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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
6
A catalog of wash goods and fabrics offered at special prices including voil, bateste, flaxons, French ginghams, Scotch ginghams, Kiki sport cloths, organdies, voices, wash suits, sport cloths and white goods. Prices range from 25c to 76c with multiple widths and patterns highlighted.
A reader notice promotes a Panama Tat sale timed for the Fourth of July, touting late shipments from a recent purchase and a very low price as a vacation season special.
Silk stockings and Kayser silk gloves offered in white black grey navy and brown with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.00. Millinery features white hats trimmed and untrimmed in small to large shapes, plus infant bonnets and misses children's hats at reduced prices. Suits and coats start at 18 dollars, sport and dressy coats with Jersey styles from 5 dollars, and tub skirts in white and colors priced 1 to 5 dollars.
Classified notices show multiple rentals and sales in Corry area. Listings include rooms for rent with conveniences on Delaware Street and East Columbus, plus houses, planos, lawn mowers, and used cars for sale. Advertisers include W Clark Corry Pa and Hendersons 116 North Center Street with contact details.
A fragmented OCR note describes an elephant tamer and hints at a 40 week job term. It mentions Corry City Mestre Light Co and urges practical lessons on economy and power, with several garbled phrases and images of daily observations.
The article recalls a July parade along Corner Center and Washington Streets with local officials and Chamber of Commerce support. It also covers a fatal accident near Clyde involving a car rollover, hospital treatment, and funeral services, plus a family wedding and social notices in Clyde and nearby towns.
Legal notice announces that letters testamentary have been granted to Magnes Canmiron as executor for the estate of Parmelin Cameron. Creditors or parties with claims are invited to present them to the executor at the indicated address by a set deadline to prevent their loss. Attorney SMITH is listed for contact.
Notice to heirs and creditors of Luisa Kroch, deceased, dated June 4, 1917, requesting all persons having claims against the estate to present them to Charles A. Myers, executor, Corry, Pa, without delay.
Tam a candidate for the nomination of Sheriff at the coming primaries, and respectfully seeks the support of the voters of Brit county by Tad Quy FOX.
The Board of Education invites sealed bids for a library building at Center and Franklin streets in Corry Pa. Mountil and Son of Corry will manage erection and supply plans. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked Hide for the erection of Library buildings by July 18 noon. opening by the Board. Secretary Rowe presiding.
An Autom Lot to license blanks has legal papers executed and will operate with evening hours from 7 to 8. The notice references PORTER-948 and the CENTRE location.
The council of Corry invites bids for painting the Olt Building. Bids must be in the hands of the superintendent of Park and Public Property by July 17 at 8 am US time, with a $25.00 certified check. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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