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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
3
The message reiterates President Wilson’s pledge to stand by Russia and France against Germany. It argues Germany cannot retain its eastern territories and asserts continued friendship with Russia despite Bolshevik treachery. The piece urges a defense-focused peace policy benefiting Russia, America, and allies.
An advertisement exhorts readers to try Peterson's Ointment for thirty cents to remove pimples and blemishes. It claims quick, lasting skin improvement and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails, urging women and men to achieve a smooth, envy-inducing complexion.
Public notice from the Poles office in Corry Pennsylvania requires German alien females aged 14 and up to register as alien enemies. Registrants must appear at the City Building in the First Ward with four unmounted photos, answer all questions, and bring necessary identification between June 10 and June 24, 1918, excluding Sundays.
The article argues that a peace allowing German exploitation of Russia would not satisfy the Allies or the world. It asserts the US views Russia's sacrifice as essential to ending German conquest and emphasizes unwavering resolve to defeat German victory and prevent future aggression. The piece frames President Wilson as reassuring America and warns against any peace that legitimizes German dominance.
Readers confront a chaotic draft of Allied front reports and Senate critics. The piece mocks press censorship and political timidity, noting alleged American air actions behind German lines and Italy’s demand for troops, while lampooning war correspondents and officials.
A reprint outlines youth registration rules for nonresidents and residents. It states nonresidents pay no nave me cerbe and must register before June 40. It describes registration cards, home town ties, and penalties for failing to follow registration, including risk of arrest and draft-board implications. It notes late registrants face new questionnaires and penalties.
May 30 report from Williamsport notes the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar in annual conclave raising 35 000 for the war chest and 420 000 for the Red Cross. Officers elected include Grand Commander Charles H. Clement of Burdett ULY, Grand Commander Pro Tem Tok, Frankhingerin Kenetallaal Ma, Thomas R. Patton, Henry Hippie, Robert OHoyle, William M. Donablean, and others. The next annual conclave is set for Sunbury.
A meeting of the Columbus Cemetery Auxiliary is noted with plans for an upcoming event. Mrs John Dutton is mentioned in relation to preparations, with remarks indicating a work session and future activities.
A wartime editorial urges Americans to shift from comfort to sacrifice, noting the front lines contrast, urging honest dollar bonds and broad national resolve. It highlights pride in soldiers and warns against complacency while contrasting Kaiser and domestic temptations.
The American Association of Woolen Manufacturers announced a restriction on olive drab cloth for civilian use. The ban, urged by the War Department, aims to keep olive drab reserved for U S troops and prohibits commercial production for non military purposes.
A promotional note extols Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a proven remedy for women. It claims the root formula has served three generations, earned trust in American homes, and relieves worst forms of female illness, urging women in need to try it.
An early 20th century advert claims a universal corn cure using a drops-on solution called freezone. The product allegedly dissolves painful corns without burning or irritation, offering quick relief and claiming to prevent dangerous toe injuries and deaths from improper old foot care.
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