In Defense of Congress Letter to the Public
The Corry Journal prints a defense of Congress arguing that the United States Congress is tired of being ridiculed and must be defended by its supporters. It emphasizes that no other body in the U.S. matches Congress in deliberation and action and calls for public improvement and intelligent civic engagement to strengthen the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States Congress
Friends of Congress
United States
Society's Failure and a Cleveland Youth on the Run
A Cleveland boy once involved in robberies eludes the police after a failed attempt on an officer. A public manhunt ensues with orders to shoot on sight as the fugitive hides in bleak places, snatches cars, and defies authorities. The piece critiques society and youth training while poking at broader social issues and odd historical musings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bauilit
American Snuff Company Cited by FTC for Unfair Practices
United Press reports that the American Snuff Company, with factories at Memphis and Clarksville Tennessee, was ordered by the Federal Trade Commission to discontinue deceptive pricing schemes and misbranding tactics. The ruling targets unfair methods and misrepresentation of competitors and products, noting the company's substantial market share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
American Snuff Company
Memphis
Clarksville
Tenn
Federal Trade Commission
Twenty Years Ago Journal Notes July 18 1907
A barn near Drivinge Park owned by William Bush was burned to the ground last evening with the fire department arriving too late to save it. Nearby property was safeguarded and the Sodality of St Elizabeth’s church earned $85 from a lawn party. The Witter property on the park’s west side was purchased by Morganius, Mrs Elmer Wilson and Hazel, and Miss Belle Lambing returned home from Champlain and Barthol Harbor. The P of P Band will play at a Lake social hosted by Miss Mare Pile on Park Street. The Celoron Amusement Park has a new owner and plans extensive improvements. A letter from Colineus boy WB Proshy, serving on the USS Rhode Island, appeared in the Journal. Mrs H S Sitler and her son and two daughters survived a serious road accident near Bear Lake when their horse-drawn carriage was spooked. a daughter was severely injured. Company A’s advance detail departed for Camp Tipton under Sergt Dingman, with departures scheduled for Thursday evening. The Yong Lavies Sodality held a lawn party attracting a large crowd, aided by the K P band. E E Love traveled to Greenville for a 22 12 mile macadam project, with Love Brothers undertaking several jobs. Mrs W B Topke left for Ossout for the summer. A boxing match payout of 240000 is noted as an off year for comets. A Peculiar Pons Winnecke prodigy is mentioned with a light joke about a picture show. Classified ads reference farm, rooms and furnishings.
Sidelights on Life in Nations Capitol Reflect Indiana Politics
Rodney Dutcher recalls Indiana political upheaval rumors around Governor Ed Jackson and the Bryan influence in Washington. A veteran Bryan supporter notes lingering faith in the party and references to the Federal Reserve Act and its credit controversy. Bryan loyalists view the act as a Bryan victory.
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E.M. House
Carter Glass
House
Samuel Untermyer
Owen
Bryan
Funeral of John Hart in Corry at St Thomas Church
Impressive funeral services for John Hart a respected Corry resident who died suddenly at his Chestnut street home were held at 9 am at St Thomas church. Rev B J Mccaughtiit officiated High Mass with many relatives neighbors and friends in attendance. Flowers adorned the casket and interment followed in St Thomas cemetery with bearers Thomas Ward William Hines James Maloney Daniel DeLury Sr John Keane and Johny Cullen.
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John Hart
Corry
Chestnut Street
St. Thomas Church
B.J. Mccaughtiit
St .Thomas Cemetery
Thomas “Ward
William Hines
James Maloney
Daniel DeLury
John Keane
Johny Cullen
McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain
An advertisement urges thin men and women to take McCoy's Tablets to gain pounds and improve vitality. It claims rapid weight gain in weeks, stronger vigor, and increased ambition, offering a money back guarantee if not at least five pounds gained. N. F Ames & Co promotes the product in drug stores nationwide.
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McCoy
Atherta Rogers
Thaltee
N. F Ames & Co
America
Disillusioned Romance Reflects on a Young Man’s Quest
A cryptic, fragmented plea centers on a young telemarketer seeking romance. He aspires to woo a good-looking woman, contemplates wealth as a lure, and contends with awkward missteps, revealing a nameless narrator’s anxious longing.
