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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
8
An advertisement notes a handsome line of portieres and door coverings in jute or art denims, with plain or figured patterns. Large made-up portieres with Persian style accents are priced from 8.95 to 18 dollars per pair, promising value and savings to shoppers.
An advertisement toutsManoline as a soothing skin preparation for rough work worn hands. It claims the product heals, softens, and smooths with 360 drops in a tube priced at 25 cents instead of one or two dollars, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
In Providence on April 26 Justice M C Lee ruled in a divorce case that a husband is justified in slapping his wife who goes through his pockets. The judge advised reconciliation and told the wife not to repeat the act. The article also notes a local eye specialist and optometrist ads.
A barn fire in Smethport Pennsylvania caused a wing of the county jail to burn and damage the women dormitory. Firefighters saved the jail proper as two female inmates were moved to safety though the roof of the wing was ruined and insured.
United States consul Felix S Johnson at Kingston Ontario argues that the cost of living in Canada is not higher than in the United States. He notes butter eggs potatoes and similar staples average about the same price, while rents and other living costs are higher in Canada. He cites winter imports from the United States and cheaper meats south of the border.
Baldwin Locomotive Works closed a contract with Southern Railway for 50 locomotives at about 1.6 million dollars. The Mikado type engines are described as large, following a prior Harriman order, signaling stronger activity for Baldwins. Alba B. Johnson notes this is the largest order on hand. The article adds a humorous exchange about sleep advice.
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