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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
6
A terse ad praising this paper as superior to any 15 or 20 cent issue, claiming value and quality beyond rivals. It notes the paper is sold at a low price, inviting readers to compare for themselves.
A vintage advertisement highlights Sour Mother's Bread and New England Bread with the catchy line Only Five Cents, evoking a hometown bakery mood. The playful jingle signals daily freshness and value from a bygone era.
The text argues a hot water bottle is essential in sickness and comfort in health, guarding against colds chills cramps pains and inflammation. It claims bottles are inexpensive and as good as money can buy, warranted to give satisfaction.
An urban ad fragment urges Corry residents to buy from The Corry Floral at Columbus Avenue and Center Street. It emphasizes accessibility by noting customers are as near as a telephone and cautions that distance from town does not lessen convenience for mower and plant purchases.
A fragmentary wooden shop advertisement lists various food and grocery items under Wood's Lenten Bargains. Products include codfish, Boston pale ale, smoked meat, river baloney, pressed bondhiss, floaters, and Norwegian breakfast mackerel. The readable text mentions prices and quantities in irregular wording.
A garish mid century ad features a Lor al representative for the Nutone Corset Co at 631 Spring St. It touts a "youthing" figure and extreme tailoring to produce a shapely silhouette. The copy references the stout woman and a 50 mileh rowed motif as part of its provocative sales pitch.
A stream of brief notices lists visitors and residents in Cory today including Powell, Sinner, Starr, Mexandar, Vieree, Mrs. Miter, Lillia Carney, Jewell Mount, W. J. Lytle, Mrs. Dinsinnor, Thsiit Hensy, George Meynally, Miss Wintle Afinen, Miss Florence, Mrs. Mark Gray, Quinton Puller, Willidak Minore, John Te Clark, Howard Acker, and others. It mentions travels to Warren, Jamestown, Springfield Ohio, Hoar Lake, and Meadyville. The page includes a long, exhortatory advertisement for Vinol tonic, touting its health benefits for overworked and frail individuals, with testimonials and a city druggist endorsement.
The Amused Theater presents a program featuring The Test or Honed Poverty to Nothin, To be Ashamed Of with Miss Laurence in the leading role. The Golden Sickle and a hand colored tin display are noted, with a feature titled Talon at London.
Crawford County records show costs totaling about $17,000 for Allan V. Hoover’s two trials and the execution process. Bills listed include physicians, execution watchers, clothing, gallows labor, and hanging fee, with $1,000.67 charged for the time Hoover spent awaiting execution.
Local store Co BabBitts Son offers Howard's Digestive Medicine at half price 25 cents to new customers. They guarantee satisfaction and refund money if customers are not pleased. The offer advertises relief from constipation dyspepsia and indigestion with a money-back pledge.
International tailoring firms showcase made to order garments that fit well and look sharp. The world’s largest tailoring concern promotes custom fits through A. F. Messenger and Son as sole agents for Corry and surrounding area.
Manley and Bingham at 549 E Main St display a fine line of wallpaper from five top manufacturers. Viewings by appointment. reasonable terms and guaranteed work. Also advertised a $140 three piece granite monument with patent design from Starr Granite and Marble Works.
Purported advertisement from Corry Pennsylvania offers pure maple syrup and augur products. Lists syrups by quart half gallon and gallon on demand with a new method promised to meet the pure food act. Includes contact details and a telephone line for orders.
Notice to stockholders of Corry Hospital Amocin Will convene at the hospital on Wednesday March 8 1911 at eight o clock p m for the election of a board of directors for the coming year.
The Genuine All Wool Line offers pure wool fabric for men’s clothing. Suits are tailored for fit and quality, suitable for all ages. Visit A B Mosuenigor & Sou to see the lineup and styles.
Real estate ads describe multiple properties for sale and rent including a nine room house, thirteen room barn, and two houses on a street, with details on rooms, baths, and locations. Listings mention property on Spring Street and Main Street, multiple buildings near Powell, and other parcels for sale or to build. The clippings reference various agents and contact names as part of the local real estate market.
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