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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1916
Page
5
The notice lists Fourth of July events and closings in town. Gloomy weather plans, store hours, and sales reflect a community gearing up for Independence Day with parades, sales, and public notices from local businesses and organizations.
A garbled historical account credits John Kendinck Bangs as a leading editor across multiple era publications including Tifo, Musiis, Uhepor 4 Bros, and Harper's Weekly. It claims he was a top business figure of the past quarter century and attributes to him the invention of the Gro tal dive and a 4A flonimalisut on the Bt, with unclear surrounding details.
Harrisburg woman Mary Whaslet of 708 Gryon street Hospleburg says Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured her nearly yearlong stomach disorder after many treatments failed. She reports rapid improvement, regained appetite, and lasting relief with a money back guarantee.
An obituary notes the death of Hetty Green described as the richest woman. It mentions her will and rumored details of an estate settle in York. The piece references her fame and the prominence of her fortune and legacy.
An 19th century advertisement touts Sam Cura Ointment from Thos Downey and N James and Co claiming rapid healing for old sores burns piles and scalds. It asserts relief from ulcers boils and wounds and promises skin clarity and smoothness with prices listed as 25 and 60 cents. Thompson Medicine Co. Pittsburgh area references appear.
Bulletin No 2 reports the Presbyterian General Assembly in Atlantic City N J adopting resolutions opposing Sunday games and travel and urging enforcement of Sabbath laws. It condemns Sunday newspapers and cinema milk sales theaters meat markets baking Sunday baseball and Sunday school misalignment with the Lord's Day. The assembly cites Christy Mathewson’s pledge not to play on Sunday and urges observance across colleges and public life.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions police and various names and terms but lacks coherent details. The text references individuals such as Danica and Devin, places like Porgy Dust and Tinmerrive, and actions like drawing or screoning, but no clear event, date, or outcome emerges.
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