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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1924
Page
3
Corry Pennsylvania Cony Evening Journal lists publication details for A D Colegrove publisher and office on West South Street. It notes daily except Sunday circulation, mail rates five dollars yearly, three cents per copy, fifteen cents per week, with advertising rates available on request.
A House resolution passes toward a child labor amendment, with a Senate fight expected but likely a final victory. The piece argues extended youth work limits benefit society and growth. It also questions Department of Justice actions in a Senate probe, alleging a smear campaign against Wheeler and Walsh, calling for abolition of the DOJ if proven. It ends with a quip on footwear fashion.
A faded extract recalls events from May 10 1004 including political maneuvers by Senator Gideon and delayed plans to begin evading by June first. Mentions misidentified persons, a local Methodists church matter, and a high school sensor game. Also notes social visits and property transfers in the community.
Robert Dollar, veteran shipowner, argues for fairness in shipping policy, complaining about subsidies and penalties and urging a strong American merchant fleet without taxpayer money. The piece links tariff and navigation laws to shipping costs, urges reform, and notes Dollar’s stance that penalties should be removed to enable a robust U S fleet. It also mentions a New York marble contest and a Canton Ohio advertisement stitched into the page.
A tiny northern Kansas town without a local newspaper has started a church radio program. Residents gather in a small building to listen to Omaha, Nebraska services, including music, prayers, and sermons, and even the collection plate is passed at the same time. The arrangement shows how radio may aid small communities but cannot replace a pastor’s weekday duties.
There was a meeting of the Pony Grange in Macabee Hall Saturday to discuss candidates and degree work Arrangements were made for the entertainment of patrons to be held here Monday and Tuesday June 6 and 10 the program for the event will be announced later
Kane, May 1. The Pesney Winia Plate Glass company plans a mammoth plant at James City with a capital of 7.5 million dollars. The firm, from Willington Delaware, projects large employment and rapid construction, with work expected to begin in the spring.
United Press dispatch from Paris reports Captain Pelletier Hoie, French flyer, has reached Anton, China, on his rush from Indochina, attained last week. For sale – a Wilting lot on Marion Street near Smith, inquire Mrs. Ora Lauri, 47 West Washington Street.
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