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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
3
A plan to raise about 687000 men into a draft army organized in three waves. The first third begins immediate training, second third by September, final third by October. Farmers and rural districts face quotas, with accommodations for housing and equipment, while men meet training and service expectations.
An ad style piece touts Golden-Lax as the stomach and digestive aid. It claims Golden-Lax tablets fit on a table or in a hand, helping digestion when the stomach and digestive machinery seem off. The tone urges readers to try Lom today for relief and vitality, listing a 260 count package.
A Westbound rail wreck near North Branford claims eighteen lives and injures many. Conductor Tryon and Motorman Weenan survived the crash as investigators probe signal errors and operator fatigue. Public officials, including Deputy Coroner Kenneth Wynne, inspect the scene and prepare for preliminary hearings.
The page records extensive local social activities including a Saturday gathering at Mr F’s home with refreshments, visits by Mrs Mealy and Mrs Allen, and various neighbors attending events and hosting guests. Mentions midweek church notices, travel between towns, and a Wilson reunion with attendees from Lottaville and nearby.
The ad claims a universal health product can cure stomach liver and languid troubles in 24 hours. It references various diseases and promises rapid relief through a Mayr style remedy and magical health claims.
The paper notes multiple family reunions in Columbus area events at homes and parks. Attendees include Mrs India Fox and Miss Martha Ayer with families, Mr Quick of Garland aged ninety one, and gatherings like the Dewey reunion and Meswenger and Wilson Rogles reunions held at the park.
An old health column warns that meat raises uric acid and strains kidneys causing headaches stomach issues and bladder irritation. It recommends Jad Salts from a pharmacy mixed in water before breakfast for several days to flush kidneys and relieve bladder problems.
A Corry resident Mr J L Gordon recalls relief from kidney complaints after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Ames & Co drug store. He states the remedy cured severe headaches and spells and endorses it, with dates noting 1900 and 2015 confirming prior statements. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the product.
Proposals will be received by the City of Corrs Pa until 5 PM Monday August 1 1977 for the replacement of a reinforced concrete twelve span bridge on Columbus Avenue serving a Municipal street area. Bids must be addressed to the City Engineer and opened publicly in the City Building. Contracts require bid security and certified checks payable to the City Treasurer or cash. Plans and blank proposals available from the City Engineer upon request.
A court notice in Pennsylvania directs response to a case before Master C D Tighy. The hearing to take testimony is scheduled for August 27 at 10:00 A M in Room 20, Penn Building, Eighth and State Streets, Eyles, PA. Attendance permitted for interested parties.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss India’s 160 languages and 43 nationalities, with references to caste, health, and social issues. The text notes large numbers and mis-spellings, then pivots to a vague claim about qualifications and the value of electric lights and power.
Dr Andrew S McKelvey a chiropractor nerve and spine specialist advertises a new office at No 9 Park Place Corry Pennsylvania with Bell phone listing and a secondary location at Wee No 5 Park Place Corry PA.
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