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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
3
An early 20th century ad touts GINGEROL as a universal remedy for neuritis, rheumatism, earache, headache, toothache, backache and neuralgia. It promises instant absorption, fast relief, and wide doctor endorsement, claiming effectiveness for sprains and calloused feet.
In Har Monabing Tuesday morning a fire destroyed the McGuire homestead and damaged the adjacent new Oakfield Road property. Owners Dedgy and Pail McGuire of Oakland Beach were away. the Rowes were unoccupied. Firemen believe the blaze started from a stove used to keep potatoes and vegetables warm, with several hundred bushels of produce stored nearby.
New York February 6 vast crowds rush to naturalization offices as more than 90 subjects of Germany and Austria renounce allegiance and file papers to become United States citizens. Clerks are added to handle the surge in Manhattan and Brooklyn records show many Germans among the applicants. Threat of future conscription is explained, with most noting they would fight for the United States.
Washington reports American officials inspected seventeen German merchant ships in the Philippines and Baltic ports. Of 23 vessels examined, none could be repaired without substantial time and money. Officials say blanket orders from Berlin may explain the widespread disabling, with no decision to salvage ships even in war. President Wilson aims to avoid commercialism and protect an American merchant marine as war looms. Reports from other ports were expected.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural remedy for stomach upset and liver issues. It claims the tablets gently stimulate digestion without cramps, noting a pale color and improved appetite as signs of effectiveness. The copy emphasizes a vegetable base with olive oil and recommends taking one or two at bedtime.
A garbled passage discusses changes in dress and advertising影响 on Southern India customs. It hints at fears of reform, shifts in American influence, and references to cloth reform while mentioning lights and trends. The text is incomplete and lacks clear facts or dates.
Washington reports Congress overcame President Wilson's veto to enact a long fought immigration measure. The Senate approved 62 to 19 and the House last week backed the veto override 987 to 106. The Exclusion section drew protest from Japan though and concludes twenty years of presidential opposition to the act.
Property listing notes a 51 West Con roms atre atéat address and a large lot with a new garage.
In Pittoburga Pennsylvania a young orphan girl recovered her health after using a local remedy touted as effective for periodical issues in young women. The item mentions Lydia B Vexatable Misuassis ScrmELtz and references E Pinkham Medicine from Lyns Massachusetts as sources.
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