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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1913
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered words and numbers, including sale and time cues, with unclear names or places. The readable bits suggest a brief market or event notice but lack coherent details or full context.
United Press dispatch reports lawmakers urged broad pensions for widows and needy veterans of the Spanish American War and other conflicts. Committees favor annual costs of 2.5 million for widows and total 100,000 yearly, with eligibility tied to lack of other income and daily labor. The effort faces Senate opposition amid large unsettled claims and pending Sherman bill adjustments.
United Press reports an early morning blaze in New London Ohio caused about a thousand dollar loss to Day Bros Novelty Store and the White Block and Uhrex stores. Dr. C B Weldman broke an arm leaping from the White Block second floor. Loss may reach over 50 000.
A vintage advertisement touts AMUMA as a universal rheumatism remedy. It promises rapid relief from rheumatism arthritis gout and related pains within hours and claims the affordable bottle costs 50 cents. The copy emphasizes natural elimination of uric acid and urges skeptical readers to try.
A drunken man, Homer Mitchell of Lake Placid, was horsewhipped by assembled Promisant Lake Placid residents after a public intoxication event. The crowd dispersed without identifying the others involved, and no arrests were reported.
King Alfonso proposes a voyage to South America and other nations to foster ties and discuss cooperation. The announcement outlines aims to strengthen diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchanges, with potential visits to several ports and meetings with regional leaders.
In Charleroi Pa the Pittsburgh steel coalition led by the Carnegie Company and allied with Stel corporation secured purchase of about 1 200 acres along the Monongahela river. The deal values the tract near Pittsburgh with a price around 1 500 000 plus 200 000 for modernization and expansion. The sale links rival Steel interests and overlaps with Jones Laughlin holdings and nearby Pittsburgh Steel at Monessen.
An elderly testimonial notes success with Vin Hepatica or Hepatien in treating catarrhal affections. The account claims elimination of symptoms including coughing, stomach and liver trouble, and urges others to seek the remedy as a safe, effective treatment.
Rumors from Madrid state King Alfonso plans a visit to Argentina and other South American republics. The rumor mentions a meeting with King George of Britain and notes potential stops in Paris London and Rome during the tour.
Free sale notice describes parcels at 40 Wi Congress St and 44 Wy Pari Playt with modern houses and good repair. Location praised and several lots near North Center Blvd and the Grays Concord corner offered. See owner L. W. Olds for selection and terms.
Acting on a report from William B. Wilson of New York City Governor William Sulier appointed a special commissioner to probe into fire insurance methods and first ons ence policies in the state. He last night sent a special message to the legislature proposing amendments to the standard form.
A jumbled OCR style classified list shows WANTED and FOR RENT items such as tools, rooms, farms, and pianos. Entries mention Pine bolts, Portland cutter, and Henderson piano deals. Public sale details include Holstein cattle and a June auction by John Hammond.
The Hamburg American Line proposes a 40 percent dividend, up from 9 percent in 1912. Working profits for 191% reached $14,126,000, with a $875,000 premium from new shares. Net profits stood at $13,975,000 versus $10,126,000 the previous year. Of $9,600,000 allotted to Tenérye, twelve million was spent on construction last year. Resources at year end total $19,000,000.
For rent or sale a 160 acre Calvin Nichola farm on Oll Greak road between Spring Creek and East Bratch. Property includes two food houses and several barns. Inquiries to Oscar Jones, Corry RT 10, Bell Phone.
Multiple properties on Spring Street First Avenue Pleasant East Peas No 208 North Center Main Street Wright Washington Wayne streets and Powell block offered for sale or rent. Also five passenger Maxwell car for sale and loan talk at R Powell Real Estate office. Lost black fur mitten reported center street.
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