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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
4
Twenty eight silk dresses valued at ten to eighteen fifty were sold at five ninety eight. Norfolk dresses arrive at five and six fifty. White lawn dresses trimmed up to eight dollars. Tailored suits to close at half price.
Nearly 12 000 spectators packed Matte Son Square Garden for a boxing card led by St Paul welterweight Sid Hurnsy who knocked out the opponent in the fifth round. The sixth round ended after the bell with the rival unable to respond, while unrelated ad copy followed about Easy Tank soap and coffee pot sterilization.
Dover born aviator from England to Hardelot France completes perilous cross channel flight Avila 1 in an era of early female pilots. She becomes the fourth woman to fly solo across the channel in a fragile era, following others who have died in recent weeks including Mia Julie Clark.
July 2 Cincinnati report says two men at Newport Kentucky water works were trapped after a trench collapse. One urged a fellow worker to save him before dying while the other helped in the rescue. both were freed with minor injuries.
Philadelphia couple Russell T. Blackwood and Gert Bennett, who divorced decades ago, were remarried in Atlantic City at the Chelsoa Baptist church. The ceremony followed a reunion after years of estrangement, with both saying they found happiness and plan to live together in Philadelphia.
New York reports Beasie McCoy of Yama Yana fame will marry Richard Nanning Davis, former war correspondent and current author, in Mount Elsep. Davis said the date is July 8 and declined details, noting they plan to marry in a week and want privacy from inquiries.
A fragmented excerpt recalls a Kentucky theft case where a woman helps a calf thief escape with a judge-like demand for a lawyer. The scene includes a quoted exchange about legal aid and guilt. Also noted is a historical note on wood engraving tracing its origins to ancient China during the era of Emperor Wo Wang circa 1120 B.C.
An advertisement claims a refined ointment by Ames & Co. relieves tired tender feet for 25 cents with a money back plan. It promises relief from bunions corns calluses chafing and prickly heat, asserting dramatic results for foot misery.
An advertisement from D. Padoll, O. Re Hye Specialit, claims daily analysis of eye wear and relief for thousands. It markets eye glasses at moderate charges and touts a focus on customer recommendation and long experience.
Narrator reviews the merits of an under feed furnace for steam hot water or hot air and reports seven months of operation from mid October to May 6 with under $30 coal, maintaining comfortable warmth in January. References Robert Heerlein of Oorry for further particulars.
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