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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
2
A garbled OCR passage contains scattered phrases and names such as Pant and Pawling along with uncertain references to locations people and events. The text lacks coherent structure making precise interpretation and attribution difficult.
Weather chased spectators from a Warren event as dark clouds and rain swept through the afternoon causing delays. Reported crowd figures and a few race details were noted before conditions worsened and the program paused.
A Warren boy identified as Wilimot Wilimot, son of Mes grary J Wilmot, was found dead in a frozen trot near Mtteburgh. Clothing showed the name Willan A Witwot, 407 12th Avenue, Warren. The mother, living on Ran kin Street, learned of the death when a person notified her early morning. The cause and exact time of death remain unknown.
An old advertisement touts Golden-Lax tablets claiming beauty comes from digestion and elimination. It urges men and women with bloating or disorder to take the product nightly for a “comfortable feeling” and a toned whole system, pitched as a liver booster.
Communique alerts drafted men in Harrisburg area to await summons and appear for medical examination. Officials urge calm, warn against chasing exemptions before the draft board orders. Local boards will post order lists and begin processing occupational exemptions after standard grounds are considered.
An old advertisement touts medicines from a Toledo company claiming to cure catarrh and related conditions. The text lists remedies and suggests a physician endorsement, with pricing and usage notes implied in archaic language.
C. Tickner, an agent of the district attorney, was attacked during a holdup at the bank office. The thief entered, struck Tickner, and tried to flee but Tickner restrained him with his revolver drawn. Police arrived as the suspect was secured. he is a man about 24 wearing a suit, identified by a motor registration card.
The Royal Flying Corps launches a recruiting office in New York City amid war anxieties. The new station on Forty two street attracts aspiring flyers and signals cross border recruitment to support Allied efforts in the war.
NF Ames and Co. and Thai Downey sell Sam Curs Olement on the money-back plan no relief no pay. Guaranteed to relieve eczema, rheum, itching, bleeding, piles, cuts, burns, chapped hands, and more. Customer testimonials claim cures after applying the ointment nightly and for weeks.
An ad-like notice claims San Cura Soup removes pimples and improves skin texture. It names Makex the comepiexion clear, Velvety skin promise, and lists 26 al NW Aniad and Co compatible with Thoman Yowneys.
A limited Welebt promotion advertises owning a Grafondia through a monthly plan. The message encourages readers to act quickly to secure the device under flexible payment terms and mentions minimal upfront cost.
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