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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR text references a person named Rex and an evening event tonight or tomorrow. It mentions wind or weather and a registration task. Details are unclear due to damage and scrambled wording, but the piece points to an upcoming local activity requiring signups.
Corry Evening Journal presents a column on conscience and its role in addressing modern problems. It cites Washington quotes about keeping celestial fire and raising a standard for the wise and honest to follow, urging measured use of historical guidance in contemporary issues.
A journalistic observer notes Italy under Mussolini pursues a new Roman Empire by claiming Ethiopia as a prize. He questions the source of an $850 million survey budget and suggests Italy may use modern Roman power to extend its influence, with France and Britain aiding by ceding territories in Africa.
The Supreme Court holds Congress exceeded its powers in abrogating gold payments for government bonds, yet bondholders receive no more than their principal. John M. Perry, holder of a $10,000 Fourth Liberty Loan bond, notes that inflation erodes value. even with a win, gold parity would yield far more purchasing power than the current repayment. The decision ends debate and allows proceeding with lighter worry.
United Press reports Kipling may have borrowed Longs Every man a king lines from a 1910 poem A Charm Copyright 1910 The note cites a 1920s seed distribution and a humorous cab ride anecdote in Washington with deadpan lines about monks and a taxi story citing the 209 as a monastery reference.
The column notes shifted real estate timing for construction firms with a favorable late morning and a notable afternoon. It urges caution on health around March 12 to 33 and hints at favorable changes from May 22 to July 12, 1985. Also lists a for rent ad: five furnished rooms with private bath at 127 Gould St phone 92.
A vintage ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for monthly ailments, headaches, and preconception care. The ad mentions Mrs. Bather Sours of Doncaster, cataloging various claimed benefits and pricing of the tonic.
Erie Railroad campaign against “es wigsers” and train riders leads to fines for five local boys. Frank Crowell carrier on Route No 4 will address rural mail carriers. Mrs Alfred D Craker passes away at 50. Karl Brown check forged by former outlet manager in Kane. Ed Becker brings grasshoppers to Journal. Mrs FA Whitford celebrates birthday. Mr and Mrs Murray Olds celebrate Washington's birthday with their baby girl. Born this morning to Mr and Mrs Wilbur Merritt a son. Stanley Nichols delivers foreign affairs talk at High School period. Miss Coffer returns to Erie after weekend visit with friends.
Paris, Feb 29. Heim presents an original spring collection emphasizing sleeves, necklines, and waistlines. Fabrics feature black and white with touches of white pique, almond green with belge and black, canary with sand and mustard. Evening wear centers on black and white, grays, heavy satin, faille, and taffeta with chiffons and organzas for lighter pieces. Fashion tip notes sleeves are key in spring lines.
Aline MacMahon completes work on Wanderlust with Guy Kibbo at First National and heads to New York for a quarterly vacation, returning for another three months of work in Hollywood. First National assigns Benny Rubin with Elizabeth Media to develop Living Up to Lizzie, a recent Saturday Evening Post story adaptation, with a national release planned in April. Traveling Sunday returns Blondel to screens, The Cast of the Curious Bride with Warren William and Margaret Linquist, and Go Into Your Dance starring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler set for April 20 and a subsequent Wanderlust release with MacMahon and Kibbo in their fourth consecutive film collaboration.
Omaha Neb Feb 22 Nebraska governors are alive and active with several names listed for potential races including Aldrich Morehead Neville Bryan Sheldon McMullin Weaver and others. Several hold or held offices while plans for future campaigns are noted with varied political affiliations.
Wilbur farmer Joseph Wyborney sees rising animal values as a wagon sale tops figures. One head fetched about $147.15 on average with a single animal bringing $400 for a span, reflecting strong demand in the agricultural market.
A columnist surveys new volumes on China’s modern era and Spain’s conquest of the New World. William Marlin’s Understand the Chiniest presents China as a polity shaped by internal solidarity and global contact, with sharp notes on provincial language variation. F A Kirkpatrick’s The Spanish Conquistadores compacts vast history into a single vigorous narrative.
A reviewer catalogs works on Columbus era conquest and Latin American history, then critiques Dari Canyon and Dark Canyon. Theatre titles include Tie Curtain Pals and Rain From Heaven, noting Behrman’s standing and Random House drama pushes with Eugene O’Neill’s plays.
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