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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
2
A wartime article lauds George Washington as a model of courage wisdom and steadfast patriotism. It contrasts his insistence on preparedness and neutrality with contemporary German pressure and laments the strain on U S public life and international relations. The author invokes Washington’s divine genius and foresight as a guide to preserve liberty and national unity.
A female-led riot near the Philadelphia refinery sparked clashes between workers and police. One man, Murelkaay Derkobe, 40, was killed by a volley as bricks pelted officers. Patrolman Jolly was injured, and spectator Tony Bromley was hit. Women demonstrated to demand higher wages and shorter hours, halting operations as stores faced boycotts and food price protests.
Reports describe the Ward Liner Montarey, a 4,708 gross ton steamship, afire off Scotland’s coast. The vessel, with passengers aboard, turned back toward port as crew battled the blaze and weathered heavy seas. The Montarey, bound Havana and Mexico, was damaged but reportedly safe. authorities monitor the situation as talks continue regarding origin of the fire.
Columbia reports a heated session as South Carolina leaders push a mandating referendum and marriage license changes while weighing a dry amendment. Gov Hares hints at extra sessions as legislators consider enforcing wine shipment limits and liquor receipt rules.
An advertisement touts Pape's Mapepsin as the best stomach antacid and regulator. It claims quick relief from indigestion gas heartburn and dyspepsia caused by fermentation of food. The copy emphasizes harmlessness and suitability for home use and daily stomach distress.
An old ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine can cure catarrh by cleansing the blood and healing disease areas. It promises rapid improvement and urges readers to start treatment, noting Toledo Ohio as the locale and urging purchase through local druggists.
Franklin, 21 arres for distributing Indian liquor to an unidentified man. John Wyunons charged by U S marshal Rowley, liquor sold via Corry wholesaler, accused at Pelton Cantor. Winns held on $500 bond, arraignment scheduled before the municipal court.
A fragmentary ad notes Getafe born remedy promoted by Laverance & Co of Chicago and sold in Corry. Claims alleged cures and pain relief with a “world's best born remedy” endorsement by F. Ames and Co and C.C. Daly, with various testimonials and warnings about bandages and procedures.
An auction will offer dairy cows and other farm stock and goods at public sale near Corry 14 miles south on a Saturday in February. Items include a 41 year old mare, horses, hogs, oats, chickens, coal stove and various tools and property. Auctioneer specializes in community sales.
A reader recounts kidney trouble and trials with remedies including Down's Kidney Pills amid varied diagnoses and advice. The letter cites personal improvement after using a remedy versus medical guidance, mentioning names and locations in a historically styled complaint.
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