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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1929
Page
8
Santa Claus is pleased by the many letters from Elyria children. He asks writing on one side only to speed reading as millions of letters arrive daily. Several sample letters request toys, trains, dolls, and accessories, with ages and addresses noted by young writers.
Children and adults voice Christmas wishes to Santa, requesting toys like cornet, drum, toy trains, dolls, a desk and chair, a piano, clothing, candy, nuts, and practical items. The notes include names and addresses, with hopeful pleas to bring gifts for poorer boys and girls and family members.
A long list of Thanksgiving visitors to Grafton and nearby areas includes Dee and Dr. J. B. Finla of Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford of Elyria. Mr. and Mrs. Durkee of Lorain. and many others visiting relatives in Huron, Lake, and Cuyahoga counties. The notes mention dinners, gatherings at multiple homes, and community events during the holiday period.
Cleveland man recounts four years of chronic rheumatism and constipation finding relief after a month of Konjola treatment. He credits local endorsements and notes Konjola is sold at Philip’s drug store in Elytia, urging others to try it.
Paris reports a campaign to abolish the widow’s veil as fashion trends shift. Duchess d Uzes, widow and president of the Society for Women’s Suffrage, supports reform citing practicality in crowded streets and transit.
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