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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1916
Page
8
A man about 50 years old, described as stout and loosely dressed, attempted to abduct the infant of Mr and Mrs George J Hough at their home on East Seventh Street. Neighbors Mrs Honigh and Mayor Grace De George B. Stoney reported the incident, which occurred on a porch and was foiled before police arrived.
A garbled OCR passage mentions the Stony family and a titled daughter, Mrs Bronsy, with a man being told to move along. The text is incomplete and unclear, but hints at a disturbance or confrontation prompting Dr. Broly to act.
An old time patent remedy promotion claims Nealcan or Meanal ointment cures hemorrhoids. It describes quick relief from itching, swelling, and pain, with emphasis on drawing out tre and promoting healing. Advertises 60 cent box from Ames and Company and urges immediate purchase.
United Press reports a Spanish merchant ship of about 2500 tons and 309 feet length was sunk off London on May 20. The Adviorra was damaged by either a submarine torpedo or by a mine. Crew and fate remain unconfirmed in the damaged telegram.
Manley Parker announces Rex Amusement will manage the Library Theatre in Corry. He plans Saturday matinees for children and promises improved stock, with the house to feature popular photoplays and a stronger program lineup for local patrons.
Fully renovated and redecorated rooms for comfortable living in the central city area. Inquiries accepted at City Market adjacent location.
Memorial Day observance conducted at the school building this afternoon. Principal and teachers led a program with First and Third Grade pupils saluting veterans and presenting a patriotic display.
Tonight at the Library Theatre the program highlights a feature with Whales and Mack Swain in a spoof tale. The main attraction promises novelty amid a Griffith Niutorloal spectacle and a photoplay titled Tomorrow, another Trans glac program. Also shown is The Disotpig and a Keystone comedy titled Fer Patnigh Hero.
A noisy program at Piru High School features recitations songs and memorial pieces. John Sharples and Elizabeth Kine lead performances with a line of students including Dorothy Morrow Mildrad Howard and Roy Williams. The event honors veterans and ends with a memorial song and a drill by Ming Ring's pupils.
The article reports that school officials blame mothers for children being chronically fatigued and unprepared for school day. It notes laxatives are sometimes used and promotes a new castor oil jelly product CASTORSELL as a reliable, habit-free remedy. It lists sale points at local stores.
Elks AML Wirks are asked to assemble Sunday afternoon May 2001 at 1:20 for a memorial service. The gathering includes analyzing the GA memorial and joining other organizations in marching to the cemetery for the services.
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