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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
3
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Elyria Ohio editorial urges self restraint amid a strike and transportation disruption. It stresses public opinion in flux, warns against wrong thinking, and calls for unity, justice, righteousness, unselfishness, fair dealing, and brotherhood to guide society through a period of unsettled impressionable minds.
A movement to repeal the Iistead Act forms an organization using the camel as its emblem. Members claim the camel can go a week without water and suggest a paradoxical stance on drinking water versus alternatives. The piece notes curious branding and close ties among supporters.
The House approved the peace resolution by 242 to 150, with only two Republicans dissenting and twenty-six Democrats supporting. The vote signals a push toward peace and alignment with the nation’s representative will, reflecting intent to end hostilities and restore normal relations with former belligerents.
Washington dispatch quotes Dr Grayson reporting the president in best health yet and in better condition for months. The public trusts the doctor’s accuracy, though some doubt would persist if the information came from less authoritative messengers.
News dispatches indicate President Wilson will not spend the summer at Wood's Hole this year. The article notes the decision avoids references to Wood and his nomination, and mentions that Wood's Tale is not large enough to require clerks and attaches for the president's party this season.
Illinois voters face a two horse race with General Wood and Governor Lowden as main options unless write in names appear. Progressives largely back Lowden while Wood seeks backing in Chicago and the north, though overall statewide support remains uncertain.
All Souls street and Biltmore near Asheville are pictured in a birdseye view of the village built in 1896 by George W. Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt's widow has sold Biltmore, N C to George Stephens of Charlotte for $1,000,000. The planned development will turn the area into a residential community. Vanderbilt died in 1914.
A reader from Elyria Ohio urges nationalization of railroads in response to a switchmen strike. The letter argues government ownership over private control would prevent disruption, citing postal service as a parallel and urging public ownership of roads and workers for reliable mail and freight movement.
Lorain reports R.B. Rearick elected exalted ruler and George Duddecar to attend a national chamber convention in Atlantic City. A survey targets 300 additional Lorain homes while fire crews gain 20 percent wage increases. Obituaries note Peter Kramer and Amelia Bark. New acquisitions, hospital injuries, church confirmations, and local industry shifts fill the page alongside multiple public notices and diverse local events.
Soap should be used carefully as alkali dries the scalp and makes hair brittle. The preferred product is Malsified coconut oil shampoo, described as dura and greaseless, which cleanses with a small amount and rinses easily. It leaves hair soft, silky, and easy to manage, with affordable price and wide availability.
City residents still rely on wells for water as City Chemist Curtice warns of typhoid risk. He will analyze private well samples at his office in the old city building free of charge to help prevent an epidemic, urging prompt action.
The Associated Press reports the 1910 census shows St. Louis with a population of 773000, up 85971 from 1910 reflecting a 12.5 percent increase. Ohio towns Massillon Chillicothe Bellaira Martin's Ferry are listed with population figures and growth percentages.
Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Fred Kirk bride at Fourth Street and William Seots Sumner Street, Esther Dair in Columbia Station, and Hugh Kirkbride on Eastern Heights Boulevard. Discharges include Mrs Ray Fitch and baby from Lake Avenue.
John A. Himmelein proprietor of the Rialto theatre and Sandusky mayor was severely cut and bruised when his limousine overturned after a collision with a touring car at a street corner. Antone Minnich installed a cement block machine at his west side factory with a capacity larger than all others in the city. Norwalk Knights of Columbus report over 73 candidates for the May 2 initiation.
In Norwalk a Masonic ceremony drew 650 attendees as 83 candidates received the Most Excellent Master degree. Guests hailed from Belle Vue Willard Milan Monroeville Shelby Lorain Fremont Iivria Painesville and other Ohio cities.
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