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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
3
Publication details for Cony Evening Journal Corry Pa list mailing rates and local publishing office on West South Street. It notes the newspaper is entered at the Corry post office as second class mail matter and outlines per year and per copy pricing along with advertising terms upon request.
A nostalgic column recalls Nick Carter the detective hero created by Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey. It notes the 19th century thrillers, Dey's prolific output of 1076 Nick Carter yarns, and his poverty at death. The piece contrasts old dime novels with modern cinema and laments war, politics, and veterans' concerns.
A Princeton class surveys taste from Phi Beta Kappa merit to athletic glory. They favor scholarship over sports and declare cigars better than pipes, English the best subject, Shakes greater than O Neill, and Pola Negri the top film star. They claim Yale is second to Princeton and bridge players enjoy more than petting as public enlightenment begins.
The piece draws a parallel between Lenine in Russia and Huerta in Mexico, arguing both rose through violence and betrayal. It notes foreign opposition toppled Huerta, while cautions that similar methods against the Soviet government have failed, leaving Leninist power stabilized yet seen as dangerous by capitalist powers.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that a New England fabric maker must stop using labels and brands implying pure wool when blends include other fibres. The court noted widespread deceptive labeling in knitwear and warned that such practice harms consumers. The decision aligns with broader truth in fabric efforts supported by the National Consumers League and various manufacturers.
Miss Mable Boardman, secretary of the Red Cross central committee, urges every woman to contribute eighteen hours of service annually across divisions such as administration production canteen health aid and home service. She says one monthly afternoon or evening training session suffices to prepare women nationwide for disaster response.
The clipping reflects jumbled notes on diplomacy, finance, and art from various regions. It mentions debt doubling in the Philippines, independence pursuits, painter week debates in Boston, and fears of future wars tied to immigration and birthrates. The tone imitates a late era newspaper digest.
Letters testamentary on the estate of Net Hie B. Ebaugh have been granted to the undersigned. Creditors and those with claims must present them promptly to Wiasm Weed, Executor, Kinard & Kincaid, attorneys, and settle any debts owed to the estate.
May 18 reports in Erie describe a prohibition sleuth figure admired by saloonmen. Federal officer Mary Gosser denies feminine agents exist, while locals recount a petite woman luring men to drink, pocketing liquor, and prompting affidavits amid Volstead Act enforcement debates.
Miss Annette Young was sworn in as Erie County clerk by Governor Sproul to fill the vacancy caused by Ross J. Cutter's death. Harrisburg commission and courthouse officials attended as the first woman to hold an elective Erie County post took the oath.
A fragmented price list touts cheap goods for sale including b2c fancy seeded raisins lard bacon salt pork yeast cakes baking powder breakfast cocoa cider vinegar and various soaps and starches, urging customers to open their eyes to warranted goods at the bargain.
Mayville May 13 Justice Cole presided over a Supreme Court case where John T L Kent of Watts Plains sued Hugh C Howe of Sherman for 5000 alleging a horse recommendation led to a crushed leg and amputation. After a day and a half of testimony the jury returned a verdict of no cause for action.
The Corry branch of the Dairy Men's League will hold its third meeting on Tuesday May 16 at 2:00 PM in the Municipal building. Sir C. G. Schaefer of Pennsylvania State College will present Raising and Feeding the Dairy Calf and Heifer. All members who signed in as well as other dairymen should attend for an instructive lecture.
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