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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
3
Fragmentary text lists names and places such as Wyn Woke, Northwest street, Corey Vase, Jamestayyy, Wikrots Home, Charter Cowles, Charte Cowles, and St Thuis. Mentions visitors, a broken finger, a two week business trip, and several individuals including Joseph Ressler, Thoma Miltnisn, Erin Mix Phair, and Pattie.
A Chicago officer is shot and killed after he refuses a $300 bribe from suspects seeking liquor protection. Authorities identify one suspect as Coffey, who allegedly admitted the shooting after a confrontation with police. Sgt. Albert Tre, a Michigan detective, aided in tracing Coffey’s identity through a Detroit bootlegger.
A wartime era survey by Maj. Gen. Farrington argues flooding is a natural condition and dikes are needed to hold the river within banks. Officials project costs around 10 million dollars for Works programs, with national figures near 200 million in Mississippi River region funding. The piece discusses dam and levee plans, navigation, and industrial power implications while noting regional contributions to drainage.
The Methodist Episcopal Church bishops at their semiannual session elected Rev Dre Shiretay of Mitchell to be secretary of Missions and Church Extension. The decision followed a long discussion and a communication from Dakota Wesleyan College. The Bishops also suspended Bishop Anton Bast of Denmark until the church general conference in Kansas City in May 92. Bast was charged by a civil court with misappropriation of funds from the sale of Light, and found guilty of misappropriation with embezzlement cited. church trial followed.
A noisy debate arises over American tourists seeking English accent training abroad. Critics warn the process produces a pestlike traveler, while supporters claim quick American access to polished English helps integrate with host societies.
A damaged chatty note states that a lightning rod must connect to the sewer pipe. If left detached, lightning may jump from the rod to the pipe and travel to the ground root. When the soil pipe is electrically continuous with damp earth, there are appreciable effects inside the house during a lightning strike.
The text lists answers to geography prompts: the three largest European islands are Great Britain, Ireland, and Iceland. It notes Sweden does not border the Arctic Ocean. Jutland is part of Denmark. It mentions Europe touches a country’s border in various contexts and places like the Riviera near France, the Danube mouth location, and Norway’s borders. Further items include Armenia in Europe, northern comparisons between Bertin and dverpoul, and locations such as Roumania and Liverpool.
A fragment from The Passing Show critiques a tourist’s suitcase cluttered with labels from Japan America Egypt Africa. The jest implies a forceful cleanup of labels, reflecting a performative attitude toward travel and cultural signals.
Mrs Mary Hendershut of 121 Kaiser Ave credits Dr Pierce s Anure Tablets with ending years of back pain and swelling in knees and ankles after a neighbor s advice. She says kidney discomfort returned recently and Anunic again gave rapid relief. A physician created Anunic and offers free medical advice through Dr Pierce s Clinic Buffalo NY.
Report details two constables facing warrants and $500 bail after an arrest related to defying tax bylaws. Wording notes confusion but cites warrants served by telephone and Magistrate Muelle near Pollingdate May 12. Also mentions a social gathering at Spartansburg with guests and high scores.
The couple, Kathetine Tucker and Morgan, announced their engagement amid celebrations. Tucker, once a local public figure, now serves in a public role and will marry this summer. The ceremony is anticipated in August, with both families planning a modest, community affair.
Dallas New reports on a proverb styled line reflecting shared burden and brotherhood, noting a populace seeking uplift through collective effort and service. The piece frames resilience by facing hardship together and supporting those among us with lighter loads.
Teosant Burkharay son of Mr and Mrs Charles Burkhardt of Wear Prer graduate of Corry High School is a member of Heute Nes Ini at the University of Washington. He plays second violin in the university orchestra, which comprises over fifty musicians.
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