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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1910
Page
2
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Partly cloudy with even temperatures Tuesday and Monday, moderate southwest winds. The article comments on the city controller race, praising O. McCray's integrity and fiscal vigilance, condemning dirty tactics and substitute candidacies, urging Corry voters to support a firm management of city affairs. Independent candidate for city controller is mentioned.
An ad promoting Rexall Orderlies claims benefits for constipated aged individuals. It asserts a natural bowel movement, no griping or side effects, and offers a guarantee with prices of 98 tablets at 26 cents and 12 tablets at 10 cents. Sold at The Resull Store in Corry by O. Babbitt & Son.
Atlante ity Nel Keb National Canned Foods Association adopted a plan at its convention to place a purity guarantee on every can. Members will pay about one cent per case and forfeit a $1000 bond if the assurance is violated. About a quarter million dollars from bonds will fund newspaper and magazine advertising to assure consumers that canned fruits and vegetables are absolutely pure.
A vintage advertisement promises relief from indigestion and stomach distress with Pope’s Diapepain. It claims rapid digestion aid within minutes, notes symptoms like heartburn and nausea, and urges asking a physician for a 60 cent bottle. The copy mentions bowel discomfort, gas, and general stomach upset as prompts for use.
Miss Helen Lingcott and Miss Luella Barnett won a prize offered by Mrs Dawitt Bracken for essays on the Tall, judged by Mrs Bracken and others. Prize money split between the two winners for quality essays.
A 1910 voter letter from Fred Stanford urging support for an independent bid for City Controller in Corry. He argues against salary division between opponents, stresses principled service, and appeals to voters to judge by policy and public interest rather than personalities, promising personal attention to duties if elected.
The Salvation Army holds a unique Mid Winter Camp series tied to its Siege with Commander Evangeline Booth leading the nationwide effort. Captain Smith runs a schedule from Monday Cadet Meeting to Saturday Free and Easy, with Lieut Lindberg of Sweden joining Capt Smith.
A Sunday morning fire at Tony Briskie’s Pleas Antt Street home prompted an alarm around 10 o clock. Lower floor housed James Gurrell. Briskie and wife found flames on the floor. Neighbors assisted as firefighters, delayed by deep snow, fought the blaze and saved the house. Briskie’s wife reported the discovery and occupants were unharmed.
Advertisement claims Dr. Detchon’s Rheumatic and Neuralgia remedy cures rheumatism in 1 to 3 days by a mysterious action on the system. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose, with a price of 75 cents to $1. Sold by the Dirham Drug Co.
The text advertises San Cura Ointment with testimonials claiming permanent relief for eczema piles and skin troubles, and promotes related soap and medical products. A corny prophecy about Corry predicts oil and gas booms, rail upgrades, and city growth, urging residents to prepare for prosperity and deny critics.
All those using the May Minton Patterns must visit Sweet & Co at Brown Block Millinery Shop. The agency has been taken over from Jay S. Brown.
Tum is ready to provide painting and interior decorating services with reasonable rates. An elegant line of wallpaper is available. Lynch Knepp at NilBirst Avenue offers Bell telephone 164 R for inquiries.
Corry residents hear that N. J. Amon & Co offers Rheuma with a guaranteed purchase price return if unsatisfied. The remedy is claimed to act on the kidneys, cleanse poisons, and restore vitality, with mail orders accepted from Rheuma Co. Buffalo.
Charles Gates of Concord township saw a yellow bird pecking at sunflower heads near his barn shortly after the last storm. He approached within a few paces and identified the bird clearly as yellow. He informs the Journal, noting the coming spring signals.
Mr J Al Crook will dye Saturday at a.m. at the Traction Building buninons room 8. Gentlemen's suite pressed for fc. 1919.
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