Miners Extend Wage Scale for Three-Year Term
Jacksonville Feb 19 After a week of wrangling the sub committee meeting to settle wage scale differences between operators and miners of the Central Competitive District reports a renewal of the present wage scale for a three year contract. Operators in Illinois and some from other Central States opposed a one year term but the miners urged a renewal and a four year contract. The Indianapol is convention instructed to seek best terms and a three year compromise is expected. A final adjournment was likely by tomorrow afternoon.
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Jacksonville
General Assembly
Miners’ Organization
Illinois
Indianapolis
Sonbierrow
Farmers Institute at Brownhelm draws strong attendance
The Brownhelm Farmers Institute held over two days in the high school auditorium drew a large audience. Lecturers included horticulture expert W. Moore, Home Economics educator Nellie Wood, Mahoning county agent H. A. Lehman, and county auditor M. H. Welty. Welty’s Saturday talk detailed Brownhelm tax allocation and expenditures, clarifying how tax funds were used and the size of the government share.
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H. A. Lehman
Mahoning County
M. H. Welty
Brownheim
Evry
Food prices fall in January retail food costs drop
Washington report shows January retail food prices decreased from December by a percent while the year ending January 15 records a three percent rise in all food items.
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Washington
Department of
Swamp Root Kidney Health Ad Prospectus
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims every bottle bears a sworn purity statement and offers sample bottles by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with a newspaper mention.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N.Y
Adort
Lima Rages Over School Whipping Debate
Feb. 19 Lima is split over abolishing corporal punishment in public schools with the school board resisting and Federated Women’s Clubs backing abolition. A bitter campaign followed involving petitions, letters, and a clash with Ku Klux Klan backed candidates.
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Lima
Tiwse Vasuisakalee
Ku Kiux Klan
Mebr
R. A. Buchanan
Jority
Womens Clubs
Clu
Elyria Granted Right of Way by Lorain Council
On February 13 the Lorain council granted Elyria permission to crop a land parcel known as the pest house property to run the main water line from Elyria Water Works. Elyria will pay 31 and must connect at each street intersection as the property is platted for residence. The privilege shortens the route and removes objectionable curves, aiding Elyria.
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Lorain
Lawrence Bristor Dies at Goqswale
Lawrence Bristor of Couchville Ohio son in law of Mr and Mrs RR Stetson died February at West Penn Hospital Pittsburgh after a surgical operation. Funeral will be at Waynesburg Pa Thursday burial at Rogersville Pa. Paul M Ward named president of a federal advisory council of the treasury department succeeding L L Rune of Philadelphia in Washington.
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Washington
Fee
Paul M. Ward
New York
Ted
Treasury Department
L. L. Rune
Philadelphia
New Italian powder promises quick rheumatic relief
An advertisement touts a new Italian powder claimed to absorb quickly and relieve rheumatic pains. The offer promises a money back guarantee and refunds if not satisfied, urging readers to buy at local druggists and from Muirs Drug Store in Crandills.
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Italy
Wolla
Suteh Prant Druggists
C. W. Phillip Muirs Drug Store
Crandills
Patil Rep Urges Safety at Cavern Event
A Patil representative urged heightened safety at a cavern event after concerns emerged about crowd control and hazardous conditions. Officials promised review and stronger protocols to protect attendees.
Shoemaxer Peet Faces Personal Crisis Reported
In New York the shoemaxer Peet is reported to be experiencing a personal crisis. The incident is described as unfolding in the city with local observers noting its impact. No further details are provided.
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Shoemaxer Peet
New York
German Children Relief Effort Highlighted in Ohio
A relayed radiogram from Henry J. Crown discusses German children’s undernourishment and food relief work. The report notes anxiety over tuberculosis spread and the need for famine relief, tying it to committee actions for relics and ongoing wartime relief in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Henry J. Crown
Subpoena Quitting Case Moves Swiftly in York
A Senate inquiry seeks swift action on a case involving a subpoena linked to federal employment claims. Special counsel and ex-Senator Pomerene are involved as discussions focus on restraining actions against government employees and penalties for violations.
