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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1930
Page
5
George B. Smith of Fredénin investigated the death of 72 year old Gene Strickenbeck who hanged himself in a chicken house around noon. Despondency over ill health is blamed. He is survived by his wife.
An old ad touts Self-Cura Gintment and San-Cura Soap for scalp irritation and blemishes with a money back guarantee. It cites prices 35¢ 60¢ and $1.25 for the ointment and 5¢ for soap, claiming the products soften and smooth skin. The copy includes exaggerated claims and testimonials.
Fidyd Déuse returns to Erie to serve on a jury this week. Many locals travel for family visits, work and recreation, including Alversons to Basin West Virginia, Mrs Dowse and Ray Van Elton families, and others to Washington DC, Titusville, Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Dunkirk and Driftwood.
Watso the musical wizard is booked for a three day appearance at the Rex theatre this week. Manager Blatt announced the novelty blackface act will feature an accordion of strange instruments and a mix of novelty songs and jokes. He will perform with a one man band on the streets Thursday.
Misa Betty Craemer of Mt. Oliver, Pittsburgh, reports dramatic relief from a chronic stomach disorder after trying Konjola. She says gas, vomiting and nervousness vanished, with improvements continuing after using six to eight bottles. The product is sold locally in Corry and Bowne’s Drug Store.
A sparsely attended Davis Brown political rally in the State Armory drew only a handful of supporters due to bad weather. Erie State Senator Miles B. Kitts and Attorney John B. Brooks spoke, with VFW and Erie service organizations providing music before a brief procession. Afterward, the barnstorming trip continued to Union City for another meeting.
A partial data block lists major companies including American Smelters Anaconda Kennecott International Nickel Transcontinental Texas Pacific and Canadian Pacific alongside railroads like Missouri Pacific Great Northern Southern Pacific New York Central and Pennsylvania. It notes percentages and figures for various firms and sectors such as Bethlehem Steel American Locomotives and Westinghouse reflecting mid century industrial standings.
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