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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
10
A cryptic excerpt describes tadpoles and fishes, mentioning a tenliar internal structure along a side of the body that may act as a sensor to detect water movements and warn of enemies. It references likely parentage and transfer in a fragmented, stream-of-consciousness voice.
A faded excerpt compares a Persian bridge cursed by a wealthy woman to a reward inquiry in Boston. The piece blends lore with a riddle about a purse lost on Boylston Street. A passerby explains the ad promises return of property for a modest reward while mocking the description.
A fragmentary tale recalls an ancient Chinese setting with Poneh Judy origin stories and a kingly ruler slaying the puppeteer for a controversial performance. A modern salon scene features a hair products expert and a perplexed customer in a witty exchange.
At the Christmas Store a variety of embroidered and hemstitched handkerchiefs is offered. Tadics Swiss fine pieces, ladies and gents styles, and all linen specials are priced from 5d to 25c each, with quantities listed such as 25 dozen and 10 dozen in different styles, including 50 distinct designs.
A Corry shop advertises a wide selection with prices from 15 cents to $1.25. The sale features embroidered liners, aprons, caps, mitts, sweaters, lace, silks, linens, serges, broadcloths, and children’s wear. Discounts include fabrics and garments, with emphasis on low prices and a large assortment of fabrics and ready wear.
An old catalog listing blankets, quilts, and linen goods with prices from 50 cents to several dollars. Includes cotton blankets, novelty prints, Nannelettes, ruffles, seersuckers, and various trims. Also notes leather lined items, hair ornaments, corsets, ribbons, dolls, and related furnishings.
An old advertisement lists axminster rugs 9x12 at 16.60 and Biglow body Brussels rug at 22.50. Smaller rugs from 3, lace curtains 1.08 per pair, values 2.50 to 3, heavy pieces 3 to 10 per pair. Mentions 15 complete stock and new novelties for ladies and children. Furs shown including black and mink furs with some odd neck pieces offered at sale prices.
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