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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1916
Page
6
An advertisement claims a home tonic or drugstore Wyeth Sage and Sulphur Compound darkens gray hair naturally and evenly, improving appearance and stopping scalp itching. It promises quick results by applying a small strand at a time and asserts the natural color returns after one or two applications. Dr Andrew S McKelvey, Chiropractor, Corry Pa, provides contact details.
On January 24 the conscription bill passed the House of Commons by 883 to 84 and moved to the Lords for first reading. Supporters cite diminished opposition since the bill’s first reading while critics warn of future clashes in the Lords and Liberal doubts. Prime Minister Asquith and Law leaders hailed the shift in public sentiment and the bill as a compromise between extremes.
Ames and Co advertise El Vesuvio Tonic Bitters promising energy, digestion, liver activity, and relief from constipation and malaria. The ad touts a big bottle at about 50 cents and claims widespread use for appetite and general wellbeing.
Franklin Jad 24 reports the January term of Venango County criminal court convening at 10 o clock with two cases on the docket. Joseph Hakat pleaded nolo contendere to furnishing liquor to minors. Willa Watson faced charges of fornication with a nolo press. Beulah Webber pleaded guilty to adultery and Ronald Culette to fornication. Mrs Webber reportedly attempted carbene suicide after arrest. Grand Jury returned record on Marl Walters of Franklin for selling liquor without a license. this was the only case before the grand jury.
William J. Bryan issued a statement from Miami asserting he will not accompany President Wilson on a Middle West trip or connect his speeches on preparedness to the President. He plans to remain in Nebraska for a birthday dinner in Lincoln after leaving for Lincoln, Nebraska, with only brief remarks en route.
Fragmentary notes indicate Mr Wilkon was to speak and Bryan Wald delivered remarks. Dates and full speeches are unclear, but arrangement of speaking events is noted with Wald and Wilkon in attendance or participation.
An ad touts a medicine chest for 25 cents and a jar of San Cura ointment at 26 cents. It promises relief for bleating itching piles fever sores and rough skin with a heat-on antiseptic formula. San Cura Soup is offered at 25 cents for babies and rough skin. Thompson Medical Co Canavlis Pa.
Rags paid 20 cents per pound and rubbers at 8 1 2 cents per pound. Copper 13 cents, red brass 12 cents, yellow brass 10 cents. I A Brodsky at 148 East Main Street. Advair.
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