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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
5
An old storefront offers Johnny Coats and a special line for older ladies. Plain black coats trimmed and valued at 15 dollars, now advertised at 10 dollars. A special lot of Nissen Conta al is listed at 8 dollars.
A satirical list exposes broad tax burdens on common household items under Republican tariff policy. The piece catalogues taxed goods from parlor carpets and furniture to kitchenware and clothing, illustrating how duties affect daily life and urging readers to question the tariff system.
Sixties style advice sketch touts Fels Naptha Soap as a time saving washing aid. It claims cool or lukewarm water, no boiling, and no hard rubbing, plus versatile use for house cleaning and delicate fabrics without color run.
Shamokin Pa November 16 Frank Dormer an assessor while inspecting properties today purchased a cigar and smoked. The cigarette burned unevenly and Dormer pressed the burning tobacco revealing a finger which he believed to be Mayelisa thief of cienruaker Wia jules Now a Mamet py at mney Cae Ap betnim Ant 11 yw tinea Sanator Raynor Growing Weaker Watdhiligeion November 16 Senator Tal bor Tayrvin seriously ill and growing weaker with little hope of recovery as family awaits news and explanation of his condition
A Chicago arbitration ruling set to standardize pay across 48 Eastern railroads, signaling a wage raise for most engine workers. The decision, expected to be announced publicly soon, would lift compensation on all lines except the New York Central and Pennsylvania systems, amount unspecified.
Detectives arrest ex bookkeeper Julian H L Davi on a $1400 theft charge at the state hospital for the insane site. The safe opened by the wife of the combination raised suspicion, as Davi knew the code. His sweetheart Mamie B Baker fled toward Washington, but Davi was captured with $200 in hand and returned to Harrisburg.
A Pennsylvania election commission member list shows support for woman suffrage before the next legislature. Leaders David W. Lay and William Hensel of Lancaster are noted as the sole Republicans opposing the recommendations.
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