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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1916
Page
6
In Erle January 2 a ton of Thies to be distributed in the hotels of this city by the Gitoon society, organized weeks ago, will be exhibited and dedicated this afternoon in the Alaska area as the weekly ser.
Twelve city pastors present a Bible exhibit program featuring The Bible and related volumes. The event includes singing led by George K. Barger, Erie Gideons secretary, with Dr Moore Sanborn, chaplain of the camp, presiding this afternoon. The books will be distributed in hotels tomorrow.
Warren Jan 3 The new fire truck had a test run scheduled for this afternoon but bitter cold and snow flurries forced postponement to tomorrow morning. The trial covered paved and macadamized roads about three miles, with nineteen men aboard and a return trip from Glade. Fire officials observed with interest as Joe Hickory attempted to hide the machine. E Gilligan of Jamestown Fire Department rode as a passenger and offered no opinion at the end. The test will resume on the East Side route tomorrow.
Ames & Co advertise Mi-o-na as a great dyspepsia remedy with a money back guarantee. The ad claims the product relieves digestive distress, restores normal function, and boosts health after several doses. It asserts dramatic improvement in appetite and resilience in daily life.
Washington reports a severe influenza epidemic spreading across the United States causing high illness and worker incapacitation. Surgeon General Blue notes grave problems in large urban centers like New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cleveland and Detroit with estimated 100,000 cases in Cleveland and Detroit. Buffalo Pittsburgh San Diego Valina and Mabie show signs of spread.
An OCR fragment notes Dr. Andrew S. McKelvey a chiropractor with an address in Corry Pennsylvania and a Park Place listing. It includes partial contact details such as a phone number and references to a flea market or similar listing. The readable data is fragmented and lacks a clear event or narrative to summarize further.
New York reports an explosion on the Norwegian air tank ship caused a severe fire that wrecked the engine room. One man was killed and several injured, with most workers trapped below docks. The ship, chartered by InterOcean Transport, was near a drydock when the blast occurred. Captain Bennett and crew recovered bodies and aided injured crew. Investigators suspect a vapor pocket ignited by gas.
The Erie Railroad announces its annual prize awards across divisions and titles. Winners include Hirde pilew, FJ Buchanan, and A Letra with $100 and $50 prizes. M Cummings and Cleary receive second prizes. Myla Hoy’s trip from Bilamanca to New York awards $200, second prize. CMN Lewis of Newark wins First Prize. EB Trenholy of Rochester gets $100 second prize. Geers Daley of Rutherford earns the foreman section honor with $125.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment from Thompson Medical Co of Mtustille Pa as a cure for diverse ailments including sores piles burns ulcers eczema and rashes. It claims rapid healing, antiseptic properties, and products priced at 25 to 60 cents. It cites customer anecdotes and urges widespread use.
From the entire stock a few fur trimmed coats and winter underwear are offered at special prices. Ladies fur trimmed coats priced low, with bargains on men's coats and capes. Made to order options available and substantial presents offered with purchases.
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