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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented wartime note from an early 20th century period stresses no strike during a national crisis. It cites President Wilson’s telegram to ship carpenters, condemning strikes and urging workers to continue essential production for national defense. The piece laments wartime unrest and warns against aiding enemy forces.
Historical notes show a near total lack of license applications in Venango County with no filings in the 1910s and 1920s. Judge George S. Chiawell faced a steady decline in applications, and by 1914 only a fraction remained. The era of scarce licensing reflects shifting enforcement and local attitudes toward liquor permits.
A wartime daylight saving push is highlighted as saving coal and fuel, extending daylight to improve productivity. Estimates claim the measure saved millions of tons of coal and reduced winter shortages, while supporters argue the policy aids work, gardening, and public life.
In Newburgh Indiana a plot to blow up the Newburgh Shipyards Company facility was foiled by guard William Fox. Hogan, a worker, attacked the guard with a club then fled. The assailant was knocked unconscious. the blast damaged flooring and shattered about 30 windows, delaying emergency preparations at the plant.
Judge Thomas G Prather presided as Crawford County Court handed down sentences to several offenders. Albert Mankeafer received a year in jail and $1000 in costs for selling liquor without a license. Arthur Smith faced months in jail and fines for selling liquor without a license. Harry Kightlinger drew a fine and six months in jail with additional costs after pleading guilty to related charges. Witton Webb received 40 days in jail and a fine for furnishing goods in an unlawful manner. Frawley confessed to selling liquor without a license and was fined $500 and sentenced to six months in jail.
An OCR fragment markets Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a universal remedy for catarrh and blood purification. It claims to improve health quickly, promises testimonials, and lists endorsements and a Toledo address for sales. The ad imitates early 20th century patent medicine language.
A brief notice advises readers to consider purchasing Vhaitt Atansos through Savings Cervidlontosie. The wording suggests a promotional or sales lead, with emphasis on the recommended option and savings. The item appears in a compact, period newspaper style.
An ad touts a product named Fane's Disnopsis claiming rapid relief from indigestion sour belching and stomach discomfort. It asserts the remedy neutralizes undigested foods, stops discomfort, and lets you enjoy meals without stomach upset within minutes. The copy emphasizes harmless use and quick results for upset stomachs and gas.
Me Nutone Corsit Co advertises an opportunity for young women to learn typewriting with expert typists available for instruction. Telephone for appointment to Tseng details and further trade information at 325.
Fragmentary text describes sickly children and a strange scene with names and places. unclear events and missing details hinder full understanding. The snippet hints at a school setting, a person named Mothee Gniys and references to walls and food, but no coherent outcome emerges.
An Ames Co drugstore customer recounts long relief from kidney pain and backache after using Deans Kidney Pills. She credits immediate relief and long term cure, urging others to try the product. The testimonial is attributed to Mrs HY L Gordon of 948 HB South Centre.
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