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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1918
Page
2
A lively and disjointed 1917 era discourse on wartime nicknames for American troops. It traces proposals like Johnny Yanks and Tommy to honor both Union and Confederate soldiers while noting German and British preferences. The piece weaves political and social commentary, touching on Russia, Germany, and U.S. public sentiment during World War I.
Advertisement testimonial from Spring Valley reader praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for monthly pains. Mentions Miss Lawrence and thousands of others finding relief, with address for correspondence and a 40 year company history offering advice to girls on the subject.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corry Hospital Association will be held at the hospital on Wednesday evening. Tune Ltd. 148 of Bobtnek IP. AL Love Lind president Jane S. Wright secretary.
Imported Belgian stallion Mar tus will stand for services at Brownell farm in Clymer New York. Local agricultural notice notes the stallion will be available for breeding with interested horse owners in the region.
Erie officials pursue federal funds to add an extension to the Erie post office. Secretary of the Treasury and Acting Postmaster say they have requested appropriations for post office buildings in several cities and anticipate approval. The addition would extend the current structure toward the library to better house growing mail needs.
Bralford, Pa, May 28. A cyclone swept through the area damaging oil property. The Minnard Oil Company reported losses near ten thousand dollars. several Hazelwood properties were damaged with power houses destroyed. The cyclone felled trees across a wide tract, disrupting leases and damaging multiple sites.
Kane May 29 an oil worker named Cundler of this city employed as a tool dresser by United Natural Gun company was injured when a 860 pound wrench dropped from a pocket of a tool rack. He stooped to pick up the wrench and was struck on the side felling him to the floor. He was taken to the hospital and examined for internal injuries but no clear damage was found.
A fragmented report suggests catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they fail to reach the diseased ear portion. The article mentions a natural condition and a treatment named Catarrh Med Aneto as a potential remedy, with references to medical opinions and authorities.
Local notice warns German subjects under 14 years in Corry Pennsylvania to register with the city authorities at the City Building from June 15 to June 26. Registrants must bring four unmounted photographs and be ready to answer questions. signed by A. Frank, Ghost of Porte.
An OCR fragment advertises shorthand programs including Touch Typewriting and Bell R Levon Shortland. It mentions Corty Schools at 108 H Main St and Commerce Bld with a price range around $21 to $622.523. The text references Prof Dig and Hooniig and notes retirement or changes in months.
An old time advert promotes Gots It 2 as a top corn remover. The copy claims the product quickly relieves corn pain and promises a money back guarantee. Distributed by D. Lawrences Co in Chicago with sales in Corry and endorsements from Ni F Anes Co and others.
In Wile near Erie a brakeman died at Hamot hospital after a freight train collision. The crash, injuring a 21 year old Wayne resident and causing multiple amputations, occurred yesterday afternoon as workers were unloading and a fall led to the fatal injuries. The exact sequence and rail line names are unclear in the report.
Fragmented notice invites Elks to a Thursday May event at 10 a.m. for Memorial Day parade duties. Mentions carnations and daily shipments priced at 850 and 127 per dozen from Burkhardt's Art shop, with some garbled details about vendors and locations.
Local notices urge all men 21 and older to register for selective service before the upcoming Saturday. The advisory explains the urgency for enlistment and directs eligible individuals to report immediately to the nearest army recruiting office to consider their branch options or volunteer for military service.
The ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Capsules as a famous Holland remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief for numbness in the back, frequent urination, and indigestion with a simple daily dose, claiming strong proof and a money back guarantee if not effective.
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