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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
8
A writer argues English grammar should be dropped from schools to stop rigid rules and ritual parsing. He says focus on clear speech, cultural and commercial benefits, and urges homes to support language refinement over outdated drills.
A Paris Academy thesis argues dances such as the fox trot aid TB resistance. It claims toe elevation increases air intake and lung ventilation by 17 percent. The author contends many ill people walk flat footed and slump, reducing breathing and worsening lung congestion.
The fiscal year ending June 30 shows U S imports from Germany at 45 085 975 dollars up from 39 100 000 the previous year Exports to Germany reach over 202 990 000 dollars up from under 100 000 Germany ranks ninth among world suppliers and comments on freight car shortages reference a mail service recovery request.
A humorous mix of items recalls social quirks and current oddities. Two elderly sisters in a Fifth Avenue brownstone try a table d hote coffee pot and find themselves bewitched by the beverage. The piece also notes royal marriage ambitions, a diet oddity, and a glimpse of “underground Columbus” in old New York subways. It highlights quirky references to notable people and places while playful in tone.
The column recalls a humorous meeting with a Gran man Moon hag who returns from Indynopolus and notes the striking autos and a tale of an old dinner pail with froth TURGIC over the rim.
A humorous scene unfolds at a party where a tramp posing as a waiter entertains Mrs. Smithjones and guests. The tall sly performer soothes nerves with wit while Uncle Walter complains about a thumb in soup. A smoking car quip about prohibition and a quip about women’s votes close with casual chatter.
The piece notes chemists tout chlorine gas as an influenza preventive while colonial soldiers overseas take risks. It mentions European demand for American clocks, reviews Switzerland’s long era of peace, and jokes about forgotten delegates and census errors.
Avon Beach will host one of Lorain county's largest Grange picnics next Saturday. Delegations from many Granges are expected to attend with extensive preparations by the committees. Various sports and games will entertain youngsters and adults. Attendees should bring lunch baskets. All county farmers are invited.
In Youngstown on August 10 Bertalo Bezzi fell for the tin box confidence scheme again, losing a sum of money after being promised release by noon. As usual the box contained newspapers when opened, and he reported the incident to police.
Aug 10 report from North Ridgeville notes a Hadawar term east of Eldgyshich center sold to a Cleveland party and to be allotted. Dorothy imit Wergoy returned from Cleveland after a week with that Quirt. Mrs Meta Slater entertains friend Leia Moyer from grand Suusts Will spend time before Texas trip. Mrs CW Wise of Belden Spene with her mother Mrs Wag. Mrs Brewster and Jora Knight traveled with Dr. Ske chi to vacn Ske chi remains serious.
Fragmentary report notes a Monday Avon Beach gathering and a school board meeting. Mentions Paris of Obeyan as a male teacher candidate for the coming school year. Social visits include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wittie and son Jos of Urry, Mrs. H. Campbell, and Mrs. Ta. A. Taylor with sister.
Mt Brown and family spent Sunday afternoon at the J Brumby residence in Hipton, enjoying a quiet gathering and fellowship with neighbors.
Sheffield residents report trips to Topeka and Cleveland. J B Cahoon visits Avon. De Forest Monagon hosts birthday surprise with a large gathering. Garfield Schoolhouse hosts a neighborhood picnic. Henry Jacksons attend Carl Brown funeral in Cleveland. Lee Johnson under a doctor's care. Eleanor Maddock of Ridgeville visits aunt Shirla Garfield. community turnout at Vincent E church ice cream social.
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