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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
6
Great excitement in Smethport as a 160000 foot gas gusher is struck at 1700 feet depth after drilling from the Weight Notal area. Local residents anticipate a gas boom with planned filling on multiple wells and new companies forming.
Franklin April 26 two men from Ol City and Franklin faced liquor violations without licenses. John Murray, an Ol City barber, and Fra King pleaded nolo contendere in the criminal court. Murray faced a potential year in jail and a $4,500 fine. King received $800 fine plus costs and months in jail. Murray’s sentence could be extended if probationary terms fail. Murray forfeited a $590 bond for nonappearance.
An old time advertisement touts Vick's Vapo Rub as a home remedy for lung troubles. It claims inhaled menthol and camphor vapors ease asthma bronchitis and colds, with trial terms and money back if not delighted. Local druggists in several towns list agents and contact points for purchase.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a defendant entering the courtroom as the session opened and hints at guidance to avoid a cane. The text is unclear and provides minimal context about charges or outcomes.
Warren April 20 William High Jenny son APVI a worker for a local company died from injuries after a fall from a scaffold at a construction site in Youngstown. He collapsed while en route to his shift and underwent an operation. doctors indicated he was near death at the hospital. He was 20 years old and had recently switched to a new iron working job.
Washington April 26 All work has been halted by renewed strike among Alaska railway workers. No construction will resume along the government railway until a definite settlement of the labor troubles is reached. Secretary Lane of the Interior confirmed the walkout began Saturday and operations have been abandoned along the line awaiting government mediation.
A dated public health notice urges action against the typhoid fly threats. It warns that a single fly can contaminate food and spread typhoid, cholera infantum, and other diseases. The advisory cites communal exposure and calls on citizens to combat the fly menace through household and public hygiene measures.
A Cleveland physician innovates castor oil by whipping it into a jelly with orange and lemon flavor to ease administration for adults and children. The new preparation, named CAS POR-TELD, is advertised as remarkable for constipation and stomach disorders and sold at local drug stores.
Corry Ice Company lists prices for distilled water and artificial ice delivery and packing services. Rates cover tonnage, per hundred pounds, and delivery charges with discounts for prepaid books and large quantities. terms require payment within five days to qualify for quoted prices.
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