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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
6
Ohio Democrats gather to discuss campaign plans and leadership. Douglass of Mansfield is discussed as re election chairman. Speakers include M Lancaster and Harmon, with remarks on national issues and the party’s strategy for upcoming races.
A Marion Ohio meeting on August 17 reviewed Harding speaking engagements for the next six weeks with Will H Hayes national chairman and Harry S New head of the speakers bureau. Front porch speeches were favored while discussions covered times places and topics including an agriculture speech at the Minnesota State fair. Henry Wallace publisher of western farm magazines was listed as a likely consultant.
Commodity and livestock prices drift in mixed US market reports from Chicago to Cleveland and Toledo. Butter eggs hogs cattle calves and sheep show varied moves with some gains in hogs and steadier cattle while grain and feed items post modest shifts amid regional market detail.
Davenport, Iowa born Chapmon, a speedy baseball star, began with Cleveland in 1911 after an option from Davenport. He played over 1,000 games in an Indian uniform, tied a fastest bases circled record at 14 seconds on Sept 27, 1917, and set major league sacrifice hit marks with 67 in 1917. He married Catherine Daly of Cleveland in 1919.
Wrangel assures landowners they will be paid, with reparation terms to be set by a popular elected assembly. His wife oversees her northern Crimea estates to supervise land gifts among peasants, signaling goodwill and formal governance of compensation.
French diplomat to be posted at once sparks rejoicing in the south Russian army as Wrangel’s forces plan a decisive move. Peter Struve, Wrangel’s foreign affairs minister, says southern Russians will flock to the general’s command as land reform benefits peasants.
Elyria residents report rapid relief from bloodshot eyes and dark rings using Lavoptik eye wash with camphor and hydrastis. A local user praised Tavoptik after a week, with a guarantee on a small bottle and a free aluminum eye cup offered by Ebert's Drug Store and other druggists.
Howard Vosburg and Miss Clara Hines were married Monday afternoon at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. Dr. Winters officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Elyria upon return. Mrs A S Thomas and her Detroit children visit Mr and Mrs John Brandau of Winkles Street.
An ad-like fragment touts Katalko 3.0 Britaix Inc and Bear Oil for hair. It promises new growth and reduced shedding, citing a product line and a price of $300 for court or mail order. It includes a promotional tone with dubious claims and mentions New York addresses.
OS Otero of Lod street and Mise Margaret Gooden of 515 Lodttreet left yesterday for a week long vacation, reporting they will be away in Detroit.
Antwerp August 17 Today's Olympic program featured the 10,000 meter walk, broad jump, shot put, 110 meter hurdles, and 5,000 meter run. King Albert would attend and American dog scouts from the London jamboree cheer from the Matoika bound for the United States. Fencing finals determined third place with yesterday’s bouts: America beat Denmark 39 to 7 but lost to France 14 to ?. Italy led the Fours, placing France first and France second in the event.
Ferree aims for top honors entering the Grand American Handicap at Kittwewater Park Cleveland August 29 28. List shows shooters Haley Cooley Shaw Churchward Laporte Zluk Whistler Dewhurst Holdeman Leatherman McMullen Johnson Georgette Allen BD Welker Elalock Medberry Daley C Hollis Shelly Tele row Cheever. Next regular shoot set for Saturday August 28 with a Labor Day price shoot to follow.
American League games saw Cleveland 4 over New York 6 and Boston 6 over Detroit 0. National League results included Cincinnati 9 over Chicago 1, Pittsburg 2 over St Louis 2, with Philadelphia vs New York delayed by rain.
The Lorain County Fish and Game Club hosted a Saturday shoot that drew participants and ran smoothly with members noting good weather and steady targets. Organizers reported strong turnout and praised the atmosphere of precision and sportsmanship among shooters.
Fragmented ad style note praises Deans Kidney Pills with claims of relief from back pain strength and kidney issues. Mentions a Gainesville or Buffalo dealer, references to Clements and Wilh Co Mires, and price hints. Readability is low but suggests a period ad touting a medicine.
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