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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
7
Washington February report says Assistant Secretary of the Treasury endorses a congressional inquiry into the social and economic impact of Prohibition. He favors studying the feasibility of the federal purchase of bonded whiskey to test law effects and to provide accurate data for policy.
Weather bulletin predicts clouds and rain for Friday across the region. Forecasters warn of unsettled conditions with cooler temperatures and possible showers overnight into Friday morning, urging residents to prepare for wet weather.
The piece notes rising demand for elderberries in 1890s Western New York, with city residents showing interest, causing berry thefts and farmers to defend crops. It describes scarce supply, high pickup of ripe clusters, and fears of trespass as elderberries become sought after by urban visitors.
Gloom replaces joy at the Juana Tin border amid the first signs of prohibition era effects. Reports from Ma Juana, Mexico dated Feb 18 describe changes due to U.S. policy impacting cross border life and mood.
Celoron February 18 Mrs Joseph Peter and Mrs John Logr in residents along Hunt road and Fairmont Avenue acted quickly when a fire started in a Celoron home. They dragged the unconscious tenant from the bed, then alerted authorities and had him transported to Jamestown General Hospital where doctors treated burns not as serious as first feared.
A fragment notes clover priced at $1.25 and sold by Arthur Hill, RF, D, on the seventh. The readable line hints at a small local ad or vendor listing with uncertain full context.
A scanned newspaper classifies offerings by category from Announcements to Legal Notices. It lists ad rates, submission rules, and section titles for automotive, business services, employment, instruction, merchandise, rooms and board, real estate for rent and sale, and auctions including legal notices. It outlines word charges, publication rights, and assistance for creating effective ads.
The Star Granite & Marble Works of Corry Pa advertises monuments and markers priced as low as 115 dollars for monuments and 2500 dollars for markers, all set on concrete foundations and in stock for inspection. Also advertised are poultry supplies, acetylene welding, refinishing services, and advertising/printing for local notices and sales.
The message urges taking action despite fear, arguing that attempting a solution to a difficulty is better than remaining paralyzed by doubt. It emphasizes learning from mistakes over inaction and encourages bold, decisive movement toward progress.
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