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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
3
The article argues beauty shifted from external cosmetics to inner care. It notes fading use of heavy makeup, with emphasis on diet and exercise for lasting results. External products remain, but lighter creams and serums gain value, while fresh produce is praised as natural beauty.
The article discusses China switching calendars from lunar to the standard Western system causing birthday and festival confusion. It notes the long use of the lunar 12-month cycle and predicts future adoption of a proposed 18-month year, acknowledging global calendar changes create widespread misalignment.
Lesson page posing pronunciation and spelling questions with mixed up letters. It includes exercises on double negatives pronunciation capitalization and synonyms. Answers reference Wednesday exercises but details vague and incomplete.
A and B balance a deer on a log with a pole. A weighs 150 lbs and B weighs 180 lbs. After swapping ends the pole still extends. The puzzle asks for the deer's weight given the balance after the swap. The provided answer and explanation contain obfuscated steps and arithmetic, indicating a daily puzzle solve rather than a news item.
A fragmented quiz notes three islands in Kingfisher Channel and asks who commanded British at Bunker Hill while others mention a winter phrase and a city noted for marble. The article quotes General Motors booster claims that gasoline quality and engine efficiency will double power, implying a future of greater fuel value.
Walter J. Constantine a former state highway patrolman and Harry Highholls of Pleasant Township are in Warren County Jail awaiting transfer. They were apprehended after a theft incident at a salon near Frewabury. Sergeant LeRoy Gibbons of New York State police will transfer them, but an attorney Gabry Munn objected to the procedure. Authorities expect removal to New York State once legal formalities are resolved.
A collection of brief 1908 era items reports a bad gas line at Worth Center, a Corry brake man’s fall at Conneautville station injuring ankle and shoulder, unverified second ward disturbances, Sharkey-Dountarity fight photos to be shown, lax quarantine enforcement and scarlet fever on streets. Northern California Lumber Co. president Bir Leek visits town en route to New York for a big deal. James N. Clark and wife of Hastings, Nebraska, visit North Center Street guests before continuing to New York. Classified ads for help wanted readers.
Kane Nov 30 a strange tale unfolds of three companions who gave a drunken man a ride then left him walking in a snowstorm where he soon died. Warren County investigator Lowry questioned Johnson's three companions who admitted drinking with him and dropping him on the road. The coroner planned to empanel a jury to view the body and decide if an inquest is needed. The last seen man was seen staggering down the highway before being found dead in the road with marks indicating a vehicle had not run over him.
Mrs. Mary Hurbig, 37, of 724 Vine street, is in critical condition at St. Vincent's after being hit by a southbound automobile while crossing at 1309 east 7th street. She suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries while on her way to buy Thanksgiving groceries. She was knocked unconscious and later transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Mr and Mrs FW Life and son of Almond New York and Mr and Mrs Reed Waxham and sons of Falconer spent Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs R 8 Dewey West Smith Street.
Announced sale of Titusville Light and Power Co and Citlens Light and Power Co to Keystone Public Service Co. The deal includes Citizens Traction assets in Old City for power transmission and the Citizens Transit and Reno Bridge holdings. Separate incident notes a pedestrian collision where a driver, Menasky, saw a woman step into the path of his car and was later released as Mrs. Hurhig’s condition remained unstable.
Tyhas Sorgen, 21, fell from the public dock at State Street foot of Suite Street in Ashtabula Ohio. Hamot Hospital attendants reported he would recover after being pulled from the water by Ames Hazel a cook at Npiley’s restaurant and Dust and another passerby using a broom. Police stated Sorge n was under liquor influence at the time. William M Bell, 79 longtime Franklin resident and prominent businessman, died Wednesday at his Ele Street home.
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