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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
5
An advertisement lists cures for appendicitis dyspepsia constipation catarrhal disorders diabetes deafness and various ailments. It names Andrew B McKelvey at B C Office No 2 Park Place as contact.
Officials report a private air coach attached to the northbound train ran over the new line between Hydetown and Tryonville at 46.5 miles per hour yesterday. The Hydetown Tryonville segment, carrying over two million tons, is in good condition and improvements toward Spartansboro are expected to finish in two to three weeks.
Elgin Pa Oct 28 Murphy was caught in the act trying to flee with four sacks of Van’s chickens facing a double barreled shotgun. Authorities estimate about $100 worth of chickens stolen in the area this summer. Pocketbook found on road between Ogin and Elgin. owner to claim by proving contents. Community notes include church repairs and local visits.
The 1912 reports show old age pension and widow pension payouts of 48,090,100 dollars. Government additions to pension totals bring income to about 61,000,000 dollars, plus 4,500,000 for bridal equipment and dowries. Maternity insurance adds to the system, now holding roughly 4100,000,000 in national wealth.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid public brushes and to shampoo with plain soap and water or prepared shampoo. It promotes Parisian Sage by N. F. Ames & Co as a daily scalp tonic guaranteed to stop dandruff shed hair and restore softness with a money back guarantee.
The Pennsylvania Gas Co informs customers that from November 1 1913 payment office hours will be 8 80 to 6 p m. The previous 9 pm closing on the last two days of each month for discount is discontinued after the stated date.
Fragmentary text references weights 100 Ib 90 Ib 458, 160 wes s 2a 260, 66 oan-150 ve 260 Crvaedanesse 41.83 and a winter's supply. No coherent event or identifiable entities present.
An advertisement touts Thompson's Barosma as a cure for kidney trouble and backache with testimonials. It cites signs like alack eyes spots and high colored urine and urges use of Thompson's Dandelion and Mandrake pills for constipation. Sold by Thomas Downey and N F Ames & Company in two sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
For a dollar Lapston & Co offers to install a new screen door, paint the frame any color or varnish, with delivery planned for next spring. Payne Block in E Mainet area, Bell Phone 282 L.
Creditors named include W. A. Steen Dr Anson Greenlee Chas H Henderson Piano Co I A Pond Sweet Co H P Mackres CG M Frazier Buland H Gresley in a listed claims context.
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