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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1919
Page
6
An old sponsored ad promotes Musterole as quick relief for neuralgia headaches and inflammation. It claims to ease pains from sore throat to chest colds, with suggested uses on temples, neck, back, and stiff joints. It markets 60c jars and hospital size $2.50.
RNG en RNG en MARCELLUS H. CHILES Captain 356th Infantry Decorated for conspicuous bravery died after his battalion was halted by machine gun fire He carried an elite group through waist deep water under fire and was wounded by a sniper He arranged for turnover of command and his unit reached its objective His home was 2815 West Thirty seventh Street Denver Colorado.
Harold W. Roberts of Company A 344th Battalion Tank Corps perished in October 1918 while maneuvering his tank to shield a disabled vehicle. Submerging after the vehicle struck a shell hole, he urged a fellow to escape before he drowned, earning posthumous recognition for bravery. He hailed from San Francisco, California.
Sergeant William R. Peck of the 354th Infantry and Sergeant Tock (deceased) were cited for gallantry on November 1, 1918, when Peck sacrificed himself to save his driver during a German assault after enemy fire forced his unit to abandon their position near Remonville. The action occurred as his crew faced enfilading fire from two sides, drawing attention to the shell hole where his actions prevented further loss.
Metered ad touts cheap ointments and tonics claiming cures for skin rashes eczema and general illness. It markets Ban Curt Ointment and antivoptic preparations, promising fast relief for babies and adults at low prices with references to a Thompson Medical Co in Titinvilly, Pa.
Local notice notes a nasturtium weed issue at J D Mur Banale Walel property. Officials urge removal and monitoring as part of municipal weed control efforts. Community members are advised to report infestations to the town clerk.
An obituary notes the death of a leading Oil City dentist following a stroke. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the notice identifies the deceased as a prominent local figure, with references to his professional standing and a public acknowledgment of his passing.
Maj Miller earned the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in the Argonne Forest near Gesnes on September 29, 1919. Despite severe wounds to his right leg and arm, he led his battalion, directed artillery, and urged his troops forward until mortally wounded, dying days later. His widow resided at 1727 West Pilly-frst street Los Angeles, CA.
A notice from B Porter announces that 1919 automobile license application blanks are now on hand. The item indicates availability for drivers seeking licenses and outlines where to obtain the forms.
Fragmentary text appears as OCR garble with names and places but lacks clear event or action. Readable bits mention people and a date-like phrase, yet no concrete outcome or official action is discernible.
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