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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
3
An early 20th century style advertisement extols Cascarets as a bowel cleaner and headache remedy. It promises a gentle nightly cleanse, claims bile and digestive disorders improve by morning, and notes a 10 cent box from a druggist. Children reportedly like the taste though warnings about mild upset are included.
Dr Edward Johnson promotes Olive Tablets as a mild laxative substitute for calomel. The tablets aim to treat liver and bowel complaints without tooth and stomach harm. They claim to relieve headaches dullness and that lazy feeling from constipation and liver disorder.
Warren plant signs a two million dollar contract with Saxon Railroad for manufacture of axles and related components. The deal secures ongoing work for Warren machines for 24,000 autos monthly, expanding the plant and tripling the workforce by year end as delivery begins August and production ramps into 1878. The Saxon company supplies standard-priced axles for the order while the plant expands capacity to meet demand. This milestone follows a prior contract signed months earlier and positions Warren as a leading local employer amid industrial growth.
New York April 14 Indictment charges major U S paper producers for conspiring to restrain trade in violation of the Sherman Act Five manufacturers including executives face charges The indictment names George Mead PhD Dates Edward Hooks George Chacon and other named defendants as participants in the alleged scheme to control paper prices and market power
Paulae Jeworth aumost ay mushc to medi a two Weeks' Limning, an Erie Pa athlete describes severe stomach trouble and cearrhal affection after a cold. She credits Tanlac with restoring digestion sleep and strength, stating she feels stronger than ever and will continue taking the medicine.
Evangelist Hutt preaches at Indoor Camp Meeting about the great assize and the judgment day. He warns secrets of the heart will be laid bare and urges cleansing, faith in Christ, and readiness for rewards or punishment. The message emphasizes holiness, mercy, and the need for preparation for the final judgment.
Officials announced a sharp rise in Navy recruiting with four weeks of efforts leading to strong national enlistment figures. For the tour divisions ending April 1, Easter reports 47, Central 276, Southend 494, Western to Howton, plus Newark 8. The New York metro area showed high nativity relative to population, totaling 212 across divisions for the week ending April ath, including Buffalo and Albany 14.
An old advertisement promotes a lemon based skin lotion made from juice of two fresh lemons and a small jar of orchard white. It claims to whiten and beautify skin, remove freckles and blemishes, soften rough hands, and keep for months with daily use on face, neck, arms, and hands. Sold by drugstors and grocers in quarter pint quantities.
Pro-oirs member Lola Carr returns to Kennedy after her uncle R W Carrier's death. Doris Allen of Warren visits Mr and Mrs E Walton's home. A charity sale with a quilt, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary and Emmett Curtis, is planned for Thursday April 12 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. All are invited.
Letters from readers in Ridgway and Tennille describe relief from female health issues after using Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound. Women report improved energy sleep and ability to perform housework and garden chores, with one noting a doctor recommended operation was avoided.
A string of social and community notices from Corry and nearby areas recounts visits, family gatherings, and local events. Names include Mrs DS Rowe, Mrs McKay, Mr Deutsch, Mrs Sitter, the Aka family, Cael Hudson, Company A members, and residents like Mrs Ida Pike, Mrs Mabel Warrnghous, and Mr W J Howard. Several trips to Warren, Clymer, Kane, Randolph, and Chautauqua are mentioned, along with a wedding in Clymer on April 3 between Roy Spoon and Stiga Ninn Bates. Houses host guests and neighbors share news of arrivals, visits, and everyday life.
An ad touts Gingerole as a miracle remedy for chest cold and sore throat claiming instant relief from coughing and throat pain. It promotes uses for neuralgia rheumatism sprains and swollen joints with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price.
Erie Wire Product Works offers iron and pipe ball fences, machine guards, wire and Tron window guards, cen stery work and wanox. The ad lists telephone 2108-2 and reprints a location at 420 Webb Street with contact Colliers and Proprinter.
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