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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
3
A laborer, identified as a 23 year old man, was killed when a rock slide at a quarry near Erie collapsed. Rescue efforts followed as workers attempted to free him, with authorities investigating the incident and outlining safety measures adopted at the site.
Readable remnants show families visiting Gorey and Corry, with notes on Mr and Mrs Alton Mead and Twila visiting, Mrs Stuart’s return, army connections of Baume, and various relatives attending gatherings. Mentions of trips to New Jersey, New York, and a White Bridge area, plus civic and social events in Corry and nearby towns.
An advertisement for Thompson's Kidney Tablets touts a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It urges readers to try a box and return empties for a refund, pitching tonics like Dandelion pills for constipation and general relief amid a boastful tone.
An old advertisement touts Miller's Autheptin Ol as a superior patent remedy for rheumatism neuralgia numbness and various aches claiming universal equality with no substitutes. It promises golden red bottles and a money refund if not satisfied with a strong sales pitch attributed to Thomas Downey-ady.
Readable text reports the death of Senator Husting in a Wisconsin area near Wish Lake after a fire. It mentions his brother Gunsave and a shooting incident described as violent, with references to hunting and a program. The notice is fragmented but centers on a fatal event linked to a political figure.
A fragmentary note reports a hunting expedition with a missing pair of children's white shoes involved in an incident near Kush Lal. The finder is asked to report to the Journal office.
A merchant recounts a traditional remedy claiming one spoonful of Wuckthorn bark glycerine and other components relieved distress. He credits Adier-ina as beneficial for stomach ailments and digestive issues, noting its broad restorative action praised by Downey the druggist.
A fragmented appeal urges farmers to buy Government Liberty bonds as the safest investment. It promises 4 percent total earnings and mentions options to cash out by selling bonds or borrowing against them. Named readers or organizations are not clearly identified due to garbled text.
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