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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented sale listing shows dress material prices and items such as Nosy Lancaster Gingham Sue Owen and Moldy Bears. It notes ready made linings and wholesale prices, with several per yard and offset discounts including 10 percent off on certain fabrics. The text reads like a store circular with various names and product lines repeating throughout.
Special all day Friday offers include men’s Russian cord shirts at 3.50 and up to 15 percent off shirt waists. Millinery and flowers also see 1 to 3 off selections in a local shop sale.
Report from Brocton notes potato prices rising to 180 per bushel with strong demand in the area. Farmers expect higher prices for the harvest though some market uncertainty remains. A shipment of three carloads reportedly reached Pittsburgh, yielding about 18 cents per bushel for the farmers.
A regional Baptist assembly convened in Meadville to discuss the amalgamation of five churches. Delegates from Crock and Chowk associations weighed eligibility for uniting under a joint body, with committees appointed to report back and future meetings planned for Franklin and Croaslation areas.
Reported in May 12 incident near Blue Jay where George Crane and a companion were crow hunting on a farm. While unloading, a shotgun discharged unexpectedly, injuring a youth and underscoring dangers of handling firearms during hunting in rural areas. Local pursuit of medical aid followed as the injured were treated.
A garbled report lists Ming Raine and others tied to a forgery case. Details are unclear but mention a $81.81 for a pair of shoes and several local names and addresses, including 117 Sheth Ave and Speinger's Camp near Kinz. Authorities indicate a charge of forgery filed by Mbowne Caribert and Trartell forgell, with multiple residents named in the fragment.
A Virginia reader recounts long pain from a quarter century eased by a medicine called Nerve Worth. He describes ongoing aches, sleepless nights, and financial strain, then claims the remedy brought relief and urges others to try it, noting local supplier availability.
The Spartansburg News Letter describes alumni celebrations and annual events set for June 3, with plans for a new armel bouquet and exercises by the Join Multitudin Fern Weidner Opal school. Local youths marked Marti Uolon Peck Mule Miller and others as they build a playground diamond 00 feet square, using WixTS fort materials. The piece notes healthy sports, community effort, and a prevalent disease this spring.
Local ad lists water spar, Cosmolac, Glydenns and Lawrence paints from 55c a half pint to 6.50 a gallon. ALABASTINE sanitary wall coating in 5 lb sealed packages white and 75 colors 80c. Enamel for furnitures and woodwork white ivory grey 1 4 pint 40c to 2.05 quart. Dry paste for wallpaper 20c a lb. Johnson's liquid wax 50c a bottle. Harzee floor mops large 2.00 small 1.50. Stove pipe enamel 1 4 pint 20c. Sponges 25c to 1.00.
An old ad note records a testimonial from Mrs Geo H Gordon of Corry praising Don's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. The account mentions daily pain, difficulty straightening, and relief after using the product, with a call to buy at all dealers and to ask for Dean's Kidney Pill.
In a tightly contested match, Ashe delivers decisive points against Ami Vont, solidifying lead late in the game. The crowd packed the arena as Ashe's team seized control with precise serves and strategic plays, earning a decisive victory and extending their season momentum.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item noting a win or award connected to a location or store on a street with unclear wording. Readable elements include a person or team claiming victory and a street reference, but precise names and full facts are not recoverable from the fragment.
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