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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
3
Citizens appear to have a chance to express views at a special city council meeting regarding gas rates and an ordinance. The piece notes council aims to set higher rates, the gas company stance, and the public’s demand for a full protest opportunity before spring growth brings new needs.
Napoleon Hull urges citizens and visitors to honor the American flag, shed hats in its presence, and show loyalty by embracing the freedoms and laws of the United States. He argues true patriotism starts in the heart and should be expressed outwardly through respectful conduct and personal responsibility.
Dispatches claim a vessel listing with a two million dollar value inside, prompting a distress call. The text suggests alcohol and misplaced cargo can worsen danger and fear, ending with a bleak reflection on future generations.
Edward B Clark outlines Leonard Wood’s extensive civil and military service from Boston hospitals to the Spanish American War. Wood governed Cuba’s eastern half, rebuilt infrastructure, schools, courts, and finance, then led reform in the Philippines and studied British and Dutch colonies. He is praised for businesslike administration and lasting institutional development.
An old newspaper ad promotes ATEURALCIA or Headache relief by rubbing forehead and temples with a Witch's Wadodtte. It also notes a January sale with substantial reductions on boys' suits, overcoats, and mackinaws from Robinson & Hancock Co.
English scientist Sir Oliver Lodge draws global attention for his views on spiritualism and a recent book Ray mond 19, while touring the United States. He recounts communications with his son Capt Hayvond Lodge, died in battle, and notes American prohibition stance.
Local youth project outlines how to build a wooden garage creeper using pine and corklike parts, with four casters for mobility and a removable headrest. Instructions specify dimensions, fastenings, and use of grocery-box boards for top supports, aiming to aid easier access under vehicles.
Adel ia Belle Beard notes muskrats active in winter, hunted for pelts with Hudson Seal traps near homes by water. She describes two homes burrows and underwater galleries, dangers to levees, and the animals’ swimming and rearing large families.
Advertisements claim olive tablets detoxify the body, cure yellow complexion, poor appetite, and constipation. Promoted as a vegetable compound with olive color that cleanses the stomach and bowels like calomel without dangerous after effects. Sold widely in boxes for 10 or 26 cents.
Oberlin residents report visits and travel, including Mrs Jesse Mack caring for her mother after surgery, Mrs Charles Browning visiting Cleveland, E A Stevens traveling to Ashtabwe for business, Mrs W OH Leahry visiting Perry Michigan, Mr and Mrs A R Kimpton attending the Farmers Institute at Ridgeville, and R Maddock at the Cleveland auto show.
Allen McCurdy executive secretary of the Forty Eight movement will speak at Sturgis Hall on Monday January 6 to explain a plan for a new party. The platform calls for public ownership of transportation and key utilities, opposition to patent hoarding, and equal rights. It also demands free speech, free press, and the right to organize and bargain collectively.
The Des Moines meeting drew over 7000 students from U S colleges and Canadian schools for a week long session. The theme urged Christianity as essential to promoting civilization abroad and called for men and women to serve in foreign fields.
Oberlin Rod and Gun Club plans a Friday banquet at 7 PM in Park Street Parsonage to elect officers for the year and set special meeting dates. Masons held a Tuesday dance at Rowland’s Hall with 25 attendees and light refreshments. Youth to occupy the pulpit at Second Congregational Church. Des Moines delegate Penfound from Elyria College reports at Finney Memorial Chapel.
Oberlin announces mid year examinations begin Friday January 24 and run to Saturday noon January 26. Second semester starts February 4 at 8 am. Women spaces are filled. fifteen to twenty men can still be admitted. Freshman entry February 4 after January high school completion.
Mr Louis a Korean native and Wooster College graduate will present a stereopticon lecture on Korea for the Korean Relief Society. The event is Friday January 23 at 7 o clock in Sturgis ballroom. Readings include scenes from Korea, Korean girls in native garments singing, with Pr Van der Pyl speaking. a silver offering will be taken.
The Weat Rus ala club hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Roy Rogers on a Wednesday evening at her mother Mrs J Rudg ope 866 West Lorain residence. Twenty club members attended the informal event.
Ruth Lampson of Woodland avenue entertained twenty friends in an afternoon party at Oberlin in honor of Mrs Parke Kolbe of Akron visiting since Saturday. Trust salad nuts and coffee were served and guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
Doctor Jaster urges savings on a suit or overcoat during the January sale with limited steel stock. Readers are advised to come early to the Robinson & Hancock Co. location.
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