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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
3
A fragmented report notes the Hawks winning a game amid unclear details. The text mentions names like Connie and LaeTie, with scattered references to New York, national teams, and a southern pairing, but specifics are unreadable. The core fact is an unspecified Hawks victory.
Published daily except Sunday at West South Street Corry Pa with distribution details. Includes author and publisher credits Colegrove and Colegrova, national ad reps Fred Kimball Inc, New York and Tribune Tower Chicago, Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce building, and post office class mail rates: $6 per year by mail three cents per copy fifteen cents per week by carrier.
A discussion of Sir Arthur’s view on life expectancy argues for a natural limit around 60 years, with some questioning extended lifespans. The piece notes vitality peaks before 60, then rapid aging, and hints at adjusting focus to health and mental vigor between 45 and 50 while considering social implications for younger generations.
In a New Year message, Von Hindenburg urges world governments toward liberty for Germany while noting France may insist on troops on the Rhine to secure indemnities. The piece argues that peaceful conciliation is vital, as foreign troops on German soil provoke irritation and risk new clashes, and Germany’s aim should be measured by policy over rights.
A Baltimore mall carrier who has served 39 years is celebrated for delivering about 2,000 pieces of mail daily and logging over 129,000 miles on routes. The postman walked roughly 4.1 miles each day, highlighting endurance akin to trained athletes and the dedication of Uncle Sam's mail service workers.
Twenty years ago items from Journal files dated January 7 1909 report new Knights of Columbus officers installed by District Deputy Jos T Been in Maccabee Hall. Also notes a 20 year old man from Titysville accidentally shot himself returning from a bear hunt near Wat Hickory. A drive way near Park Place yielded two telescopes that tests showed contained nothing harmful. The concert company from Ithaca Conservatory will visit the Baptist church Wednesday evening. Various city notices reference a football and armory event and a Baptist church meeting led by Rev Shumaker with guest speakers.
Mystery surrounds the death of Franks Wiles, 64, found Thursday in the Pugland Walton tannery lab at Olean. Officials probe whether foul play or an accident tied to a leather polishing formula. Wiles had worked on a leather polishing process used by the company. a deep wound near the eye sparked early talk of foul play, later discounted by a box toppling theory.
Contains quiz items on pronunciation and spelling with partial questions and the note that The Toiperial hotel has been sold to Ld. Stevnburg, an experienced Hotel man of Pittsburgh.
A scrambled set of quiz questions asks for the five oceans, the second largest Bible circulation, a card game called The Game of Kings, a Union state parish system, and a naval commander’s wager involving a turkey purchase. The page includes an answer and explanation referencing division by 22 and related arithmetic.
The readable fragments list four items: a first name Answers, a city Washington DC, a number 54 8080, and names Booker Washington Moorls. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or roles.
In Jornsow near Hogback, Joan Curtis aged 23 and Margaret Smith aged 20 leaped from a B and O railroad bridge into icy Stoney Creek after allegedly forming a death pact. Curtis drowned. Smith was revived after rescue and hospital treatment. Police think the two planned suicide together.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania State Highway Department will mail 1,800,000 driver license renewal applications on January 7. Registrars urge drivers to submit the form with the $1 renewal fee, noting many addresses are incorrect and warning that those who did not file a change of address may miss the renewal. Officials advise notifying the department of address changes using form 4422.
United Press reports formal indictments returned against Wilbert Hess John Blumeyer and John Curry for murder and manslaughter in Yorks witchcraft killing of Nelson Rebmeyer. Grand jury deliberated about 20 minutes and the case centers on a supposed spell used to harm Hesss father.
Fragmentary text shows garbled lines about desire, virtue, and social behavior with stray phrases like a woodpecker and gentleness. No coherent event, people, places, or organizations are identifiable beyond scattered words. The piece appears as scraps from an older column or poem.
Senate continues Kellogg peace treaty debate as Judiciary Committee weighs Jones resolution for a senatorial investigation of prohibition enforcement. House takes up consent calendar and first deficiency appropriation bill. Special prison investigating committee hearing with Attorney General Sargent and Superintendent of Prisons Conner as witnesses. Ways and Means Committee opens tariff hearings.
A historical listing for Oil City radio station WLBW with schedule items including Aunt Sammy chat Luncheon Hour Music weather and forecast segments Station announcements Amos n Andy Newa flashes WLRW Bridge session Hank Simmons Show Boat and The Voice of Columbia among other programs and correct time notes for Tuesday January 8 14:50 local time.
The dollar began as a silver coin and took root in many European countries. The term thaler emerged in Germany during the sixteenth century and influenced various currencies.
Harrisburg January 7 Dr Theodore B Appel State Secretary of Health urges to spend time outdoors on clean winter days. He says natural resistance drops in cold months due to reduced outdoor activity and normal winter habits. He advises daily long walks or outdoor exercise to gain health benefits and warns against staying indoors by the heater. Renting a room ad follows.
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