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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1926
Page
3
Notice from Corry Pennsylvania outlining Second Class Mail, carrier, and per-copy rates. States annual postal price by mail service, carrier costs, and inquiries via application. References period distribution and contact for details.
Warden Thomas J. Tynan touts Colorado's outdoor regime where 4000 inmates work on roads and factories under open conditions. He cites health gains, education with 800 daily class attendees, and constructive labor as key to reform. The system emphasizes fresh air, mental development, and self-improvement over confinement.
A citizen muses on feather coats and a lighter warmer fabric woven from ostrich quills. The rumor of a London designer creating a secret composition promises a cloth lighter than thistledown and finer than crepe de chine. The piece notes vast feather supply and jokes about using poultry feathers for garments.
The article recalls a horse named Poor Poor who broke a leg yet recovered with care and surgery. A trainer spared the animal’s life, had the leg set, and kept him in a sling until he stood again. Poor Poor later returned to jumping and earned $26,000 for his owner in two years.
A brief look at how advancing gender equality reshapes opportunities for women. Increased access to education, leadership roles, and professional fields signals ongoing social progress and lasting cultural shifts.
Contents recall a Stanford company restitution for a memory mishap and report the death of Charles Livingston in a New Year accident. District Attorney Pitt Gifford Varrol is named, with mention of an assistant DA. Melvin, Melley, and others travel to California. Rugby Tease plans winter visits. Art Smith visits New York relatives. Morgan store window damage prompts replacement efforts.
The article reports on a Paris International Exhibition of Decorative Arts where Prati and Prampolini discuss an actorless theater. They envision dramatic action driven by time and space rather than human actors, sparking debate over paying high prices for live performances when such concepts could be observed freely.
Clinger Co adds to holdings by acquiring Jenses Isaliie, lune and halisigs of the Tnte Saptain J J Waight in Warren. The deal broadens Northwest Pennsylvania portfolio with SAM acres and wells. Financial terms include approximately 250 thousand dollars in cash and stock.
United Press reports several Mexican cities swamped by floods as waters overwhelmed streets and homes. The broadcast cites rivers overflowing and widespread damage with residents struggling for aid and relief efforts underway.
A distressed report notes a Coast Guard cutter ran aground near a Pennsylvania coast area during patrol. The vessel, about 70 feet long with a full stern propeller, began taking on water and required assistance from nearby auxiliary schooners to prevent sinking and rescue the crew.
In Fayette County records for 1924 the number of divorces decreased. The official tally shows 215 marriages and related statistics reflecting a quieter year for separations.
Erie June 9 Postal Inspector Tat and associates report two Erie men were arrested for stealing from the mail. Willian Tat, Burly and Lyth were charged with detaining opening and sealing mails. Both men pleaded not guilty and await trial at the March term of the United States court. Both are married and held on bail of 1000 dollars each.
Services for Mrs Emily Patterson of 200 Worth Center Street were held at Alexander & Company parlors with Rev. M S Ashton of Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Attendees included town residents and visitors from out of town with many named mourners listed.
Warren plant expansion underway at Penn Stove and Furnace Co adding 100 plus workers. Construction of the back and steel addition is to raise payroll by about 80 to 100 workers and is expected to be finished within six weeks.
Open bids today for construction of a new brick stone and steel building to house To Be Treasured the Paramount Furniture Company. The facility is planned to employ about 150 men and will be built by fortune's hands. Pope.
The Mentor Club resumed meetings with a July gathering at Mr Toor Williams’ house. Members discussed a paper on America’s Civilization and a prominent talk on South American wildlife. Mrs Perkins praised the bird world’s remarkable species while Mrs Williams announced a future social event at Senior High School No. 10.
Mise Gertrude Winn traveled to James Fall in the morning as a guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Fineop. The visit highlighted social ties in the community and featured courteous exchanges between the families.
Juror delivers verdict after a second degree assault trial in Mayville County Court. Basile, a 40 year old father of four, faced a life sentence while the judge warned of time likely to be served if convicted. The incident occurred at Basile’s home following a dispute in September 1924.
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