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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
5
Surplus stove coal must be moved at once due to repairs with deep discount offered. Also a car of agricultural time recently received available at very cheap prices. Madame Myers at home to receive friends at 104 West Main Street.
In September a big cut price day is noted with plans to stock up before the Bem annual inventory in October. High discounts on all big items are promised as preparations for the upcoming stock count continue.
A bustling advertisement touts September prices for flour, produce, and household goods. Names bakery items, potatoes, onions, beans, and canned foods with cents per unit, mentions washing powder and fly papers, plus a promise of free delivery within city limits for orders of six dollars or more. The piece emphasizes value and speed, urging readers to travel miles to take advantage of the deals.
C J Woods Fulton Market timetable lists car departures and operating hours. It shows trips throughout the day with morning start times and evening service, plus additional cars for Nort Corry and East Wayne Street at 25 dollars per hour. The note mentions connections with Penn's Flyer service.
An old advertisement promises complexions and girlish looks with Pillozones, claiming to restore color and energy. Separately, a report notes aviator Edouant Nieupert injured when his aircraft crashed after a landing, sustaining serious internal injuries.
John N. Andrew appeals mute denial after a murder conviction and parole hearing while Emile Amann’s killer faces sentencing. Judge Hinckley presides and Governor Taner is referenced. A move to delay sentence stalls as defense objects. Separately, a bidding mix up over state reports favors a lower price, altering ten year publication contracts.
The NuBone Corset Company displays at Floral Hall offers a week long sale from September 18 to 25 at 194 North Center Street Ajax Building unit previously Alden-Ragon. Corsets include low top long skirt designs in front lace and back lace styles. Prices range 75 cents to $5.00. Showroom hours 8 AM to 12 PM and 1 PM to 6 PM at 631 Spring St.
An old time ad touts Cascarets as a remedy for headache indigestion sour stomach and bloating. It claims quick relief by morning and says the candy tablets work while you rest with a ten cent box available at drug stores. Children like the taste and they never cause gripes.
Lancaster May 10 At the first business session of the general council of the Lutheran Church America the Slovak Synod’s admission was received The treasurer Charis A Smith of Minneapolis reported receipts of 4059 and expenditures of 1061 Announcement says Rev Dr Theodore Schmauk has been reelected president to begin his next term
News from the Pacific Navy states a fleet of eight Japanese vessels was spotted off Kommander Island rookeries on July 8. Sailors boarded ships and seized sealskins. Earlier, the Chitenk Maru and Sofu Mar were involved in a separate incident near Copper Island rookeries.
Dr John G Prennan a 45 year old prominent Canon county physician and Tennessee senate member bent over a shotgun and fatally shot himself at his Woodbury Pennsylvania residence. The tragedy occurred in the physician's home, marking a shocking end to a notable local figure.
Saratoga chosen to host the New York State Historical Association's next annual convention in October after its selection during the annual meeting in sClugston New York.
Tayton age 6? Sept. 16. Charles Edwants of Thicago was arrested here on suspicion. Attorney Andrew Sidings notified police of the suspected prisoner and the bogus check attempt.
An official statement said Pramier Stolypin was shot and wounded during a municipal event in Kiev. He is expected to recover, with doctors noting the wound may not be fatal. The attack occurred amid celebrations linked to Czar Nicholas II's visit.
Stamford Conn September 14 The millinery bill for Mrs Watton Fergusson Jr caused a court dispute as her wealthy husband refuses to pay claiming the hats were not bought for his benefit. The suit follows their separation and a divorce suit. Items listed include roses at 22 and several hats priced around 4 to 5 dollars. Mrs Fergusson formerly Miss Emile Carstairs of a wealthy Philadelphia family.
An old time advertisement promotes Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor as a fast relief for corns bunions warts and callouses. It warns substitutes are dangerous and specifies availability from a local druggist and Thos Downey in Corry Pa.
Frank J. Cheney swears as senior partner of Fi Ghoney Co in Toledo that his firm will pay 100 dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Notary A W Gleason attests this December. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and provides testimonials.
A damaged report from Foot! Prices Delay Contract in Tending Pennsylvania notes prison inspectors threw out all bids for meat supplies and will request new bids. The six month audit indicates lower costs per inmate with alleged food savings, stating 11 cents per prisoner per day.
A customer testimonial from Mrs. M B Maxfield Avoca Iowa claims severe stomach trouble labeled nervous dyspepsia improved after using MI-ONA tablets. Ad touts quick relief from indigestion after meals belching and breath odor with a money back guarantee and availability from Ames & Co druggists at 60 cents per box.
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