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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a wartime or political column with unclear names and events. Readable elements include scattered phrases and possible references to a colonel and arnor or area terms, but the exact context and subjects remain unresolved.
An American group, the Foreign Policy Association, urges President Coolidge to seek a Pan American consultation before intervening in Latin America. Proposals discuss modifying the Monroe Doctrine into a Pan American Doctrine to preserve U S leadership while Latin nations fear U S domination and lean toward the League of Nations.
A freight locomotive cost 20000 dollars and a steel car cost six percent of that. A train has one locomotive and two cars each with 50 tons of coal at 2 dollars 50 cents per ton. The total value is computed by adding locomotive and car costs plus coal worth.
An OCR fragment discusses a book on correct English and lists examples of vocabulary errors. The text shifts to a crime story describing a man attacking two sisters with a knife, injuring Lulu and Mabel Thompson and prompting hospital treatment for Frank Gillette.
Primary responses include pronunciation prompts and phonetic tasks. The list covers syllable counts, silent forms, and terms like mute tacitum reticent lethargy. The material resembles a language exercise set with word choices and phonetic guidance.
Answers recap: hors de combat translates as out of combat. Chicago of Canada likely Toronto or Montreal historically. RL. S. refers to poet Robert Louis Stevenson. Motto of the United States Marines is Semper Fidelis. State that was once a republic is Texas. The 17th and 8th correspond to 178? The war for Texan Independence precedes the Mexican War 1846 1848. Solomon's Seal, Grand Canal Venice.
An old advertisement claims St Jacobs Oil eases back pain from sciatica and lumbago by simple topical rubbing. It promises quick relief, non irritating application, and a return to full mobility after a short trial at any drugstore.
An old advertisement touts S S S as a purely vegetable cure for eczema and other skin diseases. It cites long use and letters of gratitude, claiming six bottles cured a twenty year itch. The pitch notes the product is plant based, provides full relief, and is sold in five sizes at drug stores.
The Ladies Aid of St Paul Lutheran Church held a tea like meeting in the church parlors with high attendance and several visitors. Mrs A Smith presided and a busy program followed with reports on treasury and flower fund and plans for a bake sale next Saturday January 4 and the annual congregational supper January 2. Officers elected include President Mrs J A Lanston Vice President Mrs A J Williams and Secretary Mrs Joe.
The Corry Business and Professional Women's Club calls all members to a regular meeting Monday evening at Hotel Corry. Plans for the year will be discussed and social activities outlined. A large 100 percent membership is hoped, with officers thanked for their service to the Ladies Aid. Rev Yeang of Bethesda Home sent thanks for the Christmas clothing box.
J M Garfield of Montreal, a former James- OWA manager, foiled three robbers at his Montreal theatre yesterday. He locked himself in a room, escaped, and alerted police. The bandits fled as officers arrived, taking 45 dollars while missing 2000 dollars hidden with a key Garfield carried. Garfield formerly ran Lyrics Theatre in East 3rd and Spring streets. M J McMahon returns to Erie after jury service following an overnight visit.
A vintage advertisement promotes Life Tone Tablets as a cure for nervousness and gloom. It claims the product steadies nerves, boosts vigor and alertness, and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, with a 72 tablet bottle priced at $1.00. Mail orders accepted through a druggist.
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