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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1926
Page
3
A Florida editorial discusses recovery after disasters and the state's resilience, arguing against sectionalism and praising rebuilding efforts. It recalls the Galveston hurricane lessons and projects future prosperity, then pivots to a reflection on the Dempsey versus Tunney fight, noting betting profits and historical context.
The Journal Files recall a September 28, 1906 blaze in the Daily Leader press room. The early alarm failed to waken the sprinkling hose and horn alert apparatus, hindering containment despite discovery and limited headway before extinguishment.
The Corry community celebrated a splendid banquet last evening in honor of the Corry and Columbus Street Railway Co. The event featured the Symphony Orchestra and vocal numbers, described as a feast of reason and soul, marking a red letter day in Corry’s history. Several local residents traveled briefly, with mentions of outings to Philadelphia and Walnut Lane Senvol for Young Ladies at Germantown.
Mary B. Foskett died Sunday morning at her El Paso home after longtime Corry residency. Widow of the late R R passenger conductor Harrison Foskett she is survived by a daughter Nellie Foskett Paterson and two sons Harry and Roskett, who had lived with her in El Paso for several years.
An English vicar condemns the coinage of the term thrippunce, claiming it exists only because of church influence. He asserts church leaders take bundles to the bank each Monday, but by Sunday they are once more ready for business as if the issue is cyclical.
Washington reports Treasury data showing outdoor sports fuel tax revenue in 1926. Motoring leads, totaling over 113 million. athlete clubs add about 10 million. indoor amusements fall, with theatres and cabarets paying around 238 million. Prohibition collections slip, spirits tax up and smoking trends shift with cigarettes rising.
A storm in St Mary’s leads to a boy trapped in a sewer pipe. Neighbors, a nurse, and an alarm bring rapid care. He is removed to hospital with severe injuries and later returns home weakened but alive.
A Baltimore Sun item notes that a devout individual attends church weekly, upholding strong religious conviction and routine. The piece reflects on commitment to worship and community faith as a guiding practice in life.
A battered wire service summary outlines Washington politics with mentions of the Capitol, President, Congress, and looming campaigns. It notes party tensions, Senate control questions, White House dynamics, and looming elections as Republicans and Democrats argue over prosperity and policy.
A local women's club pushes for bridge repairs and drainage works around Market Street and North Walton. The group urges action to keep the city’s main bridge open during repairs while urging bids and coordination with public officials.
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