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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1918
Page
2
A historical note describes how global war pressures upended sugar supplies and prices. Government controls, imports from Cuba and Porto Rico, and refiner actions shape sugar availability and affordability for households.
A chaotic Saturday morning scene ends with a woman fleeing home carrying a baby and basket as two well dressed men follow. A struggle in a crowded market leads to the basket being saved from loss while the infant and items are left in limbo. Police are mentioned regarding the incident and the narrative highlights the improvised reactions of bystanders and the attempted theft.
Historic ad warns mothers that pills calomel and castor oil harm children. It promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safer laxative, claiming it relieves stomach and bowel issues without revolt. The copy urges asking for the product by name and avoiding counterfeits.
A fragmented note ponders how old time Congressmen would react to modern efforts toward lowering alcohol use, implying a generational shift in policy or behavior.
A garbled historical page mixes anti Bolshevik sentiment with warnings about German influence and calls for public health remedies. It shifts from political accusations against Lenine and Trotzky to references to Hall's Catarrh Medicine and sugar industry interviews, highlighting wartime propaganda and consumer ads. The piece mentions Russia, Germany, Serbia, and U.S. regulatory actions, contrasting political upheaval with medical and commercial notices.
Meadville Pennsylvania January four A cablegram from Dr W H Crawford president-elect at Allegheny College announces his arrival in France to students and faculty Plans were made for a broad YMCA campaign in France He sailed with eighty YMCA workers and organized the group for service under international secretary upon arrival He expects to begin hard work promptly assisted by supervision and supervision notes indicate a recent interim period of duties.
A Corry resident explains how she bought Liberty Bonds with Operation Money to fund gall bladder surgery while managing her health. She notes using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy and medicines to ease stomach and intestinal discomfort, seeking relief and refunds if needed.
A cryptic note discusses fashion trends for the coming season with references to garments and silhouettes. It mentions popularity among certain patrons and hints at shifts in influence and style directions without clear concrete details.
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