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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
3
A damaged OCR passage promotes a home remedy for catarrh using Parmint double strength and a sugary hot water drink. It prescribes one tablespoon four times daily, claiming quick relief and reduced throat irritation. The text also touts ease of preparation and tastiness, ending with unclear marketing phrases.
An expository wire story recounts a near catastrophe at a railroad crossing where a milk wagon collided with a locomotive. The engineer applied brakes, avoided derailment, and two people in the wagon were saved from serious injury while Mrs Irons suffered injuries. The incident halted traffic briefly as rescue and cleanup followed.
Quick relief from constipation touted from Olive tablets created by Dr Edwards a physician of 17 years to replace calomel. The ad claims a gentle action on bowels and liver with no harsh forcing and promises pleasant results with one or two tablets nightly. Sold at 20c and 25c per box across druggists.
An old promotional notice touts a magic foot remedy named Tie that relieves aching feet and corns bunions blisters and chilblains. It promises cooling soothing relief for tired swollen feet with a 25 cent box available at druggists or department stores and claims year long comfort for under a dime.
Anticold balm promises instant relief from stuffed noses and head congestion. A small bottle is applied inside nostrils to ease breathing, reduce headaches, and clear passages, claiming rapid opening of nasal routes.
Mrs. Jnne Robbins of River 1 Sarbondate Pa, an eighties resident, writes that after a harsh rheumatic grip worsened by winter she found relief with Tanlac. She says pain swelling and stiffness vanished, appetite returned, and she feels as young as before. She recommends Tanlac to others seeking relief. The note credits C Babbit & Boay as the source.
The Hudson schoolhouse hosted a February 16 entertainment by North Columbus Country Club that drew a large crowd and featured a play The Mock Commencement along with songs recitations and minstrels. Performers Miss Duniap George Mildsox George Shantzan and Ernest Beckwith drew praise while Miss Bernice Borde and Mildred Baird delivered musical numbers and dances.
A candidate announces intent to seek the office of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the upcoming primary election. The appeal emphasizes support from the party and county voters, urging constituents to back the bid in the official vote.
Comptroller Williams announced that Nat Bank earnings for the calendar year 1914 reached a record high, with net earnings totaling 170,000,100 dollars, an increase of 43,000,400 over the year ending June 30, 1915. The report cites the highest earnings since the United States banking system’s formation half a century ago.
A Jamestown potato sale set a rare record with a cash value around $2,040 for a single load. Wilcox procured the potatoes from Dr. Zoller of Panama and delivered to the Westing company while grocers received portions, a transaction noted by Mr. Tanner as unusually large for farm product exchanges.
A household jar of Musterole is praised for offering quick relief from sore throats bronchitis stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches chest congestion and other pains. The text highlights its mustard base its non blistering action and its use for children with croup and feverish symptoms.
A persuasive pitch claims Lydia Finkhan's Vegetable Compound relieves more female suffering than any other medicine and urges women to try it despite extensive evidence.
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