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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
2
An 19th century advertisement asserts a local remedy for catarrh that claims to cure the condition through a specific tonic and blood purifying approach. The text promotes a patent medicine with claims of restoring mucous surfaces and improving general health, listing a Toledo business as producer and distributor.
The readable text speculates on the war's end and shifts in power. It mentions Britain, Ireland, Germany, and democracy, with questions about revolutionary change and future peace.
Governor Whitman blasted the Senate after a failed amendment to a local option measure. With Democrats and supporters accusing Republicans, the Assembly eyes a clash over a vote on the liquor question and related taxes.
Bids are invited by the Corry Board of Education for furnishing coal to Corry School District. Proposals must be sealed and received by May 15. Address proposals to Rowe, Secretary, Corry, endorsing outside envelope Proposals for furnishing coal.
Warren boy 18 son of Mrs Leonard of 18 South Street rushed to emergency hospital after an explosion in the high school laboratory. He suffered severe burns to hands and face and may lose both eyes. Attending physicians said prognosis unclear for 72 hours. The accident occurred during an unauthorized experiment by fellow student Younes Leonard under Professor Junking.
Warren County Commissioner Mr Lown reports 5000 acres of abandoned farmland in the county not to be planted this year. He warns immediate action is needed as much of the land lies idle between Grand Valley and Warren and along the ridge. He notes the area requires cultivation to avoid further waste.
For sale is 76 loads of dirt with delivery option. Contact A Te Morgan for details.
Washington May 4 The War Department details the planned size of the first U S Army including 18 598 officers and 52 659 enlisted men forming divisions. plans call for sixteen heavy field artillery regiments and two cavalry divisions. The roll of divisions covers New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia District of Columbia North and South Carolina Tennessee Georgia Alabama Ohio Indiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Oklahoma Texas and western states. Training camps will open with 40 000 prospective officers and drafting will begin as a law passes.
The readable text hints at a casual, rambling note about business, friendship, and a utility company in Corry City. It mentions help from Alde and a light company, with garbled phrases about pumping and dollars, suggesting a colloquial, incomplete historical snippet.
A vintage ad proclaims San Cure Ointment cures bleeding itching or protruding piles and other skin ailments. It offers a money back guarantee and promotes cure claims for sores burns pimples and skin diseases with a 25 cent price from N W Ames and Co and Thompeese Medical Co Titusville.
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