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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1923
Page
4
Several candidates for 4 Coastford County contest a proposed bill to abolish the clerk of courts office in certain class counties. The outcome of the measure, tied to local political arbitration, is awaited as discussions move toward legislative action.
City of Corry invites sealed proposals until 8 p m May 6 1923 for street paving grading and appurtenances along Mott Street Franklin to Grace Second Avenue Washington to Eagle Church Spring Concord South Pleasant East and East Street routes. bids include brick or concrete pavement curb gutter and edge stone with totals and deposits listed. city reserves right to reject all bids.
A fragmentary page lists church notices, auctions, housing ads, and local business updates. The jumble mentions U B church meeting, a Baptist gathering, and a Philathea notice. there are references to gas electric utilities, furniture sales, farm equipment, and an auction near Corry with a Lawson mower and a motor sale.
The Paige III model is showcased with a slogan promising "The best Beautiful Day" as ads note local dealers, room at 22 West Main Street, and inquiries directed to local vendors. The item list includes hair products and staff hiring at Corry Restaurant, W Main St, plus job ads from Corlee Co and Sturtnett & Son.
Vague notes describe proposed well development with a nominal charge and a timetable. Officials discuss extending water access and potential steps to fund new wells while awaiting clearer guidance and future public actions.
A wary town meeting approved a higher school tax, increasing the levy from 18 to 1 mill. The measure funds teacher salaries and district operations, with the vote count reflecting broad support across the community.
The Atlantic Refinery Company plant suffered a substantial blaze late last night with losses estimated at $30,090. Emergency crews battled the flames for about an hour, evacuating and protecting surrounding property as workers and officials coordinated the response. The message of sympathy was extended to the family of a late husband and father, a veteran, with neighbors and friends offering support and condolences.
A fragmentary notice lists a Toliteny bull Tolgtent registered with details about age weight and lineage. It also mentions farming gear including harnesses, wagons, sleds, walking plows, riding plow and a riding cultivator with several unclear descriptors.
Fragmented OCR text touts Kellogg's Bran as a universal cure, claiming permanent relief from constipation and broad human benefits. It mentions various names and exaggerated claims, mixing promotional hype with dubious health assertions about nutrition and wellbeing.
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