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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
5
A garbled note describes a turtle catching technique using a ring fastened to the tail and a suction device on the turtle beneath a head arrangement. It also reports on China where renewed fighting is expected after mixed signals on Hankow withdrawal and peace prospects despite military opposition.
A fragmented note describes a dragon with eyes formed from an aggregate of about fifty thousand smaller beings. The garbled text hints at a mythical creature or a poetic metaphor rather than a factual report.
An advertisement-style claim touts Thompson's Baron man kidney tonic as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It asserts kidneys filter blood and, when clogged, cause diseases. The product promises a two week regimen with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price. It urges readers to purchase via N F Ames & Co and Thomas Downey.
A brief dialogue shows Mrs Meyser asking for a small amount of money and Mr Meyser replying with the amount described as “lite.” The exchange records a domestic request and a ready, minimal response.
The notice touts a breakthrough tonic named Tona Vita and a rhubarb laxative as the era’s must have health products. It claims high demand, nationwide interest, and quick, noticeable improvements while offering a money back guarantee. The firm N F Ames & Co of Corry is named as local agents.
New York reports homeless numbers near 1,000 seeking refuge in free lodging houses and charity steamers while churches and settlement houses offer shelter for hundreds. Temperatures swing from 21 to below zero as Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma set cold records. Train service disrupted across the region with snow hindering travel and faults in rail operations.
Dr J. H. Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska offers an inward remedy for pilus named HAM-ROID. The unusual cure is sold under a strict satisfactory guarantee. Only three percent of users have asked for a refund and the ad promises modern relief with a free HAM-ROID booklet from N F Amys & Co or the doctor’s station in Ayittala.
In a fierce storm off Norfolk the battleship Salem and cruiser crew battles were damaged. Two sailors died, Tayor Bagwell of Bell Haven and Herman Goldstein of New York, while 16 others were injured. Wind hit 70 miles per hour as waves washed crews overboard and knocked ships about. Naval officers offered limited information but said Salem sustained heavier damage, losing parts of its tailing and rigging. Several other vessels reported damage, though no ships were sunk.
In Philadelphia on January 8 Frank Shvine attempted to retrieve a cigar dropped at Holmesburg Junction on the Pennsylvania Railroad. He dropped the clan on an Aracka train and fell from the platform into the tracks, suffering fatal injuries. The accident occurred as a passenger train rushed by, ending in Shvine's untimely death.
Ad claims YOUR MONEY BACK Aeey n Mustarine is a modern mustard plaster substitute for neuralgia rheumatism chest and back pain headaches and colds. It says it equals forty plasters with dirt removed, does not blister, sells for 25 cents in a yellow box from J A Beey & Co, Rochester NY, with prepaid mail orders.
Constantinople reports quote Agul Bey denying any peace negotiations with Italy. Turkey will not move toward peace until Tripoli and Cyrenaica are evacuated. An official note says elections will pause any settlement, while reports from Tripoli claim 800 natives massacred by Berolins near Gargares.
An early 20th century testimonial urges Painozone as a remedy for diarrhoea acute indigestion gas belching and stomach distress blamed on bad drinking water. Claiming fast relief and reliable cure across family cases it markets Painozone as effective, available from Thomas Downey.
Bargain box lots offer linen finished papers sold regularly at 25c 30c and 35c now 18c. Some 50c papers available for 29c plus a few boxes of initial stationery for 1c and initial tablet paper for 18c. Come early before closing out.
Notice for prompt repair services by Babbitt's Taylor Brothers Plumbing Steam and Hot Water Heating at No 5 East Washington Street. Includes Bell 160 R Union 80 D and emphasizes prompt attendance. Local business ad in period tone.
Fragmented OCR text mentions D M Jackson and a union framing issue. It references transfer of trains and baggage and a phat clause with boilerplate phrases. The legibility is poor and lacks clear events.
A fragmented notice records activity around leaning, pressing, and repairing tasks with mentions of sills, overcoats, and an 4.59 over Steinec’s kare. The readable items show minor shop action and equipment focus with unclear names and exact actions.
W J Flaherty Trache of Deslor performs with violin and mandolin in a music shop at 8 Park Place. The listing promotes fine violins and general musical merchandise available from W J Flaherty Trache of Deslor.
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