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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1920
Page
7
The Blyris Ohio Chronicle Telegram society page lists the managing editor J BORKE and publication details. The issue from February 17 1920 shows Associated Press rights and distribution notes with standard newspaper notices and advertising policy.
Dispatches describe a tense exchange between President Wilson and former Secretary Lansing. Observers warn a serious situation could develop overnight. The letters show growing concern for Wilson's mental state and request prudent, charitable coverage while hoping for recovery.
The text notes William Jennings Bryan shaping a new Democratic platform with two planks: endorsement of the Wilson administration and Prohibition. It comments Bryan could adjust or drop the first plank and that he seems pleased some Wilson policies lack his approval.
A candidate endorses a platform allowing divorced men to deduct alimony paid to former wives from taxes or other obligations. The issue appears as a campaign point and could influence voters. The article notes sections where this question could affect the upcoming election and the rival candidates.
Democrats tout a Missouri congressional win as evidence the tide favors their party. Party chairmen assert the outcome signals rising support for their policy goals and the public mood.
A fragmentary note suggests Holland will host and mentor Kaiser Wilhelm at Doorn. She promises to help him adjust and contribute to world peace, asking what more could be done.
A 1917 piece mocks civilian camouflage schemes and self important pretenders. It contrasts Uncle Bills French dish, a Diner Trogs scene, and a Deacon lampoon with calls to leave camouflage to military experts while urging honest self development and humility.
On Friday after spending time with relatives in Oberlin Alberta and Ruth Spiegal Micelle Thage were were end at the home of Mr and Mrs Grebe.
A town column offers 1920 era party crafts with red white and blue decor ideas the thrift bag centerpiece and a pie with flags and candies. Also included is a home built fireless cooker plan with box dimensions insulation and assembly notes plus local notices on visits illness and a hall closing.
The M. E. church Men’s club hosted an oyster supper for about 75 attendees followed by Judge A R Webber’s talk and two solos by Mise Garner. Another Latorte W C T U supper is planned for Friday February 20 with a silver offering. Miss Grace Prindle visits Oberlin with her aunt Mrs McLeland.
The Woman's Missionary Society hosts a special meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Decker on Murray Ridge Friday evening February 20. The program features an adroga phon by Rettenery srek ascene ry from Africa Rofrean. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome.
President Taft backs Charles E. Hughes as a potential Republican nominee for president next June. Hughes, ex-governor of New York and former U S supreme court justice, built a national reputation in insurance investigations and law. Born 1862 in Glens Falls, New York, Hughes studied at Colgate and Brown, then Columbia Law. He served as NY governor from 1906 to 1910 and as associate justice of the U S supreme court before resigning in 1910 to pursue private practice and politics.
A letter to the Chronicle Telegram urges a weekly Wednesday afternoon half holiday for merchants and employees. The writer, an advertising manager, argues grocers and dry goods stores face long hours and high costs, needing a regular pause to rest, attend events, and boost business, with broad public discussion to follow.
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