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1B Hills
Pomerene
Vet Coalilens
Fire Tragedy. Patrolman Leads Rescue Amid Smoke
Patrolman Michael Hetslig reached a burning building two blocks away and entered as flames surged. He aided in rescuing a young girl and helped evacuate residents while others perished on the upper floors. Mrs. Raymond Porfelowsky and her 73 year old mother were saved but many residents were reported missing. Patrolman Wandling found and carried five year old Margaret Barrett to safety.
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Michael Hetslig
Louis Choenfield
Heuslin
Choenfield
Weustin
Henslin
Raymond Porfelowsky
Forfelowsky
Alexander Herkazy
Benjamin Berger
Bessie Schmidt
Margaret Barrett
William J. Wandling
High school senate elects officers in Lorain election
February 19 report from Lorain notes the high school boys senate choosing Joseph Krall as president, Peter Gomzsak as vice president, and Donald Dean as secretary and treasurer.
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Lorain
Joseph Krall
Peter Gomzsak
Donald Dean
Markets Cleveland Produce Market report
Market prices from Cleveland Produce Market dated February 18 list butter at 54 1 3 to 86 2 9 per dozen with various grades, cheese York State 28 30, poultry prices for fowls 26 27 per pound, ducks 27 28, turkeys 28, apples 100 123 per bushel, beans navy 6 1 2 per pound, potatoes 230 per sack, tomatoes 475 500 per crate, onions 225 275 per sack, and other produce including strawberries, cabbage, and sweet potatoes with regional ranges.
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Cleveland
Ohio
York State
Wall Street Mixed as Stocks Open Steady then Waver
Stock market opened heavy with losses in some issues while rails showed uneven trading. Utilities and steels edged higher on selective buying as oils weakened except Pan American Petroleum which rose. Local livestock and grain markets reported steady to mixed results.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Baltimore and Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Bethlehem Steel
United States Steel
Pan American Petroleum
Baldwin Locomotive
Republic Steel
Studebaker
Pan-American B. Fielding
California Petroleum
Sinclair
Pacific OM
Cleveland
Brooklyn Fights Victory by Eddie Martin Over Buck Josephs
In Brooklyn last night Eddie Martin defeated Buck Josephs over six rounds by decision. Other bouts saw Jeff Smith over Jamaica Kid in Baronne, a ten round draw between Buffalo Kansas and Jack Bernstein, and Rey Mitchell outpoint Joe Marks in Philadelphia across ten rounds. The card included Frankie Bub's loss to O Dowd in Dayton and multiple regional results.
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Brooklyn
Cannonball
Eddie Martin
Buck Josephs
New York
Jeff Smith
Baryonne
Jamaica Kid
Buffalo
Hocky Kansas
Jack Bernstein
Harrisburg
Rey Mitchell
Philadelphia
Joe Marks
Teddy Myers
Law Herman
Scranton
Columbus
Frankie Bub
Dayton
Phil O'Dowd
Mike O'Dowd
Young Roberts
Joe O'Malley
Tommy Lewis
Referes
Elmer Lakue
Chisago
Jack Kirk
Columbus Negro
Detroit
Jack Tannor
Jack Leslie
Battling Gahee
Clem Johnson
Milwaukee
Pinkie Mitchell
Lew Tendler
Johnny Mendelsohn
Joe Tiplitz
Denny Skramer
Joe Lawson
Dr Platts Rinex Cure Touted For Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Platts Hinex Preservation Rinex as a cure for catarrh promising relief within 24 hours. It claims the solution targets systemic poisons, with a money back guarantee if not effective. Available at local druggists and listed sellers.
