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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1913
Page
5
Incendiary fire at Erie Soldiers' Home in Hrle Pa broke out after dark in the attic over the chapel. Firemen fought for minutes to contain it within the attic and chapel as barred windows hindered access. Estimated loss about 1000 dollars. Fire chief McMahon led the response with three companies and ladders.
Read testimonials from Mrs W F Sawyes of Moretown Vermont and Mrs Ina Mill Slagle of Gifford Iowa claiming relief from severe female weakness pain and disorders after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Both say their troubles vanished and they could return to work and normal activity.
In Kane Pennsylvania on July 7 nine year old Tom Larson, son of Dr and Mrs L A Larson, nearly died after ingesting tartar emetic mixed with powdered sugar used as ant poison. His mother had placed the poison in two containers. he ate a spoonful, then another after finding the mixture. She gave him milk and he began vomiting, likely saving his life.
A short session of Argument Court in Warren heard Mrs. Carrie Bella Foster ve Burt D. Fox ter obtain a divorce decree after testimony including a five year old daughter’s account that she saw her papa take an axe to her mother. The case highlighted family strife and the court’s handling of sensitive evidence.
Free Parcel Post Maps sized 20 by 26 inches include complete rate guide and schedule. A copy is offered with every new Journal subscription, daily or semi weekly, and to current subscribers who pay arrears and one year in advance.
An old time store sale advertises items with prices such as fresh eggs for 1.00 and Dorchester style wa hoo bitters for blood, Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at ten cents per package, fancy head rice at 35 cents, Fletcher's Castoria for children, yeast foam at 40 cents, Paris Green 12 cents, Bell Cow Tomatoes 25 cents, Banquet Red Salmon 12 cents, and granulated sugar limited to one per customer. Includes a wide variety of groceries, medicines, and household goods with promotional pricing during the sale week.
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