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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
8
September 10 a prisoner named LaVerne Eisenman escaped from the county jail in Clarion by greasing his body with vaseline and slipping through wide bars. A young Titusville woman allegedly aided the escape by visiting and sending a letter promising help after the break, following robberies on July 4 and other crimes.
G Wilford of the Overland team won first prize in a hillclimb style event near Spa aboard a Willys Overland. The race covered five kilometres with sharp turns and maintained an average speed around eight percent above baseline, setting a new mark in the field.
New York report describes a bold bandit robbery at Miss Babe’s cabaret involving two armed assailants who targeted Miss Babe and her escort, escaping with a reported $501,000 in jewels. Police recall Louise Lawn and Dot Kisly as witnesses, while investigators seek leads on the garrotters and getaway package.
Report details an assault case involving Vanderhoof and another suspect. Victims, Miss Mesick and Miss Marshall, were approached, coerced into a car, and assaulted in a wooded area with injuries reported. Bail set at 6000, charges pursued by grand jury. later settlement reduced costs, suspect still sought.
A damaged OCR item discusses a product called Mothers Friend used by expectant mothers. It mentions external application and references a drug store context. The text is fragmentary and includes corrupted names and addresses, but centers on a childbirth preparation claim.
The item outlines steady conditions in the New York produce market for flour, pork, lard, sugar, coffee, and dressed poultry. It notes quiet activity in live poultry and dairy products with mentions of regional markets and a regional figure, Mrs Pope Turner, moving to Erie to supervise art at the Normal School.
Farmers must follow Pennsylvania cider labeling rules under the act. The Bureau of Byods and Chanlktrs outlines requirements for vinegar and alcohol content labeling and proper branding. Farmers may use stencils or a mint to show compliant quotes and addresses before selling retail.
Announcement of the marriage between Wal Gates of 702 West Uhurch Street and Miservices of Beaver Dysi in Watén Pa. The ceremony took place September 10 at a church parsonage conducted by Rev A Pinning. The couple will reside at 709 West Chorthetre.
Readers in Corry and nearby areas report relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Pills. Mrs Homer, Mrs Henrietta, and others describe rapid improvement, praising the remedy backed by testimonials. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's Pills at dealers and features Milburn Co. as distributor.
A pardon plea filed for an Oil City man appears in a county court record. The document cites prior incidents and names local officials and attorneys. The note mentions trial dates and potential implications for sentencing.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky local note about a vessel or crew, mentioning a helmsman and a voyage. Names and places are garbled, with scattered terms like fish, video, and atlas. The readable bits imply a maritime or travel anecdote without clear dates or outcomes.
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