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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal reports on Prohibition politics ahead of fall elections. It discusses anti prohibition groups, potential “wet” candidates, and the possibility of a separate liquor party influencing national races and policy debates.
The piece discusses improving mail handling and envelope addressing to speed mail movement and cut delays. It notes a businessman who methodically issues letters, plus advice from post office staff on efficient mail packaging and routing to save time and business.
The article highlights a major forest project in Amelia aiming to develop the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania near Ohio river headwaters. It notes 40 000 acres of rough cutover land, prior burns, and aims to reduce flood danger in Pittsburgh while building a steady supply of spruce and hardwood timber under national forest administration begun in 1911. It asserts nearly 2,000,000 acres acquired nationwide under the program and signals a record period for expansion.
A Denver grand jury recommends deporting aliens convicted of drug dealing and denies them citizenship. It states such criminals should be deprived of privileges and questions which country should accept deported individuals. The opinion argues Americans want criminals off ships and questions viable destinations.
An advertisement promises Rheumia can remove rheumatism pain after two days of use. It claims the drug is strong enough to drive poisons from the body, with druggists authorized to set Rheuma on a no pay basis and Ames & Cal supplying supplies to customers.
Erie officials announce planned prohibition enforcement next week led by Charles Brown assistant district attorney. The large event is described as the biggest ever, with a statewide rail crackdown and district supervisors in charge. No details about current prohibition enforcement teams were provided.
A sale notice announces 50 dozen girls socks in various sizes at a reduced rate. The regular price is implied, with a sale price listed around 48 cents per pair in the ad.
Weedville State Bank completed a two story brick building on Elm Street in early spring at a cost over $10,000. The new bank features modern corridors a steel vault with time lock burglar alarm and private safety boxes. interior includes walnut furnishings and a fully equipped work room and directors utilities.
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