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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1911
Page
5
Pain relief claim for corn and wart removal with corn extract product. Marketed as painless remedy with a 25 cent bottle comparison. Sold by Thousan Downey and associates.
A Philadelphia man Harry Mecough, 60, shot and killed his wife Mary Mecough, 43, at their home following a dispute about an early breakfast call. The couple’s year old child witnessed the incident as Mecough fired and fled the scene. Police reported no further arrests at this time.
An advertisement from N. F Amen & Co promotes HYOMEL as a eucalyptus derived liquid to cure catarrh colds coughs croup and throat nose ailments with a money back guarantee. It describes inhalation treatment via a device sold with HYOMEL and a second bottle offered at 50 cents through Amen & Co or druggists. Free sample treatment is offered from Booths Hyomel Co Buffalo NY.
The notice discusses the need for pristine water and clean conditions in producing artificial fire and packed sawdust for clothing. It describes careful washing, boiling, firing, and freezing of water, and emphasizes germ free handling. International Tailoring Co of New York lists A. P. Measenger's Son as sole agents for Corry.
New York April 22 Theodore Walton known as Plunger Walton died yesterday at Liphom. He was a noted racetrack player of a generation ago and earned the nickname for bold betting. He served in the Civil War era and later pursued railroad stocks in Pennsylvania.
The fragmentary Sunday paper touches on a raft of events including a bridge collapse in South Africa with 250 feared dead, naval plans and a monitor unit loss, a Yale protestor’s daughter cited, a New York ad case, Philadelphia coal measure fight, and a Canadian professor’s appointment at Princeton. It also notes a Brooklyn murder arrest, a German steamer ashore near Prax, Georgia governor’s pardon denial for Stripling, Anglo German peace efforts, a New York court separation bid, and a socialite’s husband embrace claim.
In Newark on April 22 Newark and Montreal played before a large crowd. Nat Ress allegedly insulted by a Royals player, Joe Medn alty struck him on the nose sparking a melee as Ress’s teammates jumped in. Officials restored order and the game continued.
Berlin reports the government supports inviting nations to a 1912 conference to discuss adopting an international language. The aim is to facilitate commercial and informational exchanges. A proposal suggests teaching the language in all schools.
A fragmented dialogue presents a dramatic exchange between a wife and Joba about a heroine who can talk back. The text blends misspelled phrases and literary framing as characters discuss agency and voice.
Washington April 24. President Taft received a request from Mrs Doyean of Corydon Kentucky asking acceptance of a triplet birth. The note states the family names a boy born "on Mire Mtr" and asks if the president will honor the event. The president has not stated whether he will accept the invitation.
An advertisement touts Dr Detcoue Rheumatism Relief as a rapid remedy claiming to relieve severe rheumatism within six hours. It asserts the medicine cleanses the system and the disease quickly disappears, noting a price around one dollar and listing Durham Drug Co as distributor.
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