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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1917
Page
2
The article notes a government price initiative causing unrest as grain, cloth, and other goods see new rates. It highlights criticism of the plan, claims of consumer protection, and fears that profiteers win while the public bears higher costs. The piece points to political maneuvering and public discontent amid wartime economic controls.
Fragmentary wartime rhetoric portrays the Kaiser’s call for peace amid accusations of German misdeeds. The message contends the Kaiser seeks global welfare while condemning Allied retaliation as a ruinous path. Witness accounts reference German actions against women and children and argue for a sincere peace effort to spare further death.
A local newspaper notice touts Hinlls Catarrh Medicine as a universal cure for all stages of disease. The ad promises internal cleansing of mucous buildup and claims to restore health by a proprietary formula. It offers a $100 reward for any case not cured, and provides mailing instructions and a nationwide address for orders.
Fragmented passages describe wartime turmoil, rising prices, and calls for reform as citizens resist exploitation by powerful interests. The text notes government action, potential policy changes, and widespread discontent with ongoing conflict and inflation. The piece foregrounds the struggle between ordinary people and organized wealth during a tense national moment.
A hurricane near New Orleans cut power and disrupted communications along the coast, isolating communities from Mobile to Bay St. Louis. Wires were down and trains halted as winds up to 100 miles per hour caused bridge and line damage. Normal service was expected to resume tomorrow with damage assessments underway.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a troop train in Ottio, references to Sene La Follett and Mayor Thompson, and disjointed phrases about Germany and leadership. The passage is jumbled with garbled names and incomplete sentences, offering no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
The text discusses brutal penalties for theft in central Africa and harsh labor conditions. It references capital punishment by limb amputation and factory brutality, linking punishment to production demands and long hours.
A vintage ad describes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for colds feverish, cross, and constipated children. It explains stomach cleansing, notes coats on tongues, and urges asking for the product by name. The copy urges parents to read bottle directions and mentions the California Fig Syrup Company.
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