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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1916
Page
4
Scattered notices recount a Boston theater bill with Rex Tonight 7 45 and a medical alert about a missing ring, while various ads invite applicants for factory and office work. Local police recover a man found unwell near a railway, and community notices mention church suppers, meetings, and a slate industry boom study amid transportation and railroad labor movements.
An advertisement touts Sylcon Comfort Powder as a cure for a baby’s skin eruption claiming antiseptic qualities. It notes prior ointments failed and promotes the product as an effective remedy. The item mentions Boston Mass vendor and a company transfer to Dunkirk for a game that evening. It also lists job ads and fair carnival notes about equipment storage and wintering rides.
A Marion county former prosecuting attorney’s brother sued Michigan City State Prison. Upon entering the penitentiary he was directed to the barber shop, sat for a shave, and heard the barber inmate whisper that his brother had sent him there. After a swift shave the visitor felt relieved.
Fragments indicate a sale at 114 South Center Street featuring household goods. Items mentioned include a rug, rocker, stove, dining table, and other unspecified pieces. No dates or exact terms listed in readable text.
J B Pickson general manager of the Erie Railroad and Mr Ferguson superintendent of the relays passed through Corry yesterday on Mr Dickson's special train. They head a junket to inspect the system and study causes of car delays as heavy business strains freight traffic. The tour includes track and property checks and talks with Erie officials and agents in towns with traffic issues while the special train continues along the line.
Mr and Mrs J T Barker mark fifty years of marriage celebrated in Harmony Chantauqua County New York where they were wed by Rev Brad Losle. The couple later moved to this city and now receive greetings from friends on their half century together.
Virginia Pearson in The Beautiful Fox star in Dare Devil Kate a five act photo special by Fox at the Amuse on Wednesday ady.
Mrs Gordon of 318 3 South arrest Corry testifies to kidney relief from Doan’s Kidney Pills after years of spells and headaches. She first endorsed the remedy years ago and reaffirmed in 1918. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Classified notice seeks a Shetland pony outfit for sale. Inquire by Bell telephone 193 R 11 for details and arrangements.
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