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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
5
A fragment from West's Grocery lists goods and bulk items with price per pound or per item. Items include macaroni, noodles, soap powder, beans, corn starch, Bermuda onions, jelly, pink beans, creamery butter, cocoa, evaporated milk, Baby Bee milk, and toasted corn flakes. The note mentions free delivery and a general sales plan.
June 17 Columbus Chronicles reports a trustees meeting of the Ot Y. Church led by Wilton Purken, no service held at the church, several local people listed with visits and greetings. Decoration Day services are noted, plus numerous short notices of neighbors attending family events, travels, and purchases, including strawberry harvesting and market activity in Corry area.
Local OCR fragment notes mixed iron and auto tires with pricing hints. Mentions 148 Maty Street and a person or owner named A. I Hrodwky. Text is fragmentary and unspecific about date or full transaction details.
An advertisement lists Dr Andrew S McKelvey a chiropractor in Park Pines Corry Pennsylvania with contact Bell Phone 365-1 No 4 Park. The quirky headline mentions specialty in spine and neck care and notes CBIROPRACTOR and ERY in capitalization.
June 18 Kang reports Pennsy official visits Ridgway wreck site to determine fault after a collision at the yard. Engineer Chauncey Snyder of Renova, who escaped injury, found a pocketbook containing $20 and spoke with the grieving family. Snyder, then retraced debris searches seeking clues and possible responsible party, amid limited visibility from the blast.
A local health pitch promotes Phosphated Iron and Phosphated Tray as boosts for blood and nerve function. The advertisement claims capsules are superior to pills and warns patients against dealer substitutions. Babbitt & Son handle sales locally.
A fragment from a 18th century market column listing assorted goods and prices. Items include canned meats, lard, cheese, vinegar, cocoa, sardines, root beer, buttermilk, and household remedies. Also mentions farm supplies and various brands with scattered prices and quantities.
Money spent in newspaper advertising brings the quickest returns and the cheapest option. Try it now. a bold claim that ads in print reach readers quickly and affordably.
A local city notice by Frank, head of police, announces German non enemies aged 14 and up within Perry County must register at the Sky Building in Sorry City from June 17 to 26 1918 excluding Sundays between 6 AM and 9 PM. Registrants should bring four unmounted 3x3 photographs and light notes.
City invites bids for a four inch thick iron and concrete extension to the library building at 204 South Center Street. Plans show street approaches and building foundations under the supervision of Mount & Son, with specifications approved by the library committee. Proposals must be sent to DS Rowe, Corry, by the stated deadline.
Sidewalk notices urge property owners to promptly repair sidewalks in disrepair or face city action. The text stresses keeping sidewalks and tree limbs in proper condition to avoid interference with electric lights and obstructed views. City Supt. Chas M Selson emphasizes urgency and proper trimming for safety and aesthetics.
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