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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
8
The article argues the next president must enforce prohibition with no leniency toward violations. It questions Governor Cox’s stance on enforcement versus modification and suggests Senator Harding is favored to win the White House, with Republicans poised to gain votes. It notes a political upheaval would be needed to change the law.
Snell excerpts 1919 timber use at 3 of 91 000 000 000 feet in US and Canada. He proposes a joint commission with Canadian and provincial governments to study forest resources and facilitate timber export to secure enough newsprint for smaller papers.
Congressman Sam Winslow of Massachusetts moved the House to amend the Trading with the Enemy Act allowing restitution of property to owners by the Alien Property Custodian. The measure aims to return assets taken from U S citizens in Alsace and Lorraine, Czechoslovakia, Lviv and other regions once enemy or now allied territories, preventing further hardship.
Tened warns Elyria officials that service will be halted today if the city does not grant a requested raise. The notice claims prior miscommunications and urges action, citing proposed ordinance terms and the mayoral position as a factor in whether improvements can proceed.
City council and Mayor Asaph R. Jones clash over natural gas service emergency and proposed rate ordinance. Discussion cites spring to fall need for new wells and lines, with Oct 24 1920 deadline and threat to petition Utilities Commission if not adopted. New rates set at tiers 4⅓c to 63c per thousand feet with 3c prompt payment discount.
A Western American visitor in New York during Christmas encounters a napkin misstep and suspicions as he fends off a waiter with humor. A gatekeeper warns of a cautious suitor for his daughter, and a plantation-bound duo debates politics with harsh dialects and racial slurs reflecting the era.
The Athletics will conduct their second practice of the season at Cedar Street at 7 30 Thursday evening. All returning players and new tryouts should report. Last Saturday’s turnout promises a strong squad with many local and out of town dates already lined up for road games. The locals, known for a solid past season, anticipate another competitive gridiron year and urge community support.
Just received a fine lot of boys' sweaters for school wear from the Robinson and Hancock Company. The shipment promises sturdy knitwear suitable for daily wear and keeps students warm during the season.
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