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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
2
Fragmented text shows advertising rates with unclear figures and a weather note predicting snow and cold. A quoted Milwaukee mayoral remark suggests voter apathy and business reluctance to take sides, reflecting broader civic sentiments of the era.
A bumbling ad touts Pape's Diuretic as the sole cure for kidney and bladder ills. It claims rapid relief from backache, headaches, rheumatism, and nocturnal urination, urging immediate use and universal availability from druggists and sellers.
Mia Jiliza King of Mill Village in her 99th year traveled to Java on Thursday for her son Wilson Kir's funeral and then joined the funeral party to Wales cemetery in Greene township. She remains in excellent health and spirits for her age, likening herself to a girl of sixteen. The Waterford Leader notes her long life and preservation.
The Salvation Army announces another rummage sale this Saturday from 9 to 4. The basement sale invites the public to join in, continuing an effort that benefits many through this community project. Last week’s event drew a good crowd and appreciation for the fundraiser.
Guy B. Rogers advertises plumbing tinning and gas fitting from a shop opened under Bab bitt's drugstore at Center and Washington streets Lahall. He offers painting interior decorating and free estimates, with Bell phone 140 and 164-R for contact.
Horace Fletcher, food theorist, argues the modern diet shortens life due to excessive meat consumption. He notes people take more precautions against lightning and cars than against germs, which he cites as a bigger killer and calls for better dietary habits.
Meadville Tribune reports Nabone Corset company will move its plant and offices to Corry around April 1 after the Chamber of Commerce proposal. Directors elected in Jersey City and Meadville, with H A Johnson as president and Clyde C Seley as secretary, say output has risen and orders remain steady.
The Corry Water Supply Company has purchased land between the Bowman farm and Seio ta Road to extend the service area northward about one third of a mile from the Pump Station. The firm plans new up to date vertical pumping engines, a railroad switch and coal dump to feed the pumps, and repairs to a five million gallon concrete reservoir two and a half miles south of the station. Total cost is placed upward of 20000 dollars.
A 19th century patent medicine ad touts Hekmana Alterative as a cure for coughs, colds, pneumonia and related illnesses. It claims recoveries from Evonian therapeutic claims and urges readers to write for a booklet detailing cured cases. Funded by N. F. Amos & Co. and other druggists in Philadelphia.
A brief catalog style note from International Tailoring Co of New York City promoting spring line fabrics and cut with advice on value. Includes a Corry Pennsylvania association and a slogan about meat and eating, reflecting ad language.
A pamphlet touts San Cura Ointment as a cure for terrible sores in a yearlong case of Miss Hood and a yearlong ankle sore of Karl Banks. It claims rapid swelling reduction and healing in weeks, plus cures for eczema boils carbuncles piles and burns. The ad notes prices 26 and 60 cents and lists Ames & Co and Thomas Vowney as guarantors.
An Ames & Co. and Thomas Downey promotion touts San Cura Soap as a great antiseptic skin purifier for a lovely complexion free from pimples and blackheads. Mail orders for San Urs Ointment and Soap are filled by Thompson Medical Co. in Pittsville, Pa.
Special Saturday sale promises pure cream candies at 100 per pound at Pavers, located at 218.
The Library theater hosts a welterweight bout next Tuesday night November 22 between HT Comstock of Olen and Art Sulla of Buffalo. Each man bets 950 with forfeit 25 to guarantee appearance. Comstock, who wrestled Jon Burns recently, seeks another big win as both are top welterweights and the winner earns a shot at Tony Gulbo of Buffalo. Comstock arrived with his mat for the Corry event and will complete training ahead of the match.
An old newspaper ad touts Catarrh Cure with claims of rapid relief via a local remedy applied to the seat of the disease. It mentions Drs and surgeons endorsing the medicine and promises blood purification and dramatic results. The notice urges readers to send for a family remedy kit and lists druggists carrying it.
Wayne township rejected the cash road tax plan by 74 to 2 while Concord, Greenfield, Washington and Wayne approved a new plan. McKean and Girard voted in favor. County officials lamented the result noting only townships paying the road tax can receive state aid for highway improvements. Farmers opposed fearing no immediate state aid and continued payments with no results.
Dr Datehon offers a remedy promising rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia. Claims immediate systemic action with a first dose showing marked benefit and full cure within one to three days. Sold by the Durham Drag Co.
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