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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement touts an Easter season sale of pictures to brighten homes. It promises large assortments, substantial discounts from 10 to 40 percent, and fresh stock from a new Granow House display. Readers are urged to act quickly to secure affordable, tasteful wall decor for living rooms, parlors, or bedrooms.
The Edinbord revival under Pastor HA Ther drew a crowd as 457 new members pledged faithfulness to Jesus Christ. Last Sunday 431 joined, with 31 added a week earlier. Over 400 took communion. the church recently enlarged and beautified at a cost of 5000 dollars.
An advertisement touts Magnificent Sweet Peas with claims of superior fragrance and bloom, offering eight packets for 25 cents and mixed seeds including orchid varieties. It promotes other seeds and flowers, maple syrup, and tailored suits, citing local merchants McCray & Son, A F Messenger & Son, and a New York tailoring firm.
Mixed entry of family moves visits illnesses and social updates. Names include Mrs Dewey Mes Edwards Mr and Mrs Ureh Frank Perry Applebee and Curtis family. A medical ad promotes a cure for catarrh with claims of a local physician and a patent remedy.
An advertisement invites shoppers to complete Easter outfits with Bee Hive Kid Gloves. The premium one dollar glove emphasizes fit and durability and offers colors including black white and biscuit. Each pair is described as tailored to the hand.
A historical ad showcases German silver mesh bags with fringe and ball pendants priced from 1 to 5.50, leather satin and tapestry bags at 1.50 to 2, and a range of lace trimmed collars and kerchiefs. It touts slim, white lined designs, color fast borders, and novelty kerchief and handkerchief items alongside decorative belts and noneasily worn fashion pieces.
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