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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1916
Page
5
A flood of fragmented items shows street events sales and personal notices. Advertisers offer tickets housing and services while reports touch on a crime court case and a new water project with civic notes and schedules.
A garbled communication from Philadelphia references the Warren case, noting a Coroner's Jury and District Attorney review. It mentions a death linked to a Christian hospital patient and suggests inquiries into earlier treatment and possible negligence, with names obscured in the OCR text.
A garbled report notes an annual gathering and demonstration with a march to Erie. It mentions a grand march on a Sunday and a parade by a local confraternity, with attendees traveling from Wey’ and Commeres Bayd.
A Corry area report notes teachers receiving no salaries for September as state budget issues and contract terms affect payments. The piece highlights the Stark wage standstill, the projected shortfall of about $89,000 affecting the district, and calls for timely resolution by school officials and the county or state authorities.
Yesterday afternoon Elizabeth’s church held ceremonies honoring the Holy Name Society. Priests and parishioners heard remarks on loyalty to Catholic vows, with hymns sung and a notable benediction. New members were welcomed, and a beautified altar display was presented by the Young Guilds.
A brief notice describes Amused Tonight starring Helen Rosson in a five act performance at Wiro Mutual. The program highlights a blend of high comedy and musical “masterpiece” elements, noting Rosson’s engagement and the evening’s overall light entertainment tone.
Nurse Dudley of Buffalo New York testifies that Sykes Comfort Powder heals raw blistered skin of a fat baby boy after other remedies failed. The product combines healing soothing and antiseptic actions not found in competing preparations.
Fragmented paste of devotional lines urging resilience and self improvement. Mentions salmon, orange flames, and a hopeful pledge to persevere with a gracious spirit. References a gathering and a moral call to avoid vanity while seeking inner strength and daily knowledge.
A garbled notice mentions Tener Leach and Fisher and a corny event in Corry with plans for a bake at Columban hi Ke otuy. It notes Grand Exalted Ruler of Bikdom, Lowen well Afton, and arrangements involving Me Lemul, Governor Tonor, and Mr Fisher.
An early funny fragment notes a fox production at a Virginia fair with mentions of Weidnoming, Fesday, and Worturad Ki ar, suggesting a local event with bustling details and an air of excitement. The readable bits point to a lively showcase amid fair activities and ad hoc performances.
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