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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
5
W P Mortitt lent four pocketbooks to a morning at the Post Office. The purse contained several dollars and was found shortly after by Rue sel Ream who left it at the same window. Mr Mortitt recovered the property later in the day and greatly appreciated its recovery.
A collection of brief notices in Mercer County items including housing offerings on North Jenter Street and general real estate listings. There are references to a building project with sewer and sidewalk costs and a rental offer around 1000. The page also mentions school teacher shortages and church activities, plus modest home listings in Corry and Columbus.
A vintage health ad touts drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves complexion and energy, urging readers to try the remedy and buy limestone phosphate at the drug store.
Fragmentary notes show James McGraw seeking help to obtain an artificial limb and gain employment. Several donors already contribute as he appeals for assistance, with mentions of local shops, a ball event, and references to financial promises and insurance schemes amid a wartime economic backdrop.
Central authorities vow severe action against ring leaders in a wholesale draft evasion attempt. Attorney General William Pitts and the Department of Justice are fully advised and will not protect slackers or those who incite trouble or trade military service.
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