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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1910
Page
4
Thomas Shannon, long associated with local ice concerns, organized the Independent Ice Company to supply ice to all consumers. He asks that no Ace contracts be made yet as prices will soon be quoted and guarantees the product to be absolutely pure.
The note argues against long debating schedules and says young men can obtain tailored fabric and clothing at low cost, comparable to hand me downs, with options ranging from cheap to all wool quality. It emphasizes accessible tailoring and local suppliers.
Purchase an up-to-date sewing machine as a Christmas gift or for any time. Emphasis on clear instructions and guaranteed service. G. W. Morris offers reliable sales and post purchase support.
Do you feel tired, irritable, or have a waning complexion and low energy? Nero Tablets claim to feed the nerves and enrich the blood, restoring youth and vigor. Money-back guarantee if no help, sold in Corry for 50 cents a box.
An old advertisement notes a sale by A F Messenger and Son offering men’s and women’s umbrellas for Christmas presents. The listing includes children’s undergarments, hats caps gloves and mittens along with Niankels and related accessories. The ad reflects a general holiday merchandise promotion from a local shop.
President Taft and Secretary Dickinson seek to calm fears over a possible war scare that could push unusual appropriations. Tawney of Minnesota accuses a conspiracy within the War Department and asserts prowar forces push for larger defense spending.
A heavy blizzard hit the lower Adirondack region around Saratoya on December 16. Snow depths exceed a foot with strong northwest winds, causing major travel disruption. Roads and tracks are blocked and railroad trains from the north report delays of 30 minutes to an hour.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as a near miracle cure for long standing sores, claiming rapid healing in six weeks and a guarantee against eczema boils and other skin conditions. It cites testimonials from J. D. Hood of Townville and Karl Banks of the Atlantic Refining Co. of Pittsburgh. A complexion soap is also offered as a skin purifier.
A fragmented ad and editorial snippets praise light reading and witty storytelling. The jumbled OCR mentions a humorous tale by Woods and a monthly delivery note, with a Furnisher promoting low prices at 28 W Main St.
An advertisement promotes Dr Detehon Hollef claiming rapid relief from rheumatism and joint pain. It states the remedy works within a few hours by removing the cause and easing pain, with prices from 750 to 1.00 and availability at Burhan Drug Co Forshanded. A fragmentary dialogue appears to reference a student and mother testing a remedy’s effectiveness.
The Houston Post reports a Christmas Eve prize draw at Steen's offering twelve prizes worth $67.10 each. Shoppers can win by making a purchase and entering to win any of the twelve prizes, with a display in Steen's window.
Christmas trees available with delivery before Christmas. Charles Chase Road Union area phone 43-L Aw2a. Also promotion offering a million common bricks without mortar, claimed as a brick supply offer.
A 15 year old boy died after a gunshot wound at his home in Lewiston. Officials voice uncertainty over whether the incident was intentional or accidental as relatives stood by the scene and examined the bloody aftermath. Local authorities question if the shooting was deliberate or an unfortunate accident.
A fragmented advertisement page shows items for medical ointment storage and refunds, furniture upholstery services, and a postal card offer. Names include Rooney and addresses on Main Street, hinting at a miscellaneous, busy ad section with improvised copy and stray slogans.
A Durham store invites shoppers with Christmas suggestions and friendly help. It lists gift books, dictionaries, children’s books, toilet sets, grooming items, and novelty gift options in a promotional note, promising satisfaction in dealing with the shop.
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