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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment lists auto services including maintenance for automobiles and motorcycles, with mention of motors, dryers, and duplicates. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Sixty men trapped by fire, eight dead in Elk Lumber Company camp near the river. Rescue efforts flag as more are believed to be harmed. speculation points to railroad and mining camps, with casualties and missing supplies noted.
The article notes rising automobile production and related truck needs driven by delivery services, with a statewide push for more motor vehicles. It cites a transfer of the automobile division from the State Highway Department to the Treasury, and a near $1,000,000 increase in revenues over a year, following $2,116,886 already collected in highway fees for taxes and badges.
A mis-spelled ad touts Thompson's Barosma as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It cites testimonials from F. Amon, Gunuit Thomas, and Donny Downy alleging dramatic improvements in stomach swelling, rheumatism, and urinary symptoms after using the product. The ad claims refunds if not cured and lists Thor Downey & N. F. Amos as guarantors.
Iron miners demand one dollar per hour as the wage for six hours of work daily. Workers at the Go Yoble Iron Tyme site protest after a meeting, threatening walkouts if the demand is not met, with a plan to hold further actions tonight.
Governor Hrumbaugh Wonhight vetoed a pending full crew act for wartime staffing. The veto cites risks to labor stability amid grave mobilization, urging adherence to public order and avoiding disturbances.
An advertisement for a patent medicine promotes a universal oil claimed to relieve swollen joints cough sore throat and diphtheria like illnesses. It touts deep penetrating action promising fast relief and guarantees a money back offer with prices listed as 500 and 1 dollar per bottle. The ad cites Phomas Downhy at Nalts Depot Corry Pa.
Fragmented OCR text references July events with scattered phrases about weapons, local names, and shops. It mentions possible sales or promotions, a Tower location, and assorted oddities including personalities like Elmee and Vinod. Overall, the passage reads as garbled notes from a historical page with no clear narrative or single event.
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