Lorry Evening Journal Admits Early 20th Century Local Listings
The Evening Journal announces daily publication from the Center Street office with mail subscriptions offered at $1.00 annually. The notice reflects era customs and formatting of the period, mentioning building addresses and service terms in a terse, ledger-like style.
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Lorry Evening Journal
Center Sl
Uaery
Waerinn
Mail
Parviid Glan
Niall Master
Advertising Rates and Rates Note Merged
Advertising rates appear garbled with scattered words and mis-typed phrases. The fragment hints at rate details, possibly for a publication’s advertising space, but the content is unreadable and fails to present clear entities or a coherent offer.
Weather forecast for Uwlay and Wort
A brief forecast notes moderate westerly winds across regions Uwlay and Wort. Expect variable conditions with no extreme temperatures or precipitation indicated. travelers should plan for typical midweek weather patterns and carry light outerwear.
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Uwlay and
WorthosHays
Public ownership of utilities urged in Corry editorial
The Corry Journal argues against private control of water, gas and electric utilities. It warns that franchises for the Pennsylvania Gas Co and Pio Corry Water Supply Co grant monopolies and threaten city finances. The paper advocates public ownership of essential services to protect citizens and streets from private exploitation.
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Corry
Paravant 8
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Pio Corry Water Supply Co
Anil
Electric Light Company
Gettselt
Cumpernatitien Shaul
Iiehing
Olibiie
Franchise Debate Sparks Monopoly Fears and Civic Duty
The discussion centers on granting a utility franchise and the risk of monopoly control over street lighting and private services. Critics demand plant valuation, the right to purchase, and regulatory power, while supporters frame the issue as essential for modern civic progress tied to political figures and party loyalties.
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Polpl
Eliy
Counelle Geoni
United States Radiator Corp Mortgage Covers Broad Property Lien
A Herald copied item notes that the million dollar mortgage tied to United States Radiator Corporation spans multiple properties in Geneva, Dunkirk, Corry, West Newton, Detroit and Paoli. The loan backs financing for extensive improvements planned by the company.
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United States
Rie Herald
Geniva
Dunkirk
Corry West Newton
Detroit
Paoli
Kansas
Cox Defeats Burton in Ohio Convention Rumor
Report from Columbus Ohio suggests Cox defeated Burton in the Republican convention but Burton refuses to back Brown for president, signaling party rifts and shifting support amid uncertainty about the outcome.
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Columbus
Ohio
Tite
Cox
Burton
Brown
Rovers
How Remove Wart Using Putnam's Extractor
An advertisement claims removing warts is simple with Putnam's Corn and Wart Extractor. It promises a painless remedy with guaranteed results, priced at 25 cents and sold by Thomas Downey.
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Thomas Downey
Cloud Burst Kills Twenty Five in Budapest
Budapest reports a cloudburst last August produced twenty five deaths. Special Journal notes the deadly flood struck the local area and caused multiple casualties. Authorities have not yet released full casualty and rescue details. Local officials urge caution as investigations continue.
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Budapest
Auto Fatality Claims Deamond Dunn Jr in Crash
Special to the Journal reports Deamond Dunn Jr son of a vice superintendent at qiblle works was killed in an automobile smash up today. The accident occurred as he was driving in New York on July 26.
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Sma
Journal
New York
Jay
Deamond Dunn, Jr
Qiblle Works
Three Die in Belfast Hotel Fire Tragedy
Special to the Journal Belfast July 20 three persons died in a hotel fire that broke out this morning Rev McLaughtin of Chicago sustained fatal injuries as firefighters battled the blaze and guests were evacuated in panic.
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the Journal
Belfast
Rev McLaughtin
Chicago
Yacht Sinks Off Newport Five Feared Drowned
A yacht sank at Newport on July 26. Grave fears are held for five persons missing. Spectal staff report a late forenoon accident with rescue efforts underway and tempo of search continuing.
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Newport
Automobile for Hire Near Mindley Lake
By the hour or amp. Passengers taken to and from Mindley Lake. Ordery left with Wright the Jeweler HM Norton 1w37.
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Mindley Lake
Ordery
Wright
Jewler
Norton
Recovered body of insurrection drowning victim in Cuba
Havana Cuba dispatch reports the drowning of Lindy Waly and Warrdy at Presque tale bay during insurrection turmoil. Rescue teams recovered bodies after darkness hindered search. Miss Lonn Petrie of Twentieth and Ash Streets identified as heartbroken guardian of a party member. Government rushes troops to Caney as insurrection spreads.
