Lorain Print Corporation advertises postage rates in 1944
A damaged OCR from the Elyria Chronicle Telegram lists publishing and printing terms and rates in 1944. It references Lorain County printing and publishing, John W. Cullen Company Chicago, businesses in Columbus New York and Cleveland, and a date of August 28, 1944. The text includes pricing hints such as eight dollars per year and forty cents, with addresses on Michigan Avenue and Third Street. The garbled items point to a wartime ad catalog or rate sheet for periodical publishing services.
Harvard Harshly Mocked Gadget Exposition Prompts Debate
The article skeins a wild mix of garbled lines about a massive Harvard device built by Howard Aiken and others. It claims a machine nearly eight feet tall—but that is misrendered—capable of rapid calculations and complex tasks, with dramatic praise and criticism of its potential impact on exams and education.
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Starvard
Howard Ho Aiken
USNE
Harvard
Schoats
Severls
Gail
Sea
Hepa
Melilers
Carlee
Allied Power In France Official Announcement
Allied authorities warned that German strength in France remains substantial and capable of resisting early advances. The Allies acknowledged a large German force, with estimates suggesting hundreds of divisions could be deployed to extend and fortify fronts.
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France
Phat
Porits
Advaice Whitter Tean
Pearerdiill Cromts
Trent
Ceupse
Egg prices rise amid supply concerns and political debate
An article details egg price increases tied to supply issues and government questions. It cites Senator Hanaeh Ho Brtear and Senator Pariah Hatph, noting a report from the Departmeie on price factors and a planned government response.
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Haerehl
Pariah
Cadogan's Ancestor Tied Marlborough to Irish War Story
The piece centers on Cadogan’s ancestor linked to Marlborough and Ireland 1500. It notes Cadogan as a modern British delegate and cites Marlborough's wartime tactics and royal connections. The narrative references Lord Halifax and Winston Churchill era links, framing Cadogan's lineage within historic military leadership.
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Cadogan
Duke of Marlborough
Marlborough
Ireland
Alexander
Conk
Kinsale
Chaurehull
Qao Lee
Bam
Hlatifas
Lord Halifax
Wollston
Oberlin Students Urged to Donate Blood Amid Drive
The Oberlin community organizes a student blood donation drive urging volunteers to contribute. The effort involves classes and campus groups coordinating appointments and pickup locations, with a shelter at 33 West Street serving donors and supporters.
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Oberlin
Your Birthday Horoscope and Civic Star Readings
A pasted horoscope page outlines Virgo and Libra influences for August birthdays with advice on finance, romance, and career. It muses on choosing creative commercial art, social success, and practical investments while noting energy and stamina as key assets and warning that restraint shapes happiness. Included are other sun signs with brief daily guidance and a copyright notice from United Feature Syndicate.
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VIRGO
Hooke Tgp
Scorpion
Strongsville Girl Weds Berea Soldier
Strongsville girl Misa Dorothy Kyanks weds Clarence Civile of the U S Army at St Adelbert’s church on August 12. The bride’s satin gown features a sweetheart neckline and fingertip veil. Bridesmaids wear satin and chiffon in green and yellow. Best man is Pfc Herbert Walcbeck. usher Lt Lawrence Dumke. A reception follows at St Adelbert’s hall. Civile returns to Camp Buller after 2 1/2 years overseas. employed by Colson in Elyria. bride-to-be works at Precision Casting in Cleveland.
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Misa
Dorothy Kyanks
B. Kyanke
Strongavine and
Bie
Clarence Civile
U. S
A. Civile
Wellington Street
Hered
St. Adelbert's Church
O'Clork
Solifski
Juckile Kyanko
Victoria Civik
Ptc
Herbert Walcbeck
Lawrence Dumke
Furelough
St. Adelbert’s Hall
Co. D. Mihns
Camp Buller
N.C
Ihe
Colson Company
Elyria
Civik
The
Precision Casting Company of
Cleveland
Dramatic Group At Oberlin To Give Shaw Play
Oberlin Dramat ic Association presents Candida at the Little Allen Art Theater this Thursday to Saturday. Rosemary Berk, a college senior, stars as Candida under the direction of Professor Stanley J. McLaughlin. A four man two woman cast completed rehearsals for Shaw's famous work.
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Oberlin
Oberlin Dramatic Association
George Bernard Shaw
Little Allen Art Theater
Rosemary Berk
Stanley J. Mclaughlin
Readings and Acts Lesson on Covenant and Caste
A Wednesday Bible reading recounts Acts 10 25 48 and a missionary lesson. A Hindu caste barrier is broken as a couple separates to eat with Christians but prays for change. At the next conference the caste barrier disappears and the couple joins the meal, sharing joy of Christianity.
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Christias
Minister, Wife, and Intruding Poet Stage Deserted Parlor
A play unfolds around a minister and his wife as an enigmatic poet intrudes. Navy V 12 unit members appear in the scene, weaving a broader wartime backdrop into the domestic encounter. The work balances personal conflict with institutional presence, shadowing dialogue with a sense of looming duty.
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Naval
War effort must come first says VW leader at encampment
Carl J. Schoeninger of Detroit, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, warned that delays in postwar planting and conversion threaten thousands of lives. He said wartime priorities must prevail even as men call for rapid demobilization. He noted VW membership has nearly tripled since Pearl Harbor with new eligibles applying at over 1,000 daily. Australia has fishing line hoarders.
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Chicago
Carl J. Schoeninger
Detroit
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Schaemnrer
Pearl Harbor
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Oarasa
John W. Cullen Company
Michigan
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Winston Cheekle
United Featire Syndicate, Inc
R. W. Beckett Engineering CQ
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Colson Perry Fay
Troxel
P. R. Smith & Co
Ely
Strongsville
Bible
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Australia
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sealsit Bank
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