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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
3
A mix of local ads and notices appears including job inquiries for sales staff and delivery youths, a draft for a Christmas gifts fair at Evra Acres, a Friday night dance, and lodge meeting announcements plus fish and meat offerings from J D Murray. The fragmentary text references employments at Stennett Sons and Wy Bthnnot & Son and a youth delivery position for 14 to 17 year olds.
A distressed style ad claims blood poisoning results from corn removal and promotes Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor as a quick painless remedy. It warns against dangerous substitutes and mentions Downey Downey as seller.
Listing of bulbs and flowering plants including ferns chrysanthemums carnations carnations and garden accessories with brand and vendor hints. Notices mention tulips crocuses hyacinths and garden ornaments and new jardinerie items.
Fragmented notices describe a dancing school event at Ke of Py hall and an upcoming Presbyterian chapel gathering next Phos. Also mentions a church society meeting at Mrs. G. W. Knowlton home and a cabbage crop report. Widespread garbled text references a telegraph about a stepfather’s sudden death and interment plans in Wolcott, N.Y.
Local school groups host a benefit at AmuseU with proceeds directed to activities. The event is scheduled for tomorrow night and is advertised in the community notices. A separate item describes a local hunting incident where a large blacksnake was found coiled in a brush area. The snake measured about a foot long with the head pinned by a hunter as townspeople observed.
An advertisement claims a single dose breaks a cold within hours and that taking the compound every two hours for three doses cures symptoms including headache fever sneezing sore throat and nasal discharge. It asserts there is no other remedy like it and warns to demand the genuine product without quinine.
An advertisement extolls Syrup of Figs as a natural remedy to cleanse the liver and purge thirty feet of bowels. It claims quick relief from indigestion, constipation, bad breath, and sluggish digestion using fig-based formula. The copy warns against substitutes and urges readers to ask for the full brand name and Elixir of Senna.
Mrs. D Zulglor, a former Ol City resident, died from burns suffered when kerosene oil spilled and ignited during yard work at her Hamot hospital cared residence in Erie. Nearby men fought the blaze, with one extinguishing her burning garments as others aided in rescuing her. Her brother Bruce was severely burned while helping to save their home.
Report from the Third ward details a gang attack on Col. Ransom’s residence on Bilford Street, with debris thrown at the house. Ralph Nevils, identified as a leader, is held for court after some gang members agreed to testify. Halloween vandalism and property damage in the Third ward are noted, with police force strained and ongoing investigations.
A severe industrial mishap at Olean injured Fred Hamilton who worked a gas engine near the Erie depot. Caught by a flywheel he was thrown about, his clothing torn away leaving him in only shoes and stockings before he reached the embankment and summoned help.
An old advertisement extols a topical cure for itching with a bold guarantee. The copy lists a druggist address at 87 Center and claims immediate relief at no cost, urging readers to obtain the remedy without delay.
A derailment near Corry Brick caused a lengthy line halt as a locomotive sped ahead of a passenger train and toppled track sections. Freight cars and passenger cars were rerouted while repairs finished by the next morning.
A reflective excerpt on childhood and fleeting moments of dawn. The prose urges patience with innocence, praising the gradual unfolding of life and the subtle glow of morning light as life’s earliest joys.
Erie Nov 7 inspection of whitefish gathering and spawn transplanting at the state hatcheries will be reviewed today by State Fish Commissioner Nuthan R Buller. He will attend the banquet of the Chamber of Commerce before visiting the Erie hatchery facilities and the Commodore Penny steamer. Superintendent Phil Hortmann oversees the transfer of spawn from Canadian waters to Erie.
Warren Pennsylvania November 6 viewers have pointed entry to inquire into the necessity of a bride across the Allegheny river in the borough. They will report favorably to the project Ed ward S Lindsey attorney A D Manley of Spring Creek and W B Gilbert of Tidioute compose the board of viewers. They met yesterday in the office of Sidney Black hin attorney and examined a group of witnesses. Of dull the bridea will conduct Hazel street and Math Ave.
We the undersigned set terms for delivery starting November 16, 191%, with payment of 110 orders per clock. Parties include B. Wilcox, Gates Hastore & Son, Washington Market Company, Urothera, Sanitary Moat Market Tn. Gordon.
Mrs. Ella Foulrymple successor to Mrs. Ida Randolph operates a hairdressing and manicuring parlor on Washington Street. Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Other hours by appointment. Ad.
The Evening Journal announces advertising rate changes effective December first. Rates include display ads under 101 lines at 15 cents per inch, 10 inch minimum, with 5 cents per inch for subsequent insertions. Longer runs and monthly display ads priced by inch, with weekly changes and composition costs.
A damaged text fragment hints at an honest of nd furner and workdiaman keeping a store open on Wednesday with references to a person and location. The readable parts suggest a local business day and craft trades context.
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