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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1919
Page
6
A jumble of 1920s style classified items includes for sale notices such as second hand wigs steamers barges and pianos, farm equipment and vehicles, real estate like two family houses, and a bay marriage practice ad. Wording is garbled but shows multiple vendors and brief item descriptions with contact cues. Some entries promise low prices and quick sales, with addresses and names partly visible.
Inquest into a boy’s death was held by Coroner O. Mi Wyndot on Wednesday night at Latagwrkeith School. The coroner found the death caused by fumes from a grass plot rather than the walk provided for pedestrians. Witnesses included Shed J. H. Thera WD Thortin Sporge A. Renfign William Sehautile and Joseph J. Haseman.
An advertisement offers Mag Rhu Fuaranterd for an array of stomach and nerve complaints including indigestion heart palpitations constipation and sleeplessness. Sold by Downey Drug Store and at all other druggists for 1.00 postpaid to Mag Rhu Coitts burgh Pa with tax. Tableta or Powder option and refund if not satisfied.
Patterson's offers multiple city and rural properties for sale including two family houses on Wayne Street and a fine home on Seventh Street with land, barn, fruit trees, and water rights. Other listings include four and one half acre tracts, a North city farm with a large barn, a West Aliund Street home with garage, and six acres near Wrightsville. Prices range from 1500 to 45700 dollars with varying terms.
A fragmented account describes community protests over rate increases tied to a public health issue. An inventor named Nowhart promotes a medicinal plant remedy, touting improvements in digestion and energy. A machinist, Thomas Downey, vouches for a local purveyor selling the plant in Corey, urging others to try it.
The Meadville jury found Joe Altomarn and James Fiugaulino guilty of a robbery at Frank Tantillo’s store. They were alleged to have stolen quilts and shoes valued around 200 with items including 41/100 in cash.
Two Trooks showcased in conservative smart designs. First model uses check voile in pink with a gathered skirt and blouse tucked at shoulders, blue organdy girdle with net fringe. Second model in white gabardine has plain skirt and belted top with cross stitched collar and self material vest and cuffs. Prices 25 and 26 cents. Transfer blue embroidery thread 15 cents. Sale by R F P Tivermore.
Economy Store at 106 East Main Street advertises limited Saturday offers. Includes 6c boxes, two large cans, two cans of cheese, and coffee. Listings are terse and partially garbled but present classic local sale wording.
A vintage health blurb promotes a salt and lemon mixture to cleanse kidneys and flush waste. It claims meat eaters should drink four ounces of Salts before breakfast for a few days to relieve dull kidney pain, backache, and rheumatic twinges. It touts Salta as harmless, inexpensive, and effervescent medicine.
The undesigned will offer at public sale on the G. O. Akam farm eight miles north of Corry forty-four mile north of Selatm school Dowd Hill Wednesday November 18 at 10 o clock a.m. sharp the following property: eight cows and other farm implements including a bull calf, wagon, plows, cultivators, mowing machines, separators, harnesses, feed and tools. Terms cash and approved paper.
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