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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal recalls events from ten years ago this month. It recalls the Great World War outbreak, the armistice, and critiques America’s postwar leadership and world role, arguing the peace remains unrealized and trust in government eroded.
A brief look back to events from August 7 1904 as recorded in The Journal Files. It recaps notable happenings, noting personalities, places, and outcomes from twenty years prior.
Swollen veins are dangerous and sufferer guidance advises a two ounce bottle of Emerald Oil sold by pharmacies. It is said to reduce veins and ulcers quickly when applied twice daily with a brush, until swelling normalizes. Physicians claim hospital use supports its concentrated formula and long-lasting effects.
A jumble of phrases recalls murder, boarding houses, and court cases in Chicago and Vienna. The text mentions a German couple killed, a Chicago trampler trial, and political action affecting front-page crime coverage. It all hints at sewers, phones, and election costs without coherent narrative.
A wartime style scam ad touts Mentha Pepsin as a universal cure for indigestion gas and acidity. It claims quick relief within minutes and urges readers to buy a large bottle guaranteed by Thomas Downey through many pharmacies, promising restored comfort and normalcy after a stomach disorder.
In Reykjavik Iceland on August 7 the Greenland coast is said to loosen within a week allowing resumption of the American World High seaplane operations. Lieut Lowell Smith and officers confer as airmen are held in town with little to do while planes are hauled up for overhaul and nearby shops still display limited supplies. Local Icelanders, especially girls in peasant dress, greet the flyers amid curiosity and chatter in Icelandic.
Mary Squire of this city and Lynn Peterson of Union City were married at noon Wednesday August th by Rev HG Shaw. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will make their home at 720 Marion street with about 40 friends attending.
Officials report two aviators and photographer from Nelook Field vanished while en route to the Pacific comet. Weather east of the field hindered their flight. air service superintendent urged landing rather than pushing through severe storms.
An old advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a skin remedy for rashes, blemishes, and eczema. It claims rapid relief, germ destroying properties, and universal effectiveness, urging readers to obtain Bowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and apply like cold cream.
In Pennsylvania Aug 7 1930s political statement by Charles Kite chairing the LaFollette Wheeler Campaign denounces a Dauphin County court ruling as unconstitutional old age pension action. He says the group backs a constitutional amendment allowing statutes to override judicial veto and uses the decision as a timely example of legislative usurpation.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend for childbirth preparation, claiming external use aids constant readjustment during pregnancy and offers a booklet from Brackett Regulator Co. in Georgia. It urges expecting mothers to start today and assures comfort with this product.
A farm auction will offer grain stock and crops at public sale on Tuesday August 1 at 10 o clock sharp. Auctioneer John Gipin of Brownell farm located 2 1/2 miles east of Clymer will conduct the sale.
UPI reports US stock exchanges showed mixed closes with no clear trend as rails and coal shares held firm. Traders noted cautious sentiment but overall levels were steadier with selective gains in transportation and utilities.
A local listings note offers cretonnes for overdrapes, cre lip covers, and lamp shades in all styles. Available are light, dark and medicitin grounds in multiple patterns for home decorating.
Sale notes fabrics and patterns including Grenadine Ring design ivory with an even weave 36 in wide 45 cents per yard. Filet nets 36 in wide 55 to 85 cents per yard. Three net patterns and one marquisette pattern, some left, one third off. Cretonnes in small figures taupe and blue 5 to 6 cents per yard. Ruffled curtains 214 yard long 2.75 per pair. Window shades 36 in wide 75 cents each. Bell Phone 349M.
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