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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1922
Page
3
Published daily except Sundays on Booth Street Corry Pa advertisement rates vary by service postal entry at Corry Pa second class mail matter by mail 50 cents per year by carrier three cents per copy weekly price shown on request.
A historic analysis notes reduced rediscount rates by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York boosting Liberty Bonds value. Fourth 4s, maturing 1938, may redeemable by the government, offering around 4 percent yield with call options at par or above. Investors foresee continued money-rate easing lifting market values while preserving safety and potential speculative gains.
In the War era transcript a farmer notes corn wheat and oats near average, while potatoes, rice, and tobacco show plentiful yields. Apple and peach crops rise, spring and fall harvests expected larger, improving the corn market. European weather may boost prices. Watertown NY launches dud dumping campaign after a deadly explosion. calls for fewer firearms. An ad from Marsh Bros Wilmington Ohio offers a machine with instructions and sample.
A garbled Twenty Years Ago item recalls events in Gerry Pennsylvania and nearby towns. It mentions Pastor Wesley on Tuell Street, legal actions about antisemitic violence, a request for witnesses, a tea and brick sidewalk dispute, a widow Mrs Laura Rotse on Hast Irving Street, and a surgical operation for Mrs James Manary. It also notes birthday anniversaries for George Thome Sr and Edward, with social arrangements planned for an 18th celebration.
Dropped ciphers describe Lenine issuing a decree cutting four sphere of the ore of every article and commodity for sale. A hotel stay in Moscow drops to 19000 rubles for five days with widespread effects on commerce and press trade. World markets reportedly show signs of improvement as fashion nights return and hotel fires in towns are noted.
A partial OCR listing shows a nerve and spine specialist in Detropractor Nerve and Spine Specialist office on Center Street. It includes contact lines with Soll and Auldasee Bell and phone references, location in Pennsylvania.
The readable fragments reference amateur baseball, horseshoes, and playful banter about politics and daily life. Names, places, and coherent events are absent or unclear, leaving a jumble of phrases and incomplete sentences.
Dunkirk July 22 Justice George W Cole at Silamanen granted an order halting shows by the Deliv Marni company and closing the venue. Justice George B Pierce tentatively stayed city injunctions against enforcement of soft rink ordinances affecting junk dealers Palmer Rowe and others.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union organizes an all day gathering with a basket picnic and program at a rural Erie venue. Mrs Blt Mt. George, Rev W W pastor, and local leaders will lead sessions. Fifteen unions from the county and city are expected, with Mix Muyler Ryan presiding and city and county presidents assisting on the reception committee.
Mrs. Chas. Spencer from Hornell New York writes of persistent fatigue irritable bowels and sleeplessness then credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored energy and ability to do chores. She notes many neighbors also recommend the remedy and urges others to try it.
July 22 Franklin market reports Pennsylvania crude price drops dampening hopes for quick economic recovery. Local industries face reduced demand and refinery reactions while residents with income from wells feel the pinch. The downturn also impacts motion picture theaters and entertainment openings amid broader economic strain.
A Ford owner in New York devised a new fast method to siphon gasoline at a pump. At 3 40 this morning the Home garage proprietor on Buttala road heard a noise, saw a Ford driver with a wrapped face siphoning gas, and the tank overflowed before the driver fled toward New York.
Federal grand jury returned indictments alleging a whiskey ring with conspiracies to violate the Walsh act and unlawful possession of liquor. Defendants include Gerald T. Smith Fred G. O Leary Jacob Kohl and others tied to liquor operations around Buffalo and along the lake front with a $3 000 and $10 000 value. A separate conspiracy charge centers on a touring car deal for cows.
Erie July 22 Robert Mo Gibson of Pittsburgh nominated by President Harding for the Western Pennsylvania federal judicial district is a well known figure who will begin his first regular session of court in Erie. He previously served as assistant United States district attorney for this district and has handled numerous cases.
In separate filings Friday in county court at Erie two divorce actions were started. E Josephine Gilson of Briar City alleges indignities by husband Clyde Gibson since their 1912 marriage at Jamestown New York and seeks dissolution with returnable on the 61st Monday in September. Lydia Norton of 1748 West Twelfth sues Claude A Norton for divorce, married April 5 1916 in Union City. Norton is represented by Miles Kitts.
Frank J Wetsbes sentenced by Judge Rossiter on July 22 to serve one year and two months in Allegheny County Workhouse. Kelney found guilty of arson to defraud a company. escaped after bail and evaded authorities for two months until Buffalo arrest. Attorney claimed perjury by key witness. sentence imposed after witness located.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Gan Cura Ointment at 35 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails to meet promised relief. It claims rapid heating on application and promises to treat burns, scalds, bruises, piles, fever sores, chaps, and other skin conditions. Kingetting names and pricing appear in promotional copy.
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