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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
6
R F Livermore advertises dresses in French serges, taffetas, mesalines and more with a grand January sale. Suits, furs for ladies and children, including mink and beaver, all reduced this week.
The fragment shows multiple for sale notices listing locations in Washington and Columbus plus a Baltimore area tone, and two probate notices. It includes letters of administration for Embert L. Belknap at Corry Pennsylvania and letters testamentary for Henry S. Parsons, with demands for payments and claims presented to administrators Blaine Kinacle and Franklin W. Parsons.
The Corry Chapter American Red Cross relocates from Cameron Mook to the second floor of the Elk Club, donated for their use. The knitting and sewing rooms open daily, with the surgical dressings department staying at the Federal building. Work increases as hospital supply needs grow. operations expected to normalize by Wednesday.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets presented as a vegetable compound that cleanses the liver and bowels like calomel without dangerous after effects. The ad claims yellow pallor and low appetite improve, promising pink eyes and buoyancy, noting millions of boxes sold at 10c and 20c.
An old health column extols drinking hot water with a spoonful of phosphate each morning as a quick, cleansing routine. It claims internal purification improves complexion, cures vague ailments, and revitalizes the digestive system, urging readers to obtain phosphate from drugstores for noticeable benefits.
A small blaze in the Payne Block near Andrews Clear Shop and Chiude Perry apartments was detected after midnight on Saturday. A rag chapel ignited by a motel of cigarette had set fire to the floor but no water was used. smoke was heavy though damage was limited and spread checked to avert a disaster.
Mayor Alexander announced he would act on any information about law violations if the letter writer signs their name. He also pledged to keep the sender's identity confidential if they include a name or nickname in the correspondence.
Private Showsy of Venango County dies at Camp Lee Virginia at 8 this morning from pneumonia after a severe cold pre Christmas. He served in Third Truck Company Rustic Ammunition Train. Survived by wife Mary Hendrick and brother Phares Showsy. News of two nearby soldiers returning home follows news of their service abroad.
Local ad notes special prices on mattresses with offers for refinishing and crating. Contact J Rupp via Bell phone 908 during business hours for details and availability.
Direct from the factory with warranty and guaranteed watts fraction. Bring your shoes for service and save with confidence. Visit 117,1-2 N. Ceniar, Wes ada or call Y1-Kady for details.
Corry Pennsylvania advertising note for Starr Granite and Marble Works at 110 Maple Ave promotes a large stock sale with prices claimed to be unmatched. The fragment highlights winter bargains and urges customers to visit the store to view discounted marble and related materials.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions unclear names and terms such as Woodward and Wordle, with scattered phrases about actions and positions. The readable content is too fragmentary to establish a clear person, place, date, or event for a proper summary card.
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