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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1913
Page
7
An aged advertisement claims Thompson's Berosma to treat kidney and bladder problems with a promise of money back if it fails. It urges readers to counter constipation with Thompson's Dandelion and Mandrake Pills and notes Bright's disease risk in healthy appearing people if pain is ignored.
A barn on the Brandy Camp road, five miles from here, burned with the house following the high wind. Insurance covered the buildings, and investigators looked into arson. Rumors linked W M Taylor to the incident, but he could not be located. The value of the property was estimated between $3,000 and $6,000.
The piece notes average corn yields in the state around 45 bushels per acre but highlights many farmers nearly double that amount and selling ear corn for profit. Demand for homegrown corn is higher than supply, and growers are urged to showcase at the Eighth Annual Corn Show of the Pa Breeders Association in York, January 20–23, 1914. Rules and entry forms available from C. E. Myers, Secretary of Plant Section, State College, Pa.
New York market notes show scattered activity in wheat pork potatoes and eggs with price figures for white wheat No 2 yellow corn and patent flour while Buffalo market lists hay hogs and livestock values amid scattered bids. A chaotic street scene mentions airline passengers train schedules and a transport description noting a night journey with ten travelers including a driver and a weighty conveyance.
Wanted male to sell a Turally medicine well advertisement with a large commission. Earn seventy five dollars per month plus expenses if able to make a good showing. Must demonstrate reliability by selling a large commission. Pay forty percent. Provide reference, experience and full address. Address Salesman care of Journal Aly 4b.
Classified help wanted items show multiple postings across streets in Corry with notices for housework cooking and dining room staff. Includes age and wage details, addresses at West Washington and Pleasant streets, plus hotel dining room post at St James Hotel.
Advert says AS SUMMERS home treatments claim success for women and all ages. It promises simplicity and efficiency, touting remedies and at least one herbal preparation. Address for particulars provided: Miss Grace Hl Gale, Vocal agent, 41 1 2 N Center Street, Corry PA.
Classifieds show items for sale including Portland cut timber with springs and gear, a heavy harness, a three year old mare, a log of cord wood and various woods, plus furniture, clothing and wrapping paper ads. Address 1216 North Center St and 261 Jody Bolts appear with prices and availability.
Notice of public auction at John Colegrove farm south of Corry on Wednesday December Star at 9 80 a m featuring 3 head cattle 21 head daily cows 6 Durhants 2 high grade Guernseys one yearling Durhamp one yearling heifer and other stock plus horses farm machinery household goods and tools. Terms cash six months on balances with approved notes. Auctioneer Mowrborn VT Powers.
Fragmented notices describe an upcoming on premises sale at 117 West Washington Corry Pa part of the decedent’s goods including furniture appliances and a piano. Also listed are administration notices for Andrew Nelson Herbert Mead and estate matters with dates in January and December 1913 plus a sealed proposals call for Corry fire department equipment with bid submission details.
Wanted to buy a small calf or heifer. State location and price offered. Address M. N. S. care of Journal. Also noting “ad2ate wo Tots at Shady Side will wait cheap or trade for good young cow.” G. Mt. Ream. Jan.
Multiple classified notices advertise furnished rooms at 618 W Pleasant, 7 room Cohen block, and a 408 East Wayne street house. Also listings seek night board, a housekeeper, and a middie aged woman, with inquiries directed to local journal office and Crowell at 2307 Penns gt. Mutual Phone 1710.
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