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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1910
Page
5
An elderly woman, 74, from New Jersey, wandered away from her husband after a night in custody. She could not name her partner and later revealed a spouse as the cause of her actions. Police traced her to Pittsburgh where she was located and identified.
Washington May 01 The dispute between Secretary Meyer and Paymaster General Eustace J. Rogers has resurfaced after a period of dormancy. The tension centers on the reorganization of the Navy Department's supply bureau and questions of authority over the bureau chief. The dispute has strained relations between the two officials, with Rogers expected to continue in his role until his term ends November 1 next.
Mrs Louise Burns aged seven died in Silom Ohio after a life described as unique and influenced by claims of witch power. She was the widow of Peter Burns and previously married to John Yolyle, leaving seven children from her first marriage and patients across regions, with community speculation about curses and medical lore surrounding her.
Fragmentary text recounts Tom Purdie recalling Sir Walter Scott and his Waverley novels as a source of comfort. He notes how reading a single page provides relief, with references to titles and characters that suggest a long, reflective habit of reading. The passage hints at literary discourse from a past era and a nostalgic mood around Scott's works.
Lima reports ongoing mobilization as Lima departs with vast artillery and hospital matériel bound for the Ecuador frontier. Ayavien dispatch notes Mevadorian forces present in a neighborhood, signaling rising tension between rival governments and troops nearby.
A testimonial from Arthur Sederquest of Walkefield Michigan praises Miostia stomach tablets sold by N F Ames & Co. for curing indigestion belching and stomach swelling and claims it saves doctor bills. The ad notes price per box and availability at druggists and Ames & Co. Hoath's Pile offer constipation relief in May notices.
An advertisement touts De Detehon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgin as a radical cure within 9 days with immediate disappearance of symptoms. The claim highlights first dose benefits and urges purchase for 75 cents or $1 from Durham Drug Co. Also notes a plumbing and tinning shop opened by Glyde J. Jones at the Jayne Block corner, Main Street and Maple Avenue.
Disjointed notes recount Cartago's ruination by a major earthquake. The city, once a thriving capital near Trizú volcano, was repeatedly evacuated after eruptions and seismic shocks. Descriptions include vanished buildings, the old town’s charm, diverse residents, and the famed Church of the Angels atop a rock with a miracle tied to a Marian legend.
The Carnegie Veterans' association has commissioned J Massey Rhind to sculpt a berdle contesine of Andrew Carnegie. The statue will be placed on a pedestal in the grand foyer of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg New York. The group includes men linked with Carnegie Steel and figures like Charles M Schwab W E Corey Henry Phipps and James Guyley.
Philadelphia reports the death of Mrs Belella Veils Melville yesterday at her North 180th Street home after several weeks of illness. She was the daughter of George S. Polls and married to Rear Admiral George W. Melville in youthful years.
A fragment from Seanaas City Journal recounts a social scene where one man asks for a drink and another declines, while a companion designated as social secretary interacts with the host in a city gathering.
A garbled OCR style line cites odd phrases about capability and eagerness for conversation. It mentions Detroit and possible publication quirks, but offers no clear event or identifiable individuals, organizations, or locations beyond the city name. The fragment resembles a playful or erroneous excerpt rather than a complete news item.
An old advertisement warns against kidney diseases and claims Thompson's Barosma cleanses kidneys, stops pain, and restores health. It touts NP Antes & Co and Thomas Howsey as sellers with a guarantee money back, pricing listed as 50 cents to 1 dollar in period-typical marketing language.
The article asserts eczema and skin diseases stem from microscopic organisms gnawing just below the epidermis and must be treated through the skin with a liquid remedy. It promotes a soothing liquid sold by C. D. Babbitt & Son for five cents, claiming immediate relief and urging readers to try it now.
A fragmentary essay extols a marvel of mechanism the watch and its power source. It compares the intricate gearwork count of 175 pieces and over 2400 hinges to a complex modern feat while touching on cultural references and sweeping notes about timekeeping devices.
Garbage collector notice informs ward residents to contact Hassett's order for garbage. D. H. Hasbrouck, collector, directs prompt attention to ward or telephone orders. Also includes an unrelated excerpt about a boy and an old gentleman describing two ways to identify him.
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