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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
4
Health Officer Turner and Superintendent Wis announce another school closing for a week due to the measles epidemic. It is the fourth week of vacation as Amherst schools pause to protect students while the illness spreads. The article notes vaccination and local family impacts including a seven months old baby dying from pneumonia and other measles cases.
A busy week at the Olmsted area church sees XTU and Foreign Missions Society hosting a Tuesday afternoon gathering with brief talks on missions and liquor effects, followed by refreshments. An entertainment is planned for Saturday by local pupils to raise funds for library books. Rev Maple visited Sandusky for a conference. A street robbery on Saturday night left William Putivh minus a watch and cash. suspects not caught. Cinder road work on Chestnut Ridge progresses, mail disruption due to heavy snow continues. Frank Briggs assists census taking during the period.
Sidney’s I A McKinnon, a longtime city firefighter, praises Nerv Worth for stomach trouble relief. He reports improved circulation, less dizziness, better sleep, and notes local stores Phillips and Koplin sell Nerv Worth.
A calf aged about three weeks, transported from Monroe, was discovered in a dry well near Charlotte after surviving on honeysuckle vines. In New York, health officials warn saccharin has no food value and could lead to criminal charges if used as a sugar substitute.
The article notes actor Jack Dempsey’s move into film stardom with Dead or Alive and describes his early experiences with a makeup artist who manipulates his brows to alter his look.
Anna Thompson a longtime Birmingham resident and community member died January 7 1920 at age 74 Born in Brownhelm township Lorain County she moved to Birmingham at age six and lived there 67 years She married Frederick M Clary in 1866 later widowed and remarried to J Thompson Her funeral was held January 9 1920 She left a husband two sons and many relatives and friends a devoted Methodist and local historian
A fragmented report notes United States district figure Francis Kane addressing housewives in Philadelphia. He says he is powerless to curb profiteering and opposes reorganization of a fair-price board. He criticizes current controls as ineffective while authorities struggle to act.
In Sheffield on New Year's morning a boy named Howard Carrick fell backwards into a kettle of hot water and is seriously burned. Reports say he remains in poor condition as relatives stay by his side. The community notes a funeral for Frank Smith in Avon drew attendees from nearby areas as residents reflect on local tragedies.
A fragmentary report notes Mr. and Mrs. attended a Sunday event at Strand Ales. Clarence Side and Arthur were mentioned among attendees, with one design of Strand Ales linked to the gathering. The incomplete text suggests a small local social or promotional activity.
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