Unclear OCR fragment prompts city crime notice
Fragmentary text references arrests suspects in City area. Mentions a minor liquor case and a county detective action near Stanford with names garbled beyond identification.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary text references arrests suspects in City area. Mentions a minor liquor case and a county detective action near Stanford with names garbled beyond identification.
An early 20th century ad extols dry feet and water intake while promoting Rheuma a patent medicine from Ames and Co. It claims cures for rheumatism with a potent but harmful elixir, promising relief from gnawing pain and joint swelling after short use. The text touts doctor endorsement and urges purchase of two 50 cent bottles.
The program notes a new five act play titled As Daughter of the Sea by Win bergh presented at AmuspU. Muriel Osterohn and Wi fl Tooker headline the cast with ensemble members. Audiences who attended last night may recall the opening scene and the late curtain.
Saturday promotions list fruit and produce prices at Knowlton's and Wright's with specials on sweet potatoes celery Malaga grapes and large oranges plus a bracelet offer. A church chorus participation notice and a traffic delay report near Brinton on the Pennsylvania line are included along with a hospital update on Lloyd Triscult who returned to Corry Hospital after surgery to remove a plate from his face.
A daughter named Huther Wir ginia was born to Mr and Mrs Warrall Thomas. A young inn named Harton in Spartanburg was injured playing at school when he cut his right hand on a broken tile and was treated by Dr CC Waggoner in town.
An old advertisement promotes Papa’s Cold Compound priced at 25 cents. It claims rapid relief from cold symptoms including congestion and sore throat, with promises of easy use and pleasant taste. The copy urges avoiding substitutes and emphasizes that no quinine is included.
Local details describe enrollments at commercial courses in a city college, tuition advances on a monthly basis, and a minor incident near Washington Street where a man sustained an injury to his right arm during an evening event. The Harlow Hardware gathering at an office residence featured a wartime style party with music and entertainment. An overflow meeting led by Harry A. Deptar is planned at Salvation Army on Hawt Washington Street and Parke Street with doors opening at 7 a.m. and the event running until 9 p.m.
An old advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a cure all for ailments including liver and bowel issues. It markets Dr. Radwarte products and references various formulations and side effects while promising health benefits and a natural remedy.
Advert announces Cholifa Meat Market will sell all kinds of meat at attractive reduced prices during the next week. Finder of a lost bunch of keys is asked to leave them at the Journal office. Watch for further announcements.
Readable ad notes pork chops and a boneless shoulder roast for sale at Oneida Market. Includes chumi style spelling and prices. No further details available.
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