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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1910
Page
2
Advertising rates are listed with 15 cent main insertion and 10 cent e copy by weekend. Weather forecast indicates snow and cold Thursday Friday with moderate west and northwest winds.
A dubious health ad touts a quick fix for fermentation of undigested food, promising five minute relief from stomach misery with a 22 grain dose. The text also reports on the Kings Daughters gathering at the president’s home, noting attendance, treasurer duties, donations, and new members amid social activities Title and event details reflect a 19th or early 20th century newspaper style.
The Columbus Cemetery Association presents its financials for the year ending December 1909. Totals show receipts from dues sales and lot sales amounting to about 484 dollars with expenses listed for purchases and refunds. Emma Dutton signs as secretary. Reform at County Jail notes Sheriff Harry W. Moomy initiating changes in Erie County Jail rules to deter crime and reduce risk from inmates and vagrants.
The Jamestown Journal notes a Brooklyn woman who advertised for a husband worth one million dollars as a prime example of faith in the benefits of advertising. The item highlights the role of personal ads in social and economic expectations during the period.
N. & Amos & Co and Thomas Downey sell San Cura Ointment on a money back plan. Cure claims include eczema, piles, boils, cuts, and a variety of skin issues with testimonials from residents of Pleasant, Townville, Plum, Titusville and Enterprise. Also promotes San Cura Soap for pimples and skin care.
Mr and Mrs Otto Schrock of White Street were honored with a serenade and granite shower by friends last evening. Schrock formerly lived in Elkhart Indiana and returned Wednesday with a charming bride. He manages Corry Floral Co and has many friends in Corry who wish the couple happiness.
A Fulton Market card thanks customers for shopping during a special sale and apologizes to those who were not attended to in the afternoon. It urges shoppers to come early in the day and notes extra clerks will assist on the final two days, Saturday and Monday, to better serve patrons.
The county assessor lists Corry’s dog population as 216 total with ward breakdowns: First ward one mile. Second ward males and females. Third ward males and females. Fourth ward males and females. The data shows males slightly outnumbering females and notes the Fourth ward as the record holder, with the Third ward in second place.
Notice to all members that the Columbus Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the association office in Grange Hall Columbus Pa on Tuesday January 1 at 1 pm See by laws Article 1 Section in Emme 8 Dutton Secretary.
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss claiming germs cause dandruff and promising to stop itching and promote thick hair. It markets a 60 cent bottle by N F Ames & Co with social appeal and a noted slogan about an auburn haired girl.
Spartansburg residents share travel, visits, and schooling updates. Mrs W C Hilliard traveled with daughter Helen to Youngstown for Helen to graduate from Youngstown High School in June. Orlo Bors of Townville visits Str Dell Morton. Miss Martha Howarth of Jamestown NY visits Mrs Hilliard. Miss Lucile Beown of Lorry visits CH Tanner. News also mentions births, travels, and students headed to Northaypton, Kittanning, Roulette PA, and South College. The Wathice Kinney company arranged a play Never The Lout Mine for a Friday performance.
Corry Va January 6 1000 John Fiancock Mutual Insurance Co acknowledges receipt of five thousand dollar checks from First National Bank Boston for full settlement of policies issued to John J Hispiinis. Guardian William H Lombard thanks agent Mr M Coyle for courtesy and asks return of complete forms.
C J Woods Fulton Market advertises one day only savings on blue pike at 10c per lb dressed salmon trout yellow pike at 15c per lb and plekerel at 1b. Dynters price rise due to stormy weather but bulk meat seals remain at old prices and standard qt cana 26.
A fragmented 8 Saturday vignette shows a carpenter with dinner pail and work clothing needs, arriving downtown without relatives or friends nearby. He heads toward the store famed for loud advertising about lunch pails and work wear, choosing the most prominent option as the public usually does.
Dayn are short due to bad weather and rough streets. Orders should be placed one or two days before needed to save time and money. The notice applies to all trades from Acme Milling Co.
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