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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1924
Page
3
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A 1920s-era warning from the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters urges citizens to vote for a Constitutional Convention. It warns that ratifying amendments by legislature is impractical, and outlines procedures, potential delegates, and the need for reform to modernize the state’s judicial system, taxation, and public education.
A playful yet pointed letter warns of voter apathy after a high death rate stat, urging citizens to vote while criticizing turnout under current conditions. It contrasts 1920s U S elections with Britain and notes a Zeppelin airship record in aerial navigation.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses politics and public service in the United States and elsewhere. It references Henry Ford, governance, graft, public property, and the role of government with sweeping, unclear assertions and many broken phrases.
Report from London notes British attention shifted away from its own vote to the U S presidential race. Analysts cite sympathy for McDonald and La Follette among Britons while Kept off radicalism. Observers warn MacDonald’s defeat could impact La Follette’s prospects.
Corry contends public facilities are inadequate to meet needs as a reel of serpentine novelty is promised for tomorrow night. Prof McPadder will supervise the serpentine novelty. Crook is bound for Garland to work on a building project. Cooke also heads to Garland, Lola Amidon and Gereride Amidon depart for New York to resume studies in music and culture with Prof Parsons.
Local notes recount visits and Sunday gatherings among residents of Corry Wrightsville Jamestown Meadville and nearby areas. Families including Carrier Morrison Morrissy Tilledar and Snothers are mentioned with travel to North East and Columbus in near term plans.
The Mathian Rotary hosted an Autumn Supper last evening in the church basement. Over one hundred twenty guests were served and a substantial sum was raised for church needs, funds to be used by the MF Church.
An old advertisement urges parents to use Nico Chocolates Bon Bonty and Kastor Terns as a tastier alternative to castor oil for children. The copy promotes paying a druggist to obtain a trial package and promises easier medicating without fright.
A local hosiery ad highlights a wide color range with leader items priced at 89 cents and ribbed hose at 59 cents. The ad emphasizes a complete line of children's hose and ribbed styles in tan and brown as big sellers.
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