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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1923
Page
3
An archival notice lists advertising rates at the Cony Pennsylvania post office. It notes Arthur Colegrave as the addressee and specifies mail matter classifications and pricing like three cents per copy and fifteen cents per week.
A report from an international conference to be held next month on developing artistic standards for motion pictures. The aims include improving photography, night scenes, and set design while balancing business concerns and cooperation with film companies. The piece discusses the tension between artistic refinement and financial realities and notes that changes may come slowly through proven evolution.
The article discusses a proposal by the United States Citizenship and Commerce clubs to raise the immigrant quota. It cites concerns about agitation and potential impact on employment and national unity. The piece notes uncertainty over Congress approving any increase and questions the readiness to accept a higher percentage.
A jittery transcript discusses Shelby Montana’s prominence amid a world championship race between Dompicy and Gibbon and civic booster efforts. It mentions notable figures, a $300,000 prize pool, and the town’s drive to attract attention, investment, and population growth.
Auction style notice listing a closing out sale for motor cycles and parts at cost. Mentions Gary Gyela Works on Clinton Street with discounts on wheels tires and accessories, and sale of counters desks cash register and equipment.
A chaotic OCR mix shows farm sale items, equipment and tools for sale, livestock, household goods, and a lost and found note. Items include horses, trees, a mortgage or payment terms, and a handkerchief tied money recovery offer. Names include Lang’s Repair and a 453 Marin Street address.
Advertises a home remedy for dark rings under eyes using camphor witchhazel hydrastia and Lagoptik eye wash. Claims quick action and relief with suggested mixture. Ends with an endorsement by Thomas Downes described as a pharmacist.
An early 20th century Senate inquiry focuses on forest conditions across the United States, urging reforestation and protection of timber supplies. The report highlights varying state situations, calls for federal and state action, and notes prevention of waste and fires as central goals.
An identified bandit was shot and killed in a confrontation with police early today after a hold up. The suspect fired at officers, who returned fire, and the bandit died from a heart wound received during the exchange.
A patchy recap notes events from two decades ago in Corry. references to students, a California move and return, a Speiniy etpet purchase, local clubs, a state convention, and a home wedding at Mrs Minnie Durham’s Franklin Street residence. A lost Waterman fountain pen is reported missing between Maple Avenue and High School.
Warren Powaty Phinenss Grange Ne Mi plans a meeting at Spring Creek with questions and programs for members. Included are discussions on roads, voting power, education, and youth activities, plus a Friday session and lectures led by local grange officers and sisters.
The piece argues labor's influence must be reflected by one of two major parties. It notes labor loyalty surged in the recent election and will push for broader recognition, a living wage, and collective bargaining rights, while conservatives avoid backing a new third party for now.
Fragmented prose laments beauty, labor and imagination. The piece reflects on effort, perception, farming, and vision, with surreal imagery and rhetorical questions about purpose and society. It reads as a stream of consciousness exploring fatigue and creative struggle.
The text outlines a stark descriptive montage of winter mountain scenes rendered with a precise etcher’s line. Trees stand isolated and the forest recedes into dark tones as white spaces define the grove. Color is deemphasized while atmosphere narrows to crisp black and white.
A fragmentary 1920s era column mocks American views of French suitors, noting perceived gallantry and misperceptions. It contrasts American seriousness with European courtship and hints at cultural misunderstandings between genders.
The native realist here argues that optimism, while praised as a virtue, often harms the American experiment. He contends that truth and reform follow from exposing issues, not from cheerful presumption, and notes optimism can breed corruption and stupidity if not checked by realism.
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