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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1923
Page
3
The transcript shows Ellis Island era debate with Secretary Davis criticizing immigration limits and quotas. He argues for stringent controls on newcomers, while counterpoints frame migration as economic and cultural pressure. Speech touches on housing, congestion, and national interest, naming Europe and America as economic players.
A garbled column notes a jumble of names and topics including Tom Sims, New Jersey woes, furniture ads, Holland, Europe unrest, postage stamps, toothpaste, clocks, bootleggers, wheat varieties, and Jack Dempsey. The text presents stray phrases and misprints without clear events or coherent context.
A fragmentary discussion on postage stamp promotions featuring royal imagery and commercial appeal. It notes private advertising concessions, clone-like visual themes, and romantic public sentiment in a highly commercial setting. The text references Italy, publicity, and potential impacts on advertising in stamps.
An advertisement touts Crystola, a strong transparent cement for repairing china, cut glass, and hard substances. It claims resistance to washing in not water, available in tube form 1c and 3c. The pitch labels it “The Jeweler.” and credits Philp.
A retrospective note recalls events from twenty years past including local teacher Mys Myelin, judicial appeals involving Judge Watling, and various city happenings. It mentions obituaries, a railway fatality near Jovells, embroidry club meetings, and public mood about film production and moral topics.
Warren plaintiffs seek damages from the railroad company for injuries and deaths from a crossroad collision on June 22 1944 and an August 24 1922 incident. Names include William Pigree Katherine Moore Guy Kin dear George Paton and officials C McShawnkey George By Munie and L S Scholton.
Police report a man named George Ovunwiger held on liquor charges following a high voltage incident at Pirly Street near Helland Street. A Studebaker car was seized, and officers describe finding a supply of liquor in the vehicle. Bond set at $2500, with arraignment scheduled.
A fragmented notice states Ulster will hold a regular meeting at a home in Nr Vrunis Rayon Batrt Smitt on Monday evening. It mentions hope a good turnout and refers to a Blue Banner Chief of the Pay tit Suipday Schaal, with a past event noted and nearby locations hinted.
The General Assembly of Pennsylvania submits Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to Article Nine, Section One of the state constitution to allow tax exemptions for real and personal property owned by veterans groups and related organizations. The measure, prepared for the November 6 election, outlines exemptions for property used for religious worship, burial grounds, or public charity, and limits on corporate profit. Clyde I. King, Secretary of the Commonwealth, certifies the true copy.
The document outlines Joint Resolution No. 3 proposing to amend Article Three of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It grants the Legislature power to classify counties cities boroughs school districts and townships by population and to regulate procedures within each class. It also limits the number of classes for cities counties boroughs and townships. Clyde L. King is listed as Secretary of the Commonwealth.
A proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution seeks to block discounts by railroads. It amends Article seven to prohibit any railroad or transportation company from granting free passes or discounts to nonemployees, with the text revised to limit such discounts.
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