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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1913
Page
5
A dubious 19th century patent medicine ad touts BEGY MUSTARINE as a universal cure for neuralgia pleurisy coughs lumbago sore throat and rheumatic pain. It claims rapid relief within minutes and Sundaylike health benefits from a mysterious oil formula marketed through Corry and druggists.
Jamestown, Nay 2a Fire on Hust Suwoud Ktreet threatened surrounding property and caused heavy damage. Firemen battled dense smoke. one firefighter was overcome but recovered. Interior and stock losses estimated at $70,000 to $75,000 with other claims between $19,000 and $20,000. Fire started in basement furnace room. no final cause yet.
An ad promotes Pope's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and heartburn. It pledges relief within minutes, promises no undigested food in stomach, and urges purchase of a fifty cent bottle to cure stomach disorders for the whole family. It cites benefits like no gas, no pain, and no foul breath.
A vintage advertisement touts Mi-o-na Tablets as a quick solution to indigestion and stomach distress. It claims harmless relief, a money back guarantee, and urges immediate purchase in a 10 cent box. The copy emphasizes immediate effect after dinner and addresses stomach upset broadly.
In Columbus Pasay Mrs Jeorgy Stranigan hosted 12 Indy friends for a 4 course 1 o'clock dinner with afters of games and bean guessing won by Mrs Mamet Curtis. Various neighbors and relatives visit, illness and travel notes, club gatherings, and a grape contest wrap a busy social scene with plans for a November 22 treat and a local embroidery club visit.
An old advertisement touts Putnam's Corn Extractor claiming quick corn removal. It promises soften and heal the toe, removing the hard core within hours and leaving the toe smooth with no marks. Sold by Thos Downey druggists.
Harrisburg board recommends pardon for Win Boolyn of North East, jailed ten years ago in a burglary case tied to evading a shipyard prison. The five year scheme by J. I. Brooks to shield inmates is noted, and Boolyn was moved to prison a month ago by Sheriff Moomy.
A Wisconsin University delegation led by President Charles Van Hise arrived in Philadelphia to meet with city officials and University of Pennsylvania professors. The group from Madison tours included department heads and leaders who shared Wisconsin ideas on running universities and cities.
An advertisement touts Vinol a blood purifying tonic made from cod liver oil and iron to strengthen digestion, purify blood, and rebuild health. Testimonial from Mrs Helen Wingate of St Louis claims renewed vitality after using Vinol. The ad guarantees money back if Vinol fails to help.
Joe Frick junior of the government building found an envelope in Erie Pennsylvania containing 900 dollars in cash 400 dollars in a deposit certificate 20 dollar and 5 dollar checks totaling 1825. The owner is known and the items are secured in the post office safe awaiting the owner.
A dense advertisement lists groceries and household items with bargain prices. It mentions canned goods, flours, cereals, baking supplies, spices, dried fruits, coffee, oils, candies, syrups, medicines, and cleaning products. It notes delivery costs and a minimum $5 purchase for free delivery.
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