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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
4
Mrs Elisabeth Drury, a long time Girard resident and Eastern Star member, died from gas asphyxiation after she left a fire burning during a ten day visit with her son. Police and neighbors found her body when they entered the locked home on Sunday.
A woman, disguised in male attire, asked for work as a snow shoveler at the Dunkirk wake Shore railroad yards. She claimed her husband is ill and the children starving, and authorities will provide aid to the destitute family.
The notice lists hours from 10 to 9 p.m with other hours by appointment. Contact Mrs W El Oliver at Room G Ajax Building and Bell phone number 1-L for arrangements.
Readable portions describe a deep discount sale on linens and fabric goods with numerous bargain numbers. Items include wool dress goods, silks, satin, flannels, ginghams, kimonos, gloves, vests, rugs, spools, safety pins, bed comforts, and napkins with prices and quantities. Some lines mention fur sets and neckpieces offered at half price and marked down from high original prices.
A promotional notice advertises a broad assortment including cut glass, iron bed stands, pet sweepers, toilet sets, meat choppers, rugs and leather bags. It touts $30 trade value versus $100 in Green Trading stamps, asks about stamp rules, and invites attendance with ticket punches during purchase.
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