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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1917
Page
3
An OCR fragment advertises Golden Lex tablets for stomach relief and liver cleansing, claiming they calm nerves and promote sleep. It also touts Golden-Six Tablets as a digestive aid and sleep aid, with claims of improved appetite and daily energy.
A severe thunderstorm struck Camp Maxwell in Lily County causing three Missouri guardsmen to die and many othersinjured as tents collapsed and electrocution injuries were reported. Names listed include Davis, Dwight L, Timp, Chan, Carroll among others. hospital treatment followed as the storm disrupted camp operations.
Political notice states Tam A candidate for sheriff nomination respectfully solicits the support of Erie County voters. The announcement notes Rox as a fellow advocate and references Guy H. Rox in relation to the campaign.
A Rio County grand jury indicted Governor Ferguson on charges of misapplication of public funds and related counts. Secretary of State Bartlett, an administrator in the governor’s circle, faced four counts of misappropriation. Indictments also targeted other officials as the House Speaker weighed whether impeachment steps should proceed. The probe centered on appropriations involving the Texas and West Texas projects and related finances.
Chicago July 27 nineteen railroad workers from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen faced a threatened strike tomorrow involving about 2,500 switchmen. Frank Hasler, representing the railroad general managers, announced plans to patrol and prepare. Authorities including Mayor Thompson and the police chief were asked to protect the transit system during the potential walkout.
Tiaby Wright is highlighted in a Konpa Koiluk feature detailing a local figure's recent activities. The piece traces Wright's community work and cultural impact, noting associations with neighborhood groups and regional events.
A wartime draft report outlines how married men and dependents affect exemptions. General Crowder’s rulings deny armymemo exemptions for many government workers, with district officials allowed to modify or reverse exemptions. The draw, delayed by a filing issue, may force two additional draft selections aimed at filling the First Draft Army as the process grinds through exemptions based on dependent status.
A local gas company reports 46 wells drilled this season, far surpassing last year’s output. Two wells on Kinusa Creek regions will yield up to 600,000 to 800,000 feet daily, with 25 others expected to reach three million feet total. costs run high with abandoned holes, yet strong flows promise relief from shortages as operations expand before winter.
An aged advertisement extols a versatile salve for skin ailments, offering cure claims for pimples, boils, rashes, sores, and chapped hands. It promotes N. F. Amon and Co. and Thomas Downes as sellers, touting early 20th century medical patent rhetoric and household medicine chest value.
A July sale list covers assorted groceries and household items with prices. Items include flour 8.00, sugar discounted, tomatoes, mackerel, soap bars, ammonia, cocoa, and beans. The note mentions low July prices and a long running price history.
An old advertisement touts a remedy claimed to relieve rheumatism neuralgia and various pains within three minutes. It markets internal and external use for coughs colds sore throat and more, asserts rapid penetration, and offers guaranteed results with price points 60 cents and 1 dollar.
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