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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR yields unclear names and events. Readable bits show potential references to Olympic era persons and a contest in progress. Details remain uncertain, but the item hints at an athletic or public event involving notable figures.
Corry editor discusses the long clash between cities and public utilities. He cites Cleveland’s Paylor grant as a model, arguing utilities deserve fair returns and stockholder protection, while the public should receive reliable service at reasonable rates. He warns against utilities acting as speculative instruments at citizens’ expense.
A national conference proposes a model traffic rule allowing Inside turns and right turns on red in some zones, but cautions against passing on the right unless lanes are clearly marked. It stresses predictable rules to prevent wrecks and urges standardization to avoid misinterpretation by drivers.
An advertisement touts MELLOGLO a soft colorful French process face powder that stays on long and appears pure and non irritating. The copy emphasizes superior quality and novelty from Amey & Coy, urging readers to try the cosmetic product.
A dated 1908 Corry community recap notes John Mead Erie Times business manager and two sons visiting Corry. Mentions the late daughter of Mr James Negill injuring her arm in a play, Christian Scientists opening a room at 17 East Washington, and local activity from National Guard encampments to a golf-like fairground game. Various local names and movements referenced.
Sayre Pennsylvania reports petitions circulated by the Bradford law enforcement league to remove Columbia University president Nicholas Murray Butler over his stance on the 18th amendment. Former Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot commends the effort, with many signatures gathered in a short time.
A fragmented educational page lists questions on grammar and pronunciation from Saturday exercises. It asks about the correct usage of “To the victor belongs the spoils,” the pronunciation of “species,” misspelled words, and selecting the proper word for the context. It includes several garbled phrases and partial answers.
The text presents a garbled list of questions and clue fragments with references to Amenen Ning inventor fire Words of Lie verse Biide Thane sqhuave mnile Rudyard Kipling Angora and a Queen of Sheba question. It appears as a chaotic quiz prompt lacking coherent facts or a single article focus.
A man sells two horses for 250 dollars each. One horse yields a 256 profit while the other yields a 25 percent loss. Determine the overall gain or loss and the net amount. The text also includes unclear arithmetic notes about rates and conversions, resembling a dated educational problem with stray numbers and abbreviations.
Local notes report confusion over a potential successor as Tod Tonklis remarks that information remains unclear. The fragmentary text hints at ongoing discussions and unspecified roles, with unclear names and phrases surfacing in scattered form.
A lightning strike early Saturday badly damaged the Sinclairville Motor Sales garage on Main Street, owned by Ernest Olots. Loss near $10,000 with some insurance. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby structures. The bolt also struck Grange Hall roof and chandelier. no further damage to the tower occupied by J H Cummings dry goods.
In a Sunday morning sermon at First M. E. Church Mr. Ernest G. Chralman of Pittsburgh a Minnesota native and State University graduate discussed the Near East Relief program. He shared missionary data, spoke on the cause and offered insights that were well received by attendees.
July 46 brief reports multiple child fatalities and serious infections from fireworks related injuries across Erie. Albert Boehm 12 died after hospital treatment for lockjaw following a Fourth of July incident. Albert Spano 12 died at Hamot Hospital from a fireworks burn infection. Lawrence Eaton 15 from Girard died of a similar infection. Richard Patchen 14 remained in St. Vincent's Hospital with a Brewerke burn infection but was listed as fair. Authorities push to halt sale of fireworks to curb deaths.
London to South Africa link claims worlds fastest telecommunication. Despite 8,500 mile distance the system transmits and receives a reply in one minute with impossible accuracy and absolute secrecy guaranteed.
To Rule Elks Murray Hulbert of New York was chosen grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the Miami Florida meeting.
A fragmented notice offers sale or exchange of various properties including fruit farms airy farms city property stores bowling alleys. Names appear garbled with terms Real Butnte Agent Keller Hilde North East Penis Phond 195 AmoAifl, suggesting an ad collection rather than a single coherent listing.
July 15 report says two men blew the Metzger-Wright Department store safe, taking Saturday receipts from the large money drawer while a wall of blankets muffled the blast. The safe door hinges shattered by two charges, but the main cash drawer appeared untouched. Previous break in November 1926 yielded several thousand dollars. investigators seek clues as watchman Tunes Mowria and store staff described the scene.
Jack Austin, a U S deputy marshal, assisted by a state trooper, arrested John Hulings of Billings W Va and Laura Byrd of the same place on a federal warrant charging wife desertion and Mann Act violation. Hulings held for hearing in Brad Ford while Byrd released. the couple had been living at 223 Bayard St since early month.
A brief fragment notes Hugo's first tragedy by a young composer aged twelve, mentioning he composed it and including a garbled quotation. The readable text centers on a child prodigy drafts a tragedy amid unclear phrasing. The piece hints at early artistic efforts without further details.
The State Beekeepers Association plans a summer picnic for the north western corner of the state on Thursday July 16 at St Marys College North East Pa. The gathering begins 3 30 in the morning with a program on the college grounds including a bee demonstration and a talk by J H Root of the A J Root Company Medina Ohio A short orchard tour will end at a lake bench You are urged to bring dinner basket bathing suit and family for a pleasant day.
Distressing gas and internal misery are blamed on poisons. Golden Lax Tablets are advertised as a gentle tonic laxative that removes intestinal poisons and restores a feeling of wealth and health. The ad urges adults, children, and the elderly to buy from a druggist for 25 cents.
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