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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1927
Page
3
Advertising rates reveal wild horse soap scheme as Wyoming and Colorado ban slaughter pressures to convert ponies into byproducts. The plan sees hundreds routed to Denver soap plants with estimates of 25,000 to 100,000 horses affected within five years as romance gives way to utilitarian use.
Erie Sept 20 One man was drowned off a speed boat owned by George Hall of this city. The dead man is Bradford McIntosh 8 years old of Bangeyville near Union. The party had been guests of Mr and Mrs Hall and were returning from fishing off Port Rowan Canada when the boat struck a submerged object and capsized. McIntosh died despite restoratives. The accident likely caused heart failure from the sudden toss into the cold lake.
Verdant fight marks the Tiga Wars as the city votes near. Nan R Lynehy enters county treasurer race with strong local interest. Mike Cronim edges Maude Miller for city treasurer while Joseph W W Gray secures renomination for city comptroller. Voter turnout and party momentum mix with local construction delays and unusual fishing tales amid election chatter.
A 10 percent annual cut in Pappy Julee production by Persia aims not to raise prices but to aid a worldwide narcotics crusade. Persia, which exports a large share of its opium and relies on it for government revenue, argues the move is philanthropic and calls for broader international cooperation including India Britain and China.
A compact quiz from Gordon’s Correct English tackles common errors. It prompts fixes for misspellings and awkward phrases, asking for proper word choices and usage, including pronunciation hints and word origins.
The article portrays Wheeler as forceful and unscrupulous in pushing dry legislation. It cites his private pressure on senators, threats to back hostile campaigns, and use of organizational firepower to compel votes. Wheeler boasted all methods were ethical, aiming to secure dry support even from reluctant colleagues.
The fragmentary text mentions questions about a government run postal system, speed of wins, the Mason and Dixon line, the Sleclarest War against Mexico, Birmingham industry, and unclear references to Nebraska in 1864 and other topics.
Snow and killing frosts were reported in several Ohio counties signaling an early approach of winter after a spell of hot days. Perry County recorded some frost damage to gardens and corn, while Hocking County saw heavy fog with frost. Light rain and lightning were noted statewide as warmer weather was expected today.
Tomorrow will be observed as Old Polks Day in the local Methodist Church and Rev J We Wilson will deliver the whitress There is a birthday observance for Rev Wilson The contractor Smedley began setting the curb on West Washington street pavement The radiator plant announced more moulders will be put to work Pattern and equipment came from West Newton after a fire destroyed the company plant Corry Bike invited to present a minstrel show at the Elks Hall in Erie next week Rev A J Patterson left for Chattanooga Tenn to enter the theology department George Thomas Sr is ill at his West Wayne street home Mrs Bivene Hard returned to Corry to spend winter with her brother Supt Curtis after a Cleveland visit In Toledin Brown returned from Cleveland with new touring order bought by Samuel Hatley of Spring Crvle James Tate a young man from Tilfotsom Pa arrived from Union City on the Erie train Despite being 16 years old it was his first train ride Emmanuel Church members hold a parish house inception for their new rector Rev Frederick Heisley
A Problem a Day asks for a percent increase based on an import price of 290 per ton in one year and a fir year price of SLRS per ton. The solution requires determining the percentage rise between the two figures. The page also includes unrelated arithmetic fragments and a distant reference to dividing 1080 by 60 to obtain a number of minutes per phone call.
A candidate thanks voters for primary support and pledges to serve conscientiously if elected to the City Commission in November. The note from Fort England expresses gratitude and a commitment to fulfill office duties.
United Press reports Cleveland police held five suspects after a cigar shop proprietor Morris Kirtz age 49 was shot during a holdup. He tried to stop two men fleeing with 20000 dollars he had drawn from a bank to cash a check. The robbers escaped with the money which was insured. Kirtz died at a hospital a few hours later.
An advertisement asserts Lea's Hair Tonic stimulates hair growth and restores color. It claims customers note younger appearance, cleaner scalp, and healthier roots after use. The copy references tors and a range of positive outcomes with claims of widespread effectiveness.
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