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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1927
Page
3
Fragment from the Cory Evening Journal shows postal and mailing details for Corry Pennsylvania with address lines and rates for mail delivery. It mentions Arthur Colegrove and Pabiluher entries and indicates advertising inquiries upon application.
A 1920s opinion urging a return to decency in American theater. Broadway critics warn indecency jeopardizes prosperity, urging producers to value clean entertainment to sustain audiences and economic health. The piece argues European decadence harms U.S. drama and stresses ethical business in arts.
A 4,300,000 advertising push boosts prunes from humble fruit to aristocratic status. The campaign promises appetizing prune dishes and slogans, arguing prunes are wholesome and beneficial. It notes the tease about prune soup linked to Prince William of Sweden and blends humor with health claims.
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a superior builder for children with rickets or teeth growth issues. It claims sugar coated tablets ease tasting, notes a sample gain of 11 percent weight in seven weeks, and promises a money back trial if not satisfied.
GOP leaders fear a fracture over the wet and dry issue as convention talks intensify. The article cites Senator Borah and Gov. Burton as pivotal figures, with rivals predicting tensions will shape the Republican stance before the national gathering.
In this city Tuesday's events drew little interest with section boards noting city office fines and routine work. Landlord Sweeney faced repercussions for overstepping. Several local figures traveled to Bee Shimori and Kiple for funerals while others attended Bevh Clover’s services. Aerial posts mention ongoing railway work and a factory building nearing readiness for business.
A garbled report references Lindsey Vudse Bey and a medical remedy described as ineffective. It mentions President Dohy Grlhe Titkhen of Princeton University and a place called Dons Vat MMMSHV’s home, with an unclear event taking place there.
The fragment discusses using a microscope to observe something through four microstones and mentions adjusting focus toward the ground glass. The readable text is highly garbled, but hints at a method involving a micro stone setup and focusing steps on a viewing surface. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
Aimee Semple McPherson reflects on New York as a city of industry culture art and religious life while noting its notoriety as wicked. She says many New Yorkers pride themselves on toughness yet possess hearts of gold beneath a public persona.
Fragmentary notice from Kane Pennsylvania describes a zoning plant incident at a nearby facility and mentions an employee named Johnson who was injured when machinery stopped. It notes multiple family members and hints at room rental and furnishings in the classifieds.
Harrisburg report states the administration seeks a permanent three cent per gallon gasoline tax with a half cent returned to counties for road work. The plan would replace the current one cent tax and delays loom as House and Senate calendars push bills through during the lengthy session.
Feb 21 Portland reports a severe service disruption as the Southern Pacific Railway holds all southbound trains amid a chokepoint in the Willamette Valley. problems include lack of communication and widespread delays described as the worst rail tieup in 30 years, impacting Isolaqin of Pakce from California.
Dayton Daily News comments on the tough path for the transetessir and the steady push to improve the street tagging situation. The piece highlights community concern and ongoing efforts to address graffiti issues in the city.
Erie Peninsula action group led by Assemblyman Joseph Schilling and state Sen Miles B Hicks seeks a 200000 appropriation to build at least three jetties into Lake Erie. The goal is to curb sand loss at Presque Isle and connect state park to the mainland. The Erie Chamber of Commerce presidents council and civic groups urge swift action, with a committee ready to press Governor Fisher and the legislature. George W Beecher also visited Union City on business.
An old advertisement for LAVOPTIK presents it as a mild soothing antiseptic for eye pains and inflammation. It claims rapid relief for tired, burning eyes and lists Thomas Downey, a druggist, as the advertiser.
Nine high schools in Erie County compete in the 1927 National and International Oratorical Contests. Schools include Albion, Edinboro, North East, West Springfield, Waterford, Wes leyville, Erie Central, Erie East and Union City. County events lead to district and state meets with medals and a silver cup as prizes.
The Ohio State Journal In forms about a Peruvian traffic bug found by investigators. It is described as native, busy, voracious and combative, armored by nh at war with other forest bus citizens. It has a red Heat on its end and a green ght Oaslis tall, with lights visible during the dark hours.
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