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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1920
Page
6
The text reviews four fencing attack lines around an opponent, high and low blade thrusts, and defenses. It notes changing defense to offense, passing points of blades, and using finger technique on the foil with two tricks described for each stance. The discussion centers on timing and blade control in reaction to thrusts.
The excerpt blends chessy gymnastic talk, swordplay metaphors, and didactic anecdotes for boys and girls. It includes sport training notes, a tale of Mike the newsboy, a deer weighing riddle, car horsepower joke, tool wisdom, a Bible verse, thrift stamps, a Mechanicsburg high school poll, and a Sun and Earth myth from the Thompson River Indians.
A mythic tale explains Sun’s fatigue from scolding and his retreat with Moon and Stars as Earth Woman grows cold. Old Manisfill advises Sun to stay aloft to warm Earth without burning it, while Moon and stars accompany him. The piece weaves reflections on dew and a lighthearted exchange about Mother Nature’s beauty aids.
Mollie Price Cosk narrates Lucy organizing and storing winter goods as her mother guides a thrifty, orderly cleanup. They label bundles, inventory clothing, set aside worn items, and plan future thrift through careful budgeting and labeled storage, aiming to prepare for next winter.
Billy the goat named Billy Whisk is moved by animal keepers in a wild cat cage onto a depot wagon. He endures straw and water, a risk of injury, and restraint as guards attempt to keep him calm. The scene ends with added cage sides for airflow and a hint of more to come.
Cadomene Tablets are marketed as a health tonic to combat nervousness sleeplessness and weakness caused by stress overwork or poor digestion. Endorsed by readers from Reading and Sacramento, the ad claims rapid improvement and a customer satisfaction guarantee.
Lorain reports St John’s Roman Catholic church will observe its twentieth anniversary with a celebration tomorrow evening. Norwalk notes George Martin resigns from A B Chase Co after thirty three years. Norwalk fire destroys Mrs Anna Appeman’s Florence area residence. May 8 and 15 set for baseball elimination series. Lorain lumber dealers approve universal order blank to boost cooperation among manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. Norwalk county schools plan field and gala days at North Fairfield awaiting event details. Norwalk Caulfield? Lille event described. track and field. Shakespeares club meeting slated for county high school.
Jimmy Dunn who guided Johnny Kilbane to his title now mentors Alvie Miller of Lorain for a ten round no decision bout with Kilbane set for April 22 in Lorain. Miller, a veteran challenger, has fought Kilbane before and gained a reputation for grit and power. If Miller can upset or outpoint Kilbane, calls for a return to a decision match will grow, though Dunn may keep Miller away if risks loom.
Kilbane, the Cleveland featherweight king, has held the title for eight years since defeating Abe Atell. He defends against Benny Walger in Newark in an eight round bout, while rivals like Walger and Dixon’s legacy frame a long, storied era in the featherweight division.
Lorain High won the triangular meet held in Lorain with Elyria and Amherst scoring. Guthrie of Elyria led individual scorers with 13 points, as Lorain totaled 75.9 to Elyria 44.01 and Amherst 10. Guthrie, Collier, and Fauver starred for Elyria, while Amherst showed promise in its season debut.
Cold and influenza drain vitality says doctors warn of consumption risk without care. Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Tablets claim to rebuild blood and nerves using iron nux vomica gentian capsicum zinc phosphide for those weakened by war and illness. Sold by druggists 60 cents, special stronger 90 cents.
In the Eastern league Sterdayse Tee eo Sterlingfield reports Baltimore Internationals defeated Philadelphia Americans 7 to 4 while Washington Americans posted a 4 to 0 win over New Haven.
Advertisement offers a 30 day trial of a rupture device claiming painless cure and comfort compared to old trusses. It asks readers to send name to receive a measurement blank and the device, with a full refund if not satisfied, sent by Easihold Co. Kansas City.
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