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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1916
Page
3
Local pharmacy in Corry promotes direct-from-maker sourcing and wide selection to offer low prices on medicines. The ad highlights freshness and large stock as the store’s edge over pricier competitors.
March prices list medicinal goods and tonics including Kilmer’s Swamp Root for 1.00, Paines Colery Compound at 1.00, Hartman’s Perina 7.90, Dr Horpen Favorite Pro drigtion at 1.00, Pompeian Olive OIl 7.64, California Syrup of Figs 0.90, Slowns Linament 0.43, and Brown’s Kidney Pills 0.50 per large box. various tonics, salves, and remedies appear with cents listed per item.
Chicago student Orpet, a University of Wisconsin entrant, was indicted by a Lake County grand jury for murder of his former sweetheart Marlin Lambert. The panel heard 25 witnesses including Lambert’s father and her school friends. The case may be called next week as defense reserve continuances.
Mrs William Wisser of Dravosburg testifies that Tanlac relieved her father Henry Wisser’s catarrh and stomach troubles. He suffered fatigue, poor sleep, and choking sensations until Tanlac improved his appetite and energy. She urges others to try the remedy, sold by C C Twentieth and Son at 42 North Center Street.
An old remedy promises hair restoration by sage and sulphur, claiming natural color and sheen. The ad touts a ready made compound from a local druggist costing about a dollar, says it darkens hair without obvious signs of dye, and cites benefits for scalp conditions and shedding.
March items from Clymer include visits by Miss Lonnie Habinik and Walter Logtors moving to Carton Vrooman price adjustments, several residents listed with illnesses, a high school benefit supper planned for March 10, and local schooling disputes. The Corry Sophomores varsity basketball visit ended with a Clymer win.
An old advertisement claims a constipated child will not laugh or play until given California Syrup of Figs. It touts the product as harmless and delicious, with directions for all ages and a note to ask a pharmacist for a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
A local Clymer district recap notes a 25 to 14 score, busy weekend travel from Corry to Sherman, and a record month for egg shipments totaling 463 crates from Clymer in February. Residents visited friends, attended shows, and winter roads were reported poor. Measles quarantines in Sherman and rural mail carrier exams scheduled for March 25 are mentioned alongside local health and social updates.
A distorted ad describes stomach distress from food souring causing gas and indigestion. It touts Papin or Dinpopein products as a quick remedy, claiming rapid relief and a gentle effect on the digestive system. The copy appeals to long term readers seeking a simple cure.
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