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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1926
Page
3
Publication details show daily except Sunday at West South Street Corry Pennsylvania with postal entry at Cory Pa second class mail matter. Advertising rates 600 per year by mail and carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week.
A fragment describes a community scene where hog calling and yodeling entertain listeners via broadcast. It notes farmers and neighbors watching, with a rival farm clash nearby and a child’s schoolyard interest in hooting calls. The piece likens the fad to Ulysses and media spectacles of the time.
Observers long ago noted Mars shining bright red in clear skies and speculated about canals, oceans, and life. Many researchers asked if intelligent beings exist on Mars, attributing lines to lenses or optical illusions rather than real structures. Once favorable observing nights pass, clearer evidence will say more.
Fontana California reports the death of a notable poultry queen. Royal status acknowledged despite odd wording. The event highlights a long life tied to a poultry yard and center care.
Nov 1 Highland Corners farmer B. Goldene of Flecour te was badly kicked by a horse after attempting to restrain it. The beast kicked as Goldene tried to calm it, throwing him to the floor. A local inquiry noted the man had strained his chest and suffered a serious, painful injury. The horse showed no lingering aggression after the incident.
A political speech by Bartlett argues against modifying prohibition showing that public interest, safety, and moral duty require strict adherence. He cites government reports on liquor traffic, warns against reestablishing brewers, and stresses voting through politics to secure basic services. He cites Canada as an example and urges citizens to engage in lawmaking and public life.
A local meeting at Sciota school house features Charles R. Davis and Rev. Mr Bartlett arguing for strict enforcement of the Prohibition law. Citizens discuss personal liberty, murder law repeal, and the push by liquor interests to modify the Volstead Act. attendees include David Cole, Orrie Cooper, and Will Morton family as a “finest effort” amid reports of a lack of city lawlessness and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Will Morton.
Lawrence W. Colegrove and family leave their Concord township farm to relocate into the Messenger house on Spring Street. Miss Tnez Smith of Spartansburg has returned to New York City Monday evening to resume musical studies. Classified ads promise bargains to help your pocket in daily alums.
A fatal crossroad crash near Marborcreek leaves Mois Mokawa, 27, of Mt Center Street, and Stantius Margarek, 1201 Parade Street, Erie, dead after their car is hit by a New York Central mail train. Police report and coroner investigate. license and papers identify victims.
An advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a tasty easy way to gain weight. It notes a woman gained ten pounds in twenty two days and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sixty tablets cost sixty cents with a money back offer through druggists.
Nov fire alarm at Box 14 in the business section drew Mountain Hose Company and Chief Valentour. Fire was at its hose house but extinguished by another company. a spark from a locomotive likely ignited a blaze in the roof of the hose loft.
Funeral services for Mrs J T Barker were conducted at 2 40 PM at the family home 143 East Irving Street with Rev J A Martin of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers were Frank Man Warren Archie Wilox Ross Mead Charles E Cowles Fred Tall and Harold Shannon. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Ned Price Jamestown Mr David Barker Clymer and Mrs W S Mitchell Erie.
The Globe reports a playful editorial question about renaming the cowcatcher autocatcher and compares animal and automobile traffic, asking if fewer cows than cars reflect competence or purpose in modern transport.
Grand jury convenes at Erle today for November term with about Alty cases on docket. District Attorney M. Levant Davis expects completing deliberations within the week. Notable items include T. Cook charged with DUI, Theodore Tallister accused of allowing an intoxicated person to drive, and James Dennis facing prohibition violations. Other listed cases involve larceny, assault and battery, and fraud.
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