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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1917
Page
3
Brie, Sep. 1. Fifteen volunteers at Erie are praised for service to a community project. The report notes attendance at a local gathering and mentions district chairpersons who will aid in addressing deficits or needs.
A jumble of local classifieds lists cows, hens, a stallion, a pony team, work horns, a rug, a Shropshire ram, a piano, a dining counter, a used touring car, eye beams and building materials. Names include Allen Morris and D. Alexander with addresses like Park St and Conter Street. Phone numbers appear as Bell 224 and 117-W.
Wanted ads offering $100 monthly for intelligent person to warn newspapers and $40 monthly in spare time. Experience unnecessary. Apply National Press Bureau Room 4901 Buffalo NY. Also ad seeking women or girls to pick grapes and a house work helper at W Kor Shipley NY.
An old advertisement touts Thompson's kidney tablets from NF Amos and Co and Thomas Downey. It promises a money back guarantee if not benefited, claiming quick relief for back pain head ache and fatigue. It urges those with cloudy urine and dull eyes to try the remedy and return empty boxes for a refund.
Columbus Sept 1 Htev Leni Woodin and wife from Kane visited Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and friends while others from nearby towns attended visits with relatives. A new Bargain Store opened by Mr and Mrs J Lay in the old Henry Rustink building offers ready to wear gowns underwear and breakables. Local entertainment included dinners and dances at Grange Hall with guests from Corry and nearby areas. Albert Oh enlisted in signals and a farewell party was held for trainees at Movemouth.
Cambridge Sept 17 Harvard Medical School will admit women as students for the first time in its history. The university plans open access to both men and women for professional study, marking a historic shift in admissions rules and opportunities for female students.
Fire destroyed two barns near Falconer on a Saturday afternoon. The older structure belonged to Franca Lydell and family and the blaze caused extensive roof damage. Neighbors aided in the effort while investigators considered arson or spontaneous combustion as possible causes, with small boys once suspected in one theory.
Representing Swedish clubs and societies met in Chicago to adopt resolutions pledging support for national defense and civic duty. The group emphasized moral resolve and material backing for defense efforts, pledging cooperation with Provident Wises and the Federal government.
The Nelson duo Chamoter performs tonight at Cunnige Theatre with singing and costume turns by Tex Hox. Local arts calendar notes the show begins at dusk with an outdoor segment if weather allows.
The narrative endorses M. Levant Davis for Erie County judge, detailing his education at Waterford Academy and the University of Michigan Law Department, Pennsylvania bar admission, extensive trial experience in criminal and Orphans' Court matters, and leadership as president of the Erie County Bar Association. At age 49 he is urged as best suited, with a primary vote suggested on September 19.
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