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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1926
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal of West South Street Corry Pa is listed as published daily except Sunday. It shows subscription details with yearly and per-copy rates and advertising terms. The text provides publishing and postal classifications and carrier pricing.
The piece contrasts ancient western hemispheric civilizations with modern American progress. It cites Mayan temples at Chichen Itza and the use of living girls in sacrifices as examples of old superstitions. It argues Americans have advanced in kindness and humane treatment despite remaining flaws.
St Louis advertising leader Edward T Viblishere, president of the Association of National Advertisers, urges publishers to ease the size and weight of major magazines and metropolitan Sunday papers. He argues busy readers cannot spare time to read bulky issues and that publishers must change policies to retain subscribers and keep advertising effective.
Dr Henry Van Dyke a respected preacher and author says in a garation he carries a Bible and a rod for hunt not for killing. He notes the eyes of dying animals and fishes reveal little and argues many Americans obtain hunting licenses while fishing is a gentler sport. He suggests fishing fosters a kinder nature among people and influences their behavior.
Journal files report Curry Hospital meeting in Harrisburg with J P Canby presenting hospital needs. Union City Baptist church extends call to Rev G Louderbaugh Oswego. Edward Emery race stack builders in city. Ed Hewitt and wife returned from Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Railroad damage suit still pending. Constable vacancy filled by George K Carl. Mrs D H Beebe improving after paralysis. Wilford LaPaze moved to Bond Street home. Corry jurors Dogan Murray Wisher Z W Goldfrich E P Malt serving in Erie. Forty million motor cars: experts say auto ownership outpaces registrations. demand grows, industry expansion expected.
John Turbon attempted to check gasoline in his car by striking a match over the tank opening. The blast badly burned Turbon, left his wife severely burned, and destroyed the garage, with the home sustaining fire damage as well. He is reported dying in a local hospital.
In Erie on November 13 Carl Benton 20 was found guilty of robbing Tirsch Jewelry Store August night and sentenced to one year six months in Allegheny County Workhouse plus four years in Western Penitentiary and a $75 fine Judge Urith P Rossiter also sent John Higgins a minor to Huntington Reformatory for about thirteen months with possible parole contingent on good behavior Each cried as they were taken to county prison
Erie Nov 18 A youth admitted to police that he robbed a safe last Sunday at the Erie Chemical company located at Eighteenth and Raspberry streets. Louis Le George 18 of 826 West Third street was held at police headquarters awaiting charges. Le George formerly employed at the works slipped into the office while a watchman was on duty and took checks and cash totaling 3704 from an unlocked safe. He was arrested by Detective Sergeants Barron Kuben ju wud Sealise and others.
A natural wonder story explores how beavers manage dam construction. It notes beavers’ tails are used to anchor and stabilize logs, keeping materials submerged as they work. Trappers suggest methods to prevent floating during dam building, highlighting beaver ingenuity.
Dunkirk Nev 13 With a two day catch in their nets Dunkirk fishing tugs made an airized howl Thursday. Three local companies Desmond hauled 13 600 pounds. Captains reported a severe storm off shore making pulling impossible. Two Erie tugs docked in Danline harbor after fishing on Lake Ontario. Officials seek to strip free state automobile licenses from county and sheriff offices amid state probe into misissued plates. Me and Mrs Ernest Johnson weekend guests of aunt Miss Joe Harrington in Erie.
Wilbur Swartz of Cleveland, 43, arrested near Dunkirk after border patrol found 20 cases of alleged beer in his Mormon touring car bearing Pennsylvania plates. He was fined $10 for traffic violations, then charged by federal officials with possessing and transporting liquor. Arvid Anderson was discharged from Corry Hospital to her home at 315 Lemon Street.
Union Loan Co. Inc offers loans from 25 to 300 for furniture or piano purchases or paying overdue bills. Rates shown include 5.64 for 5 dollars, 50 with 6.01 monthly, 100 with 10.35 monthly, 200 with 17.38 monthly, 300 with 26.08 monthly. Confidential service with no endorsements or publicity. Office hours daily 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturdays 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Phone listed.
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