Silks in Plain Checks Stripes and Dress Goods Offerings
A Plain shop showcases endless silk varieties with checks stripes and dress goods. Shoppers find a wide range from cheapest to best quality fabrics.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
16
A Plain shop showcases endless silk varieties with checks stripes and dress goods. Shoppers find a wide range from cheapest to best quality fabrics.
The Gay Warren Times reports a March Chautauqua gathering with Mayville and Abr-Reavy coordinating efforts. Disruptions include unmoved buildings, downed trees, and damaged telegraph lines as crews work to restore services. The piece notes ongoing weather and road conditions affecting attendance.
Estate of John W Holmes deceased. Letters of Administration granted to Willis A Lindsey administrator. Creditors urged to present claims or demands with proper vouchers for settlement. Notices sent to all indebted parties to make immediate payments. Walter L Peake, Attorney, Corry, Pa. February 20, 1017.
Report of a July explosion at the West Hickory Pennsylvania railroad depot. Burglary by inexperienced men used glycerine to blow a safe open, grabbing a small currency amount and leaving no clear clues. Two suspicious men were seen near Pred Liepold's residence shortly before and after the blast.
Jamestown officials announce a gas rate hike to take effect after the May reading, with bills issued July first. Domestic rate set at 9 37 cents per thousand gross, 2 cent discount before the tenth, 2 1/2 cents net. commercial rate 37 cents, 3 cent discount before the tenth, 44 cents net, per thousand gross. Edward Greteler of Carnegie Tech visits city residents during spring break.
A fragmented local notice describes overworked women seeking relief from fatigue and illness. It cites Mrs Cartery and Ms Resse Crator from North Carolina endorsing Vinol a tonic with beer and beef liver ingredients. It mentions Vinol helping strength and appetite and urges exhausted women to try it. It also references Babbitt and Son and Bruce Thomas visiting family on West Wayne Street.
A short chronique on salesmanship contrasts ordinary approaches with bold methods. Dowling’s tale shows shocking the prospect to break habitual buying habits, while Bray notes climbing as a strategy. The piece cites Corry City Electric Light Company and hints at devices and prices.
Erie Wire Product Works lists offerings in wire and iron items including rails, guards, cemetery work, vases, trellises, grills, railings and other wire products. Proprietor J P Golbers markets at 220 West 18th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania.
A garbled OCR note describes a sudden event near Lock Haven involving a landowner and farm property. The blurred lines imply a fire or blaze at a structure and reference an individual named Varley and others, but specifics are unclear.
A damaged fragment notes a funeral event connected to a ship named Torpedo and a person of local renown. The garbled text references a clock and a commemoration, with mentions of fonds and well known status.
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