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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
5
Fragmentary city page items describe a doctor examination for a baby amid a report on anthrax fears and hospital notes. Amid shopping deals, cherries and praiseworthy local commerce fill pages, plus job postings and a public notice about postal carrier exams and city services.
A vintage advertisement promotes making a freckle and tan lotion at home by mixing two lemons with three ounces of orchard white. It claims to lighten freckles and blemishes on the face and neck, promising clear and white skin. The ad notes ingredients available at grocers or drug stores for a small price and asserts the lotion is harmless.
Money spent in newspaper advertising yields quick results as the best, and cheapest, way to attract customers. The blurb promises that new business will follow, urging readers to try advertising to boost sales and visibility.
Linseed oil sold by the gallon at 19.5 cents with a small package price of 60 cents. Very Best Vai offered at 3.00 per gallon, Alabastine at 65 cents a quart or 52 cents per package, Murisco at 60 cents per package or 49 cents per package. Pictures and Frames discounted .40, Best Roof Paint marked down to 1.70 per gallon. Devoe Floor Paint 90 cents per quart, Turpentine 1.00 per gallon.
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