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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1922
Page
3
A fragment from the Corry Pa journal discusses library and reading issues for children. It reflects on books for youth, adult gatekeeping, and the value of letting children choose their own reading interests.
A banker warns that prosperity and expansion may slow by next summer due to labor shortages. He cites restricted immigration, reliance on foreign born workers, and potential limits on US industrial growth. He predicts higher labor costs and renewed calls to curb immigration to secure jobs.
A mangled collage of stray phrases mentions springtime debates, neighborhood chatter, a baby named Menry fucansett, a Newark church robbery, and Department of Agriculture pig cellninn. The jumbled text also references women’s equality, landlord games, and everyday care tips amid scattered names and places.
Mella A Leary files for divorce from James Leary alleging cruel and barbarous treatment. The couple, married September 25 1918 at Jamestown, separated October 1 1922, both residents of Corry. Also notices enforce milk sale rules. violators face fines or jail per town ordinance.
An overview recalls pre cinema stereo vision and the shift from phantasmic single images to two eye focused projections. It notes Lawrened Hammond’s early automating ideas, experimental theaters in New York, and the dream of widespread stereoscopic cinema transforming viewing with synchronized shutters and paired projections.
Reprint from Journal Files dated November 7 1902 notes voter fatigue over taxes and street lighting demands. Mentions upcoming court terms and juror drawing in Corry and nearby events including a Catholic Club gathering at the Armory. Describes smallpox concerns and a patriotic inquiry about Anglo American relations and famous figures.
Elwin Bennett and several companions avoided a fatal crash when their car stalled at a crossing on North Main Street as a freight train slammed the gates down. Bennett suffered serious injuries from the collision but was moved to a nearby home. doctors expect recovery. The other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
In New York the Democratic faction redraws the district carrying Representative Meyer London, aiming for his reelection by changing voting precincts and replacing Jewish voters with Chinese residents to alter the electorate.
The reforestation drive in Pennsylvania expands as the Tea Department of Purretry reports a broad coalition including landowners municipalities sportsmen clubs and water and mining companies applying for free seedlings. State forestry offers millions of trees white pine Norway spruce Japanese red pine oak and more to support joint production plants while emphasizing fire protection and watershed restoration.
Winger and Williams announce a Meadville store opening following recent purchase by the local firm. The establishment was mentioned in the Journal weeks ago and is now set to begin operations with the Ukes in charge.
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