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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
3
Classified notices offer sale of one yearling bull pure breed Holatetn. Also a heavy work horse for sale with phone contact 178R2. Additionally a quantity of none hold Kooda chairs stands and other art pieces for sale.
A Barneveld Wisconsin woman described weakness and anemia prior to trying Vinol. The testimonial claims Vinol restored health and vigor, calling it a tonic and strength creator. The ad promotes Vinol as a liver cod liver and iron tonic for all ages and guarantees money back if not helpful.
Secretary Baker disclosed that over half a million American soldiers have been sent to France, exceeding January projections of 600,000 to depart early in the year. He also said there is no shortage of rifles and machine guns in France or the theater, but declined to confirm specific shipment figures.
The War Department reports indicate the United States government spends heavily to feed the fighting force. Figures show daily provisions including beef bacon ham beans and tomato catsup, with inspectors verifying every pound. Critics argue some claims are exaggerated though officials say reports from the Quartermaster and Agriculture bureaus support the assessments.
Advertised letters at postal district oti Corry Pennsylvania for the week ending May 3 1918 include names such as Bahel Banters Airs Hime Lewis Mra Ley TMllotson Misa Dulsy McGuire Miss Wuthing and others along with several Mr and Miss titles. The notice lists partial names and street references including Third Street Garage and P M A D Colegrove.
Meadville May. In an olélock Wednesday afternoon the condition of JM Schnepp patient at Jo Spencer Hospital remains unchanged. The victim of an alleged assault by Raymond Walters Monday night is described as possibly fatal. Neighbors say Schnepp was struck while in the Saw Lands neighborhood, with reports indicating Walters warned him about driving too fast. The attending surgeon calls the condition critical.
A meeting by Good Roads associations from Western Pennsylvania, led by Attorney George F. Witmer, recommended an Erie to Tyrone highway link to connect with Lincoln Highway. A 2 board of directors was elected, Elyvind Cmyeitardemvinttes invited to join, and the session adjourned until May 24. The proposed route favors the Franklin and Oil City corridor over a prewar plan by Chief Engineer Uller of the Highway Department.
An OCR fragment references Napoleon, army parts, and camp life with mentions of comfort items and antiseptic powders. It includes garbled phrases about feet, ice, and several unclear product and medical terms, lacking coherent events or dates.
Albany reports the Bernstorf code deciphered by investigators linked to German espionage efforts. The FBI and Attorney General compiled evidence showing attempts to deliver revenue, copper, wool and war supplies to Germany via coded payrolls and covert routes. The probe traced contact between Bernstorf and German agents, detailing plans and financial ranges around tens of millions.
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem capsules as a universal cure for backache kidney bladder and other body ailments claiming rapid relief and a money back guarantee. It urges readers to buy imported capsules through local druggists and promises dramatic health returns.
Washington reports the Railroad Administration plans significant freight and passenger rate increases to meet deficits, with the total impact likely reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. The exact Interstate Commerce Commission request date is pending, and higher fuel costs are cited as a major driver.
A historic ad claims Dean's Kidney Pills cured a man named Mr. Clements from persistent backache and kidney issues after using a remedy bought at a local store. The promotion cites a testimonial referencing a fannery incident and a reported decrease in symptoms following the first box. Foster-Milhurn Co markets the product from Buffalo New York with dealer availability.
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