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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1916
Page
6
A new hospital is described as opening in Corry near Powell's Wagon Show at the intersection of North and Center streets. The readable text indicates construction or opening activity adjacent to a local wagon show site.
An advertisement-like fragment touts an ointment named San Oura for fast healing of sores, piles, burns, and scalds. It mentions Thos Downey, Thos F. McGinroy of Copperstown Pa, and various symptoms like swelling, fever, and pain, with pricing and claimed cures across many ailments.
The Pennsylvania Railroad faced a sweeping Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into rail line fatalities blamed on system faults. Witnesses described 14 deaths from crashes and falls, noting lack of signal protection and unsafe operations across lines east of Pittsburgh and Brinmere.
A Jamestown veteran of Wellington’s regiment in the British army died in France during World War I. The article recalls his years of service, recalled by a comrade who described frontline experiences and the early stages of the war.
Mrs. Wells of Corry tests Donn's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. She previously reported improvement after using the pills from Amos & Co. Drug Store and later confirmed ongoing benefit, urging others to ask for the kidney remedy.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe bowel cleanser for cross feverish children. It boasts gentle stomach and bowel relief without erasing, claims to cure constipation within hours, and instructs mothers to ask for a 10 cent bottle from their druggist. The copy warns against counterfeit imitations and urges choosing the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product.
A border raid described as Mexican forces crossing into a frontier area disrupted the region. Reports say a unit of Cavalry and other soldiers engaged near a river, with scattered clashes and several men wounded or captured. Local authorities indicated the action originated from a coast to inland march and involved detachment from nearby camps.
The program for Saturdays Grange meeting is outlined with scheduled open items and readings. The event lists speakers Alin Perkins and a discussion on The Legislative Work of the Nation Franke with several attendees and readings announced for the day.
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