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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
4
A jumble of classified style ads lists jobs and needs around the city and vicinity. Items mention a dishwasher at a European Hotel, a clerk for Bogard of Commerce, fish and dairy market offerings, rooms for rent, and various local services and notices.
A large audience enjoyed a senior class production titled The Lawn of Liberty. The comedy featured a cast including Major Welarhehy and Captain Milon Brutiley in British services roles, with Kathry Smith delivering the closing prophecy. Music by the High School orchestra accompanied the evening, followed by a dancing party at Busters Star Hall.
The public library announces new hours with closures in the evenings due to staffing. Beginning Friday, the library will be open only on Monday and Friday afternoons through September, as part of a temporary schedule change to manage limited staff.
A fragmented program announces Walinee Hooper and Towe and Mussel Orchestra performing in By Waowo Hana and Bymnwhls five with Amiel Lonigh as a principal figure. The readable text suggests a self described movie-like stage show blending music and drama at Armewell venue.
An old advertisement touts Comfort Powder as a medicated remedy for skin irritation and bed sores in infants and children for over two years. It claims soothing effects and positions the product as a trusted friend for families, though text is fragmentary and unclear.
Acceptance cards indicate strong turnout for the Alumni Association reunion at Bruton Armory Friday evening. Between two hundred and two hundred fifty are expected as arrangements are complete. The assembly opens at seven, banquet at 7:30 with an orchestra. attendance limited to alumni, graduates, and invited faculty and board members.
A library event features a vaudeville style act described as a strong, merle performance. The manager Parker introduces a heavy item breaking routine and adds a standard gun salute to the showcase at Wheatee, Arnone Hatl fowts.
United Press reports no statement from President or court appointees after Republican convention in Chicago. A copy of a satire attacking the official circulated, with no reply forthcoming. Officials indicate the stance on the matter will stay unchanged.
A fragmentary ocr note hints at a social event or society life feature from a luminary era. It mentions a naval or literary context and a celebrated figure, with references to culture and a vivid texture of the time. The readable bits suggest a civic or cultural gathering with notable attendees.
Corry residents are informed that Thomas Downey, a local druggist, becomes the exclusive agent for a remedy named Adlort-km or similar mixture advertised as a comprehensive bowel and stomach cleanser. Claims include instant action and high potency with a single dose, targeting constipation and digestive issues.
A brief item notes a young wife feeling jealousy, leaving for a Huabanil show, amid a scene referencing an old entertainment program. Charlie Chaplin cartoon is also mentioned in the fragment, indicating a cinema or theater program accompanying the feature.
An unclear ad promotes Bulgarian Tea and tablets claimed to cure stomach, bowel, and liver troubles. It offers 46 cents for four jars and a one dollar package, with mention of a Burkharitta Ark Bio company in an unclear location.
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