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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
Memorial Day observances spread through city and vicinity with services at Porter's Pond and the Port Baptist church. Local businesses announce one day closures, hours adjusted, and special sales while public notices urge preparations and accommodations for Decoration Day.
A jittery town reports multiple thefts from homes with several incidents noted. Police urge vigilance as authorities investigate and warn residents to secure valuables. No arrests have been announced yet, and residents fear further losses if the thief remains at large.
Two men and a woman die in a night collision as an automobile crosses an unprotected street crossing. A second woman is abducted or lured, while a passing train strikes the vehicle. A thunderstorm cloaks the scene, hindering sight for both the engineer and the train driver.
A long and garbled note alleges federal oversight, a planned plant project costing hundreds of millions, and political maneuvering by Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania. It cites petitions, deadlines, and party factions aiming to influence the primary process and bolster Woodrow Wilson’s re election prospects.
A Famous Players Company presentation at the Library Theatre tonight stars Pauling Frederick in a dramatic production of Sasa. The evening includes a review of the story with a sequence of peril and suspense as Dale battles Marvin and outlaws, leading to a climactic pursuit and rescue.
For sale multiple tons of high quality bay offered with delivery or barn pickup. Item listed under X.Y Tourmal Coty Pa. contact for price and scheduling.
Memorial Day hours set for May 30 indicate postal offices open from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 7:20 to 8:20 p.m. City carriers will complete delivery, with mail pickups at 7:40 a.m. Rural carriers not required to serve. A. D. Colgrove P.M.
A unique enthralling story of love and deluded ambition unfolds in a theatrical work. Characters Goo and Hoban navigate romantic and dramatic obstacles amid lively Parisian atmosphere and playful absurdity.
Waclark Explosives Co warns all portions to stay off the entire company property. The notice covers areas north of the plant to south of Soars and strict observance is required or consequences may follow. The warning is issued by Waclark Titanide Explosive Company in clear terms.
Fragmentary OCR lists vague items with addresses and numbers, mentioning a sale and a few names. Details are unreadable, with references to Union City and a shepherd pup about eight months old.
Corry residents tried elm bark mixture with buckthorn and glycotrine, claiming the instant effect of a single spoonful. The preparation allegedly calms upper and lower bowels within minutes, easing stomach discomfort and gas after consumption.
A damaged notice describes a canvassing scheme offering agents a high daily payoff while claiming some earners get nothing. It lists a postal address and a dubious recruitment text promising lucrative rewards for recruitment, with references to a post office box and unclear territorial claims.
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