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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
3
Churngold butter style slogan promotes Boss Grocery Bolts as a source for cordwood pricing. Listings show various thick hardwoods with prices per cord such as four dollars and twenty five cents for mixed maple and cherry, plus requirements for clear sections and minimum diameter. Corry Chatr Co advertises contact details.
Erie County suffragists send petitions to Congressman Henry A. Clark to secure passage of the amendment. Mrs. J. N. Wleming, president of Erie Banat Suffrage Association, and Mrs. John C. Miller, state president, express doubt about Mr. Clark's support and urge action from the large district.
A vintage ad copy touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use preparation to darken gray hair naturally and evenly by morning. It claims to restore youth and attractiveness with simple home use and warns it is not a disease treatment.
Captain James M. Porth a Fredonia resident and Civil War veteran died from burn injuries after a match ignited his robe in a Columbia Hotel room. Born in Cantonova he lived thirty years in Predenton and served as captain of A Company 64th New York Volunteers. He was a judge of the peace and past commander of Holt Post GA. Survived by a son and two daughters, funeral set for Monday afternoon.
The annual meeting of the Corry Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office of the company, No 41 West Washington at Corry, on the 36th day of January, 1914 at 8 p.m. Beara!
Court actions across two counties and states seek settlement of the Keith Dalrymple estate. Keith Dalrymple reappears after years, challenging guardianship and the quest to declare him legally dead. W A Dusenbury seeks discharge as guardian and asset transfer under a trust company, while a larger framework with Charles City Jr. as guardian faces adjournments amid shifting custody and a nationwide search history.
A garbled notice advises against buying glasses casually and urges consulting a legitimate specialist with a regular practice. It warns against using others' frames or cheap fur trim and cautions against blue or colored lenses that may cause harm. The text stresses seeking proper fitting and professional guidance for vision needs.
A column-style notice cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for a range of female complaints including backache irregularities headaches and nervousness. It quotes Mrs Chubbuck of Potterville Penn describing relief and invites letters for special ailment guidance.
Pittsburg health authorities report a man employed at Westinghoven plant is ill with smallpox. Officials will send a representative to Pittsburg to plan measures to prevent a spread.
Wired from the factory, Moricca runs the repair department and invites customers to bring shoes for service. The ad claims money-back satisfaction and pledges to earn the customer’s trust, listing contact details and a city location for Bell phone access.
Government orders requisition of key chemical wood plants across multiple states including Western Pennsylvania and New York. Penalties include up to three years in jail and fines up to $5000 for refusal or obstruction. Immediate wartime seizure authorized by Secretary of War with broad powers to repurpose plants for antitoxic chemical production.
Manager Parker observes a private rehearsal of the Pogey Moran show, opening tonight for a week at the local play house. He guarantees the attraction will be worth seeing and invites escorted ladies to attend any performance. The Hornell paper notes the pleasant surprise awaiting attendees.
Alice Record from New Castle says Vinol cured her after sickness and cold, restoring appetite and strength to do housework including washing. The testimonial promises Vinol as a tonic for women, and credits Danbitt & Son and many local drug stores as suppliers.
A persuasive health column urges starting each day with a glass of hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the digestive system, purify the blood, and prevent toxins. It cites a well known physician and promotes regular internal bathing as a daily routine.
A fragmentary fashion note outlines that worn fabrics dominate fall and winter fashions. It mentions double breasted suits for narrow chested men, breach of promise style as a ladies item, and reign coats being discarded in Europe while electric light usage rises, hinting at changing power needs for illumination.
Notice of administrator for the estate of Kingford Davia of Wayne Township Erie County Pa. All claimants must present claims to M D Howard administrator for payment and debtors must call and pay. Kincald and Kincaid attorneys Uywow
Ansoosment No 196 for death benefit in Corry Branch Sarriada Mutual Burial Association. land is now dus and payable within 30 days from date at the office on Alexander and LLB street. Dr Andrew S McKelvey chiropractor at No 5 Park Fiess provides services.
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