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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
7
An old time catalog entry describes various linen and muslin garments and accessories for women and children. Prices range from low under a dollar to several dollars, with items including white linens, nightgowns, skirts, gowns, sleeves, bonnets, and a Nemo Self-Reducing Corset advertised for figure support.
A garbled account from Washington on May 20 describes bizarre scenes at the Justice Department involving a man named Joe and a figure called Cannon. The tale centers on odd events, a window escape, and mistaken words as a clerk tries to stop perceived mischief in a muddled report reflecting street-talk and rumor.
The readable lines describe a grand royal compound with public offices seraglios stables and an arsenal. An enclosed columned area houses a theater and accommodations for troops. Mentions a mighty elephant and cavalry barracks within the royal complex.
Announcement notes closing out stock at A. T. Messenger & Son, 212 West Main, Bowie Co, with hats, capes, shirts, underwear, ties, collars, umbrellas and more. Also ship shop D. L. Dumond’s New Fish Market at West Fish Street, offering fresh fish and delivery, orders are wanted.
Bulk stock at reduced prices for Saturday and Friday including sweet corn beans gunpowder items and garden supplies. Local suppliers Mays Lake Shore Pages Murry's Garden offer fresh day stock with Lake Erie whitefish trout yellow blue pike mountain trout cod steaks and select catfish and bass.
For sale Houw e lot No. 190 East Pleasant streak centrally to cater one block from center treat nine roomed house with modern improvements inquire BH Til lem 225 East South street. For sale 100 were fan thee flowat of Columns Pa Keown ue the D Smith farm 16 acres timber well watered wood buildings inquire Miss Arte W Smith Corry Bell phone 214. Two nice five room flats in the Des mond block Sowell atroat Hight rooms bath over Sheelys Store West Muir. Nico make of rooms second floor Dr Greenlen house East side park Nico eight room house West Smith near park Large barns and garden Church Hew modern house Bunt Fradarick street exceptional bar gains In homes for sale both city and country The Robert Patterson Real Estate Agency Roberts Block Center St WANTED dressmaking or plusiy sewing at home or out by the daye King St Live Stock
President McAdow of Philadelphia addressed the National Credit Men’s Association in New Orleans at their 19th annual convention. He warned that credit in hand is cheap and that the future credit outlook is a major factor affecting prosperity. Other speakers included William J. Prendergast of New York, who urged prudent lending, and Newman Dick of Los Angeles, who spoke on banker relations.
A reflective passage quotes Longfellow on judging others with sorrow and empathy. It emphasizes considering one person’s sins, struggles, desires, and social hardships before condemning them or blaming the empire for their misfortunes.
A historic transit notice outlines hourly Corry to Columbus service with departures on the even hour from farm to 9 p.m and Columbus to Corry 80 minutes past each hour except Saturdays when last car runs at 10 p.m. City Cars run every 20 minutes to North Corry and East Wayne Street from 12:20 to 6:20 and 7:20 to Bel. An extra car leaves Waiting Room Saturday nights at 9:40 and 11 p.m. East Wayne Street departures on the even hour at 0 and 45 minutes past Sundays begin with a Waiting Room start at Beam.
Nell Linwalli reports May 2 that Mr Bryan faced critics while defending Governor Hughes. The discussion centers on Hughes vetoing a rate bill and the broader fight against predatory corporations seeking government control. The piece notes Hughes’ influence but acknowledges a narrow defeat for related amendments.
Four plumbing and tinning shops have opened in the east basement loft of the new Payne block at Main Street and its Maple Avenue, seeking a share of the business. Clyde L. Jones, Bell phone 115.
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