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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1926
Page
6
The Allegheny River thaw accelerates into a rising stream with chunks of ice breaking away near the Eclipse Works area. Large ice piles form along streets as the river carries ice downstream toward the Rosle bridge, prompting emergency attention and amateur photographs.
Franklin Feb 23 Frank Diming aged 45 of Pittsville near Rorkland was severely injured when a tree fell or struck him in the stomach while working in the woods. He was rushed to Trinity hospital after arrival by Pennsylvania train at 6:08 pm. Doctors report possible internal injuries though not confirmed.
A fragmented market note lists spot prices and status for several commodities. Dressed poultry including hens and fowls show quiet demand with varied prices, while live poultry and ducks are noted with specific weight ranges. Cheese and butter are steady with named brands and milk as whole milk price references. Eggs are firm with a mix of nearby state and standard grades.
In a Cu pper’s Weekly tale, Billy Rigby tells of being teased into playing bear by neighborhood boys. He explains they tied him to a Darrel where a nail ripped his trousers as Mrs Rigby scolded him for the mishap.
A Canadian headed male quartet performs at the auditorium Thursday evening. H T McDonald leads the group noted across the United States and Canada for refined artistry and humorous, operatic, and Scottish ballad selections. The ensemble features J Miley Hullano, Ernest L Birstinel, and Joseph O Meare with strong tonal quality.
Readers' Club hosts an old time party at Mrs J W Campbell's home with costumes and entertainment by Tee and Tee Polka, piano solos, and readings. An awards sequence honored costumes as the event wrapped at midnight amid social gaiety.
A Washington gathering on Washington's Birthday discussed a 1928 referendum to modify the Volstead Act. Speakers urged studying distribution and control of wine and beer, while temperance leaders pressed for moderation. Rev James Empringham urged caution, calling Prohibition Uncle Sam's bridesmaid. Rep Tobin Phillip Hill noted Washington's beer production.
Fire swept the basement of the four story Joseph Polin and Sons commission warehouse in Philadelphia. Smoke spread through an air shaft to all floors. Loss estimated at 45000 dollars.
Bethlehem Animes corporation resumes operations at its Mine No 2 in Bilsworth adopting the W17 wage scale. The reopening signals renewed activity in the region as workers return to the site.
Historic notice reports many grippe cases in Corry with pneumonia danger. It warns the public to seek prompt care, describes milder yet widespread influenza like illness, and promotes Vicks Vapor Rub therapy as a home remedy while cautioning about complications for vulnerable ages.
The condition of Rev. John Gardner Murray, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, was reported at St. Luke's Hospital in New York to be initially unchanged. Physicians noted a restless night, but temperature remained down and no appreciable change in his status was recorded.
Workmen for United Natural Gas at Lamont struggle to remove a drilling bit stuck in a water-filled borehole about 400 feet deep. A shot of glestoneite failed. crews plan further earth removal and alternate impressions to recover the bit, with no success yet after weeks of effort.
A garbled notice touts an internal remedy for joint pain including wrists knees and ankles. It mentions capsules and a guaranteed result though the text is unclear and reads like an old advertising claim. The piece references a doctor or physician and a promotional sales tone.
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