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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1912
Page
4
Honest Mike explains Anty Drudge is made an honorary member of the Wick Seamsters Union after she tells the men how Fels-Nupti dissolves grime with lukewarm water. He notes coal wagon and butcher crews stay dirty and that the invention pleases their wives.
An advertisement extols Fels-Naptha soap claiming it reduces wear on fabrics by avoiding boiling and hard rubbing. It urges use in cool water, following wrapper directions, to cut washday effort in any season and avoid old fashioned washing.
An old advertisement describes using clay to scour dirt from clothing in a river wash. It touts yellow soap heavy with rosin and stale grease to trap grime, aided by a laundry preparation with naphtha and whale oil. The copy promises twenty five years of reputation and a five cent price.
In Havana on August 28 a disturbance led to the Charge dAffaires of the American Legation being struck from behind. A newspaper report says Mr Gibson was knocked down and injured, with reports of possible fatal injuries, while others were arrested or detained as the incident unfolded.
National and American League standings show New York and Philadelphia in contention with multiple teams. American League results include Boston, Cleveland, and Chicago outcomes. International League lists Montreal, Toronto, Buffalo, and Rochester with varied batteries and scores.
Philadelphia and Western railway president Thomas Naw of Philadelphia accuses Likongs and Yorisis quarrying of dangerous blasting near Upper Merion. An incident damaged rails and a tramway, prompting a call for restraint and safety measures with riders and workers affected by the blasts.
A 1942 advertisement touts a kidney remedy called Kidney Pum as a cure all. It claims strong success in treating kidney problems and includes testimonials and a price list. The notice lists Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as agents and mentions a wide distribution network.
An incomplete report from Columbus WA cites Alexander Ething of a major rail line warning tall crossings hide grade hazards. The note mentions Indiana winds and a harvest season, with references to the river and waterway crossings.
Fragmentary ad copy lists farm implements including tedders forks and root mowers with low prices. Mentions WALES and AAIWARTE but details are incomplete.
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