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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1929
Page
3
The piece explores post holiday reader fatigue as the layman digests science and culture figures from a busy Christmas week. It mocks the center of the universe claim, notes temporary scientific ideas, and jokes about future sensational theories and comfort yet to come.
Commissioner Doran favors Malcmps plan focusing on boot legging and liquor diversion while Almack emphasizes education to shift public opinion. The debate centers on whether enforcement requires curbing illegal alcohol manufacture or broad public backing for effective prohibition.
A university listening room confines spoken word and offers phonograph and radio music to students. The article notes the room as a music department innovation and suggests other venues could adopt a similar approach, advocating separation of music and conversation at home and in concert halls to reduce perceived moral decline.
One of the largest railroad meetings in the city drew a sizeable crowd at the Library this afternoon. Col Taylor led the program with remarks on high explosives and transportation. J M Crippen of Chautauqua visited while awaiting the Columbus train. progress reported on a new Colonade. Over 190 license applications for Srle County filed with H P Gillett. licenses issued to Vincent D Desmond and Sita H Alexander. Governor Johnson lecture postponed to a later date. Trimble hosted a selectin party in Kf. City previews of the Conservatory concert on January 20 present an upcoming standout event. Alex McTines Sr returned from an Eastern business trip. A preliminary inspection of Company A was led by Col George C Rickards.
A garbled OCR fragment mentionsDr John W Hollandsix cylinder terms and scattered words about tanks, places, and names, but the text is largely unintelligible, offering no clear events or details to summarize into a coherent item.
A compact 4 page reading with quiz questions on usage, pronunciation, and vocabulary. It lists several items such as proper pronunciation of abysmal and identifying misspelled words among visage visual visible and reviews phrases like blaring fetters and daily conversation usage.
A fragmented query set asks who originated the phrase in a work, who holds the largest southern portion of France, and to compare reputation and character. It also asks about the scene of Longfellow’s Evangeline and the source of a rubber’s origin. It includes five questions across poetry, authors, and animals.
A Shenandoah jury acquitted Mary Kausekas on a charge of baring legs in public. The judge stated that bare legs are not a nuisance and common in places like choruses and beaches, reflecting a lenient view of public attire.
Sylvester Bensir, 14, son of Joseph Bensir, was killed instantly at the North Girard crossing when an eastbound Pittsburgh-Mier passenger struck him as he rushed the gates. A group of boys on a calendar hunting trip witnessed the accident. Coroner Hunley ruled accidental death. burial set at Walker’s undertaking parlors.
Fire at C. Frederick Bartsch Sons furniture store on Pennsylvania Avenue fast near the street car barns caused about 38000 in damage. The blaze started from an overheated furnace and spread through the building before the fire department extinguished it. Only partly covered by insurance. The basement absorbed the main fire while smoke and water damaged stock on the first floor. It was the third alarm in under eighteen hours, after chimney fires on Bickle and West streets overnight.
Charles P. Stewart argues Hoover and Coolidge hold differing policy aims and styles. He notes Hoover may seek new programs after election, while Coolidge could resist large-scale spending. The piece surveys insider expectations, party dynamics, and potential for cooperation or tension between the two presidents.
Mrs Grant Johnson of Corry reports her brother L V Baldwin died at his Jacksonville Tennessee home after weeks with heart disease. Baldwin, longtime county superintendent of highways, passed away at 12 30 am Thursday at 524 South Diamond Street. He had lived in Jacksonville seventeen years, moved from Baxter Springs Kansas, and was connected with local engineering firms. He is survived by his widow, his mother and six children. Funeral services are planned for Saturday in Illinois City.
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