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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1910
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions trend across Western Pennsylvania with a gradual rise in temperatures through Saturday and Sunday. Expect moderate, variable winds and improving overall conditions as the weekend approaches.
The Philadelphia North American argues for rational conservation by reforming living conditions of Italian immigrants in large cities. Physicians and social workers estimate one third may die from tabreulois under unsanitary housing. The piece condemns crowded quarters as a crime against immigrants and a threat to public health, urging sanitary laws and better living conditions. It also notes Chicago students who work through college achieve higher scholarship, contrasting working-class diligence with privilege.
The Mummy and the Humming Bird, a noted play now in its sixth season, comes to Library Theater on Monday Feb 21. Lord Lumley hosts an Italian organ grinder who tells his tale in a comic clash of languages, with a well balanced cast led by Al Wood Walker as Lord Lumley.
An advertisement notes Lynn Knepp offers painting and interior decorating with wallpaper lines and suggestions, including contact at Bell 1648. A fragment references a travel ticket and hotel register quip about payment and an excursion ticket.
Hudson Maxim argues against disarmament, urging strong defense to deter war. He claims modern conflict favors long-range firepower over hand-to-hand fighting and asserts civilization’s wealth and security depend on gunpowder and naval strength. He calls for investing heavily in navy, fortifications, and military might.
The local Lady Maccabees hive marked its fifteenth anniversary with a public reception from three to five and an evening installation. The hall was decorated with Ange and bunting as Lady Nellie B. Lounsbury, state great commander, attended as honored guest. A banquet followed with new officers installed including Linzie A. Bentley as Lady Commander and Mary Craker as Lieut. Commander, among others.
Government offers railway mail clerks from 906 to 1200 dollars yearly plus other employed up to 82200 dollars. Nationwide examinations for Railway Mail Clerks Custom House Clerks Stenographers Bookkeepers Department Clerks and related positions. Free instruction and information by writing to the Bureau of Instruction 533 Hamlin Building Rochester NY.
The Rexall Mucu Tone remedy claims a thirty year physician heritage and high success in treating catarrh. It offers a personal guarantee of money back if not completely relieved, with two sizes 60 cents and one dollar, available only at The Rexall Store Corry.
Monroe Lilly Manufacturing of Corry Pennsylvania reorganizes in Jamestown New York into Lilly Engine Company with 160000 capital. Directors sworn in include A Thompson Ruswell J Graves George H Monroe W G Jenkins C H Henderson. Thompson president Graves VP Jenkins secretary treasurer. Capital stock fully subscribed and plans to be set later. Lilly patents rights extended to other states and foreign markets.
Ad for spring line from International Tailoring Co New York City via A P Messenger Son sole agents Corry Pa. Claims to save money and heat value with style fabrics. They offer measurement and tailored cuts promising good fit and quality.
An advertisement touts a remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia promising quick relief within one to three days. It claims to remove the disease’s cause and promises immediate disappearance of symptoms, offered by Durham Drug Co with price details and a separate note about a laxative quinine tablet with a refund guarantee.
Daniel Boone is the subject of a dramatic amusement company production called Daniel Boone on the Trial at the Library Theater on Wednesday February 23. The play is a romantic historic story of Boone in Old Kentucky with scenes of a mountain snowstorm, an Indian settlement by moonlight, and Boone's home burning as part of a patriotic tale.
Uncle Sam offers exams for Railway Mail Clerk Post Office Clerk and other clerical positions. Salaries range from 600 to 1400 dollars yearly with bi monthly pay, vacations, and short hours. Scholarships offered this month with free information. prepare now by writing Central School Dept. 40 Rochester NY for details.
Members of Bhen N Ford Post G A R Warren Pennsylvania learned a comrade buried two years ago was not dead when Charles R Keck, Civil War veteran and Eben N Ford member, reappeared. Keck left town years ago after taking a Grantor card, and the death of C R Keck was noted in post minutes. The unexpected return raises questions about who was buried in the soldier’s lot and why the post had no notification of the death.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions people and places such as Eve Hivory and Mor balng rig donn, plus references to a cyclen, Guarani vate, and Bigs Bus. The text is incoherent with scattered names, places, and objects, lacking a clear event or outcome.
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