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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
8
Miscellaneous sale notices list stoves heat sheets and wood working items for sale in multiple locales. Advertisements include contact names and locations such as York and Belmire with phone options and prices referenced.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century page shows real estate for sale and rent, farm and village properties, hires and wanted ads, and hotel job listings. It includes contact names and street addresses such as Erie and York Street, with notices for farms, vacant rooms, and carpentry and labor work.
Datlerion outlines winter storage plans and safety features for batteries. He notes proper facilities for maintaining and inspecting storage units, cites sulphur risks, and promises investigation into fontining fit arguments and garage services at 22-36 South SyeDi2T.
A Youngsville boy killed a wild cat near his home. The incident involved Deviney, an 18 year old son of Mrs Deviney, who reportedly faced the animal near the residence before it was slain. The event occurred on a Sunday evening and the boy sustained injuries described as minor in relation to the encounter.
Local report notes oil well tests near Warren, Delaware, with a newly completed strike at the Lute farm site. The operators identify the well as a productive site in the immediate vicinity, signaling potential for further development.
A chaotic report notes an explosion near Howe followed by an oil spray at Pearky Hill. Details are unclear as the text is garbled, with uncertain figures and missing names.
The Hosiery department presents lisle, silk, cashmere, woolen hose and socks for the whole family. Gift boxes with attractive red or white glazed paper and gold design save money, priced at 10c. A 12 sheet roll of fine white tissue paper is also 10c.
A display of Christmas stationery draws buyers with a pristine look and fresh styling. The round booth near the stairway to the second floor showcases a large assortment of Christmas cards seals tags and tape in white and tinted varieties for easy inspection and selection.
Parker Games and Toys ads boast an expansive toy section with new numbers and toys for boys and girls, highlighting strong pre Christmas selling as the season approaches.
A wide selection of handkerchiefs is offered including high colored kerchiefs for pockets and fine linen handkerchiefs for men. Boxes of Mother Goose handkerchiefs are also available for children, with options to buy by the piece or by the box.
A display of fashionable bags offers every shape size and price. Children’s bags and glistening mesh designs headline a wide selection. Cordovan bags with weekend trip essentials are highlighted.
A welcome gift feature highlights dainty lace collars as clever neckwear. The piece notes dainty ribbon novelty boxes, fashionable collars priced from 50 cents to 3.50 dollars, seen as agreeable, affordable presents for women.
The advertisement promotes white ivory toilet articles in a Holiday showing. It highlights white ivory pieces with color ed flower effects in toilet sets and leather travel rolls to complement a set for gifts or personal use.
A sales pitch notes that jewelry buys make perfect gifts. It highlights dainty gift boxes that enhance perceived value and appeal, suggesting items are affordable while appearing more expensive.
A selection of towels and face cloths with dainty color borders is offered as desirable gifts. Dozens of attractive designs are shown and each item has been greatly reduced in price.
The article praises jersey silk petticoats as a merry Christmas gesture noting their pretty silk or satin flounces. It mentions some women prefer soft changeable tafferns in a variety of hues.
Gift suggestion highlights silk undergarments as ideal for women, noting how a woman can never have too many of these dainty garments and presenting them as a happy, practical choice for special occasions.
A catalog note describes a range of Beacon blankets and robes suitable for all ages and rooms. It lists options from couch coverings to den uses, camping extras, bathrobe patterns with cords and tassels, lacquered designs, and large dainty bed plaids.
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