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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
7
Gingerole is advertised as a universal cure for chest colds coughs sore throat and rheumatic pains. The copy claims fast relief within ten minutes and lists multiple ailments including neuralgia pleurisy and burns. It markets a money back guarantee and offers phone ordering details amid festive messaging.
C B Johnson, a veteran farmer at the Hospital, narrowly escaped a violent confrontation with a burly man from the township. After driving the assailant toward Dr. Cowden’s office, Johnson halted, defended himself with a fence board, and the attacker was knocked out. The assailant recovered later and reportedly lost the will to fight.
Warren Dov reports that the United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania urge a state law to create preserves of at least 1000 acres in every county by opening new preserves instead of buying large tracts. The group also backs changes to game laws, including dates for squirrel and rabbit seasons, and restrictions on automatic pistols.
Corry City Electric Light Co announces a December fifteenth sale to resume wartime munitions production. Buyers spending three dollars and seventy five cents or more on an appliance coating will receive a toaster or air ironing board as a bonus.
The Woodmen of the World touts its reach with protection for more than 800000 homes and over 89 million dollars paid in death claims. It cites 60000 monuments worldwide, 1000 or more members on old age disability, 40 full certificates paid, and total assets of 80 million. It urges membership citing guaranteed certificates and solid management. Contact Loveland in Corry Pa or Robt D Stevens for details.
A damaged ad asserts Golden-Lax Tablets provide relief for constipation liver headaches and dizziness with simple directions to take one tablet at 10 o clock and expect relief by 8. The carton holds forty tablets and includes unclear claims about carry and day references.
Erie County farmers may obtain forest trees in lots of at least 900 by writing to the Department of Forestry at Harrisburg. Species include white pine spruce sugar maple pitch pine Japanese larch and white ash. Applications go to the Commissioner of Forestry Harrisburg with blank forms furnished on request. Seedlings ship from Blaze Nurseries with notice about four days before shipping. Packing and shipping cost about 25 cents per thousand seedlings. Acknowledgement of receipt must be sent after seedlings are received and examined. A planting report with costs must be submitted after planting. Blanks provided. Prof. Larson will be at 14 W South Street Corry for readings from 9 AM to 10 PM Readings 250.
Two youths, Stanley J. Fillatein of Utica aged 19 and Charles Kumirow aged 20, condemned for murder, requested execution by Tuesday to shorten their time before Christmas. They asked prison chaplain Father Cashin to speak with Warden Moyer and hoped burial would occur before the holiday, aiding relatives’ recovery. The warden reportedly considered discretionary timing within the court's week-long window.
John W Vogel, the Minstrel King, brings a two act operatic minstrel farce to the Rex Theatre this evening. The production features songs from Pinafore Three Little Maids The Mikado and the Swan from Lohenaria and is billed as one of the season’s most pretentious attractions with a large audience expected.
Mrs Anna Morrie who runs a Kinza grocery was overcome by gas fumes Friday morning after filling a stove without a proper pipe. A customer and neighbor women administered rubs and hot water, saving her life. local physician was away and medical help unavailable.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company warns of a supply shortfall as a real winter arrives. General Manager Arthur M. Blinn says preparations are insufficient and low pressure will persist through the season. Residents complain across the city, especially in southeast and southwest sections, and may protest to city council and the public service commission.
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