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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
3
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for crosses colds fevers and stomach discomfort in children and adults. It claims gentle bowels movement, lists directions and urges asking a druggist for the bottle while warning against counterfeit syrups.
Odor year dispute splits Yenango area over pheasant hunting policy. O4 City officials report mixed views. Wild Life League plans protest while county leans toward keeping pheasants closed for the season. No formal action yet, but opposition grows as opening day nears.
A vintage ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a natural liver and bowel stimulant to relieve indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims the product cleanses the system without harsh calomel, noting a 25 cent price and active relief for symptoms like bad taste, coated tongue, low energy, and poor appetite.
An old advertisement promotes Musterale as a white ointment replacing mustard plasters. It claims rapid relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and rheumatic pains plus aches in back joints and chest. It lists prices of 0c and 60c and mentions hospital advisories.
Erie on March 4 reports butchers refuse to obey food rules requiring careful weighing and price disclosure per pound. City officials announce strict enforcement, including prohibitions on selling meat until compliance and possible seizures for violations.
The piece describes Chota Hazri as a wake up call, joking about its reception in the Near East. It notes resistance from some to electric power and questions why more people begin using it than abandon it, suggesting a curious balance between adoption and quitting.
Jamestown voters cast nearly 9 500 ballots with about one third from women who influenced nominations. Mayor Samuel A Carbson faced opponents Attorney Clark Gust H Segerstrou Police Justice Henry A Bowent Alderman Charles Ingram S. L. Watson Gust Watson and Adolph Anderson among those named in the Republican primary results.
Pittsburg on March 4 three youths confessed how they planned the Gen aational Adame Express Company robbery. They escaped with more than 386,000 from a pony box at Twenty-stath street and Liberty ay omig. Two youths aged 20 and 17, Lanins Murke and Whitney Ronsh, were held for detectives at Court House. An Express Company employee is also tied to the case.
A Cleveland firm markets Zemo as a versatile antiseptic liquid for eczema, itching, burns, wounds, and chafing. Available from druggists for 35 cents, or 1.00 for extra large size, with claims of penetrating cleanliness and fast skin relief.
A dispatch from Mottebars reports counterfeit coins circulated in Pittsburg causing public concern. Investigating agents, including a U S Sevice Agent Hod Ahearn, arrived to track counterfeiters as local residents described the coins’ questionable gold plating and flimsy appearance amid a crackdown to restore trust in the money supply.
A local item reports surprising changes from a product called Lavepilk claiming quick improvements after a single wash. A student with eye strain and a teacher note unclear effects are mentioned amid broad promises and vague health claims from a cosmetic wash.
Two more counties back the McKean road proposal as officials outline joint highway investments and county state cooperation. The plan envisions a cross county route from Medway to Tradford, with shared financing and state backing to improve surface roads and bridge work.
Teaver Pally March 4, a two year old died after swallowing a drug bottle found at home. Mrs Chietit Qarritt and Mrs Heiman reported the child became unconscious and collapsed. A physician arrived too late to save him, with relatives saying the medicine had been sampled in error.
Titusville reader Rev W F Gilbert credits San Cura Ointment with curing twenty years of itching piles after using the product for two years. He says he has not been troubled since and endorses the remedy as permanent. Agents in Corry offer a money back guarantee. Also advertised San Cura Soap and Barby Soap claim skin healing and antiseptic benefits.
A second army balloon piloted by C L Anwarn ascended from Goodyear Field Akron Ohio near Franklin on Saturday. A strong wind caused a partial loss of control as the gas bag drifted over Vernon county and a gust tore the structure, ripping through a fence and bringing the balloon down in a rough landing with some damage and alarm to bystanders.
A questionable advertisement touts Hyomel as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming daily use cures rhinitis and related ailments. It promotes a rubber inhaler kit priced with no clear total and urges immediate purchase from druggists.
A controversial health column claims regular meat consumption causes uric acid to overwork the kidneys and trigger back pain headaches and bladder irritation. It recommends four ounces of Salta tablets before breakfast for a few days and a grape and lemon juice lithia remedy to flush kidneys and normalize urine.
Classified timber ad listing prices for eighteen inch Beech and maple per cord, with terms requiring minimum order and three atdes, and indicating purchases offered for various wood types. Shipping and measurement terms are fragmentary but indicate a local wood dealer posting rates and purchase intentions.
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