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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
3
The Cony Evening Journal published daily except Sunday in Corry Pennsylvania lists publisher as Arthur Colegrove and COLEGROVE. It notes mail rate six dollars per year and carrier fifty cents weekly, advertising rates available on request.
A harsh critique of fanatic zeal in religion, warning against anti Christian and anti minority actions. It compares modern intolerance to the Inquisition and Know Nothing era, arguing such groups misread the Bible and mislead sincere people into patently un American and un Christian schemes. The piece urges vigilance against bigotry and praises broad American tolerance.
The French charge British manufacturers supplied arms to the Rif tribes and condemn perfidious Athion in trade. Abd El Krim has stirred revolts in French Morocco for years and Paris dispatches indicate outside aid bolstering his strength, complicating European amity urged by Ambassador Troughton.
A condensed tribute honors Florence Nightingale marking her birthday and recalling her pioneering nursing career. It describes her reforms in hospital care, training, and public health, highlighting her wartime and peacetime contributions to modern nursing. The piece lauds her lasting influence on the profession and global health.
On May 12 the council failed to confirm Mayor Pichou's choice for Chief of Police, Serjeant Isde D. Suniel, after a 6 to 5 tally. The city charter requires a majority of council members for confirmation, leaving the post vacant and Anderson confined to home.
Janice Ransom retires from Plaida to attend a wedding and visit her parents in the city. Sam Jarobeau and Miss Mate Alexander with Mrs Abe Chmbinskyes leave for Elmira New York for nuptials. Jacobeon is noted as a popular Corry businessman, the bride a well known socialite. Nelson Waters greets summer with a bonneted line, Charles Trimble inaugurates the first vessel of summer, Ben Goring and John Dugan report creek work, Ed Marsh returns from the Royal Army convention in Erie, Mr and Alex Steinfeld and Mrs. McAlroy with daughter Mrs. Shilds return from Bre.
A Rochester New York reader lauds San Cura Ointment for curing a two year palm sore after other products failed. The ad promotes San Cura Ointment and Soap for piles eczema boils ulcers chilblains and chapped hands with list of distributors.
Anthue J Bohlen of 1261 West Ninth street woke in fear of a fire after dreaming he smelled smoke. The nap ended with him discovering a real blaze near his home as he searched. Kohler’s injury from the incident is described as serious. In another item, a youth was caught attempting to break into a local store on Franklin Street, startling the burglars and prompting police action.
Thomas Downey touts De Orth’s Stomach Remedy as a universal cure for indigestion and stomach misery. He asserts the remedy guarantees results or a full refund if it fails to provide quick relief. Evidence and efficacy remain unverified.
Quote from Philadelphia Enquirer noting a pessimist’s claim that the world hides the naked truth, while arguing censors would block it regardless. The remark emphasizes ongoing constraints on frank reporting and public discourse.
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