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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
3
An odd OCR style notice urges proper eye care and fitting by an optometrist. It warns against sharing lenses or cheap eye wear and cautions about colored glasses. The piece cites Dr. Wim Stanley and Bowne Bova Sanding Corry Fe as entities in a period-voice public health advisory.
Whereas the undersigned was appointed administrator of the estate of Kingford Davie late of Wayne Township County Pa. Creditors are requested to present claims to the administrator for payment and all parties indebted are required to come forward to pay. Howard is administrator with Kincaid and Kincaid, Attorneys.
The spniat meeting of the Corry Mutual Mire Insurance Company Mew at th com Went Washington st 26th day of Janu at 2 oclock P M.
The undersigned barbers of Corry announce they will close their shop at T20 pmi on weeknights and designate Rota M Mead HM Mrs J Dakar David Soper Dindoh Gl 4 Perabai eet U ol as parties involved in the closure.
Local notations advertise special prices on selected mattresses including steel spring models and foam variants. Offers list heavy discounts with limited quantities, urging shoppers to visit stores for the best values.
An old time drug advertorial promotes Golden Lax tablets as a stomach and digestive aid. It urges readers to visit a druggist for a 25 cent box and claims the product makes you eat by invigorating sluggish digestion.
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring natural hair color. It claims the mix darkens faded or grey hair, can be bought at drugstores, and promises a dark glossy look with even coverage overnight. The note warns it is not intended to treat disease.
Odd fashion piece mocks fall and winter styles with exaggerated notes on kilts for broad trends. It pretends to predict dress codes, prices, and royal tastes while listing improbable claims and a chiropractor signoff.
A vintage ad promotes Churngold Margarine at Boag Grocery. The listing shows proprietor Charles M Selslie Bal Pine SY Gow Mala.
A Southern Pacific train 82 miles south of Nogales faced a Yaqui attack at Pitahaya. About 20 to 30 passengers were killed, including a conductor and express messenger. A U.S. military escort of roughly 75 Federals could not prevent incursions as the raiders looted baggage and express cars before fleeing.
In Houston, five Black soldiers from Company 1, 24th Infantry, were sentenced to be hanged after a court verdict announced by Major General Buckman. Names listed include Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, James Robinson, Joseph Smith, and Albert D. Wright. Executions await presidential confirmation. additional sentences include ten years at Leavenworth for three others and seven years for another.
Old style ad copy touts Pape's Diapepain as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach misery. Claims fast relief in minutes, neutralizes acidity, reduces gas and belching, and allows eating without fear. Encourages purchasing large family supply from local stores.
The Erie Herald reports an act of the legislature to establish workhouses in multiple districts. Crawford, Venango, Warren, Erie, Mercer, and adjoining counties show interest and trustees move to select a site, with Field Mare property favored for central location and suitability for farming brick-making and road building needs.
An unclear fragment hints at a weighty topic about eczema itching and a forthcoming series. It mentions fast relief, a person named Moward and a date-like string, with a general note on timing and approach. The readable portion suggests a health advice context.
Erie Herald reports a railroad official predicts harsher action as several railroad workers, previously protected, are arrested for stealing from cars. He warns the traveling assessor role may be abolished and US courts will publicize all offences. He urges the public to accept federal oversight over rail operations and discipline.
In Warren on January 2 a metal business near the Court House faced a suspension as 20 tons of coal discovered in the cellar of the vintage year 1884 was found to be in usable condition. The County Commissioners had stored coal when gas was introduced in 1884 and later kept it in a basement room ever since.
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