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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
12
A county farmers meeting featured Ruth Fuller of Elyria explaining that Ohio min wage is not set at 17.50 but that a living wage is debated. The talk criticized costly investigations, urged supporters of Senator Burke's bill, and stressed farm life needs and youth engagement. Music by Schubert's Orchestra punctuated the session.
Mrs Lindquist tells middle aged women how Postpartum and Change of Life left her weak and nervous. After two years of illness a newspaper ad led to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which she used regularly until recovery and now advises others to try the remedy.
The murder trial of Carl Steiner of Lorain is postponed until further notice as Judge Thompson is sick at home. The trial date set for Monday cannot proceed until the judge recovers and a new date will be announced.
Mrs. P. C. Gilman head of Associated Charities appeals for a small gas stove for an indigent woman who is soon to be ill. Those who can help should call 37152 between 9 and 12 tomorrow morning.
An advertisement touts Joint-Base as a universal remedy for swollen, painful joints caused by rheumatism. It claims rapid relief for ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, spine, and fingers, with rubbing producing soothing results. Packaged by Phillips’ Drug Store for 64 cents.
A telegram from the sheriff's office reports Clyde Williams, sought on an assault charge involving Mrs. Edith Oats of Rossford, headed back to stand trial after arrest at Crystal City Missouri and agreement to return without extradition. The paternity of a child born to Mrs. Oats may be challenged as Williams, the husband, claims paternity and suggests a blood test. Williams was acquitted last year of murder.
Frank Mestak sues John Prusk for damages after a September 1921 assault in front of a Bath Street home. The plaintiff, then thirteen, alleges the defendant a grown man viciously attacked him, loosening teeth and bruising him, seeking $2.09 in damages.
The Ohio Public Service Corporation, serving Ashland Massillon Mansfield Warren Elyria and Lorain, filed for permission to issue 2 25,000 in six percent first mortgage and gold refunding bonds. The commission notes the firm can dispose of the bonds at a lower interest rate and seeks approval.
Clarence Jenkins was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct at the Detroit pool room on East Broad Street. He pled not guilty in police court this morning and will be tried Monday morning. Hollingsworth rites Saturday for James Hollingsworth who died in Mercedes Texas will be held at 2 PM at Pittsfield Congregational Church.
John Langton, a retired farmer and long time Elyria township trustee and clerk, was active in G A R circles and beloved by neighbors. He served as clerk of the Elyria township school board and was president of the Lorain county humane society. Funeral services will be held Sunday at his home at 217 Seventh Street. Turkey rhubarb, called so, is traced to China and notes the prewar Russian control of rhubarb trade.
A historical advertisement outlines influenza prevention and stomach relief remedies including laxatives, quinine, magnesia, and other tonics. It states magnesia provides neutralization of excess acid, aiding digestion and reducing indigestion symptoms for many readers.
Miss Pauline Threnkill, 18, a candy plant worker at Kenton, is reported to have died by her own action after swallowing carbolic acid. A ten day old fetus was found in a rear lot beside her body in a Kenton mortuary. Police seek two Kenton youths connected to her troubles. A postmortem was planned to examine internal organs. Two fire alarms responded to incidents on Summer Street and East Avenue with no losses.
A compact listing of farm goods with prices and weights across butter eggs poultry apples beans cabbage onions tomatoes potatoes and sweet potatoes. The fragmented OCR shows per pound per dozen and per bushel pricing for staples and produce, reflecting a mid century market section.
New York stock activity follows aFederal Reserve rate hike to 4.12 percent with mixed results. Some declines of up to a point appear early, while American Locomotive advances and Consolidated Gas and Producers show small gains. Futures and noon quotes list varied performances across industrials and rail shares amid light losses in the railroad sector.
Feb 23 Amherst area notes report Rev F Vandke confined by severe erippe. Many neighbors visit relatives and attend church services. Social calls include Mr and Mrs Mervin Schubert, the Whitons in East Amherst, and Eppleys at Blynn. Local activities cover skating, Lent services, dances, and a Farmers Institute meeting. Burrer and Beal families figure in multiple errands and birthday events. Cartridges noted as common currency in Southern Soudanese.
The floral Chamber of Commerce asked for a reformation of the cost to dredge Black River quarter mile for the Cromwell steel plant. The move signals a possible reopening and resumption of operations at an early date. If the city won t dredge, the company may undertake the work itself. The Cromwell Steel Company entered receivership January 19 and was sold at auction last November to W E B Guerity, president of Guardian Savings and Trust Co of Cleveland.
Washington February 23 William Gibbs McAdoo former secretary of the treasury and director general of railroads declared in favor of a living wage for American labor. Admissions list includes William Wallace. Elyma Mrs Amy Adamson 215 Broad Street Frank A White KR D 1 Spencer. Discharges: C Darock 202 West River Street Nelson Schrader 115 Cornell Avenue Horace Bassett 119 Grant Avenue Viola Overton 417 Fourteenth Street. Births: A baby born to Mr and Mrs Frank Mowatt 325 East River Street.
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