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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Mustarine as a quick fix for pain including backache headache and swelling. It promises rapid relief within minutes, claiming the product heals chest colds neuritis and other ailments. The copy imitates persuasive medical language and cites a chemist’s discovery and a yellow mustard variant as the substitute.
Coroner Dr M Cardot announced that Netty Thornton and Edward Hackemworth died from asphyxiation in a house at 2010 Has Mth street. Neighbor Nellia Thornton of 516 Heesaven identified one victim. owner Joseph Horas found the bodies after a rent visit. Police say no murder weapon was recovered and the situation is under investigation.
A brief theater notice announces For Liberty a Pox special production by Liberty Mox featuring Gladys Brock at Rumsell tomorrow and Thursday. Also listed are a want ad for three boarders at 218 Hast South Street, a for sale item a one year old colt at 226Kt, and rental notices for a sleeping room with bath at Squire 103 1-e North Center Street.
Numerous short notes list residents and visitors in Meadville and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Wilson Edwanta, Mrs Frank Howard, Kranklin Ty Babbitt, Robert Link, Tom McCabe, Harry Freaborough, W M Houghton, Tred L Bump, Rev John M Gannon, Lloyd Sample, James Whiteley, Harriet Mund, Baward Hurd, Mryndy Clune, Ed Ganda, Hugh Delury, Wallace Waltman, Mra. V A White, Mary H. Wheatley, B M Gligon, Wheeler, Wicks, HG Hemingway, Dorothy Ryan. Mentions of hospital, funerals, Red Cross, and a depot accident are noted among routine visits and travel.
Corry woman recounts relief from stomach troubles after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She describes prior reliance on morphine injections and an operation, noting two years of attacks ceased after the remedy. The account claims the product cures a wide range of digestive ailments with a money back guarantee.
An advertisement by C. Babbitt & Son promotes Neurone Prescription 99 as a cure for rheumatism and inflammatory pains. It claims blood purification and rapid relief, urging readers to buy the remedy today. The notice appears in a Corry publication, listing a local address and prices.
The Readers at a regular meeting yesterday completed sightomn sheats and a pile row of tasks for Red Grass. They adopted a resolution urging the government to stop ton d Suu labor and transportation used in liquor production and distribution to conserve resources for the war effort. A tureen supper is planned for next Monday at Mrs. Kate B Kelm’s home. The Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society and the Ladies Missionary Society of St Paul’s Lutheran Church announce events at local homes tomorrow afternoon and evening.
They gathered at the home of Mr. Frank Goring on South Street for a Red Cross quilt project. All members were urged to attend and bring yarn blocks or have them sent in. A luncheon will be served as work continues.
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