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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
8
Ragged ad lists gloves hosiery silk lisle cotton in all sizes and colors priced 10c to 3.00 per pair, underwear silk lisle cotton choice lines 25c to 3.00, ribbons in many colors 2c to 1.00 per yard, neckwear Georgette crepe veils 25c to 3.00, jewelry hair ornaments pins 5 to 4.00, handbags and Mesha bags, handkerchiefs 5c to 1.00, toilet powders and odors, Kuster specials at five to ten cents, all from R F Livermore's.
A promotional notice touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatism promising dramatic relief in two days with a 50 cent bottle from N F Ames and Co. It claims the medicine defeats the disease by driving out the toxins through natural channels and cites a testimonial from Judge Joan Narkorst of Fthor ame, Ohio as evidence.
Dr. Andrew S McKelvey operates a chiropractic practice at No 2 Park Place Corry Pennsylvania with a phone listing. The ad notes nerve and spine related treatments and a specialty designation.
The Columbus WCTU in Columbus, Pa held a March 20 business meeting at Mrs. BA Wests home. President J Swanson announced Miles of Dimes cards and approved printing Thin Slunal for Union use. Prayer week April 15 to 22 for Sabbath consecration was noted. March 27 meetings at Mrs Frank Gordons home had no prepared program.
An old time advertisement promotes a lemon based facial lotion. It instructs to mix three parts orchard white with two fresh lemons, strain and bottle into a quarter pint, using a fine cloth to remove pulp. The recipe promises to soften, brighten, and beautify the face neck arms and hands daily.
Pittsburgh April statement by a former congressman discusses his plea of non contending to a charge over spending about 9 000 dollars in his bid for Congress. He says he will resign and run again only if no improper retention of funds is involved. He cites 9 400 dollars purportedly spent and believes district friends will approve. Claud Rhudea and son traveled from Arle to visit Matt Str and Morris Bonsteal.
The Corry area reports a busy week with Clymer Chamber of Commerce urging attendance at the next meeting and noting several proposed projects. Visitors include Miss Veliau Necker and Miss Grave Dyink, with social posts on Mabel Weckers, Beho List, and Miss Grey. Maple syrup season is strong with yields over 10,000 gallons and sugar near 10,000 pounds. prices vary from 2.25 to 1.00 per gallon and 12 to 16 cents per pound. Church services and gatherings are announced, with Mr. Kirkley’s plant leadership change, and Foreman James Whasinkwan at the Clymer plant. Community concerns include improving a mud-filled crosswalk to present a better town image, and local weddings, hospital visits, and vacations noted among residents and visitors.
An Altoona man, CF Swiree of 129 Mistith Avenue, touts Tantac medicine, claiming it cured his severe cold and throat symptoms after using two bottles. He asserts dramatic relief and praises the product, noting Nora is sold by CO Babbitt and Son.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a overnight solution for headaches colds and constipation claiming it cleanses the stomach removes sour undigested matter and purifies the bowels. It promises a morning straighten and a 1 cent box with a friendly taste.
A narrative titled A Successful Drama In Two Acts recounts lessons on salesmanship and pacing. The speaker emphasizes action over words and urges carrying weight in presentation. It notes a shift from reliance on flashy lines to demonstrating capability and results.
Fragmentary text from a Vienna bulletin mentions programs and dates in an indistinct way. No clear names, places, or events are recoverable. the fragment provides insufficient readable facts for a proper card.
Fragmentary text mentions commerce and rivals with unclear references. No identifiable people, places, dates, or events available to form a factual summary line.
Unclear fragment hints at a sports or event clash involving Brash the United and Hat Pai Rom in May. Readable text lacks dates, locations, or outcomes. Further context needed to produce a precise, sourced summary.
Fragmented OCR text references Washington state matters and various entities. It mentions the United States, a possible urban or municipal context, and scattered names such as Bhini and Mungarion. The passage is garbled with incomplete phrases and lacks clear, coherent events or dates.
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