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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1918
Page
8
Advertises a wide range of fabrics and ready to wear items with prices. New ginghams plain, checked and plaids, voile, batistes, organ dies, lawns, crepes from 12 1 2c to 50c per yard. Serges, poplins, silks, and ready garments with men tailors and millinery listed. Discounted coat dresses and suits from $5 to $20 with accessories.
Easter Sunday services attracted large congregations across town. The First Baptist Church held morning rites with seven adults baptized by Pastor Stev. Frederiel Troy. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church observed baptism and reception of a new member on profession of faith. The evening at St. Thomas Church featured a vesper service themed He is Risen He is Not More led by Rev. Raymond Son Ginger.
A blaze broke out at the Empire Wax Plant in Oil City drawing swift response from local fire crews. Firefighters battled flames that spread to adjacent areas, with multiple injuries reported as officials evacuated workers and secured the scene. A claim for compensation has been filed by a worker identified as Loving Castor, who suffered a fracture during the incident.
A vintage ad profile touts Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards as a remedy for chronic constipation and liver issues. It markets the tablets as a pleasant nightly aid, claiming thousands use them nightly and listing price and availability through druggists.
A blaze destroyed a barn and five horses at Awhettle Abosh farm near MeO, with reports from residents detailing the panic and efforts to save remaining outbuildings. Warren Hubbard’s property lost in the fire. Asheville Fire Department responded vigorously as crews battled the flames and aided in evacuations, while authorities investigate the cause.
Wartime efforts push labor saving devices to reduce costs. Vendors claim new equipment lowers prices versus prior costs and promise future savings. Address listed as 110 Maple Ave, Corry, in formal wartime advertisement language.
A garbled report describes a meatless day ruling and federal food administration actions. It mentions Deputy Hoke and Administrator Biel, urging nationwide sacrifice and pledges to support food supply, with references to wheat and hotel shortages.
Fragmented OCR reads like a war report with garbled names and places. It mentions French and German forces, Allied patrols, and references to American expeditions and political phrases, but specifics are unclear. The text appears as a jumbled historical note lacking coherent events or dates.
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