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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
3
The Food Administration orders Erie bakers to report weekly wheat and substitute stock and to limit purchases. Bakers failing to comply face closure, penalties, and publication of their names in the papers.
Clymer Moy Me and Mire Cawly report a busy spell with visits to Panga and Newhouse family notes. Local figures Moses Malet Worth Neckers and others travel to New York City while plans unfold for a business meeting in Seattle and a funeral service for Mr. John Arvink. Verbal notices mention a charity drive and community updates, with several residents attending a convention in Amestowne and preparations for a sale in town.
An omen heavy ad hawks GOLD MEDAL HEALTH CLAIMS for fast kidney relief and backache cure. It touts rapid results from Jinarlem Ol Capsules imported from Malaysia and promises money back if not satisfied. It urges purchase from local stores and resists other brands, claiming unsurpassed efficacy.
A Cincinnati authority claims that corns and calluses can be removed with the fingers by applying a few drops of Frescona directly on the corn. The ether compound dries instantly, does not inflame surrounding tissue, and promises painless relief, appealing to women concerned with high heel wear.
A fragmentary item reports Oil City youth preparing for submarine service to European waters. The text mentions a tester slated for April 8 and references a boy named Dare Net and various disjointed phrases about boats, crews, and readiness. Nebulous details suggest a local splash about youths involved with submarines.
DuPont interests announce plans to open a new plant in Erie this summer. The facility will produce powder components and will require about 200 workers within six weeks, with DuPont representatives coordinating with state and federal labor agencies.
Akron reports the death of noted tenor Williams at a New York hospital after a week of illness from blood poisoning. He was 40 and surrounded by family when notified of his condition.
Administration notice lists letters testamentary granted to Kingul and Kincaid as executors for Viva G. McCray, deceased. Creditors and others with claims must present them by the due date. The executors are alive and acting in the matter.
Notice moved to Columbia avenue offers rigs rubber iron and metal at high prices. Also secondhand bags and wares. Peddlers welcome. Call Bell phone L84J for details. 4-19tt
The Spring Creek newsletter notes a largely attended Thursday evening Red Cross benefit with performances by Mr and Mrs Munn and family, raffles, and a silver offering of 2.00. It mentions invitations to events, a draft board exam trip, visits around Corry and Grand Valley, a planned Dimwae Society gathering, and a Memorial Day address to be delivered by Dr. W. D. Mitchell.
Corry Pennsylvania City Council invites sealed proposals for furnishing boots and twelve coats for the Fire Department. Bids due Monday June 4 1918 addressed to City Clerk with bidder’s details and a certified check of 38 00 payable to City Treasurer. Council reserves right to reject any or all bids. FR D J. WRAYRR, Supt of Purks and Pyhite Property.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note on violin and music conservatories. Mentions the United States, dealers of fine violins, and a symphony event with locations and names rendered incoherently.
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