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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
5
A fragmented report describes an attempt by a Lorain County group to start a Girls and Boys chapter at a school. There is mention of a principal, soldiers, and various scattered lines about lessons, costs, and plans, with few clear actions or outcomes.
The article describes Beppo the clown instructing boys in walking on their hands with chalk marks on a wall as the starting point. He warns it requires long practice and balance, outlining steps and safety tips while noting a second feature about a boy in Kingston court who attempted self harm, and a comic note about Merle enjoying bananas and a new brother arriving the same day.
The article notes several players who reached the 300 club in batting while others fell short and mentions George McBride as a key infielder and potential manager candidate under Clark Griffith. It outlines McBride’s long career across MYT City league Milwaukee Kansas City St Joseph and Washington and his reputation as a smart steady shortstop.
Oberlin and surrounding districts suspend classes Monday and Tuesday for holiday observances. Cherlin Menéeay and Lincoln's birthday are noted as holidays with schools re opening later in the week to honor the two days in succession.
Lenten services are underway at Oberlin with multiple churches and colleges participating. Rev Peerce DD will preach at the first service as a Kenyan-born preacher shares the platform. Community union services are planned with list of local church leaders slated to attend.
Cassie Ward travels to Ghertin for the funeral of her brother but reaches town twenty four hours late due to a violent storm. Winnie Ward of Livonia was summoned and joins the family along with Mrs Wingle who will be remembered beside Ward.
A H Adams of Oberlin died at his home on North Wieasant street. Further details and funeral notices will be published in tomorrow's paper.
Fragmentary notice describes a wedding or betrothal event near West Berlin involving individuals with surnames Munson, Crumb, Mas, and Fal Fa. The text is damaged with garbled names and an Episcopal rector indicated as Itey LE Daniels.
A birthday reception for a local figure will be held at the college on February 23. The event runs from 7:30 to around 9:00 PM with light refreshments and music planned.
Oberlin residents report Mr and Mrs Herricks hosting at their Rogers home in Priefield. Prof Yeuty to occupy pulpit at Second Tougie National church next Sunday. Brieley visiting Tule in Monroe Michigan. Whitney clarhime store owner attends National Detail Clothiers convention in Cincinnati. Wik jG to hold regular meeting Friday afternoon.
An advertisement promotes a homemade cough syrup blend described as superior to ready made remedies. It explains mixing Pine extract with sugar syrup honey or corn syrup to produce a pint bottle, claiming quick relief by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and aiding bronchial symptoms. The copy urges asking a druggist for Pine 224 ounces with directions and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
F Peeh aged 20 at 2 30 o'clock in the hall Mr. and Mrs. UWarry Hovey have moved into their new home in the municipal building. Mr. J P Sayeer of 2 Morean street is confined to his home with Frippe but is very much improved, her being in for two weeks.
Lew Edwards lightweight champion of Australia has arrived in the United States. Under Milwaukee promoter Tom Andrews he seeks bouts with U S lightweights in hopes of landing a match, with Reno Legendant.
An advertisement urges readers to improve nerves and energy with Evans Triple Phosphates. It claims regular dosing in water for a week will restore vigor, confidence, and mental sharpness, appealing to those feeling nervous or with stomach liver and bowel troubles. The piece cites a local pharmacist about availability.
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