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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
A burglar fled through a window during a burglary on Loment Street in Erie yesterday morning as shots were fired. Mr. Stevens fired a revolver at the intruder but none of the bullets hit him. police have not identified the suspect.
The body of Gertrude Kistler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sedgwick Kistler of Lock Haven, was recovered from the Mer river in California. The girl had previously fallen into the river last week and was swept away during the storm near Chinp 1 Xoswmite, Cal.
Authorities accuse Joshua Botlins, 40, a farmer, of fatally assaulting his housekeeper on July 9. The incident occurred at Botlins’ home as his brother administered restoratives. Investigators label the case a violent act within the family property.
A promotional list shows various fabrics and towels with prices: 2c Part Linen Toweling 50c Pure Linen Toweling 50c Percale 4.45 50c Dress Gingham red Mr C Cotton in all colors and sizes. Turkish Towels priced at 1.00 0.73 0.65 0.45 each Huck Towels offer 3 for sale.
An advertisement lists Kayser Brand union suits in bodice tops French crochet tops and a knee length trunk simber. Prices start at 85e with discounts up to 20 percent. envelopes closed bodice and other styles priced from 2.50 to 2.00 dollars.
Local shop advertises a closing out sale with deep reductions on ladies coats and suits. Prices listed include several discounted coats and suit sets with savings emphasized.
Advertises sport silk dress skirts priced at 1.50 with organ dis in all colors and 1.25 for white organ die. Also offers wai 60 cents Nainsook Lonsdale and Gambric fabrics.
One lot of white silk petticoats regular value five dollars now four nineteen. Silk petticoats and wash skirts offered at sale prices including eight fifty silk petticoats and three ninety plus items. Limited quantities noted with specific sale figures.
A small stock of 32 new dresses offers silk and georgette fabrics in short sleeve and combination georgette outfits. These snappy, street style dresses are priced at one-third off market value.
An advertisement offers a lot of silks with regular values up to 3.00 selling for 1.09 and a 20 percent discount on all other silks not listed.
5 percent off all curtain material including serims voiles and Marquisettes. Discount applies to curtains and related fabrics.
The Grange will meet Saturday at 1 30 PM at Maccabee Hall. Program includes Song Roll Call on farming factors, talk on community cooperation, and cultivation methods for corn potatoes and cabbage. Officials announce election dates for November as Tuesday August 31 and Wednesday September 1 with primary ballots in May.
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