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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
2
The Corry Evening Journal notes its publishment details at 8 Second Street Corry Pa and lists circulation prices 2 cent per copy 10 cents per week 4 00 per year. Advertising rates show display ads 66 per column inch and notices 66 per day end insertion 16 cents per line per week. Copy will be inserted promptly upon receipt with ad copy set in order received.
The article argues for progressive road legislation, praising federal efforts and the Wilbur Wright era highway program. It notes Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas introducing a $400,000,000 road bill, aims to reduce deflation, graft, and farmer losses, and highlights expanding U.S. highways from Atlantic to Pacific with substantial federal matching funds. It compares American road momentum to Europe and emphasizes top production growth linked to road improvements.
The notice touts a $100 reward and promotes a tonic claimed to cure catarrh and related constitutional ailments. It asserts internal action, blood cleansing, and strengthening effects, urging readers to buy a preparation and suggesting guaranteed results with prompt cash offers.
An elderly ad fragment lists Dr Andrew McKelvey an osteopath specialist in Corry Pa with Bell phone and office address on Center Street. It appears in a local directory page listing medical practitioners and contact details.
A Erie housewife paid $5 for a bushel basket of pansies and found a note saying the grower charged 30 cents for the basket. The missive seeks the price charged to others. The tale suggests fruit bought from growers at 5 cents but sold to consumers for $9, highlighting profiteering fears.
New York on September reports the federal board for vocational education is criticized by The American Legion Weekly for failing to keep promises to disabled veterans. The article argues government shortcomings shift responsibility and previews expected changes to protect the nation's honored maimed heroes.
A North Western Pennsylvania paper planned aerial delivery over Erie with a cutting edge plane and pilots Captain Eidie Stiniin and Lieut Murphy to showcase stunts over State Street. The stunt flight aimed to deliver editions to county residents, marking a bold innovation by the era's aviators.
Headstones for Fi Ry Wallitihe Guy Butters Mary Ressler Juin Blakely and John AM Prestov have been received and placed at Pine Grove county. Friends may apply to Mr Patterson to collect them at any time. Post 70, A R invites friends to attend their setting.
A shift from fierce promotional pushes to disciplined branding signals a new path to wealth. Analysts note firms embracing targeted campaigns, consistent messaging, and measurable ROI as the cornerstone of sustained growth.
A remarkable artistic display at the Rex Theatre on Monday features Manesco and Tourneur’s five episode photoplay about women through history. The Rivoli New York presentation blends elaborate sets, novel fighting effects, and a provocative prologue on modern European women, acclaimed for its artistic value and scope.
Canvass of the primary vote shows Altorhiy Frank Gilbert nominated mayor of Sharon by Republicans Democrats Socialists and Prohibitionists, all three parties supporting his name on the ballot. Lieutenant Paulavis, Republican opponent, defeated by Gilbert by a margin of about 500 votes.
Joseph Moorhead thanks Erie County voters after primaries. He pledges no political promises, will perform duties to the best of his ability, and aims to represent the entire county rather than any section. He endorses an early start on the good roads program and broader city and county grants.
The third Dunaville district convention will be held at Harbour Church Hovendullon northwest of Morty three and one half miles north of Spottantbury one mile west of Miller's Corners on the county line road September 23 to 28 1010 Pastors Davis Titusville Richardson Brown Hill GhMiraith Pittsfield Colling Franklin White Welgs and McMilloh Falconor will be present parts 1
Fragmented OCR text describes varied meeting times including afternoons except Tuesday and Sunday, with evening services at 7, 5, or 4 o'clock and a Sunday love feast at 10. Mentions bringing lunch and planning something, but details are garbled and names or places are unreadable.
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