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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
3
Fragmented notice page lists grocery ads and church event times while reporting a Central Pennsylvania Lumber company fire at Sterling Run. Fire crews fought through the night, destroying about 10,000 feet of lumber valued at 250000 dollars with an estimated loss of 1450 dollars.
A consumer testimonial touts Zemo as a simple, effective remedy for dandruff and scalp itch, claiming it soothes glands, relieves itching, and makes the head feel fine. It notes trial bottles offered by Corty and Thos Downey Drug Store, with Zemo prepared by E W Rose Medicine Co. in St Louis, sold by druggists at 25 cents and 50 cents per bottle.
A Biograph feature at Lyric Theater One presents The Spanish Revolt of 1836 a drama from early California starring Alice Joyce. The production blends historical intrigue with period costumes as audiences explore ambitious colonial feuds and frontier loyalties.
A jumble of local notices and ads mentions Boas Grocery with irregular hours and products, the Corner Market, and an upcoming talk by Mrs Maint Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America in Choutauaun on Saturday July 20. Also references are made to carp fishing, horticulture tips, and a doctor’s advice on tree care amid cold damage.
In connection with the Chautauqua Summer School of Agriculture a farm camp is being erected at the southwest corner of the grounds. When completed it will include a lecture tent dining hall kitchen wash house bath and sleeping tents. Prof A W Gilbert of Cornell arrived with his family late last week to head the department.
J M Andrews is back at ease after acquittal in the Warren case. Reports say his attorneys prepared a statement and will address the public soon. A Warren defense team indicated they are ready for the denouement as media await a formal update.
In India jungle, Percy Corey dies of smallpox. His wife and Frank Karnes from this city perished in the Titanic disaster, with speculation that Karnes and Corey died awaiting news of their wives. Critics note prior sea water gold-gleaning claims, citing Henry Blackmore’s data and a total around $3,082 spent on sea water tests and $379 on mud research.
A barn at Pat Clarke’s Third Ward premises caught fire before two pm and burned to the ground. Firefighters fought the blaze, saving nearby structures, with thick smoke seen across the city. Several chickens perished in the adjacent building while most were saved. Local onlookers estimated the damage and swelled crowds at the scene.
An old fashioned advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for families and children. It claims widespread use, cites testimonials from prominent men, and offers a free sample by requesting the address of the Caldwell company.
Doctors know soap made from borax coconut oil clean tallow and naptha. They say such a soap is cleansing sterile and antiseptic. It promises to make clothing sweet and clean and to save from contagion hazards in common soaps. Easy Task soap is the only one that would fill his prescription.
Mrs. O. A. Blakelee of Columbus Pa offers catering for weddings parties and all social functions. Bell phone 26 Awis.
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