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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1927
Page
3
Corry Pa daily paper at South Streets announces D Colegrove as publisher. The issue lists 3 cents per copy and 15 cents per week and notes advertising rates on application. Entered at the Corry post office as second class mail matter.
The piece argues the Mexican question centers on whether American properties in Mexico face confiscation. It notes Mexico offers 60 year leases with possible 80 year extensions and compensation for injustices. It suggests U S should accept Mexico's assurances and seek arbitration, with Calles open to arbitration and broad support for a tribunal.
American brothers named Zucker who run a chemical manufacturing company rely on their mother as final arbiter when policy disputes arise. They adjourn to her home, present the case, and abide by her ruling, a trick they claim preserves harmony and helps the business prosper.
Snow last night and today boosts sleighing and supports the wood working industry. Seats sell fast for Tom Waters and the Mayor of Laughland. Warren Athletics lose 49 to 19 to Corry in a home game with growing local sports interest. Western Union prepares six copper lines from New York to Chicago through Corry. Clark leaves for New York where he joins the New York Produce Exchange Bank. Miss Blanche Keppel shows marked illness improvement.
Rodney Dutcher surveys congressional life noting California congresswoman Florence Kalin and her stance on preparedness. He recalls her late husband’s political legacy, her role on the Military Affairs Committee, and her wartime draft push while urging defense to stay near authorized strength.
Insurance on Westminster College administration building destroyed by fire totals 110000 with a total value of 250000 for the building and contents. Preliminary reconstruction plans are under consideration as mid term exams are postponed to Tuesday. Classes move from Old Main to sessions at United Presbyterian church and the college gym.
Police found Joseph Wilson and his wife Anna dead in their living room with a guard dog present. They had been dead for several days, with no violence marks on the bodies. Gas may have been the cause as the meter was shut off. Neighbors know little about the couple.
An ancient custom or law forbids building to the estate edge leaving space to avoid eavesdropping on a neighbor's land. The practice preserves sightlines and privacy by requiring set margins around property boundaries.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company reduces price to 8 cents on Grandmother's Bread baked daily at the Butilo bakery. Production has surged since the first loaf two years ago, allowing the company to pass savings to customers by eliminating middleman profits and extra delivery charges.
The Allegheny River at Franklin receded again after a thaw. Sunday saw a slight rise to about 4 feet and a reported 97 feet of flood crest previously. A survey shows most ice exhausted with only small stretches near the dam remaining, while cold weather kept the stream from rising further.
Public health notices warn that toxins in blood signal a toxic condition with chills and headaches. It claims kidneys slow, urine flow reduced, and urges drinking water and a stimulant diuretic. It cites 50 000 users with endorsements and asks readers to ask a neighbor.
Oil City January report details alleged matrimonial fraud scheme. Federal action targets May Hanlory and Miss Haslett. investigators accuse a mail scam that used photos to lure Western men into sending money for a bride. Photo deception and multiple aliases cited in court filings.
A Readers Club gathering met at Mrs J E Pulp on Franklin Street for a regular Monday session. Airs CE Ross gave the sole program item with a book review titled The Revolt of Modern Youth. Mrs Gildin will host the next meeting on Maple Avenue.
Harrisburg Jan 25 Seat number 204 in the state House of Representatives is unlucky. Rep FE L Allum of Mercer died here. Two predecessors in seat 204 died during occupancy Joseph Fuster and Pruk Korny are named as former occupants who died in office.
Mrs WoON Jones hosted a backward themed gathering for Philatheas on Marion street Monday evening. Ghosts attended in backward costumes as members of the club held a brief business meeting with sixteen in attendance before being entertained by a duet and a piayette while refreshments were served in backward courses.
Instructions advise sanding the surface to remove old finish and fill grooves until smooth before starting any paint job on furniture.
Erie opens its annual auto show with heavy crowds as dealers and accessory distributors fill streets along Loyal Way and Holland Street. The six day event features new models and parts, with Royal Arbitrons and Penn State orchestra providing entertainment and ample parking near Lovell plane.
A fragment notes an old practice involving onions and neighbors, mentioning Dearborn and independent commentary. The text hints at theft from a neighbor's garden but lacks full context or specifics about participants or outcomes.
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