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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1916
Page
5
Local Ada listing items from hotel events and jobs to housing, groceries, and services. Notices include a Valentine’s day party, a bank resignation, a telephone service note, and various classified ads on lodging, bulbs, clothes, and seafood. Also mentions refinery rumors and factory safety actions in the area.
John Costello went to Erle Tila in the morning where he spent time on business matters.
An auction notice announces a sale Saturday the 28th at 10 o clock sharp one mile north of Wigin on the road between Higin and Beaverdam. Dairy cows a gray gelding buggy wagon yoke sleds and numerous items offered. Terms 95.00 and under cash. above that six months with security. Auktioneers Carl ton P. Ranga and H. A. Sones.
The Rex Theatre hosts a touring act led by Talma and Bosco with Alie Rex. The program features Hindi magic, mystic feats, and new effects never seen outside India, including decapitation drama and a dramatic lion scene, supported by a large company and extensive scenery and live stock.
A local cinema advertises The Iron Claw and Dust as seven reels, with an all star cast led by Pearl White and Rhaldon Tiwis. The listing notes an admission price of 43 and shows a special feature with a young band, at 1216 Center Street.
Notice states payment of two cents per pound for twos and seven cents per pound for rubber. Name appears as A. I. TRODSIY with address 143 Mut uiteeet.
Public sale offered from farm stock to farm machinery. Includes six young cows seven high grade cattle, calves, heavy colt pair, three and four year old, 09 White Leghorn hens and pullets. Auctioneers Joseph Wellner and Arthur Schouten.
Hear the Edmondson phonograph in daily demonstrations at G. H. Henderson Plano Company located at 116 Worth Center Street. Sample records and hear the machine to judge its quality before placing an order. Various makes of records offered. device touted as superior and inviting customers to compare personally.
Safe at Watrous Cider Mill offers new cider and jelly products. Ball phone 130 R 41 advertises delivery in the city and urges customers to order.
With 100 suits on hand in Broadcloth Poplins Velours and other fabrics the shop announces low prices for the new models. Suits priced at 20 dollars and 25 dollars reflect a value emphasis for the season.
Shirt Waists arrive in Georgette Crepe de Chine and Taffetta in all colors. On Saturday only they will be offered at 2.50 to 6.00 dollars, with Crepe de Chine prices ranging from 2.50 to 4.00 and Georgette from 5.00 to 6.00 dollars.
Local shop announces a fine sample line of hats in velvets and velours. Hats in black and assorted colors priced to four dollars are reduced to 1.19 for Saturday only.
An advertisement promotes a full line of blankets with four yard price points including 69 cents and 1 60 dollars, plus 986 and 1 25 dollar options. It highlights woolly blankets available for sale at the listed low prices.
A local store advertises a one day sale offering ten percent off all wool dress goods and silks. Prices listed include various discounts up to 3.45 and representative items such as dress goods and silks priced around 1.80 to 2.00 in the era’s notation.
Fashion item listing presents outing gowns priced at 59 75e 85e and 98 cents in white and solar colors reflecting the era’s retail display.
Local shop offers a full line of Chamoisette Gloves in black and white in all sizes. Supplies are scarce this season, so buyers are urged to purchase early. Prices range from 50d to 7be.
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