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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1921
Page
8
The notice urges readers who have not yet voted to do so immediately and participate in the upcoming election process. The terse message emphasizes urgency and civic duty.
A national report indicates general improvement in business with some discouraging lines still present. The text notes United States Steel figurehead E H Gary as an authority and cites textile mills resuming steady operation in the south and east. Massachusetts cotton mill shows rapid spring output uptake as samples go to wholesalers.
The article notes Brooklyn Judge Haskell seeks the Republican mayoral nomination on a wet platform. He vows to defeat Tammany Hall's candidate, predicting possible future dry candidates arising from New York City.
A Rochester printers strike ends as workers vote to return to work after a brief stoppage aimed at a forty four hour week. Observers question the aim and note rank and file doubts while noting the impact on employment and plants.
Washington reports claim anti prohibition leaders can no longer influence Congress. They propose mobilizing in Congressional districts, a strategy reflecting decades of wets' political strength. The piece mockingly notes the supposed discovery and predicts a grim outcome for the movement.
A Chicago patrolman was caught trying to steal a purse and was promptly discharged from the force. The incident sparked speculation that the city faced corruption or fraud allegations within its police ranks.
The article notes that the dollar’s purchasing power fell from 100 cents to about 33 during wartime, driven by war measures and methods. It then says conditions are improving and the dollar is regaining its full face value near 160 cents, as business normalizes.
A list of historical notes on Ohio figures and events including Lewis D. Campbell born in Warren County and Edward Tiffin Ohio’s first governor dying in 1829. It mentions Joshua E. Bissell born in Sidney and the 1893 Democratic State convention in Cincinnati nominating Lawrence T. Neal. Also notes 1896 train wreck at Grafton and British Lords passing the Irish Coercion bill while Franklin D. Roosevelt accepts the Democratic VP nomination.
Earl of Lytton born in Simla India 45 years ago today. Louis B. Hanna born in New Brighton Pa 60 years ago today. Archduke Joseph born in Austria 49 years ago today. Rt Rev William T Capers born Greenville S C 54 years ago today. Marvin Hughitt born in Caruga county New York 4 years ago today.
90 years ago Bela Rawson and Jotn Fieh opened a new foundry on the west side of Lodi street. The village passed an ordinance forbidding boys jumping on moving cars. William Aldrich sold two Hereford-rearing heifers for 500 dollars. Elyria merchants agreed to exhibit at the Union Agricultural Society fair at Wellieston. The Lake Shore road division opened to Sandussy traffic. Augustus Brown, colored, helped move cars near Olmsted. The Western Rocks of Elyria played a ball game against the Louians of Oberlin, losing 37 to 0. The Elyria piquers included Lyman Hayward, Horlin Carer, Charles Hayward, Joby Faxon, G. Jones Park Wooster, Tom Stevens, H Esher, and W. Clark.
Riots erupted in London's east end as 56 policemen struggled to disperse mobs of about 3000 idle workers who refused work at lumber yards. The upheaval included arson and wrecked offices with substantial fire damage. An Ettache to war reports tension spreading to the panhandle.
Five years after German airships struck the east coast of England a memorial note recalls the terror. Catholic notables gather in Taunton to celebrate the third centenary of the Franciscan convent. Quebec welcomes Canada’s new Governor-General and Lady Bing. An International Catholic Conference meets in Vienna to unite Catholic groups for worldwide aims. Conventions opening today include St Louis National Missionary Managers Association Minneapolis Northern Pin Manufacturers Association San Francisco California Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men.
The notice urges readers to follow buying suggestions in the advertising columns, noting business readjustments by merchants and manufacturers who have made concessions. It credits advertisers and readers who engage with ads for maximizing value and urges others to join the practice.
ARF MARTIN reports Rev. Wiier Tanzer visited the bathing beach last evening to assess conditions. He says his report 711 will be ready early in November. The circus here opened its visitor day with the Star Spansled Banner, and ushers offered cushions and charged a dime to spectators.
The piece urges readers to study the advertised articles in the newspaper to prove dollars buy more value. It argues prices are down and that economy is assured, encouraging use of advertisements to guide spending decisions.
The piece argues that trusted advertising guarantees quality when merchants attach their names to goods. It warns against misrepresentation, noting buyers determine value by informed spending and advertising should yield full value of the dollar.
New rules by railroad management promise wages either hourly or based on payment by results, or a combination. Some workers may see reduced earnings while others may gain under the new pay system.
Mrs. EL Hand of 417 Lake Ave reports long standing backache and kidney trouble improving after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Water Drug Co. sold them. price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY advertises the remedy.
Louisville and Nashville Railway asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 53 million dollars in capital stock and distribute it pro rata as stock dividends among shareholders. The plan to extend rail carriers indebtedness to the government over ten years to fund repairs and operating costs will be reviewed by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, with a bill expected soon.
A 22 year old man who signed as M. W. Alfred from Ashtabula Ohio and a companion of similar age were believed drowned when their canoe overturned in the Niagara River late yesterday.
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