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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
3
Bath towels described as very special at low price. Turkish Rowel towels priced at 10c each, extra heavy and large towels listed at 89c regular, sometimes sold at 25c. The advertisement highlights a clearance style offer with a low unit price.
Advertised flag shipments with special values and full flag lines. Ic to 1.50 for 8x ft complete with poles. Also 85c for 4x6 ft, A 1.45 for bx8ft planes, priced at 91.50.
A vintage sale notice highlights special values on shoes pants dresses shirts and underwear with prices like 98c to 1.50. It notes children's wear curtains parasols and summer undergarments, urging shoppers to compare and buy in large quantities.
Samuel Christenson, 40, a Warren Axe and Tool Works employee for 10 years, was badly injured when a grinding stone exploded during a morning shift. He sustained head and chest injuries and was rushed to Emergency Hospital where doctors warned his condition might worsen. He lived on the Billott farm near Glade. he is married with three children.
An old advertisement touts Bunion Comfort with claims of instant bunion relief and pain fade. It promises normal shoe wear without pads or cutting and offers a money back guarantee after a free trial. The tone imitates a period sales pitch from Thomas Downey, Drugs and Stationery.
Scranton May 21 Balloting for Grand Commandery officers ends Eminent Sir Alfred Lister of Beranton elected Grand Junior Warden over Lonry Wippla of Look Haron Demity Grcynd Commander Andrew O Williamas succeeds Lowle as Grand Commandir chair The meeting shows coaches, priests, and officials in attendance with various appointments filled and planned transfers.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a catarrh cure by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text promotes J Cheney & Co Toledo and includes garbled branding lines and references to pills and tonics.
Advertisement notes limited stock of photo postcards at $1.00 per dozen, possibly from Mu Sevilla. after May 20 price rises to $1,590 per dozen. Reads as a sale promo with unclear details and makers.
A short reflective note emphasizes choosing quality over quantity as the path to lasting happiness and joy, noting that well crafted candies bring satisfaction.
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