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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1922
Page
3
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The piece rails at tariff critics led by Elihu Root while arguing the tariff is a historic “robber tariff” benefiting big business. It notes Georgia Senator William Jennings Welton as the aging figure, appointed by Governor Hardwick, to fill a vacancy, reflecting political maneuvering during a tense election season.
A garbled collection of phrases mentions politics, business, and social topics with shaky references to roses, monkeys, health, and crime. The text includes slang and misprints, offering no clear narrative or verifiable facts to summarize.
Federal authorities confront Volstead Act reach as to whether liquor traffic can be barred on American ships at sea or only within ports. Debates hinge on defining American territory three miles offshore and enforcing consistency with foreign shipping and treaty boundaries.
A garbled outline of fictional teams and events fills a quirky paragraph about WW era sports and travel. It mentions wild team names, ships, bars, and fantasies, ending with notes on tourism and a misrendered place name.
Walter T. Maine of Geneva Ohio testifies in 1921 that orth stomach remedy cured his long stomach trouble after costly failures. Ad copy urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy with a money back guarantee if the first dose does not bring relief.
Erie Judge Rossiter warned Alto thefts in the county will not be tolerated. John Cor fun pleaded guilty to receiving four stolen tires belonging to Roland Richardson and was sentenced to four and a half to six years in Westerly penitentiary with a $100 fine. Detective Wagner reported the defendant had just been released from Atlanta after serving a term for auto stealing and he faced another charge for stealing auto tires, sentence later referred.
Ryan of Fillmore and William Morris of Wellsville were injured when their car crashed through a road sign on Arkport road. Both men were taken to Tethesda hospital in serious condition with Morris chest injuries and Ryan shoulder injury. Arkansas? Arkport police pursued earlier minor charges. Buckwheat strainess? comb honey listed in ad.
Buffalo and Detroit police dispute custody of a suspect named BW Werry or Berry sought on a grand larceny charge. Governor inquiries cross state lines as Warren and Detroit authorities clash over jurisdiction. A separate note mentions a Geneva death involving the Gumibinsky family.
A string of brief items records residents traveling for visits, returning home, and moving plans. Mrs Ivis Simmons plans a NY visit then Washington homeward after weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs John Strowy may move to a Frank Crookey farm in Armstrong, while Earl Capler and others head to Kishville and Akeley to support a bridge project. The Bay Scouts organize a local project with a $1,000 target in Reidy Township.
A testimonial ad claims NervWorth cures indigestion dizziness sleeplessness and headaches in women. It describes a user losing eight weeks of illness and regaining health after two weeks of NervWorth, weighing 120 pounds now. The pitch urges purchase at local drug stores with a money back offer if results are poor.
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