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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented wartime letter discusses food supply fears in New York and rising prices while urging increased domestic production. It praises General Punston and criticizes wartime diplomacy, noting American resilience and the need to augment output from unused lands to alleviate hunger.
A catastrophic avalanche swept through the North Bir invite area demolishing a mine and killing fifteen men. Rescue teams report many injured with one notable survivor, while others were recovered in sleighs. The incident halted work as authorities assess damage and losses.
Buffalo reports Royal Blend to remain at 30 cents a pound while coffee costs soar. Toasters of Royal Blood announce no price increase for the time being, selling sealed cans at 30 cents. They prefer a short-term loss rather than raise the price, though future hikes are likely if conditions persist.
Edwin Gould, a two year old son of a New York capital is reported killed during a hunting trip near Jersey Island. The accident involved his shotgun and a raccoon, with Noes Reynolds of New York aiding after the incident. Gould was en route to New York when the tragedy occurred.
A Texas woman writes of relief from crippling female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She describes nervousness, headaches, and fatigue easing, enabling her to work again and live without pain. The letter highlights widespread belief in the remedy’s benefits for women’s ailments.
An old style ad touts Cascarets as a superior bowel cleanser that thoroughly purifies drainage organs, relieves headaches and sickness, and eases constipation without harsh aftereffects. It claims the product works while you sleep, costs 18 cents and has millions taking it, including families and children.
Twenty farmers met at the county courthouse to organize a branch of the National Farm Loan Association. They seek a charter to borrow about 48 000 dollars from the Federal Farm Loan Bank, with 20 percent of improvements valued as collateral and payments tied to loan duration.
Jamestown reports a car burned in a blaze near West Third Street around 846 PM. Fire damaged the Jamestown Street Ridlveny and nearby vehicles while rescue and police units moved to control the scene. The blaze affected traffic as cars leaving Jamestown-Westfield and Northport lines diverted for connections to the New York Chi trat route.
A brief, unclear report describes a fire near a barn with a car delayed briefly. Eyewitness notes mention windows cracking and a loud voice during the blaze. Gob L. Muliby is cited in relation to examination, with wider community questions about the cause and response.
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