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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement urges smokers to roll their own cigarettes using Bull Durham leaf. It touts the ease of learning with an illustrated booklet mailed to any U S address and promises fresh mild smoke from Virginia Carolina tobacco, calling for readers to request the free book of papers and start rolling.
A garbled snippet references a Wednesday event and a party yesterday. It mentions names like Mr and Mrs Jobs Cantor and Mr Not Motilra Iy, with unclear roles. The passage hints at a legal or community note but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
The report recounts wedding anniversaries and family movements in several towns. Notable names include Mrs. and Mr. Chapley Stifine, Mrs. Lawrence Walton, and Miss Mabel Stoxton visiting Victoria. Relatives travel from Cleveland and Akron to attend gatherings, with guests from Clymer, Smethport, Meade, and Youngsville listed among attendees.
A gas company incident near the plant injured Ernest Myavee and Dennis Dutemuider, with others escaping serious harm. A center explosion wrecked the machine, sending debris and causing injuries to bystanders and workers as crews responded and authorities assessed repair needs.
Mayville Mag reports a freight wreck near Mayville yesterday when a Pennsylvania train jumped the track. Several cars derailed and two were crushed against the ties injuring a worker who was treated by the company surgeon.
An old medical advertisement claims Thompson's Kidney Cure purifies the kidneys and blood, promises relief from various ailments, and urges purchase through Thomas Downey and Amos & Co. The copy touts two tonics, a 60 cent bottle and a one dollar bottle, with assurances of health and vitality.
A historical notice seeks bids to excavate a trench about five feet deep across 115 Vintual feet. Inquiries directed to the Journal office for details and specifications.
An old time health note promotes drinking a hot water rinse with a teaspoon of phosphate each morning before breakfast. It claims cleansing the stomach kidneys and bowels removes toxins, improves digestion, clears skin, eases bad breath and sallow complexion, and prevents illnesses. Those advised to use it include people with constipation or gall issues. a quarter pound of phosphate is sold at drug stores.
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