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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
2
Vague chatter of Sunday closing laws and mob rule sets a tense backdrop as attempts to curb gambling and protect small businesses trigger a broader national contest. The reform effort faces legal and social pushback across states, with Minneapolis highlighted as a pivotal center in the ongoing debate.
In a period piece discussion the text warns that coffee is treated as a narcotic and opium substitute, noting societal fears about coffee consumption and its alleged mental effects. It contrasts coffee drinks with Postum, claimed to be caffeine free, marketed as a healthier, drug free alternative for households.
The Chicago Sunday closing debate escalates as Mayor Thompson plans to enforce the law prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquors at Captain Tas 1452 prices on Sundays. Brewers association resists, calling it a public morals controversy ahead of the ban.
An old advertisement touts Papa s Cold Compound as a fast remedy for headaches stuffy head and nasal congestion. It claims rapid relief from cold misery with a single dose and an innocent, no inconvenience formula.
A fire in Meadvilla at the B. G. Palmer property destroyed the general store and residence, with losses around 800 dollars in goods and substantial insurance. Palmer narrowly escaped suffocation after awakening to smoke and escaping outside, aided by neighbors and a quick response from Mr. Painter of Atlantic. The blaze, visible by 2 am, left shelves, a sideboard, and three chairs burned as smoke filled the home.
Dry Cleaning and Dyeing services claim to refresh old carpets into new rites. H JAY SPENCER offers cleaning with a listed contact as S5W 712 and Santa? address placeholder. The fragment highlights a local residential laundry or dry cleaning business with emphasis on carpet revival.
A New York state bean sale feature promotes Tack port Canning Co. Genuine Shield brand Starties and Bewley Brand Baked Pork and Beans. The offer touts 37 bean cans per lot, priced to move before market shifts, urging buyers to act quickly while stock lasts.
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