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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
6
Westfield prepares for a Labor Day event featuring Ford owners and festive car decoration contests. Prizes include shock absorbers, Fisk tires, an auto robe, a steering horn, inner tires, and spark plugs as participants drive through village streets and await the prize drawing.
A small ad warns about children and fear and promotes Rexall laxative saying it is mild and sweetened with sugar. Sold only by C. O. Babbitt & Son for 10 cents each.
Jamestown headline reports the retirement of James town Lake House proprietor Mr Hotchkiss after decades at the Lake House on West Seventh Street. He sold the business including goodwill and furnishings, retaining other interests while handing over hotel management to Mr Simrune La connected with Eagle Foundry. The Hotchkisses plan a coast trip and rest, with Mr Hotchkiss having served on the Common Council and Fire Committee. Navy survey yacht Eagle conducts a Southwest Coast inspection near Halt Ivy and Cape Haltien, with Admiral Caperton seeking transport for refuges.
Forest fires spread beyond control in the Pacific Northwest with force stretched beyond available crews. Advices from the Western Forestry and Conservation Association say the situation is critical as of September in Portland, Oregon, with fire conditions deteriorating rapidly.
An advertisement promotes a corn remedy named Gety-te TM claiming quick toe relief. It lists distribution in Corry and endorsements from Ames & Co and Durham Drag Co. The copy mentions doctors’ approval and local sellers, urging readers to try the product for corns and calluses.
The Meadville area reports a death by suicide of Anirow Cote 71 on Alden Street. Cote, a former prominent farmer, retired and living on Alison Street, used a ladder to hang himself at night. His body was found hours later, cold and hanging near a shed. Local officials noted timing around midnight and the discovery by family members.
Do Not Forget Amy handles timing, plumbing, gas and water fitting at No 7 Spring Street. Bell telephone 161 W.
Sept 2 report from ria describes worsening station conditions at Union Depot with poor platform areas and flooding from melting snow. Local residents threaten appealing to the State Board of Health for relief if city authorities and New York Central Railroad officials do not act. Trucks and tote boxes are confined to the wet end of the platform and work crews face delays as poor upkeep continues.
Albion voters are urged to nominate Thomas H Fowler for county treasurer as a longtime Erie county Republican leader. The article praises his 20 years of work for the party and argues he will strengthen the ticket and county administration.
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