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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1920
Page
7
A historical notice laments the government franking privilege sending大量 worthless second class mail. It argues paper shortages and wasted resources clutter desks, urging efficient use of postage and prioritizing important material for first class delivery.
Darren S. Stone head of the Plumb Plan League addressed the Cleveland Chamber, urging passage of a rail bill to run roads at cost for the people. He argued railroads are public highways, owned by the public and controlled by workers through wages and ownership. The plan emphasizes employee influence and public ownership to favor all citizens.
Governor Lowden states the league as amended may not bind the U S to old world dynastic conflicts or force foreign alliances. He says the time may come for foreign war duty, to be decided by constitutional means. The piece notes Supreme Court upholding liquor provisions and ongoing legal debates on intoxicating beverages.
A reader questions editors about paying higher paper prices and wealth concentration. The letter laments miners suffered from coal strikes, cites wage losses, and argues fair treatment, shared prosperity, and honest dealing are essential to peace and justice in a democracy.
A fire at 211 South Main Street Oberlin Tuesday evening destroyed the Tuttle property after the family had moved out on Monday. Fire officials arrived as flames gutted the interior, with 60 percent loss and heavy smoke filling the house.
Mrs Harry Askew and family of East Lorain street left on the 4630 car for their new home at 4kron. A large number of Literary and Social club ladies gathered at the station to bid farewell and presented a sterling silver swoon. Mia Askew has been president and will be greatly missed. An informal dance and tea pull was given by Miss Ethel Gullik at 144 North Professor Street with six couples attending. A boys survey was announced for tonight with a meeting of the…
Community note states a newsboy incident tied to a robbery and invites residents to a Wednesday 8 oclock meeting at the Mews building. The Oberlin area townships will receive a report and discussion at the session.
Oberlin requests a paid supervisor for a new skating pond on South Park Street formerly Recreation Park. The aim is a safe, supervised site for all children, easing input from older youths and involving the Recreation League to oversee operations.
Oberlin residents and guests share news of travel and family visits. Lt Ralph Miler returns to Ft Benning for duty. Ed Hammil and two children visit from Youngstown. Huth Miller heads back to Hillsdale to study. Harold Hope visits New Castle relatives. T H Rowland returns from London. Kenneth Cole arrives home after six months at sea via Seattle and the Panama Canal. Theodore and Carrol Markley visit Mineral City. Mrs P H Wilson returns from Canal Winchester and Logan. Claude Richmond and W M White hosts in Elyria and Willard Court. Abdble Allyn visits Mansfield. Hubert Osborn visits Ray Jewell. John Williams, Ray Jewell, and Joe Black go hunting.
The Skeelen farm at Bullau reports eleven rabbits caught and a feast enjoyed with the Skeelen family, former Oberlin residents Geo Woodard visits the East College Street home of Mr and Mrs Al M Squire, then travels to New York and the Philippines to pursue medicine. President H C King and Dean C Cole depart for Chicago to attend an Association of American Colleges meeting. Captain G H Howen attends a Masters meeting of the Lake Carriers Association in Pittsburgh, with a banquet at the Hollenden to plan season work. Mrs J T Biggs visits Cleveland relatives for a few days.
Penfield reports reopening of schools on Monday after two weeks off due to a diphtheria scare. Local families including Ehrbar and Nuslo visit relatives while residents extend thanks to church volunteers for holiday baskets. Community updates note visitors from Lorain and Elyria and weekend events at the Menger.
A 1920s dialogue frame explains the U S census purpose and scope The Census Bureau directs the nationwide count collecting data on property language literacy occupation and residence The process culminates in a published report distributed nationwide Next week’s feature previews The Big Answer.
Beaconsfeld urges studying what pleases God and adapting its approaches to aid personal success.
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