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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1912
Page
5
A local retailer advertises deep discounts on ladies coats under prices like 14.00 and 12.50, lists a wide range of garments including blankets, underwear, and dresses, and promotes premiums for customers who spend 8.00 or more. The copy touts extensive stock and claims prices are lower than elsewhere.
An old fashioned ad copy touts Syrup of Figs as a safe gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims quick relief from constipation, stomach sourness, and bad breath, promising a happy, well child after use. The text highlights natural ingredients and parental reassurance.
A garbled early 20th century style news report from Back Bay recounts a broken tire incident and a reporter’s strenuous effort to cover the event. The text is corrupted with missing letters and stray phrases, yielding a jumbled account of the writer’s pursuit and a disrupted newsroom scene.
The Detroit Free Press recounts a Bengal execution where a condemned man, calmly savoring a final sweet before facing the gallows, contrasts with rumors of panic. The piece cites Western commentary on courage, religion, and self control amid death and public spectacle.
A compact survey traces torture in legal processes from early common law to colonial America and the Salem witch trials. It notes Thomas Dole and public executions, mentions the peine forte et dure used on Giles Cory, and cites reports of screams during hangings in Boston.
A $5,000 congressional appropriation funds a Flood Commission study to assess impounding reservoirs along streams in the state. Engineers urge a nationwide reservoir system to prevent floods, store water power, and raise revenue through river development, with plans extending from Lehigh Valley to Arnallen territory and involving Army Engineers for final approval.
A distorted OCR piece shows a string of garbled dialogue attributed to a dealer named Cleveiui Mai. The lines mix asking for cures, warnings about a long time running, and vague suggestions, with unclear speakers and context.
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