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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
3
Nervaline offered by N. F. Ames & Co promising quick relief from nervous headaches sleeplessness and nerve disorders. It claims to restore nerve foundations calm the mind promote sleep and ease indigestion without opiates or narcotics, with a 25 cent price for a box.
Corry Electric Light Co advertises a free trial for sixteen days of electrical service at your home with wiring and installation offered by Adylw25. Potential customers are invited to experience electricity in the dwelling through a promotional program.
Meadville August 20 Saegertown theft attempt described. Frank Osborn fired from his bedroom window after discovering burglars attempting entry at W W Delehman and Hilo Hunter homes. No injuries reported though valuables were targeted including a watch money and a government voucher.
Notice states milk price will increase to a set rate on August 20 because of higher feed costs and reduced pasture. Names listed include Warner, L. Warner, Charles Ober, Trisquit, William Letplein.
Readers can purchase The Evening Journal at Gate at the Plate News stores on South Center Street and at Union Newsstand in the depot area.
The notice advertises an August sale with price cuts of 10 to 60 percent on numerous goods including tea, coffee, spices, canned sardines, fruit, and vegetables. It claims stores will not double prices and urges shoppers to borrow or save money to benefit from the reduced costs.
Jamestown reports its electric service disrupted by a major storm with about fifty lines out of commission and extensive damage to property. Lightning struck the Myers home on Longford Street causing debris and risk, while a hut was burned near Brockton and a man injured near Levantine.
A barn on Thomas C. Smith’s Sugar Creek farm near Franklin burned Wednesday night. A Paige roadster electric lawn car three sets of harness a buggy and several waddles were lost. Mrs. Smith and children were at the farm. Mr. Smith was away driving when the blaze started. Loss about 33,000 fully insured.
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