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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1925
Page
3
The Cory Evening Journal in Carry, Pennsylvania, published daily except Sunday, lists Arthur Colegrove as publisher. It notes postage and advertising rates with mail subscriptions at $5.00 per year and carrier copy prices of three cents, fifteen cents per week, and other terms available upon application.
The Department of Commerce notes American private investments abroad rising by about a billion dollars annually, turning the United States from debtor to creditor. The current account shows merchandise and gold exports exceeding imports by 748 million, with other invisible outflows balancing the gap. Critics warn on sustainability as overseas lending grows and debtor nations repay to the U.S. government.
Fragmented notices mix tales of a jewel theft in Tarrytown and a dramatic hotel fire in San Francisco with odd aphorisms about marriage, vanity, and sweeping social quirks. A Chicago swindler clashes with a judge while a New York financier’s market ascent looms amid uncertain civic life.
A quotation notes patience as a powerful aid against despair, citing Douglas Jerrold. It frames patience as stronger than any drink, capable of killing the Giant Despair.
A mixed set of fleeting local notices recalls travelers, marriages, and arrivals. A gypsy expedition, a birthday at Mrs Soins Leuty's home, and a small wood structure fire injure none. Milliners Heety, Paul Treat, and Min Vinik Heety wed in Vale City before a Cuba-bound departure.
Postal authorities and detectives traced Robert White a missing state witness in a Chicago case. A letter reportedly written by White claimed willingness to return if protected. White, a student at a Chicago science school, was pressed by State Attorney Stowe to identify Shepherd as a visitor to the school.
London reporters say a body found near the Rotherhithe docks is believed to be Hon. Gwineth Morgan, daughter of Lord Tredegar. She vanished in December and relatives have gone to view the body as the noble family’s wartime record is noted.
The WBA rally occurred in Corey Priddy on May 22 1925 with 258 members from 20 reviews including two from New York. The assembly opened at the State Armory with Mayor Alexander giving the welcome at 10 30 a m. A marching display featured Corry Review members in year costumes and a program included addresses by Nettie Young and Minnie Burgen with various performances and greetings from allied reviews before adjournment at five.
Miss Alberta Rogers cites a dramatic health turnaround after using McCoy's Cad Liver Oil Compound Tablets. She reports appetite return, improved complexion, and a 15 pound gain in six weeks, urging readers to try the product with a 20 day supply and money back guarantee.
Erie reports a severe Franklin hailstorm Saturday afternoon causing about 375000 in damages. Leaves stripped from shade trees, windows and autos damaged, while upper Franklin remained largely untouched. Eyewitness Dimopter, a local high school athlete, called it the worst he had seen, noting hail stones up to a foot long. Times Borland recalled a similar 1878 event as the last severity benchmark.
A simple home remedy to remove heat marks from a wooden table. Create a thin paste of olive oil and salt, spread over the mark, and leave for about an hour. Rub off to lift the stain, revealing the wood beneath.
A noted circus arrives Wednesday May 27 bringing Chief Hult Ragle and his Sioux warriors, a Cayenne rode and various acts. Wrestler Oleson challenges for a title, Myers Duo sing and dance, with a street parade at 11 a.m. and performances at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. on the grounds at the fairgrounds.
Local report describes a missing collector linked to a doctor at a hospital. Details mention a May date, possible crime scene near a hospital in Ripley and mentions of injured parties and investigations led by police. Names and precise places are partially garbled in the OCR text.
Disaster aftermath described with scattered details of hospitals, survivors, and ongoing rescue efforts. Mentions of water damage, flare events, and regional impact across communities and facilities, noting lack of precise figures but highlighting mass distress and urgent aid needs.
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