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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
5
A disturbing report details a military commander in a district near the French frontier ordering a rice distribution to lure lepers including many children. Lupin troops then shot the crowd, dumped bodies into a pit, poured kerosene, and burned the mass in a horrific massacre. A few survivors were hunted down on the hills.
Fragment describes money for living costs labeled as liquid funds and a small amount set aside for a tiny delay. It references a term “Hq6Md money” and notes a constraint on how funds must be allocated within a family budget.
San Francisco December 4 Henry W Lyon son of Rear Admiral Lyon retired and former Mare Island commandant traveled to Redwood City and wed Mise Trey Mower after a traveling medium urged the union He had been engaged to a wealth San Diego woman and later met Aline Mower The couple reportedly wed at a seance- organized by a medium and were advised to marry on Thanksgiving eve before Andrew Lyon joined his ship.
An old advert touts winoxone as a cure for Haina swellings stiffness and sore muscles in animals and claims internal use kills cramps and colt. It markets Pallozone as a universal tonic for horses and people, priced at 250 per bottle, through Thos Downey and dealers.
A boiler explosion on the steamer Diamond near Davin Island in the Ohio river killed five crew members including the master Captain Award Swaney. One body recovered from a barg e. several injured. Names listed: Swaney James Friel Thomas Chingham Thomas Merchan Joseph Hagen. Rescue efforts continue for the missing and injured at Bellevue and Bellevue hospitals.
Fragmentary quotation shows a mock conversation about Lord Chawlie and a soldier named Brent. The dialogue, set in a garbled London slang, references lending guards and a common fighting reel. Tone mimics a period newspaper snippet or satirical snippet with fragmented voices.
Thomas Downey promotes a simple buckthorn bark and glycerine remedy for constipation sour stomach and stomach gag in Alder-I-Ka German appendicitis remedy. A single dose brings relief instantly, quickly surprising Corry residents with its claimed digestive cleansing effects.
Woman from Vineland recounts severe stomach distress and weight loss. She credits Vinol with relief and renewed appetite after years of poor results from other medicines. Ad by J. O. Babbitt & Son, druggists, Corry, Pennsylvania.
Pekin reports on Nanjing describe conflicting scenes as revolutionists tighten control and imperial forces clash. Some say order persists with no outrages, others claim chaotic reprisals and heavy fighting. Dispatches note defections, ship movements, and possible independence declarations by Mongol factions.
The article states both Republican and Democratic national conventions for 1912 are likely to be held in Chicago. Baltimore's bid fades as Chicago emerges as the favored site, with indications the Republicans will select Chicago in late May and the Democrats may follow.
The article reports that Ortie M Manigal, serving as district attorney, acknowledges facing consequences or difficult political pressure and suggests he must accept a forthcoming setback or challenge as part of his duties. The piece emphasizes his candid stance amid legal or political tensions.
A Pottsville romance unfolds aboard a train as John Hurd Opie and Miss MaMa Sackwell of Greenville Texas meet. After mutual care and steady correspondence the couple marry and plan residence in Pottsville while noting a prior romance with another girl. Also: house of commons prorogued and will resume February 13.
Rochester chemist J A Begg introduces Degg’s Mustarine as a faster remedy than mustard plasters. N F Ames & Co in Corry sell it for neuralgia, chest and throat pains, headaches, with claims of quick relief and a guaranteed money back offer. Mail orders to J A Begg Co, Rochester.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a universal remedy for croup asthma catarrh deafness and colds. It promotes a home inhaler apparatus and claims a free trial bottle from Booths Hyomel Co Buffalo New York. Ames & Co guarantees Hyomel.
Annual meeting of the New York State League circuit in Wilkes Barre January 1900 discusses rule revisions, player plans, and Sunday games. Wilkes Barre manager Clymer, with President Farrell, invites other league managers to attend. Transfers involve the Seraciite franchise led by Hank Mangesy awaiting approval.
A fragmented astrology entry appears to reference a planet and a Vedester date in 1912. The note mentions business points and a street address at 404 1-2 upstairs West Main Street, Cony, Mae Aims. The legible details suggest a small local listing or column with uncertain phrasing and partial names.
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