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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1918
Page
2
Public notice column laments wartime thrift and labor strain, urging disciplined consumption to sustain production. It condemns waste, extols saving measures and Victory Bonds, and references public figures, religious phrases, and international affairs while urging national unity.
A Franklin boy, Timart, reportedly fell from a plane at about 200 feet near the Park Hotel area. Harold Kennedy, a local guide, described the event, with Timart hospitalized in San Antonio for a broken leg and facial injuries. Kennedy and others undergo examinations while Timart’s condition gradually improves.
Ridgway Pennsylvania February 8 drought followed a flood as hundreds of homes lose water. The Clarion River rose to its highest level in 30 years and receded. Johnsonburg mill halted operations after floodwaters covered the first floor of the paper mill. A wrecking crew broke the depot trestle at Bute bridge to aid water clearance. Rescue crews failed to locate P T Mullen engineer of ShoMeld believed buried under a locomotive that fell through a trestle died Wednesday.
An old advertisement claims Vinol is a constitutional liver and iron remedy for delicate nervous children. It touts Vinol as a trusted tonic, with a formula on every bottle and promises that children love it. Distributed by Babbitt & Ben druggists in Corry, PA and by numerous druggists nationwide.
Letts of Administration on the estate of Cota M Sears late of Colinas Warrencoun AY Way deceased. The undersigned is empowered to accept claims and make immediate payments as required. Any person having claims or demands should present them promptly to C. TE. Mrown Administrator at Cobuintian.
A Watertown N Y woman recounts how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her strength during pregnancy and enabled a smooth delivery. The notice promotes the product and urges other women overtaxing their stamina to try the remedy, with contact for special suggestions.
A local notice invites young women to learn typewriting through a program offered by the New Hone Corset Co. Applicants anxious to learn a trade and pursue permanent office work should telephone for an appointment to discuss details.
The Civil Service Board of Corry invites applications for posts in the police department. Applications are to be submitted to the board office in the City Building by February 28, 1918. Examinations will be held March 9, 1918, starting at 9 o clock in the City Building. By order of the Civil Service Board Blaine Kincardh and Arthur J. Lyonay, Secretaries.
Bonds of hardwood lumber offered by Corry Chair Co listing prices per cord for various species including beech, maple, and butternut. Specified sizes and conditions require three clear edges and a minimum seven inch bolt. calls needed for details and prices.
A garbled old notice offers shoe repairs from P. Moricoa proprietor and promises fast service in Philadelphia area. It touts no extra cost, quality for factory workers, home delivery, and a bell phone number. Street address given as 1-2 North Center Street with errors in spelling.
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