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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
3
Public notice from Corry Pennsylvania printed by Cory Evening Journal. Post Office entry shows second class mail matter. Annual subscription rate released with per copy price and mail handling details.
A fragmentary 19th century commentary discusses who purchases books in New York and whether native or foreign readers dominate American literary culture. It cites critics questioning the influence of European and immigrant readers on Whittier and Cooper, asking which group reads the best books and what traditions shape American taste.
A garbled analysis of spending habits, urging restraint and planning. It discusses the danger of loose money in pockets, repeated past spending, and calls for prudence to avoid treasury depletion and future financial strain. It mentions reform, foresight, and marshalling figures to craft a savings plan.
A fragmented wartime style report discusses turkey pricing, transport costs, and profit dynamics across markets in North Dakota New Jersey and beyond. It references a note by a friend and mentions prices per turkey and transport tolls reflecting market manipulation concerns.
Edward Kenna nicknamed Buster was taken into custody by police at the request of Morganza reform school’s parole officer and held for return to Morganza. The school board had intervened, deeming it their duty as authorities to remove him from trouble. Mr and Mrs S. N. Dickson hosted a home informal gathering on the 20th of the month.
A quirky crew of researchers and pirates bands together to chase a rumored buried treasure. The South Pacific setting and promised new data fuel speculation of a profitable find, despite doubts about its existence and safety.
A scanned column celebrates federal aid road expansion, noting 26.536 miles paved and 2.56 million in road length, with cooperation among federal and state governments. It contrasts motor highways with railroads, cites 1,111 cities over 60,000 population connected, and asserts highways now outpace rails in economic importance. Public notices mix with light opinion bits and weather quips.
An Erie woman sustained fatal burns during an explosion on Thursday afternoon when attempting to stop a fire from spreading. She died at Humor Hospital about three hours later. Her three children, Josephine age 2, Walter age 12 months, and Lea infant, were severely burned while in the room.
Washington January 12 news notes a Republican conference of Pennsylvania congressmen, including Milton W. Shreve of Erie, to oppose any merger that would dismember the Reading Railroad. They warn such consolidation could reverse government policy toward rail mergers and benefit rival interests. Shreve says consolidation must not interfere with railroads built up in Pennsylvania.
Community notices describe a church gathering at a teacher's home with scripture and prayer led by local men, followed by a meal and guest greetings. A dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Groter and other locals is detailed with attendees. Tuberculosis reactor testing progress promises release of reactors by January. Local business and farming notes mention Harry Lyons' visit and poultry show plans with rising production in the Chautauqua area.
A garbled fragment discusses upholding respect for law and good will among people. It mentions a layer of history or civilization and a vague call to observe civil behavior without clear details or events. No identifiable persons or organizations are readable in the text.
Mrs Dona Canorns of South Bend Indiana credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with curing her female weakness after doctors advised surgery. She recounts severe pain and exhaustion, then relief after using three bottles, paid less than a doctor would charge, and urges others to try the product.
A local advert offers guaranteed battery storage work and delivery. The Corry Battery Service at 107 Main aims to supply and install batteries with full guarantees, promoting reliable service in Bell area vicinity.
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