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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
4
An advertisement by Thomas Downey of Corry Pennsylvania touts a golden red pain remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago swollen joints and many ailments. It pledges internal and external use with immediate penetration and a money back guarantee.
A brief personal note mentions Mrs J G Whalps who may be ill or in need of support, with mention of a morning visit to a friend named Kuno and a few companions. The tone suggests a local society notice or social column item.
Mrs. Boudatn and children arrive late from a front visit with relatives. Fat Arende of New York, Mr. and Mrs James Darling of Knate in the city are noted as being called Nous on the death of Mea Arnold.
A list of residents and visitors from Eigin, Corry, Syracuse, Buffalo, Cleveland, Gary and other places traveling for visits, fishing trips, family reunions, and a military training camp. Several names appear including Henry Grotsier, Alex Maginnis, Mrs John Anderson, Dr G B Bennett, Miss Gertrude, Samuel Bryan Jr, J A Meade, Mrs Kasson, Mrs Hi L Alexander, Airs Milon Brown, and Bishop Marlow.
Mrs James Mead and daughter Mary visit Mrs Mary Conway on West High street while Mrs George Shields visits Corry friends. Capt W B Rogers returns from duty with relatives, infantile paralysis scare reaches nearby cities, and local families track travel and gatherings including Worden brothers shuffled cards in district race.
The Broadway Sport offers Stewart Holmes as the featured act with the latest newsreels and film previews for audiences tonight. Fox presents the program with added entertainment segments and short features.
An old newspaper ad markets bulk flour with low prices for a winter supply, promising free delivery on all orders and urging customers to buy now. It touts various flour brands, beans, cabbage, potatoes, lard, and soap at bargain prices, noting a forthcoming $20 barrel forecast and multiple store locations.
Ang Yau of West Virginia, a former driver for Adam Express, was killed when lightning struck a moving vehicle during a summer thunderstorm. He recently worked a day for his family, survived by a wife and children, and was a nephew of Mrs. Potorm in the local community.
Health officials in New Castle report additional cases of infantile paralysis amid a citywide health crackdown. Affected areas include churches and households with children under one year, as authorities search for more cases and barriers to prevent spread.
Oil markets push higher as crude climbs from 68.10 to new levels with producers signaling continued gains. Analysts note 1917 price patterns and wartime demand driving higher costs for paneling and manufacturing fuels, while industry majors eye higher yields to spur investment.
Fragmentary ad text discusses stomach health and digestion. It mentions the need to eat properly, awareness of appetite, and associated symptoms. Names appear as NP and Ames and Co, but the readable content is unclear and jumbled.
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