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Platt
Dr. Platts
Harry A. Arandall
W. Phillips
Bowsers
J. A. Ebert
O. J. Burns
Thenical Laboratories Co
Cleveland
Reopens Vets Bureau Probe Seeks Hines Answers
Warstington February 19 The Reed committee unexpectedly reopened the senatorial investigation of the United States Veterans Bureau with director Frank L. Hines summoned to explain personnel matters and steps to remove unfriendly officials. The panel probes alleged brutal treatment of wounded veterans in New York and Washington offices and delays in compensation and hospitalization awards. The meeting will be secret.
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Warstington
United States Veterans Bureau
Frank L. Hines
Reed Committee
Hines
New York
Washington Central
Senator Reed
Pennsylvania
Washington
Teed
Reed
Infant’s Frozen Body Found in Downtown Columbus
Police searched for the mother after a ten pound white baby boy was found lifeless in a downtown street. The infant’s body was partly frozen and wrapped in a child’s dress and a woman’s underskirt, indicating neglect at birth.
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Columbus
Jerome P Wood 63 Civil War Veteran Buried Here
Wellington February 19 funeral services for Jerome P Wood 63 Civil War Veteran were at his daughter Mrs William Hildebrand home this afternoon at 2 oclock. He leaves son Merton Weed Toledo and daughters Mrs Hildebrand Wellington and Mrs Nina Burkhart Cleveland. Burial at Phelps.
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Wellington
Jerome P . Wood
William Hildebrand
Mr. Wood
Merton Weed
Toledo
Daughers
Wm. Hildebrand
Nina Burkhart
Cleveland
Phelps
Taniac credited with revival after flu for Mrs Abbot
Mrs Rena Abbot of Cincinnati says a 1918 influenza left her weak and sleepless with nervousness nausea heartburn and weight loss. She credits Tanlac for restoring appetite strength and sleep along with her husband’s improvement. The ad promotes Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills with a claim of over 400 million bottles sold.
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Taniac
Rena Abbot
Section Ave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Three Lorain Club Stewards Plead Guilty
In municipal court three stewards from Lorain clubs admitted guilt for operating slot machines found during a Prohibition raid. J. D. Brown of the Moose Henry Grell of the Eagles and Joseph E. Scott of the Elks were fined 50 dollars plus costs each and the machines were confiscated.
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Lorain
J. D. Brown
The
Moose
Henry Grell
Eagles
Joseph E. Scott
Elks
Lorain City Hall Reduces Janitor Salary and Adds Water Works Clerk
In Lorain on February 19 the city council cut the city hall janitor’s pay from 150 to 125 dollars monthly. They added a water works department clerk at 60 dollars monthly and raised the water works cashier salary from 185 to 195 dollars monthly. Officials say the clerk will save about 4,000 dollars yearly by handling office tasks locally.
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Lorain
Water Works Department
Murbach Coal Co Rolls Out XL Lump Coal
XL Lump coal sold at seven dollars per ton cash. Hot, clean lumpy coal offered by Murbach Coal Co. Contact phone number 2224 for orders.
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Murbach Coal Co
Todd's Tonic advertised as vitality builder for colds
A vintage wine flavored tonic claims to strengthen the body and prevent chronic illnesses, especially in winter. It touts Todd's Tonic as beneficial for colds, coughs, fatigue, and general wellness, sold at Afair Drug Co and other Elyria druggists. Todd's Tonic Laxative Tablets promise a night dose to make everything right.
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Todd
Afair Drug Co
Elyria
Real Investment Twenty Acre Site Opp Elyria Iron Plant
Buy twenty acre manufacturing acreage opposite Elyria Iron and Steel south of 15th at 800 per acre with 1 4 cash and balance over 2 to 3 years. We have buyers for two 1 4 interests and a 11 requires 1000 cash for two years turnover. Property deeded to Elyria Trust with certificate of interests. Invest 1000 or 2000 and rest easy. Phone 2128 day or 9802 evening.
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Elyria Iron and Steel
15Th
Elyria Trust Companies
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