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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
5
A damaged 19th century ad describes mushroom corn pain and a dubious cure. It claims Dinxalva tablets and Calocide rounds can relieve foot corn pain with hot water soaks, olive oil, and various powders. It touts quick relief and wholesale availability, urging readers to try the kit.
A London Globe note recounts a Paris writer Chateaubriand employing a monkey as a playful aid in preparing works. The animal mixed up manuscripts, rearranged sheets, and sat watchfully as orders were followed. The prank led to a unique scene with the monkey earning a page on the master's desk.
A New York Sun report describes a man who hoards passports and papers for years, using them to move between countries without visas. He keeps a growing collection and sometimes travels abroad, planning to depart if necessary to a foreign country.
A Buffalo center merchant received a box labeled as conscience money or a prank. Inside were 1740 pennies and a note, with a hazy tale linking a misrouted package from Johnson Bassault Co. to F Nye of Lake Park Iowa. The shipment, identified by a Cedar Rapids insertion, weighs 19 pounds and remains unexplained.
An aged passage recalls Morleya kinship and Yoré lineage with remarks on Con Yoré aiding a baronet who died in 1810, and on Robert Surtees. It notes Grenville and Carolingian-era ties, a parish relief episode, and a puzzling double high sheriff episode, ending with a metaphor on lineage and decay.
London reports the late Great Lafayette left an estate estimated above 500000 dollars. He was famed as a leading illusionist, maintained a London residence year round, and entertained lavishly when touring. At the time of death he earned about 5100 weekly and left no discovered relatives in London.
In a terse exchange two women discuss choices for a purchase. Mrs Wise-T questions a purchase named Pigars for a bush. Mrs McBride asserts caution and says she selected a box called Guest made, claiming it the best option.
An Ames & Co advertisement touts Exo for feet and skin relief. It promises quick relief from painful foot inflammation, corns, chafing, and sunburn with a refreshing ointment. The copy highlights its use for weary feet and claims broad skin benefits. It promotes a 25 cent price and notes availability at Ames & Co wholesaler in Stockton, California.
J Wise of Corry RD advertises lathing and plastering at 1 cent per yard with plastering alone at 7 cents per yard chimneys priced at 20 and 25 cents per square foot.
Cohen's Shoe Store invites shoppers to fit their feet in a wide spring assortment with styles that are attractive and durable. Women’s shoes priced from 1.50 to 4.00 reflect affordable fashion and sturdy wear.
Advertises latest styles and quality leather for children. Features patent leather and gun metal pumps with one two and three straps priced at 1.50 and 2. Oxfords in patent leather and gun metal priced from 1 to 2. Ends with emphasis on value and durability for youngsters.
An amused seaside scene centers on Labeler Goble and his wife Mrs Goble as they accompany the general manager on a day trip by rail and yacht. Goble teases the manager about vocabulary and grammar while passengers await the famed official. The exchange reveals social jockeying among railway staff and wives at the platform and on board.
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