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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1918
Page
6
A jumble of sale notices and small ads offers items such as horses and harnesses, auto parts, pianos, poultry, furniture, houses, wagons, and tools. Locations mention Warren, Corry, and surrounding towns with prices quoted in dollars. The fragment shows typical 19th or early 20th century rural classifieds.
Local column from Columbus Chronicles covers community visits and family events. Names include Moll Wing Fenner superintendent and various residents from Columbus and nearby towns with chore schedules, hospital news, visits, and social gatherings.
Local authorities report a heavy police movement in Durkevville amid an unnamed incident involving Corry. Revenue collection concerns surface as officials discuss a $9 return policy and new terms affecting January routines.
A quirky message invites visitors to Famima Rocks in Manama New York to enjoy fried spring chicken and a whimsical show of nature and rock caverns. It hints at planning a visit with lunch and telephone advance while promising a restful, enjoyable time.
A telegram from Youngsville reports a local boy Salphy wounded during a conflict with the American Expeditionary Force. Messages indicate he was injured on a Friday and later transferred to a hospital, with uncertain prospects and family awaiting further word.
A historic plea urges U.S. Senator Boise to authorize the use of prisoners for war work. The letter cites labor needs for defense projects and national mobilization, while addressing objections and urging swift action. It mentions prisoners at facilities and potential outputs tied to wartime production.
Readers urged to use San Cara Ointment for burns cuts and wounds as a universal remedy with claims of rapid relief and antiseptic properties. Advert promises quick aid for minor injuries and lists Ames and Co and Thomas Downey as distributors.
A garbled item touts San Cura Soap as a delightful shampoo claiming to combat dandruff and scalp pimples with antibacterial properties. It mentions a regiment of agents and several named parties, but the text is largely unreadable and inconsistent.
A public sale is set near the Reynoula farm mile south at Putting No Way on Miniday at 2 am. The notice lists items including horses wagons and farming gear. Names and precise parcels are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a county auction with various assets to be offered.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a 1915 court action involving German submarine warfare, a judge’s statement, and references to accountability and loyalty. The text is garbled, but hints at a legal decision tied to naval conflict and a state or national loyalties debate. Names, dates, and places are unreadable.
A fragmented notice mentions Pamotia Jaiwen McCray's home for a son Miglin aged 78, with references to Mrs P J McCray Elgin and P McCray Olympia. It notes a gathering at the McCray residence around noon to 2 pm, signaling a family event and attendance details.
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