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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
8
The notice proclaims a limited opportunity to buy brass beds at discounted prices. Customers are urged to act quickly for choices priced at 18.50 to 22.50 dollars, claiming this is the best chance of the year to save money on brass bed purchases.
Reports describe German forces advancing against Russians in Poland and Belgium, with estimates of 8 500 000 soldiers and 40 000 women under arms. Liege forts hold. Cardinal Farley seeks transport home for Carleann party. The French embassy notes no disaster yet. Meuse crossings near Dinant repelled. Prince Alexander of Teck to Canada serves. Newport Red Cross funds aid reservists families. Horrific massacres near Laineville reported. towns burned, hostages taken. Britain acts to seize German imports, noting Corset Factory seizure in Düsseldorf for the war effort.
The article lauds congressional support for Wilson administration policies. It notes Pennsylvania Republicans including William S. Ware voted for three tariff measures, claiming broad GOP backing of Wilson's program against economic issues. It casts opposition as remnants of old tariffs and argues broad national support reflects the era’s sentiment.
A partial list of names appears in the notice for advertised letters dated August 19 1914. Names include Mie Bather Boyer Miss Ethelaston Mias Uno Eastman Mia Lona Lee Mr Carlyn Blakenton Mr Roy Comber Mr Chas Drake Mr D C Gayetty Emery Lawson Mr Gérvain Recatoint Mr Dan Ruland Mr Iwann Seltzer Or W W Spangio Mr H 3 Upton Orsign Mr Ramos Gucciatti Mrs 1 8 Molloy. A separate brief mentions electro light service and optional free installation for households wired for electricity by Gleotria Light Co.
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