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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
4
Disjointed lines reference a national war drive and aims to boost morale among the public. Mentions Eegel ek Gates room and ON members with vague intent to med cheer for the war, but details are unreadable.
The Rabekah Social club at 167 Dewey avenue plans a Christmas program and Santa visit on Friday December 11 at 1 30 from the First F. hall. The Lafalot Club hosts church events with Miss Myers as hostess. Various meetings and gatherings are scheduled, including Church of Christ canvassing, officers to be elected and a banquet at Ledi Street.
Elyria social notes recount a Saturday evening at Mrs M D Brown 1334 East Avenue honoring Miss Marie Sisky with a engagement shower and many gifts. Vinton M Snyder of Norwalk and Miss Sisky are slated for December 31 nuptials as Elyria circles note her popularity and his baking stall venture at New City Market. Other items mention Red Cross work by Dr and Mrs H C Bevens in Albania, local visits, travel plans, and several notices of marriages and hosting relatives.
A national Republican committee meets in Washington as leaders weigh General Wood for president. The piece notes sentiment against Wood and efforts to promote favorite sons among political figures amid December activity.
A report from Washington says General Francisco Villa, noted Mexican rebel, has been captured by his own forces who hold him as they demand a large ransom. Carranza's government is related to the situation as Villa's raids have troubled U.S. frontier towns.
New York in December reports that silk thefts in transit exceed $1,000,000 this year. Officials say losses are at least 75 percent higher than 1918, blamed on unsettled postwar conditions.
Trial of Ziang Sun Wan, Chinese student, for the triple murder of Dr Theodore T. Wong, director of the Chinese educational mission, secretary Chang Hsi Hsie, and assistant ae Sen Wo, set for today in district supreme court. Bodies found after a violent struggle at the mission building. case draws nationwide interest due to Wong’s role in education.
Mrs E C Blakeslee offers 20 dollars reward and neighbors O J Blakeslee and F E Clark offer 10 dollars each for information leading to the arrest of culprits who used a rifle and revolver to shoot twelve sheep on Mrs Blakeslee's farm. Every sheep was shot in the same place between the knee and the hip.
Lorain Federation of Teachers petitions the board of education for a 15 to 25 percent raise for 183 teachers. They argue the present wage scale is below the 1914 scale in real value, urging adjustment to reflect the dollar’s current value.
A Lavoptik eye wash mix of witch hazel hydrastis camphor and related ingredients is advertised as helping weak strained or inflamed eyes. A girl with eye strain improved after one application and her mother soon benefited. The ad includes an aluminum eye cup and mentions Fred Enhoert's Drag Store.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels told the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce that the nation can weather any storm ahead with high optimism. He cited his France trip as proof of American ability and energy and said American developments there rival the valor of its fighting men.
A car was completely demolished at the pumping station near Coumba Station on December 9. Jacob Smith of Beebe escaped unharmed in the incident involving Cleveland, Co wimbus and Southwerferd Electric.
In Columbus, the plan to revive the auto tax was discussed after last Friday’s defeat in the House. The Farmers Grange and allied groups back the measure while automobile clubs oppose it. Chicago papers also agreed to reduce page size in a coordinated move.
Thousands of women suffer from kidney and bladder issues often misattributed to other causes. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness can signal kidney trouble. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is marketed as a remedy available at drug stores, with a sample offer by mail from Binghamton New York, asking to mention the Caracas de Telegram.
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