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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1916
Page
8
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a home method to darken gray hair naturally. It claims the formula can restore color and luster, with daily use and minimal application, presenting the product as a cosmetic toilet necessity for a youthful appearance.
A Maxwell Bell brand notice advertises a strictly made-to-measure cornet by D. R. U. Winifred M. Mertz, phone 191 L. The fragment urges readers to inquire for customized instrument fitting and pricing details.
A fragmentary ad touts prepared ness as a prompt to buy for yourself or gift friends with the very best fancy tandies coal soft drinks and ice cream dishes, promising a selection labeled as the datest and best.
The piece argues that campaign funding controls candidates and that the many Americans who contribute shape government. It cites 89,854 contributors to Woodrow Wilson's campaign as a example of how democratized funding, unlike elite backroom finance, empowers voters and "takes elections off the auction block."
A fragmented notice explains contributions to the Wilson campaign fund. It directs donors to mail checks or money orders to Henry Morgenthau, chairman of the Finance Committee, Democratic National Committee, at 30 East Pearl Street, New York City, with contributions addressed accordingly.
A campaign appeal endorses funding through a loyalty coupon style donation drive. The message urges readers to support Woodrow Wilson’s campaign with above board dollars, invoking democracy and sacrifices of Washington and Lincoln to sustain free institutions.
A promotional piece urges readers to insure their family’s future through a small initial deposit and weekly payments into a savings account. It claims The First National Bank pays 4 percent on the money saved, stressing urgency to begin now to maximize growth.
The item lists pastors and hours for Presbyterian, Evangelist, Christian Science, Methodist, and Missionary Alliance churches. It notes worship times from morning to evening, Sunday School schedules, and weekly meetings. Minor OCR errors appear in class titles and street names but preserve names like Rev Woodward, Ker Hall, and Pastor Johany Hutch.
Salv atory tone fragment outlines a Pentecostal praise meeting this Saturday after Open Air Service with special meetings Sunday including Sunday School at Union place, Evening services, and Harvest Festival aboard. Emlyn Smith described as commander and other church notices list Baptist and Episcopal churches with Sunday services and United Brethren schedule including morning communion and midday service.
Manager Parker announces a road tour by The Southern Beauties Co at the Tex Theatre starting Monday the 9th. The flat show at 8 45 PM is described as one of the best on the road this season. Admission 1 cent and 2 60. Inland children admitted free to new venue.
President Wilson plans a special political appeal to independent voters in Shore Lawn New Jersey tomorrow afternoon. He will address the Woodrow Wilson Independent League returning from Omaha before over 2000 independents and will recount Democratic progress and achievements to sway independe nt voters. Hugh Gordon Millar of New York will attend and assist in presenting the case for continued Democratic support.
In Grand Valley on October 6 two thieves attempted to burglarize the post office. A nitroglycerine explosion damaged a confectionery store across the street and threatened the post office safe. An observer chased the suspects but they escaped. a reward of 400 was offered for post office burglars. No valuables were taken, damage estimated at 50 dollars. Also a notice seeking four women to canvass at the Hutopenh Hotel for Mr. Brelwlewur between noon and 7.
A plan approved by Christian Science directors envisions a new institution in Brookline led by Mrs Mure Baker G. Wddy to provide care and treatment under Christian Science methods. The project, tied to a母ther church establishing facilities, includes land donation and a charitable mission, with Mrs Longyear and Mr A Longyear coordinating terms.
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