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Cuba
Lindy
Presque Tale Bay
Sllon
Albert Wie
Haneda
Prckilders
Lonn Petrie
Twentieth and
Ash Streets
Warry
I0le Disputch
Local notes detail visits and cemetery work in Columbus
The column lists residents visiting relatives in nearby towns, social gatherings at the auxiliary, church and civic events, and a cemetery vault nearing completion. It notes milk and dairy statistics from the local creamery, and mentions guests of Mr and Mrs George Faulkner north of Columbus.
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Fey
Melter
Corry
Allison
Deweya
West Lion
James Hall
Misa Cora Kearney
Westfield
Hier
Ray Gordon
Spring Creek
Mra
George Faulkner
Mncantiner
Columbus
Notice to Consumers of Gas Rates Effective July 1940
Notice to consumers of natural gas by the Pennsylvanian Gas Co. in Corry and vicinity. Rates after the July 1940 meter readings are 32 cents per thousand cubic feet, with a 2 cent per thousand discount if paid on or before the 10th of the following month.
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Thin Company
Met
Corry
Pennaviganta Gas Co
Pine Mineral Bath Rooms Set to Reopen Monday
The Pine Mineral Bath Rooms, partially closed for a month, will reopen next Monday with capable staff in charge of both the ladies and gentlemen's baths.
Free Dirt at Lyre baling pictures tonight
Shaky OCR note advertises two dandy pictures at the Lyre theater tonight. Apply J Hand 542 W. for details on free dirt and upcoming showings.
New Trolley System for Erie Prominent Citizens Propose Tracks
A group led by Erie's leading citizens filed a city plan Monday evening seeking a charter and right of way to lay trolley tracks on designated streets. The system aims to improve streetcar service and address fare issues while linking to industrial plants and broader city transportation.
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Erie
Rempetitala Wal Hose
Vonnells
Pamozone Cure Advertises Relief for Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts Painozone as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel derangements with claims of rapid relief. It presents a trial bottle price and urges trust in its powerful formula claiming to outdo other tonics. The copy includes dubious claims and references a Mr Thomas Dowavy and generic medical terms.
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Stormel
Hughlnks
Pamliy
Thomas Dowavy
Oath of Offee Administered in Warren Court
Short July session opened at 1 o'clock with a new presiding appointee, Judge Watson D. Hinckley, formally sworn in by the Justice. He addressed the bench and bar asking for aid and forbearance as he begins his duties. Several attorneys presented motions and petitions.
Automobile Crash Ends With Burned Ditch Find
A Pittsburg camping party member drove to Tinton City Saturday afternoon for trade with campers. Near Mr Byerly’s residence west of Wheelertown the car failed, launching into the air and into a ditch. The wagon overturned as onlookers watched the scene unfold.
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Pittsburg
Tinton City
Five Valuable Cows Killed by Lightning
Five cows owned by Archie W. Hidon were struck and killed by lightning on his farm two miles south of Falconer during a severe storm Saturday night. The cattle huddled beneath a large chestnut tree when the bolt hit, killing all five. Also advertised is Dr. Deterion's Rheum and Neuralgia relief, claimed to cure in 2 to 4 days, sold for 75 cents and $1 by Durham Drug Co.
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William
Ato
Aden
Bryan
Falconer
Archie W. Hidon
Mr. Hitdon
Here
Deterion
Durham Drug Co
Library Theater Tonight Sea the Western Union Comedy
The Library Theater features amateur night Wednesday with a show including dancers and singers led by Glady'a Dix described as the girl with the blue brown eyes. Two great pictures accompany the program and the venue promises a lively night.
Realistic Fashion Plate Sparks Publisher’s Critique
A fashion magazine illustrator defends a proposed plate as realistic while the publisher questions the design. The studio discusses the crowd’s attention as models’ heads all turn, reflecting tensions over realism versus expectations in fashion illustration.
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Wee
Orst
Public harm and reprieve calamitous eve in old tale
A fragment from London Answers recalls a bound girl Mary who longed for a day outside to visit her mother’s hanging at Sallus bury and, upon reprieve, returned in tears. The piece contrasts a political quip about the electoral college with an ad pitch for fall and winter salt samples from International Tailoring Company via A. B. Messenger & Son.
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Mary
Eirl
Sallusbury
London
Yoong Wan
Kenia
Philadelphia Ledger
International Tailoring Company
New York City
A. B. Messenger & Son
Polo
Corry
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Westren
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F. Ames
R. G. Kindsley
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Nathaniel Stone
First Avenue
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