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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1914
Page
5
A Corry store promotes its floor coverings with a loud rug sales pitch. It invites customers to compare mail order catalogs and prices, claims the best selection and the lowest prices, and says it never pressures buyers to purchase on site.
Several residents were in town for brief visits or events this morning. Names include Mrs. Charles Amen visiting Janey town, Helen Westley returning to Clymor, and Mrs. Hattie Clinger leaving on Train No. 107. The Titusylite work train crew arrived to begin track work from Lovells to the letey division.
The Amuse theater reels in a major event slated for tomorrow featuring a million dollar prize and star performers. Local audiences are invited to attend as organizers promise a high energy night with live acts and surprises.
The city ordered red firs and other pyrotechnics for the Halloween Madri Gras festival to be held Friday evening in October. Funds are expected to cover the event with bright prospects. More shops and organizations show interest and will participate. Coleman band of Union City secured for the festivities. arrangements for a larger scale costume parade are being made.
A dense ad lists heavy fleece lined hosiery for women in sizes 8 to 10 at 10c per pair, plus all wool and wool blend hosiery at 15c. Men’s wool shirts and wool underwear offered at 39c, 50c and 34–46 price ranges. Also featured are Mason jars, bed blankets and comforters at deep sale prices, noting slightly imperfect Wright’s wool ribbed underwear and union suits as big value items.
The item list shows groceries including Pet Milk large and small cans, sugar, soap, corn, and ham. An ad notes rentals at 410 W Church by Wilson and hints at a local sale. Washington report states President Wilson has not moved toward peace efforts in Europe and denies new government actions.
Automobile for hire by Harold Hasbrouck offering two or three cars for hourly trips. Contact at Con- 0ol Street or Bell phone 11-W.
J Simmons a well known resident on rural route seven died Monday at his home after a heart trouble attack. Survived by his wife seven daughters and two sons the funeral is planned for Wednesday. Norvaling promoted as nerve and heart aid appears in a local ad.
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