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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1922
Page
3
Publication notice for West South Street Corry Pa issued by ALD Cotegrove Arthur Colegrove. Publisher entered at Corry Post Office. Second class mail matter. Rates listed: by mail 85 dollars per year by carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week.
The piece argues thrift as wise money management to weather troubles and reduce fire losses. It cites the National Board of Fire Underwriters data showing 1916 to 1920 U S fire costs at over 1 billion dollars, with matches, electricity, stoves, chimneys and exposure as major causes, and notes vast sums could have prevented fires.
The Pennsylvania Bureau of Foods report to Secretary Ragmasseri details 1921 spending, samples analyzed, and cases terminated. It notes a drop in expenditures from 1920, total receipts, and the bureau’s expanding scope since 1907, with figures for samples, cases, and regional receipts.
A jumble of lines notes state budget and police regulation roles in food quality and adulteration control, citing the Bureau of Foods and the Director’s duties. A separate item reports basketball at 7:30 and a local death: H J Tanner of Whiteboro New York died at his daughter’s home in Falconer, with funeral in Union City and burial in Colon City. he was a builder and contractor. Oil City Independents defeated Farrell Cosmos 80 to 25 in what was billed as the last game of the season.
Roth, a wealthy automobile dealer who recently bought The Apartments of the Reedelville near Jewell and State streets, plans a $300,000 theater in Erie with seating for 2400. Groundbreaking set for May 1. The house aims to show high class pictures and has already secured funding from county parties.
City council at Monday night meeting voted to increase the proposed street bond issue from 870,000 to 100,000 and include paving of 16th street extension to connect with Pittsburgh road work by the State Highway Department, urged by Kiwanis and other citizens.
LM McNeil a Pennsylvan ia Railroad mechanic at Altoona Works led a riveting team to a new record in December 1921 driving an average of 11 rivets per hour over an eight hour shift. The crew including M McNeil a car builder R W Kay a holder and a helper Wingling achieved over 1901 rivets in a single day and kept a pace near four rivets per minute at peak output.
Mrs. Lloyd Mead, 24, suffered burns at her Kerstown residence when her clothing ignited from a kitchen stove. She was transported to Spencer Hospital in Meadville for treatment. County commissioners met in Spartansbore as a Board of Appeals for tax assessment disputes, with few complaints filed.
Postpaid 5 pounds of honey blend offered for Cory or Columbus delivery at $1.10. Address line shows Ar thu S. Hill, R. T.7, Corry, Pa. Oud. Local catalog style advert notes postpaid delivery and price terms.
Two youths ages 11 and 12 fled after breaking a window pane at Aronson's Grocery on Oil Street and Monesta Avenue Sunday evening. They hid until midnight, rode trains toward Warren, then Union City where police detained them and returned them home.
Bolvax claim boosts kidney function and fast results. Ny F Amés & Co offer money back on satisfaction guarantee. Ad copy notes limited availability and price points.
An old advertisement promotes Musterole a clean white ointment made with oil of mustard to ease headaches by externally treating the forehead and temples. It claims no internal medicine side effects and urges purchase at drug stores with jar and hospital sizes priced at 3 dollars.
In Clearfield county a suspect facing charges was ordered to post a 5000 dollar bond and appear in court. The case involves alleged acts surrounding a missing person in Sandy Township and a warrant for arrest remains outstanding as police pursue leads.
Daniel A Miller of Johnstown endorses Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for blood purification liver support and general health. The note touts quick relief from symptoms and invites readers to request free medical advice and trial tablets by writing to Dr. Pierce at Tayntilda Hotel Buffalo New York.
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