Amestown Man Confesses Gas Station Looting
James Haley of 03 Center Street confessed to police that he broke into a West Sixth Street gas station near Murray Avenue last week. The thief forced open the safe and stole $60, a major bust according to Police Chief Clyde Smith. Patrolman Newell found the door jimmied yesterday after the Lasoline station’s safe vanished.
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Amestown
James Haley
Center Street
West Sixth Street
Murrayvenue
Clyde Smith
Homestead Hospital Training School for Nurses Admits Women
The Homestead Hospital Training School for Nurses in Homestead Pennsylvania offers a three year nursing program. Applicants must be women aged 18 to 35 with at least four years of high school credits or equivalent. The hospital provides instruction and fully equipped rooms, with Pittsburgh twenty minutes away. September class forming now. Address Superintendent and Intendant of Nursing.
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Homestead
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Ivan
Addrens Super
Nurs
Ohio Desperado Hid in Dubois Hills
United Press reports 16 year old Joe Russell, an escaped Cleveland detainee known for his smoked glass disguises, hid in a Byrnedale area cabin as Pennsylvania troopers and Cleveland detectives closed in. Eleanor Planningan, Russell's alleged accomplice, was arrested there. Russell escaped handcuffs during prior custody and wounded a detective. last seen moving toward Niagara Falls before returning toward Byrnedale.
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United Prom
Dubois
Joe Ruel
Cleveland
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Byrnedale
Here
Eleanor Plannigan
Russell
Niagara Falls
Miss Flannigan
Bradford man hurt in fall from oil derrick
Clarendon July 18 Bradford man formerly from Clarendon was seriously injured from a fall about 80 feet from the top of an oil derrick Wednesday morning near eleven. Initial outlook was grim but later reports say he is improving though injuries affect his back and neck.
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Clarendon
Frew Ticle
Bradford
Larendon
Heat Wave Hits Philadelphia As Death Toll Rises
Philadelphia radios and newspapers report a continuing heat wave with high humidity. Five deaths yesterday are linked to the heat and nine drownings occur at bathing beaches as thousands seek relief from the sweltering conditions.
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Philadelphia
Weather Bureau
Damon McCray Studio Winner in Spool Guess Contest
Damien McCray of near Migin won the top prize of 6.00 in a spool guessing contest at Brooks Studio conducted by Miss Jessie Le Maschio. A second guess of 8 833 was noted and the exact number of spools in the window was 3 335.
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Damien McCray
Migin
Witt
Brooks Studio
Jessie LeMaschio
Widow Lydia Addell Smith Dies in Wayne Township
Mrs Lydia Addell Smith longtime Wayne Township resident died Sunday at 2 PM after a period of poor health. She leaves a husband the late Red Smith four daughters and a grandson. Prayer services will be held at the late home Tuesday at 2 30 PM with Rev Iv A Martin officiating. Interment in Pie Grove cemetery.
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Wayne
IV A Marti
Use Corts Presbyterian Church
Westfeld
N. V
Pie Grove Cemetery
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Corry Evening Journal
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D. Colegrova Aether Colerrove Wuessssaee Publiabat
Port Offea
Cory
Anl
Sonik
American Snafe Company
Peorle Hanne
Ano
William Bush
Wis
St. Elzabeth's Church
AOR
Morganius
Witter
Elmer Wilson
Hazel
Belle Lambing
Phatanqua
Barcelong Harbor
P. of P
Mare Pile
Park Street
Celoron Amusement Park
Warrém
Bee
Lerter
Coline Us
Rhode Island
H.S. Sitler
Columbus
Bear Lake
Mre Sitler
Camp Tipton
Lock Haven
Sergi Dingman
Yong Lavies Sodality
St. Elizabeth's Church
K. of P
E. E Love
Greenville
Love Brothers
Kinzus
John Love
Belle Valley
E. M. Love
W. B. Topke
Osi
Wiss
Dempsey
Pons Winnecke
Nation’s Capitol
Rodney Dutcher
NEA
Indiana
Ed, Jackson
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
THE
Homestead Hospital Training School
Dubois Hills
Burmedale
AES
East
Damon M’cray
Lydia Addell Smith
Wayne Township
MVS
Corp
Senaté
Mesmith
Red Smith
Alice Go Harrah
Buffalo
Fern Deiter Ap Hime
Beighto Ay
George
Titusville
Thom
Ithaca
Oil City Trust Company
Il City
Pearl
Gordon
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
North Center St
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