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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1921
Page
3
An editorial discusses the profit model behind advertised goods, examining how promotional pricing affects consumer choices and retailer margins. It argues for clearer pricing signals and fair disclosure to shoppers while outlining potential biases in marketing practices.
The New York Tribune notes a surge in buyer arrivals as merchants rush to replenish stocks in the empire city. January arrivals hit 6,710, nearly double December and the best month of 1920 aside from January, signaling improved demand and a return to a sellers market despite earlier unemployment and industry strain.
The piece argues Britain used violence in Ireland mirroring Sinn Fein tactics, citing Cork arson and village burnings as reprisals. It questions the new cabinet, notes Edison’s age ruse, and mocks Kaiser Bill while lampooning profiteers and changing slang for landlords. The tone is satirical and accusatory.
A practical essay urges careful home management and purchases guided by advertising. It argues advertising lifts product quality, lowers prices through increased volume, and educates consumers. It claims ads create demand, enable production, and assure value and reliability in goods.
Thirty years ago Thomas L. Nelson died at Clifton Springs Pa while receiving treatment. He helped organize the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co and was father of Mrs A L Garford. The Lake Shore railroad planned tracks through the city and employed many Finns. Police faced disorder on account of John Barleycorn tactics. Miss Nellie Flower resumed duties at the telephone exchange. Mail Carrier M A Haag received a fine baby carriage as a gift from route residents after becoming father of a son. Mr and Mrs L W Drake of Seventh Street celebrated their silver anniversary with many friends visiting. Rufus Brush, Ridgeville pioneer, was killed by a freight train near Shalayville station. Joseph Patterson and Jamir, including Grove Patterson, moved from Elyria to Dfiance Ohio with the Patterson syndicate in Toledo Detroit and New York.
Kipton Telegram reports a flurry of visits and social events. Mrs Jam Calkins and Mrs Albert Bernolda visited in Wellington while Dr Weeks spent time in Berlin. Several locals travel to Cleveland for family occasions and hospital visits. The list covers birthdays, anniversaries, club concerts, church services, and a marriage between Frank Darczen and Jennie Flower.
The International News Service reports Paris inquiry into the fate of President Gambens legs after his assassination. A French Weekly questions what happened to the legs, noted to be examined in an autopsy at the Pantheon.
Chicago February 2 International News Service reports Judge George Fred Rush in the divorce branch of the Circuit Court proposes abolishing the one year remarriage ban but supports a stricter rule. A new law would bar divorce decrees until twelve months after evidence, making any marriage during that year a potential bigamy and punishable.
Norwalk reports Michael Eiben linked to a Cleveland gang case. four sent to Mansfield Reformatory while a fifth juryed failed. Joseph Link fined 500 for liquor law violation. appeal to common pleas. Local Moose lodge to install showers and gym. Marriages listed: Maurice Doty with Isabel Shaw and Francis Vick with Grace Glenn. Local ministers to attend Columbus gathering. Stephen A. Keller seeks divorce in Shelby. axe incident cited. Norwalk High to play in Delaware tourney with further games at Bryan and Cambridge. Berlin Heights vs Milan title game may occur locally. Madrid daughters form a union. Canada exports wheat, flour, and lumber.
A farmer reports 200 hens increased from 25 to 30 eggs daily to 107 to 114 with Don Sung in midwinter. The ad claims $126 extra monthly income per month at 60 cents per dozen, notes cost of $250 for 200 hens, offers a money back guarantee, and urges purchase via druggists or Burrell Dugger Co. Indianapolis Indiana.
A British authority asserts that red-haired girls stand the best chance of securing marriage. The claim rests on perceived charm and social factors cited by the expert, with no accompanying empirical study.
Tokyo analysts and political leaders discuss potential U S policy under President elect Warren G Harding. Ambassadors to Japan and Vanderlip as a possible envoy are debated as Tokyo weighs how a Republican White House could shape Tokyo Washington relations and economic ties.
J J Coniff master-entangler worked like a trojan over a state's star witness in Mingo County Court House Williamson. It was his first great chance since a 17 year old girl crumbled under relentless nagging tactics. He won again. It was the second great triumph for the defense in the Matewan gun battle case as Dr W F Hill Matewan dentist was made to reverse his testimony confessing he could not say positively Felts could not have fired the first shot without him seeing it.
Elyria report describes a tense council meeting over buying two teams of horses for city work. Councilman Caulte threatened warrants for officials, bonds of 1000 dollars were approved for the purchase amid debate about the city horse with heaves, a plan to source another team for 300 dollars, and a proposed sale of the remaining horse to Cascade Park Zoo.
London Feb 22 Occidental diplomacy pressed to unite rival Turkish delegations at the Near East conference. Turkish factions from the nationalists and Constantinople government delayed the session to tomorrow amid intense antagonism. Kemalist delegates held talks at the Savoy hotel to back a single Turkish plea as Britain urged unity. Arabs and Armenians to be heard later this week.
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