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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
3
A short unreadable OCR fragment mentions phrases like uml Fa and ely at ere with no clear subject, action, or context to determine a full news item or event. The readable portion provides limited letters and places but no identifiable people, organizations, dates, or outcomes.
Fragmented city column shows missing names and places but records a theater bill at the Lyric, a benefit for relief funds in Austin, a showing of His Honor the Mayor at the library, and community notices including a birthday greeting and a fatal business ad. Widespread housing and shipping ads hint at local commerce and repairs.
A garbled notice advertises a special Lyric Bill tonight featuring The Three Musketeers in two reels with elaborate costumes and effects. It touts it as the grandest story yet shown and highlights glamorous women and fancy gowns.
Jamestown N Y October 15 Police report that Peter Lindbergs of Fifteenth street attempted suicide in a bathtub at home about 4780 o'clock yesterday. His wife and daughters prevented the act and Lindberg was later jailed on a disorderly charge. An earlier self inflicted shooting had also been noted.
Early bulbs invite a bright display with varieties like Crocus and Carnations. The note promotes purchasing a mix of bulbs in assorted colors for use in beds, pots, and planters. It emphasizes planning now to enjoy blossoms later and mentions floral ideas for various occasions.
Arcade Hot Sodas invites shoppers to enjoy cool fall days with hot drinks and sodas. Visit for made right serving and a welcoming place to relax with friends.
A woman feared for a man’s threat to kill himself and sought police help. He was taken to the station where he smiled, then slept peacefully. Officers were instructed to monitor him and prevent any recurrence of his prior intent.
A verbose game recount shows Philadelphia defeating New York 9 to 0. Key players include Murray, Merkle, and Devore with multiple scoring plays and Mets pitching adjustments. The crowd reached about 95,000 as officials prepared for a peacekeeping measure in the county.
An article fragment recounts the removal and destruction of the Olympian Jupiter statue in 475, noting its grandeur and influence. It also highlights a Spanish industry making alpargatas, cheap hemp sandals favored by the working class, with brief notes on Latin American exports and construction.
A doorway scene shows Miss Annabel Sheldon peering out as a figure leans, Hodby and Theord watch past a kitchen, a noise signals movement, and a dust drift marks a traveler’s exit in a tense moment.
Foreign tourist asks about the mammoth size while a native responds with playful banter. The notebook notes misheard phrases and a claimed joke about Americans. The scene captures cultural misunderstanding and humor in travel impressions from the Chicago Tribune.
Fragmented OCR notes describe man’s antiquity as older than the mammoth era and living with its precursors. Mentions include Etruscan artifacts and Britain’s ancient times, with references to the Thames and cave discoveries. The text is garbled but centers on early human existence and historic surroundings.
Thousands of men in England earn their living by walking and working on tall stilts. Most are employed in the hops and tent districts, replacing former high ladders. Stiltsmen, twelve feet high, perform tasks with skill and minimal movement, with a trained athlete doing the work of four or five men.
A man who acts promptly may err yet corrects swiftly, affecting outcomes before others act. Delay wastes time in thinking and talking, while first impulses can prove wiser than later plans, urging decisive movement in life tasks.
An 1697 European letter notes oysters reaching a foot in length and claims they were as good as English varieties. Earlier writers cite oysters up to thirteen inches in Virginia in 1600s, where settlers relied on them as a food source and possible preservation method.
The passage urges using kind words and measured praise at home and warns against waiting for praise after death. It counsels speaking loving truths as the best tonic for heartache and emphasizes the healing power of gentle, supportive language.
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