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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1926
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal announces mailing details and pricing. Arthur Colegrove is listed as publisher and Corry, Pa. is noted as the post office of record. Advertising rates were to be made known upon application.
A garbled column discusses American society figures linked to European nobility, noting a Duke figure in Cincinnati real estate fortunes, a “Grand Duke Divinite” relative, and alleged royal ties. It mocks the persistence of glittering titles, brief unions, and perceived material motives in high society.
The United States voices indignation at Mexico over claims Mexicans supplied arms to Nicaraguan rebels while Mexico maintains no official role. It argues some Mexicans may act as private citizens, noting similar acts by U.S. citizens in the region for years. Mexico calls U.S. stance hypocritical and questions Washington's stake in Latin American affairs.
A 300 pound bear was killed near Sheffield on Thanksgiving Day after being spotted near town and shot by a government rifle. The animal was loaded and transported to City Market, drawing attention from local sportsmen. A divergent tale links the hunter’s timely strike to a near-miss incident earlier that day.
A speaker recalls a friend owner and compares a 1910 photograph to present times. The poem recounts how women wore corsets and long dresses, with hats and artistic styling, noting how style changed yet the old era’s charm remains praised by the speaker and friend.
Pittsburgh reports a holiday mood as Commexie Tech celebrates a historic football upset. The Tartans toppled Notre Dame with a 19 point win, featuring two rushing touchdowns and two field goals while stifling Notre Dame at the one yard line in four goal attempts.
An old advertisement promotes Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a health tonic for flesh and vigor. It claims superior vitamin content and promises a money back guarantee if no weight gain in 30 days, reinforcing trust with a druggist authorization and a 60 tablet supply for 60 cents.
Mr Martin from Cleveland Ohio extols San Cura Ointment noting it cleared his scabby head after trying many products. He claims the ointment heals cuts burns old sores and skin diseases. He also endorses San Cura Soap as antiseptic for complexion and washing sores sold in drug stores.
Twenty years ago from the Journal Files dated November 27 1906 recount Judge Barker returning from a Lake Canadahia hunting trip with six grouse one mallard a dove and a squirrel. A close eye injury to Clifton Howard was noted with no serious outcome expected. The Stanford Hose Company hall was planned for this evening in the Messenger theatre. Floyd Holly became a messenger for Wells Fargo and Company Express with Carl Taylor succeeding him Mrs WK Stonirs. Charles Bracken and Fosdick Fowles visited Wilcox to stay with Mr and Mrs Charles Gleason. Earl Jackson leaves for North Carolina to winter with a railroad company. Classifieds offer rooms and roomers.
A major North East fire swept Union Material and Supply and John McLaughlin garage early Saturday, driven by a 40 mph northwest wind. Estimated losses exceed $50,000 with $20,000–$10,000 figures across buildings and contents. Firefighters battled flames for three hours as residents watched from the streets.
Stanley Mekus of 251 West Pront Street was attacked early Friday as he was out walking. An unidentified man struck him on the head with a blunt object, then fled. Police found tracks pointing toward the New York Central railroad. Mekus reported the assault at 6 15, and Lt. Harry J. Kunaler led a neighborhood search with no result.
Jamestowners Vogt and Ninus G. Almgren have leased from Sumner E. Orr the aviation landing field on Baker Street Extension. Plans are under way to build hangars for their use and for visiting aviators. They own two airplanes and plan to offer aviation lessons and passenger trips to nearby points.
Erte, Nov. 29 A boy named Wybard Elies Peck of Biple died of injuries after being struck by an interurban streetcar near Ripley while riding on a wagon. He reportedly was bounced off as the wagon crossed streetcar tracks. Coroner Hanley opened an inquest into the tragedy.
Daniel McGarry a former Corry resident died at his Oil City home Saturday after a brief illness of acute indigestion. He is survived by six children and one sister Mrs P Clark of Corry. Funeral services set for Tuesday at St Stephen's Church Oil City with burial there.
State Highway Department tightens snow defense with fencing along key Northwestern Pennsylvania routes. Major arteries including Roosevelt highway west of the city and East Columbus Avenue will be protected to maintain year round traffic. State and local authorities coordinate to keep Union City to Titusville and nearby roads passable despite heavy snowfall.
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