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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1918
Page
5
Local notice reports Corry man postponing his funeral due to illness. The piece describes chronic ailments and a patent remedy claim, with promotional language for a treatment promising relief after a single dose. Also mentions a sale of a 1500 lb mule and freight-adjacent notices.
A long social column lists visiting friends and notable events in a wartime town. Names include Mr. and Mrs. 8.P. Penieén, Miss Martha, Miss Pauline Selle, Miss Anne Selle, Miss Tila Schaal, Mrs. Addie Mihung, Mrs. Pa riot Béhuls, Miss Georgia Myers, Robert Glasx, Irene Jones, Clark Molin, Chark dr, Arienals in Montville, Baogertowny, Mim Wertride Thayer, Dr. G. Rees, Miss Elizabeth Chiang, Adam Worby, and Charles Loveland. It notes arrivals in France of a son, a depot farewell for a son who volunteered in artillery, and enlistment moves toward Slocum. It also mentions a medical meeting of the Warren County Medical Society and local sentiment about the war.
Bargain section offers Balbriggan boys shirts and drawers in sizes 24 to 34, house dresses in striped Percales priced at 1.50 to 1.75, bungalow aprons in Percales with braid and ric rac, smaller lot of house dresses at 34s, and children's Percale aprons with matching sun bonnets, all promoted as reduced prices to fit any purse.
A portable shower bath from a motor car is brought into a cottage to provide warm cleansing for children in Young France. Doctors and nurses oversee the half hour use as the Red Grass charity delivers dignity through hygienic care after months of deprivation. The effort, described as a miracle, restores smiles and hope amid hardship.
Notice from the Ota Rud Oren Auxiliary about a May 16 or 10 meeting at Dowd TL Mock work rooms. Member Tdn Simmens, secretary, urges attendance to mobilize national help and support for the coming effort.
Vague OCR text references a Democratic vote tonight for national leadership and state officers. Mentions Bonniwell Hugene G Guffey Joseph F and a lieutenant governor race with Wake to support a primary election on Kay 21. Context unclear and names partially garbled.
The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society meets tomorrow afternoon in the school hall. The St Elizabeth's Young Ladies Sodality plans a social meeting. The Daughters of Rebekah hold an election for the coming year at eight o'clock tonight. Red Cross work urged. Jonathan Lodge I O O F holds a social in honor of members leaving May 20 for military service at Camp Lejeune. Refreshments served. eight members will soon be in Bavarian service. large attendance expected.
Erie man Ralph W. Tillotson faces three counts for alleged espionage act violations and conspiring with Leo Militelaitor to obstruct military operations. Judge W J S Thompson presided as the jury deliberations began and the case advanced only to preliminary stages. Testimony continued with expectations the issues will be resolved promptly pending further motions.
A note states a meeting or departure time set for 10 o'clock on May 14 at city location ORE. The fragmentary text references individuals and an address, with unclear context about the event or purpose and missing details.
Local Red Cross meeting last night at the High Beloat aviatorium featured praise for the organization’s work and a call to extend relief efforts. Rev Joseph B Brock and others urged generous donations, noting that the goal is at least 10000 to aid frontline troops and distressed civilians in France Belgium and beyond.
Fragmented passage cites Mra Bowworth as chairman and mentions Lo wonie defi pemanse far reaching distance. Indistinct names and misread phrases obscure concrete actions, motives, or outcomes. The garbled lines fail to identify events, dates, organizations, or clear stakes.
An old advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash provides rapid relief for weak strained or inflamed eyes. It boasts easy use with two applications and guarantees some benefit, citing dramatic cases of vision impairment and a pharmacist endorsement by Downey druggist.
An advertisement claims Zemo cures itching skin diseases including acne, eczema, pimples and rashes. It promises overnight improvement for minor blemishes and instant relief from itching. Price is 35 cents. the product is marketed as a safe antiseptic liquid by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland Ohio.
A fragmented 1935 advertisement records Juha Uusin a shoemaker praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary issues. An unnamed woman from Hownuy's Store confirms personal relief and recommends the remedy. Analon also endorses the product citing prior satisfaction and urges readers to purchase at dealers.
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