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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal notes published items on sunspots their cycles and possible effects on radio reception weather and atmospheric disturbances. It quotes Prof Harlin Stetson and references Smithsonian observations linking solar activity to Earth radiation and auroras.
In a wheat growing county 126 thickets of common barberry were removed by the department of agriculture. The barberry bush is linked to black stem rust, a disease harming grain crops, prompting eradication with salt and karosens. The text notes complex rust life cycles and cautions that even seemingly harmless barberry varieties can carry pests, stressing clean cultivation.
A leading American rabbi remarks during the New Year season that service is only the first stage, urging the reform of entire careers and daily life through growth and advancement. He cites moral demand to be perfect as a heavenly ideal, stressing collective improvement and societal rebuilding through purifying effort and helping others.
Twenty years ago notes from the Journal Files dated October 7, 1906 discuss the origin of enameled tiles. The first enameled tests were created by Luca della Robbia, the eminent Italian sculptor, who worked in Florence and Rimini in the early 15th century. He adorned the twin churches with enamel work.
A brief item notes a product marketed by Ames & Co, promising rapid relief from stomach discomfort. The claim is that taking this remedy stops belching and heartburn within minutes. The wording appears advertising in style and includes a name associated with the seller.
Two surveyors from Pennsylvania were killed Wednesday near HunSisheey siding when they stepped onto a southbound freight train. Barry and Anthony Dewi, both about years old, are believed to have lived in Emit Aurora. Coroner Hammond said the men failed to observe the approaching Hyer freight as their comrades cried out, and their bodies were thrown about 100 feet.
United Press reports sixteen women are running for Congress this year, with fifteen seeking House seats and one aiming for the Senate. Women candidates nationwide number around 200 across state and municipal offices, marking the largest female political bid since suffrage.
An old advertisement claims a simple mixture relieves gas in ten minutes, reduces bloated feelings, and aids constipation. It lists ingredients glycerine and other agents, promoted by W. W. Carter and Thos Downey, a druggist, as a remedy for stomach upset.
Dunkirk area officials discuss eliminating grade crossings by combining three rail lines under a single right of way. The charter committee chaired by Willacy Wy Heppell has reviewed proposals with New York Central, Pennsylvania, and Nickel Plate officials. Engineers with the Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania lines may route their tracks over the New York Central sight of way through Dunkirk, pending approval.
Fire tore through a large frame dwelling at the corner of Cedar and Fox streets near the Jewish cemetery in Rocky Grove, destroying the roof and upstairs. Estimated damage is 32,800 with fire apparatus from two districts deploying about two hours to control the blaze. No further injuries reported. hose lines fed by Brecht estate plug and Monker Run outlet kept flames from spreading.
The service pledge emphasizes dedicated work by a skilled specialist to perform tasks well. It states full commitment of time and effort to improve service and to offer semifort and above specialist service through continual refinement of methods.
In Erie a 23 year old burglar Thomas Schoell is sought by detectives after a bold jewel theft from a Wanakah summer home. He is said to have used a parked motor car for a swift escape with Mrs Schoellie as an accomplice. Police note his fear of publicity about his act and upcoming marriage.
Vete Lars A Smith of Star Brick, three miles west of Warren, was injured in an odd accident when his seat slipped, throwing him into the differential while driving a truck. He sustained severe injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment yesterday.
An appellate ruling in the Fourth Department upheld a four month jail sentence and $800 fine for a man named Destro convicted of using his nephew to carry whiskey. The decision found the evidence sufficient, despite defense claims of prejudice, with police testifying they observed the defendant directing his nephew to obtain the bottle and finding the liquor at the scene.
A small medicine advertisement touts a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble. It claims quick kidney cleansing and blood purification with Thompson Medical Co. tablets, priced 50 rents or 40 cents plus postage from Tiusville Pennsylvania.
Indianapolis mayor John J Dayal rejected a set of charges raised by Thomas Adams, editor and committee head, alleging corruption in state politics during Stephenson era. Adams presented a photostatic copy of a letter purportedly from Duvall to Stephenson while Purell runs for mayor. The Titusville Light & Power Company plans major improvements in the coming year.
Local ad offers winter apples of all kinds for saw and hand picked delivery. Contact TRIS Columbus PL Schramiling for delivery details. Route 7 mentions corn and related listings.
Observers reported three waterspouts moving over Lake Dunkirk, one near a mile long, extending from cloud to surface while others were shorter. Reports describe funnel shaped, rotating columns touching the water, with observers noting the spouts were nearly vertical and wide, creating noticeable spray along the shore.
Fragmentary notes describe sawdust being repurposed beyond woodcraft. Mentions include muffling, oiling, phonograph signal processing, and acoustic recording techniques with improvised terms, indicating early modern interest in industrial uses of sawdust.
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