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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1918
Page
3
An old ad urges parents to treat a sick unhappy child with California Syrup of Figs. It promotes a syrup claimed to cleanse the stomach and bowels in hours, promising a gentle cure and a happier child, urging parents to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
Warren February 28. Citizens closely watch whether the borough will continue its protest against the Pennsylvania Gas Company rate case. Borough Solicitor MacDonald indicated he had a message from Beshlin showing Warren joined the protest. The council will hear the investigation results at Monday night’s meeting and decide next steps.
A Cincinnati authority warns against a drug called freezone used to treat corns. The claim is that a few drops melt the corn with no irritation to surrounding skin, but officials caution against self treatment and cutting corns, noting dangerous habits and misrepresented results.
Fragmented OCR lists cord pricing for beech, hard maple, and other woods in varied spellings and currencies, indicating a hardwood market note with unit costs from 4.00 to 8.50 per cord and a warning about minimum quantities or conditions, though the text is garbled.
Harriaburg reports a natural death of the legislative mood as the extra session talk wanes. Analysts expect Governor Mrumbaugh to pause the agenda with no immediate gains from reform, while hopes center on federal prohibition amendment adoption and gubernatorial candidates lining up behind it. Pennsylvania may set the pace, with J Donny O Nial and Senator Sproul anticipated to back adoption once action moves.
Erie bakers face action after tests showed bread sold as war bread contained less than 20 percent wheat substitute. County food administrator Conrad Klein announced samples were analyzed by James A. Franks with administration chemist and warned suspension or revocation of licenses for continued noncompliance.
An old advert recommends a small package of Hamburg Breast Tea sold at pharmacies. A tablespoonful steeped in boiling water, then sipped as a soup or tea throughout the day or at night, is claimed to break a cold and cure grip. It supposedly opens pores, relieves congestion, loosens bowels, and drives a cold from the chest, emphasizing inexpensive vegetable ingredients.
Fragment from an old advertisement describes rubbing backache and lumbago pain relief. Mentions a home remedy found in a drugstore table and advises rubbing the affected area for relief.
Optometrist Dr. Wm. Stanley of Corry, Pa, urges eye care and mentions glasses as essential. The piece discusses vision health, eye strain, and potential hazards of neglect, highlighting the need to protect sight amid everyday activities.
An enthusiastic health tip extols drinking a glass of very hot water with a teaspoon of phosphate before breakfast to flush the stomach liver kidneys and intestines. It claims this cleanses toxins, relieves dullness headaches and constipation, and leaves one feeling refreshed as the day begins with improved digestion and energy.
War time efficiency claim from Starr Granite & Marble Works at 110 Maple Ave Corry Pa. The advertisement notes offset costs of Klavbur and Material ty adiling with slight price advances over former rates. It asserts power and earnings are improved compared to past and future conditions.
A fragment discusses the Chota Hazri morning wake-up call, its use by workers, and mixed public reaction. It notes some resent the service and contrasts those who rely on it with those who avoid it, asking how many quit and mentioning Dharee and Saxon.
Advertisement noting special prices on mattraason refinishing packing and crating. Mentions J. Rupp Bell, Dr. Andrew McKelvey and various vague locations. Contains garbled OCR text with unclear addresses and product names. Includes service and product references without clear specifics or dates.
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