dr Lea Jacobson presents a device to amplify heartbeats for distant listening and medical advice across distances.
The Cornell University president asserts life expectancy in the United States rose from 41 to 68 years over half a century and, with continued scientific knowledge and medical advances, could reach an additional 20 years within another generation. He credits medical progress and public health efforts for past gains and urges broader health measures and publicity.
A public meeting announces Warren Oylston of the Colston Company to present a three-part program. He recreates daily life, contemporary figures, and poetry and drama in original sets and costumes. Overseas and Spanish War veterans are invited to a city hall assembly.
A farmer, G L Heath of R P D No 5 Ames, reports kidney congestion and backache. After using Doan's Kidney Pills obtained at Ames and Cos Drug Store, his pains eased and back stiffness diminished. The ad urges others to try the same remedy.
In Keb and O region, rising Pennsylvania grade crude price to 58 a barrel spurs field activity. Independent refiners offer premiums up to 26 cents to secure supplies, as buyers push prices and output concentrates on leases and territory operations. Outriders may bid higher to obtain oil in any quantity.
Adelbert Brookins aged 70 of 402 Wilson Avenue was found dead by a newsboy Saturday night in a Florida house. Coroner Cardat ruled heart failure with the body on the couch for at least two days before removal to McLeod's undertakers. His wife and brother in law were visiting at the time.
Allegheny Gle Club presents a junior class night concert in the high school auditorium. The program features college glee club numbers Sword of Ferrara City Smiling Through and Alma Mater with soloists and various orchestral pieces including Baritone D. Sandman, Tenor Salo and piano selections.
Harrisburg report notes the Pinchot administration budget preparing for public scrutiny as $2 appropriation bills are set for open hearings by the House Appropriations Committee. The administration dry bill, introduced in both chambers, goes to the House Law and Order committee, with a plan for cross committee consideration to speed passage.
The Authors Club met Monday evening in the Library Building with a roll call of English authors. Members presented well prepared papers including Reading from FH G Welle The Wheels of Chance by Mrs Gilson Sketch Arnold Bennett Mrs Thomas Ragon in Sketch Frank Swinnerton Ming Mary Ondra Sketch ASM Hutchinson prepared by Mrs Tooke read by Mrs Gilson Sketch John Galaworthy Mrs J O Robinson The program proved very interesting for the club members.
A Panic in Littlefield Ohio as the Kane family and the Jacobs household suffer gas exposure from fumes in February. Mr and Mrs Jacob Snyder invited the Kane family to stay. the scene involved awakening parents and children, with medical help summoned for the older residents while the younger ones remained ill.
The Readers Clay met Swanny yesterday afternoon with Mrs A. O. Sandburg on Wright street, ten Indies present answering roll call with current events. The president, Mrs. Osborne, spoke on geography, followed by a discussion. The next meeting will be with Mrs RM Palmer at her home on West Wayrie street.
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