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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
5
A local ads page lists Old and middle aged women wanted to do hand sewing for Nu-Bone Corset Co. It mentions a meeting at 80 oclock tomorrow afternoon with a promised good program and invites attendees from City and Vicinity.
Bargain sale ad lists pork, cabbage, Bermuda onions, Arizona melons, fancy dairy and canned goods with prices from 8c to 60c. Includes galvanized pails, steel carpet, soaps, baking products, cocoa, potatoes, beets, rice, milk, herring, salmon, and other groceries. Large quantities and weekly specials emphasized.
United Prose from Washington reports the Department of Justice seeks court action to enforce an injunction dated April 1918 restricting import and sale of chosen goods. Attorney General approval and state input from Ohio are noted as part of the legal move continuing after a peace declaration.
A jumble of ads and notices describes special bargains at a clothing shop, a Tuesday dance at 7, and a cabinet room job at a factory. A chaotic local scene notes rising drunkenness, calls for drastic action, and mentions a proprietor tightening control following disruptive behavior.
ad text promoting a corn remover product claims instant relief after a few rpm of detactytntide and a painless lift off the corn. Mentions a money back guarantee and lists several companies and distributors.
Classified items include sale offers for glues and goods at 331 Euclid Street and 31 Bull Street, a laborer wanted at Mayhawk Condensed Milk Co, and a legal assured warranty from Brigham's Hardware. Also community notices invite the Wotha Missionary society gathering, a dance at Macabee Hall, and a bridge gathering with supper.
Local ads list children stockings and ladys gloves with prices and weights, plus “wanted” apprentice platers, a May 1900 church gathering at Mrs McDonald's home, a dance at Maccabe Hall with Damon’s orchestra, hair care claims, advertised letters for week ending May 19 1900 and a trade notice from Transet Babbitt.
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