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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
8
A passage advocates drinking hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach and body. It claims this “inside bathing” removes poisons, improves bowel function, and enhances health and appearance for men and women prone to headaches bad breath and constipation.
Local ad urges readers to order raincoats from Mrs M A Oasler at 64 East Irving Street. Bell phone 267M.
The notice promises monuments sold at old prices as stock was bought before an advance. It urges customers to choose now while the old prices remain in effect and hints limited availability as inventory arrives.
Local notes recount a rough game with costly errors by Corryites. Laiestro pitched solidly for a win as Crandall and Crandall U6 duo contributed two hits apiece, while crowds cheered the band and a pending railroad visit. The piece hints at upcoming games and renewed effort to redeem losses.
Gen George Rickards announced a $1,000 gift to fund a memorial for D Company, 18th Infantry, in Oil City. The plan envisions enlarging the State Armory and adding a memorial frame honoring local army units.
In Oil City on September 17 Dewey J. Bolton led over Mayor William Agnew in the Republican mayoral primary by a margin of about 302 votes. Agnew, beaten for the GOP nomination, would run as a Democrat if he chooses to pursue the mayoral race under that party in the election wars. Complete unofficial results from the Fourth Ward were slow to arrive, not ready by midday today.
A fragmentary fashion column describes luxurious fabrics including velvet and silk petticoats with two tone taffeta plaits. It hints at a new narrow silhouette and suggests various accessories and garment details for the second floor display.
The article highlights a luxury fall and winter suit line using rich materials and elaborate trimmings. Fur trimming and harmonious colorings elevate style, quality, and price, with a wide early collection and prices from 27.50 to 125.00.
Advertises a wide range of coats made from soft materials in various finishes with features like rib ple backs belts and convertible collars. Promotes early purchase to save as wholesale prices have risen recently and cool days approach for a warm winter coat.
The second floor Millinery Section showcases new fall hats with prices listed including 350, 5.00, 6.50, 7.50 and 8.50. Misses hats and tams range from 50 cents to 2.00 in felt, corduroy and velvet for shoppers to try on and compare.
Fall waist fashions feature crepe de chine and georgette options in white flesh bisque navy blue with plain beaded or embroidered tops. Necklines include round square and pointed. Prices range from 5.95 to 8.50 with a white voile display priced 1.50 to 3.50 offering extra value.
These coats appeal to young girls who love pretty things. For ages 6 to 17 there are stylish options and early selection offers savings. Coats for under 6 feature smart, new styles. Choose from the season's best collection and enjoy price advantages.
A local feature highlights an unusually attractive range of rain umbrellas for women men girls and boys this week emphasizing affordable prices to avoid getting caught in the rain.
Small 18 20 and 22 inch children’s umbrellas with attractive handles and rainproof covers are available. Prices are 1 50 1 75 and 2 00.
A fragment mentions various styles of morning dress and outfits for a wearer named Hlevlotta and similar items for Aftertoon, noting design variety and fashion focus. The readable text suggests clothing references across multiple styles and fabrics without clear dates or locations.
The listing shows women umbrellas priced from 1.75 to 3.50 with multiple sizes and quality notes, including 7 rib paragon frame and fancy Bakelite ring. Men’s umbrellas priced from 1.50 to 3.50 with similar range and features referenced.
Tricolette silk gowns set a fall fashion note with pliant soft textures and chic silhouettes. Embroidery lace braid and button trims appear on blouses, plain dresses, overskirts, and coats, with satin, serge and tricotine designs in ready to wear. Prices range from 50 to 67.50 dollars and the display invites visitors to view regardless of purchase intent.
A store offers about fifteen dozen Kayser gloves discounted to 79 cents per pair. The discontinued stock includes women’s lined cashierette chamoisette suede and Kayser sille gloves in sizes 6 to 8 with original prices from 1.00 to 1.50.
Franklin Sept 17 Upwards of 300 inviters attendence and more coming on every train as the Erie conference of the Methodist Episcopal church opens. The weather for the eventing was ideal and the conference promises to be one of the best in years.
Erie voters watched Mayor Miles 1B. Kitts fall just short of the Republican nomination by roughly 50 votes as Himer Hew pressed his war record in the Erie primary. Hess, a four year resident from Philadelphia, trails in campaign visibility as the race heads toward November.
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