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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1911
Page
5
A historic bridge project unfolds as sections are moved into place on the riverbank. Workers splice the old span to the new, sliding steel and iron segments along rollers to connect the structures. The operation advances under steady progress with the road bed prepared for the final linking phase.
Senator Jeff Davis of Arkansas pressed for details on the postal privilege issue after delivering a speech in Washington. He questioned why the postmaster general had limited two St Louis newspapers from participation, while defending his own stance amid press scrutiny. The Davis resolution passed following extended debate.
An advertisement promoting a product to reduce sweating and odor claims relief for foot discomfort. It markets a line of insoles or foot care items sold widely with a stated price and nationwide availability. The text imitates an old style of panicked sales copy with exaggerated benefits.
Ad for MI-O-NA stomach tablets from N F Ames & Co promising relief from digestion troubles and stomach pain. Includes claimed oath for payment if cure fails and urges purchase of 50 cent boxes with free samples to requestor. Also contains archaic patent medicine language and unrelated testimonial snippets about cats and bracelets.
Yor April 10 two men faced personal crises after alleged marital strain. Jacob Stine, 32, died by stabbing and John Finchert, 29, poisoned himself following rifts with their wives. A note from Stine stated he could not live away from her and planned to seek a better world.
Mrs Wa Pinte described as wife of William H. Platt secretary treasurer of the Rome Watertown and Ox densburg railroad was arraigned before Magistrate Dodd in the Wyandanch court. She testified she belongs to a Spiritualistic church and believes in communications between worlds but denied predicting futures. The court postponed ruling to April 18 to allow proof she acted as an officer of the railroad or on personal interest.
Hy accessing a report, Chamberlain claims Comptroller Prendergast designated banks for city funds in a controversial move. He alleges the Trust Company arrangement favored political allies and involved a million dollars shifted under official oversight, prompting questions about public trust.
Farmers around Hazleton report a favorable year for fruit overall despite a frost risk. Harsh cold delayed bud development and hindered early growth, but favorable weather during April supported new growth and promising prospects for the season.
An advertisement touts a remedy named Bretchen's Reliefo for rheumatism that allegedly eases pain within six hours. The copy asserts it removes the cause and reduces swelling, with a claim that the product costs a dollar and is sold by the Dirham Drug Co.
The annual meeting of the Key- Hiono Geoperative Association will be held at their office in Corry, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, April 18 at 10 oclock for election of officers and general business. A. H. Gimstead, president. Avi Watlea, secretary. Swit
Short lots offered at Wet COM with orders taken quickly. A minimal deposit secures the bargain. Listing notes Pallor Ing Co of New York City and A I Mesenger as solo agents for Corry and vicinity.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at work for fine items and fight prices offered by a provider named Fras Ullnom with a postal card. It mentions Laathar works and a 335M Plomannt treat, suggesting a catalog-like listing or trade card from a past period.
A widow writes of relief from symptoms through Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, praising its effect during the change of life. Separately, Scranton officials report the death of David J. Brown, assistant superintendent of motive power and equipment for Lackawanna Railroad, at age 52.
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