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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
Advertisement promises Very Best flour as economical and superior for cookery. Claims better biscuits, pastries, and bread, urging trial to notice a clear difference in results. Mentions broad claims and a coupon-like appeal to readers.
The excerpt details a flood of local business notices and community events from a small town paper. It mentions sales at W Stennett & Son, a theater show with Lane Wight, a funeral service for Levi Leonard, and upcoming centennial events at Whinmore State Normal School. It also references rooming houses, advertising copy on movies from the Photoplay Company, and various bargain items at Moreland's while noting public works like curb installation and street improvements.
Trade item notes unsold wallpaper borders from a former stock closed last spring. Bulk sale to make room for other goods. Details on availability and pricing not clear in fragment.
A sales note invites readers to inspect sample books offered at five cents a double roll. The ad suggests matching with papers on hand and hints at adjusting room decor with the bargain.
Johnson a longtime Jamestown merchant is under arrest on charges of knowingly passing counterfeit money. The report cites Mrs Baglia recently released on counterfeiting and a Tal bits $2 note involved. Blobbe-Djones wins $5 from Turduppe in a poker game. Slobby-T slow remarks on luck. Philadelphia Record.
An old advertisement lists plastering pricing at 11 cents per yard for lathing and plastering, with plastering alone also 11 cents per yard. Chimneys priced at 20 and 26 cents per foot. Includes reference to I Wise of Corry, R D.
The Spartansburg crowd erupts as Marron, a native driver, conquers all rivals on the Tailadajolis speedway, netting $10,000 and earning lasting fame. Ray Harry, a veteran in the auto business, is praised for his nerve and coolness amid dust and danger. This remarkable victory puts Crawford county on the map and draws praise from local friends and supporters in Titusville.
A ten dollar reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of any person responsible for destroying or interfering with electric wiring in the band house and park in Columbus. The fragment references a judge and indicates concern over tampering with electric wires.
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