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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
6
Local store ads tout discounts on household goods and groceries with prices shown for washing powders lard matches coffee and chocolate. The copy highlights Universal house brooms and various cleaning products, claiming low prices and “very best” lard and cocoa items.
A historical note extols tailoring watches to wearer needs. It argues ordinary watches lack adjustability while South Bend watches can be fitted like a custom suit for men or women, asserting many have been adjusted successfully and praising accuracy and style.
A brief sales note offers Japanese silk fans free with Violet Dulce Talcum Powder. The item promotes a limited time deal, showing fans valued at a quarter per package of talcum for 25 cents. See the display in the window as the sale lasts for a short period.
A long list of social visitors and residents traveling to and from Corry and nearby towns appears. Dr Padoll of Erle Abe Goldstein Spartansburg Miss Anta Porter Canton several families from Waterford Warren Meadville Cleveland and Buffalo are noted visiting relatives or staying briefly. Undertaker Nelson travels to Conneaut Lake. Harry Hart Charles Sackett and others are mentioned in town context with various trips and duties.
A Saturday night auction offers a Sixth Knight's forty two piece dinner set to the highest bidder. The notice lists various goods and barter items including granulated sugar, baking powder, coffee, tea, crackers, gelatin, spices, and canned goods, all offered in stamp value exchanges and package deals as part of a weekly sale.
Names of residents and spouses visit friends in Erie and surrounding towns. Mrs Teste Ford travels to Erie to visit friends. G Weaver and others plan MAR dates for city events. Elizabeth Mead returns from a visit with her sister in the city. The Mivea Boss and Agnes Wile son depart for a two week farm stay near Erie to visit their uncle Baker and wife.
A Chautauqua program lists a July 28 rally day with an 11 AM lecture titled Kituation In England by Kate Stevens of London and a 5 PM Wattle Clancy and Solidarity lecture series led by President George We. Vincent presents a reception and a recital Phe Shaugram featuring Leland Powers of Boston.
A historical note explains how hard and soft waters differently affect vegetables when cooking. It notes that peas and beans boiled in hard water may not soften properly due to minerals, while soft water can leach flavors and nutrients, with salt sometimes helping retention of texture and taste.
A clipping reports Amused Theater staging Enoch Arden Part One The marriage and departure of Brook Part Two The return of Enoch with a grand scenery and a memorable production Admission fee noted for the show
An advertisement touts MAGICAL EZO as fast relief for foot soreness and aches. It promises initial comfort in five minutes, lasting relief in a minute, and claims to ease corn and callus discomfort. Distributed through Tyophartuclay Mall, Rochester, NY with prepaid charges.
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