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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
2
A mother endorses Vicks VapoRub as a superior remedy for croup and colds in children. She reports applying two good coats at bedtime and letting the child sleep, claiming it avoids internal medicines and provides relief, with three available sizes priced at 2c, Oe, or $1.00.
A battered OCR transcript reveals garbled text discussing party unity, national safety, and isolationist sentiments US voters, Willcox supporters, and comments on Norway Denmark Sweden resisting Germany. The piece mentions neutrality, wartime policies, and the paper shortage context, reflecting tense, jumbled public discourse.
The article contrasts misstatements on labels with true cod liver oil emulsions. It explains that an emulsion contains genuine cod liver oil endorsed by the medical profession, unlike extracts that are highly alcoholic and air free. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as high quality Norwegian cod liver oil blended with glycerine and hypophosphites and free from alcohol stimulation.
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century discussion surveys states permitting women to vote in presidential elections and notes that most states, except Halidia and Ohta, allowed women to vote for officers and residents. It contrasts suffrage progress with wartime fearmongering about German threats and urging preparedness, citing public sentiment and anti-suffrage rhetoric.
The Geneva correspondent reports American sailors held as prisoners of war have been released under an exception. They sailed aboard armed vessels after exposure to enemy action, but authorities clarified crews were not interned and American ports remained open.
Fragmentary ad style text touts Gingerole as a universal remedy for cold in chest sore throat and rheumatic pain. Claims quick relief from coughing, headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain with sweeping assurances of superiority over all prior preparations.
Washington reports vindication of five officials in the Lawson Wall Street leak case. The committee finds no wrongdoing by the cited individuals, while details point to brokers and associates linked to the note discussion. Shipping updates note Finland arrival anticipated Sunday, and Liverpool reports potential movement for Britain.
An old remedy ad promises rapid relief from rheumatic pain by targeting joint and muscle agony. A 60 cent bottle of Rheuma is touted as harmless and effective with a money back guarantee, available through Anes and Cow Ways.
Sunday plans to shorten his campaign as Robert Matthews, Sunday’s secretary, says a near term schedule shift may move events to mid March. Matthews notes the plan to resume in Buffalo and adjust the pace to fit church and community interest amid debate over timing and audience.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for headaches, colds, and costive bowels with claims of quick results. The ad emphasizes a ten-cent box, urging readers to try Cascarets for digesting undigested food, relieving stomach upset, and providing a mild laxative effect by morning. It mentions store availability and brand variations like Castarets and related products.
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