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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
5
Wagtly Brothers bring a traveling circus to town covering about 90,000 miles, with a large contingent of performers, animals, and equipment. The event features a diverse program, including elephant acts and a busy commissary, and draws thousands from around the world. City officials and residents prepare for crowds as vendors and services gear up for the show.
Heavy wire goods from Logan and Bryan show price shifts as Anahonda and midwest firms trade at varied levels. Listed shares span utilities and metals including Westinghouse and General Electric with scattered gains and losses.
Nearly a thousand residents gathered at the depot to bid farewell as about thirty draftees from Titusville prepared to depart for service. A special train carried three ditch and Dagguga units from Mila, with draft selections taken at Warren, Kane, and Wdeway. Harrison D. Lowen led the contingent with Charles J. Schoppent assisting as the crowd cheered their departure.
Captain and Mrs A B Mitson and a small Salvation Army group visited Titusville yesterday for the Army’s 45th anniversary observance. The afternoon meeting drew enthusiastic attendance and the group returned home after the evening gathering. Tonight and tomorrow Captain Harry Bates and a Philadelphia wave of Salvationists will conduct services.
A compact note notes that prudent advertising has long shaped fortunes, with smart campaigns sparking new business and growth for enterprising firms seeking to build markets and attract customers.
Fragmentary note discusses habitual publicizing of business activities and the belief that judicial advertising ensures success. The text hints at adverting as a catalyst for attracting new business and emphasizes ongoing promotional reminders to customers.
A full Rex Theatre crowd packed the house as Artcraft showcased Wolves of the Madi and the feature The Whip. W B Hart led a dynamic eight reel program with thrilling action and strong applause. Manager Parker praised the capacity crowd and noted another showing at 7:45 PM the same evening.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Cap ist Church met at the Parsonage with Mrs F W Troy and thirty three present. They devote time to Red Cross work and good results are seen. Miss Hunter entertained with dialect readings. The Lilian Guild meets next Tuesday at Mrs N Dell Darling's West Wayne street with supper served around 8 30. Barnes lead daughter Mrs Emma Barnes and Rev F W Troy hosted a farewell dinner for twenty older members at North Center street as the Barnes party leaves for Long Beach California next Wednesday. The Alatilians meet next Wednesday afternoon at the M E Church parlors to do Red Cross work.
Rex Program listings show July 1 schedule with Mme Petrova in Ex Lie and Burke in Arms and the Gir. July 4 hosts special Lipa Cavalirea in The ternal Tem ptreng and Mary Piel ford in Amurtly of Clothesline.
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