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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1926
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal of Corry Pennsylvania notes daily except Sunday publication on West South Street with Pay Rd and LOLEGROVE as part of the entry. It states post office entry, second class mail matter, and mailing rates of 500 dollars yearly by mail and three cents per copy plus fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates are available upon application.
An early 1900s letter page dissects Sunday recreation during the Philadelphia Exposition era. Clergy, congregants, and public figures clash over whether the Exposition should close Sundays, while Evangelical and Unitarian voices weigh in on Sabbath observance and individual rights versus collective morality. The piece cites church leaders and scholars, including Dr. John Garland Poland, debating if Sunday must host religious restraint or if the state should not enforce Sabbath limits.
State officials in Harrisburg announce the drawing of 2400 checks totaling 88 million to be paid to school districts statewide. Checks will be mailed to treasurers on August 1 for most districts, with September 1 for others. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh districts will receive theirs on October 1.
Reading notes from the Journal File dated July 20 1906 recounting local scenes in Medford Oklahoma and nearby towns. Mentions residents Stacy It Haken reporter Te the fourruel duciiye past two years severed Nie botjrection with ehi& paper to deiph position with Sel Mastery! Magiaiiom Mp and Mes Low 1 Dirfows. Also references fishing near Lule Pleasint and visitors from Corey Harold Clifton Mr Punchrol 2x8 West 20th treat. Town figures Mayor Heath, Sept Ppiteholter of Meadville Wyroed Wathy plan to curb crime at the passenger station.
A scattered guide advises campers on water safety and food storage. It emphasizes boiling water for children, using reliable fresh foods, and keeping a prepared basket for roadside trips. It warns mosquitoes and snakes as dangers and stresses thorough fires and kitchen precautions to protect families.
The article estimates American oil industry evaporation losses at 20 million dollars annually, representing a fraction of one percent of all oil produced. The figures underscore the drain on production and potential cost factors for refiners and marketers.
A speeding switch engine from Chicago's southern suburbs crashed in the downtown district, injuring several workers and a fireman. They were taken to nearby hospitals, all reported not to be fatally hurt.
United Press reports Warren Ohio July 20 Jimmy Lamont sought by Pittsburgh police in connection with the shooting of Dan Runyan a relative of his sweetheart. Lamont previously convicted for shooting Don B Meliett Canton publisher then paroled. He left Warren a month ago.
Elson City July 20: vacant lots at South street and South Mar streets will host a modern theatre complex. Hammond, manager of the Star Theatre, has bought two lots and plans a winter-wooded, fireproof building with several exits. The 500-seat venue will feature a balcony, lobby ticket area, a wine and chorus pit, and an 80 foot frontage on Main Street. Architect Harvey Brakeman of Sunday Lake designed the project to replace a long-distressed site near the existing block.
A July attempt to drill into a tar at the Red Raven Corporate near Harmarsville failed early today. The vault contains grain alcohol for manufacturing purposes.
Arnaldo Mussolini, brother of Italy’s dictator, was set to duel Gen Bencivenga after a disputed article. His seconds reported an evasive reply from the general, declaring Mussolini must uphold his honor and fight.
Police seek the owner of a wrecked automobile found between Lisbon and West Point Ohio. The car contained explosive charges a revolver a flashlight two Pittsburgh newspapers and a handkerchief with the name Dean. Engine numbers were chiseled and license plate removed, connections drawn to Don Mellott Canton Ohio publisher.
President Coolidge backs a coal commission modeled on the railroad labor board to tackle coal industry issues. A spokesman said experts advise adapting the rail board’s mechanics to coal regulation as the best possible legislation.
Robert J. Morgan an 18 year old, driving a vehicle that collided with Mrs. Alice Fisher near Corneant Lake on Monday night, was bound over to court on manslaughter related charges. Bail set at 2000 in addition to 500 for alleged park escape. Attorney Leland A. Robertson represented Morgan at the hearing. six witnesses testified amid questions over whether Morgan was negligent. The case is scheduled for further investigation.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Barasma Kidney Tablets as a product from extensive musical research and study. It claims efficacy for kidney and bladder diseases, with liver benefits, urging readers to buy a box and refund if not benefited, plus a suggestion to use Golden Lax Tablets for constipation or biliousness at night.
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