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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
3
In an undated remark on aging, Thomas A. Edison questions if man has a soul. He suggests life is a swarm of billions of cells whose immortal activity continues after death, challenging the notion of a singular human soul and individuality.
The piece notes recent defeats for antiscience efforts as bills banning evolutionary teaching fail in Arkansas and New Hampshire. It also reports the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church’s educational group opposing legislation that would hinder scientific teaching, reflecting growing public tolerance that religion and science can coexist with mutual respect.
A large crowd is expected at the card party to be held Thursday evening February 17 at the I W home on West Washington Street. Tickets are selling well for the five hundred and Pedro game starting at 8 15 with refreshments and awards following the games.
An OCR fragment touts Praetune a tiny bottle bought from a druggist to remove hard and soft corns and calluses without soreness or irritation, promising easy relief and easy removal with fingers.
An early 20th century Washington report discusses political motives behind the president's moves. It notes speculation among officials about aims, debates in Congress over funding and war avoidance, and reactions to a presidential message to Congress amid security and peace concerns.
In Ashland Pennsylvania on a Tuesday afternoon a coal mine disaster trapped workers in ash water and debris from a derailed conveyance. Seven were rescued from the gangway where the collapse occurred and one body was recovered. crews continued operations as officials investigated the cause.
Extract from the Journal Files dated February 16 1907 recounts local incidents. An explosion injured a porter Richard Woods who was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Other notes mention an employee Johnny Long injured at work and a man losing a fingertip, plus updates on residents returning from Florida and a bank position change for Jackson and a sickness in Erie affecting Mrs Dawson's daughter.
In Chatham Ontario on February 16 Watliane MeCathering Breard was sentenced to days for a criminal incident involving a white woman. The trial began yesterday and the jury deliberated two minutes before returning a guilty verdict and recommending the extreme penalty.
Free health clinic offered by the municipal health group at the Corry Building on February 26. The event provides a thorough health examination with free services to all residents, aiming to promote community wellness and early disease detection.
Prohibition agents tracked Stanley Dobkowski of 285 East Second Street Erie to Canada after he skipped a Pittsburgh Federal Court appearance. He faces a two year sentence in Atlanta for conspiracy against the US government and has been noted as negotiating to sell Erie real estate to return to Poland.
The fragment refers to Stephan as the first Christian martyr with Acts 7 cited. It notes his execution appeared unauthorized by Roman authorities and deemed illegal.
Kane February 16 report of an altercation between neighboring farmers over land surveying disputes ending with a shot fired but no serious injury. A man was arrested for assault and attempted murder, then released on bail as case heads to the next county criminal court term. Jamestown delegation from Corry Lodge Jonathan No. 685 visited, and the second degree was conferred on candidates by the Corry Encampment. Celebration followed with a dinner and parade attended by multiple Odd Fellows lodges.
The chief exports of China include animal products, beans, brush bristles, chinaware, earthenware and pottery, cotton in raw and manufactured forms, fireworks, fish and fishing products, fruit, hemp, hides, mats and matting, medicinal herbs, oil, paper, vegetables, straw braid, sugar, tea, tobacco, and wool.
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