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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
2
A garbled notice outlines advertising rates and deadlines for March listings. It mentions submission by a Friday deadline and weekly rate details, but the text is mostly unreadable, with multiple misspellings obscuring concrete figures and dates from the source.
Weather notes show showers on Wednesday and again Thursday with cooler temperatures. A brisk southerly wind is expected, affecting outdoor plans across the region.
An 1890s Corry Evening Journal advertisement touts San Cura Ointment and San Cura Soap as universal remedies for burns bruises itching and skin ailments. It claims guaranteed cures or money back and lists N F Ames & Co and Thomas Downey as sellers with mail order options.
The April issue presents Rogas H. Gilmore and Charles Edward Russell in revealing pieces on Dreyfus, Henry Lewis's travel with art, and Mormon political power. Leigh Hunt's career is highlighted, with numerous illustrations of modern life globally. Also noted are the Simplified Spelling Bureau debates and civic civility observations from various newspapers.
Rheuma marketed by W N F Ames & Co as a remedy for Riv matiem and related ailments. The firm offers a guarantee plan promising refunds if not cured, claiming Rheuma clears kidney issues, reduces fever, boosts appetite, strengthens the body, and improves liver activity. Available at 60 6 a bottle locally or 60 a box by mail from the Rheuma Co Buffalo N Y.
Pittsburg Mayer Bros. Construction and South Shore Construction, with E. M. Love Son of Corry, bid for paving a 10.67 foot road in Conneaut township around Albion. Ten firms submitted bids to the state highway department at Harrisburg on March 24, Conestoga Contracting of Pittsburg offering the low bid of 31007 dollars for slag bottom and Beaver Valley limestone topping. Local residents hoped brick paving would be chosen due to nearby Conneaut brick, but brick prices were deemed too high.
Paul M. Potter, author of The Girl from Rectory and other international successes, invests royalties in real estate across Long Island and the Northeast. He notes royalties from The Girl were among the largest for a single work and hints at retirement if he writes two more plays. The Girl from Rectory is booked for a Monday, April 4 one night engagement at the Library Theater.
Noted Salvation Army figures Colonel and Mrs Richard Holz Atlantic Coast Provincial Commander will address the Corry Citadel tonight accompanying Cadet Ernest Holz son of Col Holz and Bandmaster Bridgen all from Philadelphia public invited to hear the prominent leaders on Wednesday evening.
Erie Railroad officials led by President Underwood and View President Stuart achieved high operating efficiency during a harsh winter. Western press praised fire management for keeping traffic moving as floodwaters surged in March, with Mosdyke yards in New York and Pennsylvania submerged yet service maintained. Engineers braved water near the fire boxes while crews worked in knee-deep conditions and over 1,000 cars moved daily for four days, most on schedule.
An old advertisement extols Pape's Digestive Elixir as a quick remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia, sour stomach, gas, and related symptoms. It claims fast relief within minutes, easing nausea headaches constipation and stomach discomfort after meals. The copy targets readers suspecting serious illness and urges trying the product to restore appetite and digestion.
The Home Watchmen of the World in Union City celebrate a debut with 20 initiates by Fort Erie No. 1 degree team. Supreme officers attend, and a large hall hosts a musical and literary program by local talent plus guests from Fort Bria and Corry No. 5. Open house invites the public. The group, though a month old, claims the city’s largest membership aside from the Odd Fellows.
E P Mockresa announces relocation of his bireness shop from Columbus to 101.2 Mair Street Corry. He offers to perform repairs in his line for old and new catemers with specialty re pairing. March 1 1910.
An advertised wallpaper deal promises at least 20 percent savings over sample books. The notice references agents and display by J M Sheely, with unspecified details and locations.
Advertisement touts Hem-Rold as an internal remedy for piles with claims women suffer more than men from pilea. It notes door work and lack of exercise as causes and offers a money back guarantee. The supplier is Dr Leonhardt Go of Ste tson B Buffalo NY and provides a booklet on request.
February 2 Sweden resident August Israelson dies at 67. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Charles Swanson. Jamestown guests of Mrs. Chas Swanson. High school commencement set for April 20 with four seniors Hossa Lumona Hazel Fox Belle Howard Mary Ohrn. Y P B Gy presented Rev. Allison with a Bible. Mr. Lyman Raymond buys a fine horse. Mrs. Simmons visits Mrs. Celia Gatox. Mrs. F G Emerson travels to Union City for daughter Mrs. Wm Jaseix and newborn baby boy. Lewis Monroe of Dunkirk and Gerald Monroe of Cornell University visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. B la Monroe. Easter excursion at Spring Creek Church. Lakes Aid Society to meet at Mrs. Frank Gordon’s Thursday. Ladies Auxiliary to meet Friday April 1 with Mrs. Feye. Alec cemetery directors meet with Mrs. E Monroe. Third Quarterly Conference of Columby and North Corry at Sciota church. Rev J W Wekok to hold communion at Sciotu Sunday afternoon. Mr Andrew Minote returns from visit with son Geo Minore in Titusville Pa. Mrs Carlow Manwaring’s sath birthday celebrated with a card and flowers. Mr and Mrs William Lamona attend funeral of Alden Higgins in Concord. Interview conducted at Spurlansburg.
In Grove City a March 23 report from English, President of the Board of Health, counters exaggerated meningitis stories. In a population near 4000 there have been three suspected cases but currently no active disease. Conditions are stated as better than ever.
A promotional note claims VINOL liver and iron tonic benefits the general public by aiding severe coughs colds and the weak and run down. It asserts proven worth and continuing growth in usefulness and health strengthening effects.
All residents are notified to clean up their backyards and business owners along paved alleys are urged to clean the area and remove refuse. Householders aware of nuisances needing abatement should notify Health Officer H G Kuntz and the Street Commissioner.
Persona with claims against the City of Corry will present them at the Controller's office in the City Building no later than Friday noon April 1, 1910. B. McCray, City Controller.
A local ad lists 26 bushels of fine eating potatoes priced at four cents per bushel. The listing notes small potatoes suitable for punting and provides contact as Jed Blakeley at 422 Ns Center Street.
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