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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
2
Amsterdam reports Belgium split into Flemish and Walloon districts as German forces ravage Louvain and Dinant. The dispatch touts German “charity” toward Flemish as part of a broader plan to win loyal subjects, while noting atrocities and loot.
An advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through internal use and blood purification. The makers promise $100 to anyone it fails to cure, urging readers to request a test sample and contact Adams FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio, with druggists selling the product.
The article outlines U S Army growth to 2 000 000 within a year and later phases to 3 000 000 with trained reserves. It forecasts battleships dreadnoughts and cruiser production, stresses mobilization of ships against German submarines, and urges immediate commandeering of vessels and new appropriations.
The text argues that American financial and industrial resources are the most effective tools for national defense in an emergency, stressing rapid mobilization and direct action to secure quick returns. It accuses pacifists obstructing government measures of causing unpreparedness and calls for future preparations despite current opposition.
An advertisement claims a clerk recovered full health and strength after using Vinol. It touts Vinol as a cure for run down, nervous conditions in men and women, and lists ingredients like beer, peptonarye, and Alycero phosphates. Bonded by C. Babbitt and Ben, druggists of Corry, Pa, with outlets in Pennsylvania towns.
The German government plans a four week quarantine for American relief workers and staff including The Mage via Lonton Maren 9i. They would assemble in Liège or in Cologne Karlsruhe or Munich and would not leave during the period. The move applies to Brand Whitlock and his staff as well. Upon quarantine end, departures would be arranged by any chosen route.
Theft at the Hesch residence reported by investigators. Entry made through a window while residents were away. Jewelry including a Lamond ring and other rings, a necklace, and garments stolen. Police review details and seek witnesses.
Subpoena served to Winger by Allen Warren amid a federal probe into the election of D. D. Bleakley. Deputy Marshall Boaty reported the event as Winger was not in town, and Postmaster Allen arranged service after receiving a letter from the United States District Attorney.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a peppermint oil based inhalant that clears nasal passages without stomach dosing gargles or sprays. It claims rapid relief from catarrh hay fever and congestion and offers money back if customers are not satisfied. The copy cites chemists and druggists offering the inexpensive remedy.
Stockholm says the King accepted the resignation of Premier Hatnitrele Jota and temporarily retained ministers. Parliament defeated the government over an appropriation for wind preservation, granting only one third of the requested funds.
The advertisement touts a corn treatment named Gotis-It or Gets-It promising relief for corns. It claims global recognition, claims of easy removal, and endorsements by B. Lawrence & Co. Chicago and M. F. Ames and Co. along with other named parties. The copy emphasizes quick results and widespread popularity.
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