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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
3
Mixed OCR listing presents hardwood species including cherry maple beech birch and oak with prices per cord around 4.00 to 4.15. Mentions minimum diameter seven inches and three sides. calls for calling office for details and prices.
Irle Jan 7 The Tight Hey Jon Mark Gannon will be consecrated auxiliary bishop of the church. At 40 years old he was born in fe June 1 1477 and educated at St Pat’s parochial school and high school. He studied in Munich and Rome before serving parishes in Cleantitd Ocity Ti tunyille Cambridge and Mendeliia prior to his appointment as auxiliary bishop.
Edward J Crawford of Bull Lake City formerly of Franklin died in France as a member of the Signal Corps with General Pershing. A 21-year-old telegrapher skilled in German, he served in Little Bilgor training and was later sent overseas. His death, due to chloroform anesthesia, was reported by his brother W J Crawford with War Department confirmation.
Fragmentary classified notice asks for return of a brown fox tail and offers reward. It cites Mrs Grisélio Brigton in charge of facial massage shampooing and treatment at The Hay Rast Cury Belphono 378, Belphono. The legible bits suggest a standard beauty parlor advertisement with an unusual reward note.
The American Steel plant has upgraded its big gas engine to gasoline fuel, supplying most plant power with the new setup. A shift to gasoline will raise output, allowing continued operation during gas shortages. The change displaces some workers, and about 6 workers have found other positions during the past two weeks. The engine now delivers similar power while consuming 19 quarts of gasoline per hour.
A New Haven man Maximilian von Hoogen, branded pro German, was assaulted by masked attackers who demanded he renounce his stance and kiss the American flag. He resisted, kissed the flag with swollen lips, and remains bedridden from his wounds while expressing German loyalty and support for Germany in the war. He had written in a questionnaire that he honored Deutschland but claimed American status.
Musterole offers quick relief without blistering by applying a white ointment similar to old fashioned mustard. Rub on for pain relief and soothing effects. Doctors and nurses reportedly recommend it for throat, bronchitis, croup, feet, colds, and even pneumonia prevention. Priced at 30 and 60 cents.
The article notes a wage agreement extension for five years between the Granite Cutters Union and manufacturers, delaying cost increases on monumental work. It warns the contract will break in April 1918, urging customers to order now to lock in prices during April and May 1918 at Granite Bank 140, Aira One Me.
Chaos struck the Kendall Square subway station when a crowd of passengers, including women, battled to escape a car they feared exploded. Police and nearby hospitals treated at least eighteen injured, with several taken to local hospitals and one in serious condition.
Corry witnesses, including wagon maker D. Austin of 2348 Main Street, attested that Down's Kidney Pills eased back pain and prevented serious kidney troubles after prior horse shooting injuries. The ad notes price at all dealers and urges asking for the remedy by name.
Notice announces Howard as administrator of the estate of Kingford Davis late of Wayne Township Luzerne County Pa. Creditors and debtors are directed to present claims or make payment to the undersigned attorney firm Kincaid and Kincaid and co. for settlement.
A repair shop at 1471-2 N Center West Side Bell 91 R advertises shoe repairs with a satisfaction guaranteed or money back offer. The notice invites customers to bring shoes in and assures they strive to deserve customer business.
The text appears as a garbled consumer guidance fragment warning against buying glasses from non specialists and advising against wearing others lenses. It mentions an office at a local business and cautions about colored frames. The overall message is unclear due to errors and lacks coherent details.
Mondyile Jan 7 By North Stien ango Town ship Sunday afternoon the United Brethren Church was destroyed by fire entailing a loss estimated between 2400 and 4000 dollars. The structure burned rapidly with services held nearby and the congregation facing a heavy loss. Leaders planned temporary arrangements and the likely impact on the fair sized congregation.
An advertisement-like fragment claims a drug named reezone cures tender corns instantly with no irritation and a similar compound dries the skin without inflammation. It asserts a quarter-ounce of freezone costs a small price and promises relief from hard or soft corns or calluses. The piece also mentions Millen of American Women awaiting an event.
A town advertisement touts San Cura Ointment for chronic sores including fever sores and ankle ulcers. It claims rapid healing within weeks and notes success for eczema, piles, and skin conditions, backed by endorsements from local residents and the Aumnite Ree H Minlag Co.
A famed authority claims regular meat consumption strains kidneys causing illness. It advises stopping meat and taking four ounces of Salty to flush and stimulate kidneys, describing salts made from sage and lemon juice with fiber as safe, inexpensive, and beneficial for kidney function and bladder health.
The annual meeting will be held at the company office No. 21 West Washington St Corry Pa on January 26 1918 at 8 oclock P M Secretary W Hd Maral provides notice of the gathering with details on time place and official.
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