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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
8
A sale ad highlights suits in Broadcloths Poplins Serges and Batistes from seasonal lines. Furs are complete with strong emphasis on quality. lingerie items include camisoles silk chemises corset covers and Christmas specials with crepe de chine wash satins lace trimming and window displays. Offers include camisoles from 1.00 and up.
Corset covers of crepe de chine and wash satins are prettily trimmed with dainty laces and insertion, trimmed back and front. Special for Christmas.
A description of a pink and white envelope chemise in crepe de chine and wash satins. Hem stitched and trimmed with fine laces, noted as a handsome showing and specially offered for Christmas.
An advertisement lists R. F. Livermore and F. G. Emerson D C chiropractors at 41 East Main Street offering non surgical treatment and no medicines. Office hours are 2 P M to 6 P M and 7 P M to 9 P M. The text includes stray promotional lines and unclear contact details.
Burkhardt Art and Gift Shop announces fresh shipments of up to date gifts and stationery. The store promotes its large selection, affordable prices, and friendly service, inviting customers to visit and soon be pleased with the offerings.
Fragmented Columbus Chronicles reports social visits and illnesses. Names include Colawhit Dee and Putnam visiting Corry, with remarks on Mrs Crowell and Wynn couples. Out of town guests attended Pomona Orange event. one resident, Harry Smith, ill with pneumonia. several local movements and visits are noted in a brisk community brief.
A Cleveland open market sale of potatoes drew a large crowd and rapid turnover. About 5000 bushels started at 5 cents to $1 per bushel, with 1600 baskets disposed of within 40 minutes. Purchasers loaded cars, wagons, and hand carried spuds in a bargain rush, amid price controls and commandeering by authorities.
Community band presents a concert Monday evening at the city theater. Local musicians perform selections from standard favorites and new arrangements featuring soloists. Tickets are available at the box office. doors open at seven with performances beginning shortly after.
Mt Rex Theatre Mon lay Vonutor prices.
A fragment lists Fashion notes about weather driven wardrobe shifts. It mocks a flamboyant tailored monstrosity sold by clothiers and notes tartan plaids will be avoided this year. Mentions rising electricity use and a casual dig at neighbors.
Advice urges fitting glasses by a specialist rather than purchasing like shows or cheap readers. Warns against blue or colored lenses and unapproved brands. Recommends consulting Dr. Wm. Stanley, optometrist, in Brown Building, Carr Ball, with in-house grinding services.
San Cura Ointment and Soap touted as miraculous for piles burns rashes and skin woes. A testimonial from Rev W F Gilbert of Tilovill Po describes long suffering relief after using the product and hub agents NP Ames Co and Thomas Downey offer money back guarantees in Corry.
The undersigned administrator of the state of Kingford Davis deceased Wayne Township Erie County Pa invites all creditors to present claims for payment and all debtors to settle with the administrator MiG Howard administrator Kincaid and Kincaid Attorneys are noted as counsel for the estate.
The Wage Agreement between the Granite Cutters Union and Manufacturers extends five years with no wage increase for monumental work. By mutual consent the agreement breaks April 1 1918, after which wages rise and prices will be higher. Order now to avoid the April or May hike from The State Granite and Marble Works.
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