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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
4
In a fragmentary item from the Paul Pioneer Press an observer jokes as animals arrive at an ark during a flood episode. A giraffe and a monkey debate enumeration by the proprietor while a young man recalls a perilous night involving a wooden leg and a quick rescue.
May 7 Frank LaFace, 43, was killed when a 1,500 pound rock fell on him at Mahoning near Leechburg. The incident occurred as the rock toppled at the work site, crushing the victim. Firemen assisted at the scene.
Market notes from New York on May 2 show No 2 red wheat at 1.20 a bushel, butter and flour prices, corn and white corn details, and state dairy and egg figures. Buffalo Livestock Market lists prime steers around 4.50 to 4.89, cattle and sheep bids, with hay prices for Timothy and straw on track.
An advertisement touts the Coyle Water Power Vacuum Cleaner as a healthful, powerful carpet cleaning device. It claims to remove dust from carpets, sterilize surfaces, and reduce housekeeping drudgery with a water-based system that recirculates particles back into rooms. The copy emphasizes durability, low operating cost, and a twenty year guarantee while warning against tarps and pet dust restrictions.
Public notice from Corry Toe Company promotes a tea product claiming safety due to purified water processing. The notice, signed by Notary A. W. Gleason, asserts the drink is free from harmful elements and markets it with testimonials and household remedies.
Parts furnished by an expert with 25 years experience offers tuning and repairs for organs and sewing machines. No charges for ent mates. Also manufacturer of Buttons polish. Call Bell 14u-L or National Hotel, Harry Button.
Notice of expanded milk routes including extra milk cream butter milk and cottage cheese deliveries in the morning with special delivery runs in the afternoon. Customers urged to phone orders early for Puro Milk Co. distribution.
A questionable shipment labeled Chick Feed Calt Mon Gras Good Gluten Feed and seed corn arrives with unclear product names. Officials note potential mislabeling affecting buyers and request further inspection.
Help wanted at Nu One Corset factory offering light work and good pay. Gorge W. Morris advertises positions for girls at the Central apollo sewing center. Contact at 263 Wee Mone Gies Waynted. Apt 24, floor Alex Dill.
A jumbled list of seed varieties and seeds, including peas, nasturtiums, lettuce, beets, cucumbers, turnips, radish, squash, and grass seed. Mentions quantities per ounce or packet and scattered color notes, with mumbled misspellings and unclear vendor details.
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