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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1924
Page
2
An equipment and apparel sale listing items from men suits at 65c, bathing suits at 3.39, khaki knickers 1.59, silk hose discounts to 1.29, ratine fabrics, plain ratines, dresses 5.50 to 25.00, sleeveless silk sweaters 4.50 to 7.00, plus rugs and tapestry pieces with 25 to 50 percent reductions. Includes multiple brands and fabric types with prices.
A local sale offers ladies umbrellas at $1.25 each, marked down from regular prices up to $3.00. The store touts a 259 percent reduction as part of the promotion.
A.J. Manwaring collapsed and died suddenly at Portville New York, while living with his daughter. He is survived by daughter, Earl Manwaring of Crosby, four granddaughters, and brothers I. O. Manwaring and Frank Manwaring. A jail escape probe has begun at Erie County Prison due to lax conduct and management.
Warden Matt Moss calls for a formal prison board investigation to settle allegations of lax security at Effie County jail. Two inquiries are planned: one into whether Turnkey or Fy Awalley should be suspended for allowing inmate "Duleh" Schite to escape, and another into jail operations under Warden Hess. Sheriff Brown, Controller Leslie, and Commissioner Moorhead will likely join the inquiry after a week of delays.
An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a powerful germicide that can quickly reduce varicose veins. It claims noticeable improvement in a few days with continued use until swelling is reduced, offered at stockwell stores in a two ounce bottle. It guarantees results for $0 profit and urges use as directed.
Rev Oren Van Loon bearing KK brand sought to regain strength at home as villagers ponder theatre links to a kidnapping of the community pastor. He arrived from Battle Creek with his wife and nephew after a hospital stay following a street collapse.
An antique advertisement claims San Cura Ointment cures piles and skin ailments with testimonials from Rev. F. Gilbert of Titusville and other users. It promotes San Cura Ointment and San Cura Soap to treat bleeding itching piles and skin issues, with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price.
Delayed report from United Press describes a fierce clash between Say Pattlo and federat forces in the Insaq Paulo region within 48 hours. Reinforcements arrived as troops and transport craft disembarked in the evening and conflict continued toward the Springs area.
A garbled column from Columbus yields scattered notes on community events. Mentions town meeting aims, a Friday social on Parker’s lawn, and a request for volunteers. Includes stray lines about Columbus University and New York University graduates and local education notes.
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