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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1918
Page
2
A reader offers $100 reward and promotes a cure for catarrh claiming constitutionally real ments and salting salts restore health. The ad touts a patent remedy named Finns and urges readers to mail testimonials to the Toledo druggist firm in a classic patent medicine style.
A man from Oil City, identified as McMahon, escapes from enemy captivity during wartime living conditions linked to a Morald era. He reportedly evaded pursuit after being held by enemy forces and was aided by wartime officials. The dispatch notes his return and ongoing military assignment, with the government reporting his status.
The article reports on a gross license approval amid controversy over pro German sentiment. It notes the license holder’s alleged ties, the court’s involvement, and claimed sympathies with the German government. Born in Gesting in 1854, the individual reportedly died in 1887 while details of the case unfold.
An old advertisement markets “California Fig Syrup” as a remedy for constipation in children. It warns mothers to ask a druggist for the genuine product and notes counterfeits, claiming the label provides full directions and age guidance. The copy imitates a 19th or early 20th century tone, urging parents to use the syrup for relief in hours.
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