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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
3
The passage recalls past decades of upheaval and illusion, urging sobriety and clear thinking as society returns to work. It contrasts false prosperity with harsh lessons from war and economic strife, warning there are no miracles and only courage to be intelligent and sober.
Six teenage offenders aged 17 to 19 were taken to a garage behind Lapeer County Courthouse after a court appearance. Their parents requested a conference and the judge consented to a horsewhipping using four leather whips. The act was approved as sufficient, though noting parents' nerve and access to whips as obstacles.
A Bulletin of the United City Bank of New York discusses how top to bottom industry organization often fails and big firms may buy from smaller independents, while true competition spurs living standards. It argues advancing ideas create rivalry between old and new, benefiting the public.
Twenty years ago entries from the journal recount Bliss Charity Ball preparations under Mrs Pain at the Armory and a basketball score of Oil City 2 Corry 4. events include a surprise for Mrs Powell, a 80 foot tape worm removal by a Corry doctor, a new Pittsburg hotel planned on the site of a fire loss, and farewell for Miss Hazel Knowlton to Florida. Other notes mention Waterford road conditions, Miss Mary Breene returning to Pittsburgh as a Dati high school teacher, Knights of Columbus ceremonies, and A Ro berts starting at the Erie Pennsylvania Railroad office.
The text lists yesterday's items with muddled answers. It names Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett as minister resident and consul general and references a 1608 Haitian context. It is a garbled quiz result with several unclear phrases and erroneous spellings.
A compact excerpt shows daily vocabulary notes by W L Gordon. It covers common misuses such as saying please try to be on time and explains correct phrases like in time. It defines pronounciation tips for blanc-mange and offers word study guiding readers to learn one word daily, here focusing on reprehend meaning to reprimand or blame with a Shakespearean quotation.
A daily brain teaser states a tank is filled with water then 2 3 drawn off and 25 gallons added, leaving it half full. Determine the tank's total capacity. The rest of the snippet discusses yesterday's answer and complex brokerage calculations, then reports tax refunds for FW Woolworth Co and Tilinoia Central Railroad.
A 40 year old Jumbi man, Tony Gardevec, killed himself with an old style razor at a camp ten miles from Sheffield in Cherry Grove Township. Coroner Ed Lowrey said the death was instantaneous after he severed his jugular vein and windpipe. Despondent for days, he did not go to work Thursday. His body was removed by logging train to Sheffield and prepared for burial at Borden parlors. Only known relative is a brother in the old country.
Two men, Harry Skull and Robert Wilson, were arrested after attempting to barter stolen shoes from Brown Boot Shop. Officer Glyde McKnall order ed them to halt as they fled a post office area dwelling, four shots fired, then they surrendered and were jailed awaiting a hearing. Wilson recently released from county jail for larceny. Bradford records show prior incidents. Police expected to present the case tomorrow.
J. Fitzgerald, newly elected assemblyman, escaped injury when his car and another vehicle collided at 18th and Ash. He was shaken but unhurt, with his coupe damaged. Ralph Trump of West Jefferson, North Carolina, drove the other car, sustaining damage. Fitzgerald had just returned from Harrisburg after greeting Governor-elect Gifford Pinchot. Estimated damages were 77 dollars for Fitzgerald’s car and 80 dollars for Trump’s car.
The brother of Carrie Jane Harbaugh of Oil City, identified as Marine Joseph Albert Harbaugh Jr., was among eight U S Marines killed by insurgents in Nicaragua near Ocotal and Apali. Relatives in Washington and Pittsburgh tried to learn his whereabouts while others were wounded and transported to Managua.
District Attorney John Monaghan says Philadelphia tops large cities for lawfulness. He cites fear of punishment, including the electric chair, as deterring crime and notes leaders of a theft racketeering mob have been jailed or executed. He praises strict liquor enforcement and the destruction of organized gangs.
A brief reflection on generosity and travel, urging quick acts of kindness to brighten companions on a journey. The message echoes a timeless exhortation to share warmth with others on the road.
Mr and Mrs G R Forbes of Albion hosted their golden wedding anniversary with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Forbes were presented roses, a golden cake, and other gifts by local residents Mrs C A Cooley and Mrs Charles Whiteley. A delicious dinner followed for the guests.
Judge James B. Drew of the Allegheny county common pleas was to be sworn in as a member of the Pennsylvania Superior Court in Pittsburgh this afternoon. Chief Justice Robart will administer the oath, with colleagues and friends witnessing. His commission becomes effective January 15, with no successor appointed yet.
An ad claims quick relief for bladder weakness and frequent urges with a product called Cyntex or Cystex. It pledges rapid system effects within 15 minutes and credits dramatic energy and mood improvements, touted under a Tron-Clad Guarantee at Downey's Drug Store.
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