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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
8
Seasonal goods advertised include suits broadcloths poplins serges priced up to 35 dollars. Furs are highlighted as complete and well made. Crepe de chine wash satins trimmed with lace ribbons and embroidery offered. corset covers with delicate lace and insertion. Christmas specials listed.
Ladies undergarment description in crepe de chine and wash satins with fine lace trim. Hemi stitched and detachable details noted. Special offer for Christmas priced at 31.00 dollars.
A small town shop touts a refreshed picture line and improved gifts at stable prices. The note invites customers to visit and see the larger, better selection, expressing pride in offerings and customer satisfaction.
An advertisement fragment touts Mustarine as a quick cure for chest cold sore throat cough and rheumatic pains. It mentions relief for chest and joint discomfort and contrasts it with other remedies while urging use of the product for rapid symptom relief.
Four men died and a fifth was seriously injured in a crash near Susquehanna Pennsylvania when a freight and passenger train collided at a crossing. Among the dead were machinist Tone, brakeman Hornell and other railway workers from nearby hamlets. the accident occurred as the passenger car was derailed and overturned at the Susquehanna yards.
In Trova Hy Kiney County Pa a divorce proceeding Case 208 targets M Kinney. The Libellant Trova Kinney seeks a court order to compel appearance at Cannon Pleas Erin Pa on the January 7 1918 term to show cause why the marriage should not be dissolved. Attorneys Kincard and Kineyd filed the petition on November 28 1917.
Lycoming County officials seek show cause in Lycoming court why Venango County should not pay 1280.88 dollars toward the care of Prank Stragusa, a leper, who came from quarantine and has been cared for since 1908. Sheriff Harrah delivered the citation to County Commissioners who must respond by December 9.
Purported medical advertisement claims olive tablets cleanse blood and bowels, improve liver function, and remove pimples. It pitches the product as a gentle calomel substitute, with no sickness or bitter taste, sold for 25 cents a box by druggists.
An advertisement cautions against buying glasses offhand and urges fitting by a specialist. It warns against borrowing others glasses and buying blue or colored lenses. Dr. Wm Stanley, optometrist, Brown Building Corry PA, promotes in-house grinding and professional service.
A do it yourself beauty formula uses juice from two lemons mixed with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint lemon lotion. The solution is advertised to bleach freckles and tan, smooth and soften skin, and improve facial and hand appearance with daily massage, claiming long shelf life.
Charles Dorman died at his home last Wednesday morning after months of illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM from his home, with Rev. Hughes officiating. Interment followed at Eyer Green Cemetery. Local church services and upcoming community notices are listed, including Sunday sermons and a Ladies Embroidery Club meeting on December 12.
Notice on a five year labor cost agreement between Granite Cutters Tyson and the Manufacturers Association to be broken April 1 1918 causing price increases. Granite & Marble Works in Corry urges customers to order now for April or May 1918 work.
Miss Nelle Owen of Whitsam and Mrs. Mira Laon from Cambridge spent Thanksgiving with relatives at the Ashton Site. Friends from Wattshung and nearby areas joined the group during the holiday, sharing meals and stories.
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