Smethport Suffered Windstorm Damage Crippling McKean County Fair area
Heavy windstorm leveled the McKean County Fair Association grounds in Smethport and nearby towns. Grandstand and judge’s stand collapsed, poultry building ruined, and several structures were destroyed. Carpenters and residents sought shelter as debris scattered. Weather hampered rescue efforts and local accounts described total destruction.
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McKean County Fair Association
Surfers Heavy Laws
Emethport
Petruzai
Srhethpart Wien
Owmler Orl
Vereekuge Ombunt
First spring cleaning origins traced to Sir Thomas More
The article notes the tradition of spring cleaning and credits the first known mention in English language to Sir Thomas More, the lord chancellor who was beheaded by Henry VII. It mentions the Dutch influence and the Sephardic ritual of Passover as context for spring cleaning practices.
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Thidimus More
Henry VII
The Journal's Cross Word Puzzle Suits Readers
A scrambled OCR fragment from The Journal presents a cross word puzzle section with numerous garbled lines. Readable items hint at including horizontal and vertical clues and an Algonquin reference. The garbled text suggests puzzle entries, names, and editor notes scattered through the page.
Missing Kane Man Enroute to California
Rowland, a World War II veteran from this city, is reported missing while en route to California. Police say he borrowed money and planned to seek hospital treatment, with authorities noting possible travel by train or lease of a car.
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Kane Man
California
Tnt
Sundag
Tolimeonburg
Blinday
M. Fe ‘Pipton
Dia
Alan
Rowland
Calitonia
Calfordia
Roads to Failure in Hemelathe Common Wrecks
In Hemelathe Common two wrecks lay untouched as bystanders recalled a man who never took advice from anyone. A second voice urged caution while others praised following others guidance, a scene labeled Movellants and record in local chatter.
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Hemelathe Common
Small Boy Struck by Lightning at Home
A July evening incident near Suner Creek describes a lightning strike hitting near a kitchen window as a boy sat indoors with Mrs. Herbert Illiker. The bolt traveled along a wire from a barn to the house, stunning the boy and igniting barn damage that spared total destruction. The injured child remained unconscious into Friday morning. the family dog tied to a wire was shocked, and the barn suffered heavy fire damage but was not destroyed.
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Suner Creek
Herbert Illiker
No Wonder She Was Late at School
A late student faces a scolding for punctuality after arriving late to class. The teacher assigns a lesson on punctuality, prompting the student to respond with a tollowy concept about knowing 9 mile stops.
Classified Advertising Classification Index and Notes
A reader guidance page outlines the classified section purpose to connect readers with home office farm or person needs and services. It includes ad rules, cancellation terms, rates, and a detailed classification index listing categories from Announcements to Wanted Services.
Local Classifieds Offer Cars Properties and Notices
Announcements include lost license plate and a dog harness reward. Auto sales list Dodge coupe Ford tractor and trucks with terms. Rentals advertise furnished rooms and apartments in Corry Pa. Public notices cover property sales, legal actions, and political announcements for Erie County and Corry area with dates and contact details.
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Pune
P.O. Hox
Corry
American Bosch
Personal Confidence and Self-Belief in Business
The text argues confidence roots success in belief in oneself. It links self trust to reputational impact, noting that visible proof through actions earns attention from friends and business associates.
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Corrs Cooperative Creamery Assatine
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