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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
7
Defiance County judge cites that a newspaper may refuse advertising space to a local merchant, ruling space allocation hinges on reasonable discretion. The decision emphasizes newspapers function as a general medium for local government matters and commercial notices, not a guaranteed advertising avenue for every applicant.
The legislature debates a proposed taxation amendment aiming to limit rates to ten mills across the state with a classification plan. Opponents argue it imposes no limit on assessments, while supporters claim the plan would be fair and beneficial for revenue. Farmers’ groups weigh in on reclassification. A second item describes a millinery shop promo where a twenty five dollar hat is advertised as models arrive. a young woman seeks the inexpensive hat.
The excerpt argues some women were called homely and that harsh labels stem from self-deception. It suggests the wearer of an unattractive face may still perceive beauty that others would recognize if they understood them better.
Belle Case Harrington presents thrifty kitchen tips from 1920 for selling simple dishes. Three reliable items include hallled corn, cornmeal mush for frying, and cottage cheese, with step by step preparation and safety notes.
Jan 10 items list residents and movements including Miss Etta Kelley spending Monday and Tuesday with friends in Cleveland and A Pearson leaving for Akven after visiting R Gain. Mentions of weather snow blocking Root road traffic and a church Ladies' Aid meeting, plus multiple visits and travel notes across Peebcown and Mourceville.
A 1920 essay explains a city’s under pavement network of pipes and tunnels. It describes sewers water mains gas lines and underground cables, the depth below frost line, and how utilities were once owned by many companies in old cities.
Ashland Jan 20 Alvo Co. buys factory site from George Kerr heirs for electric light factory to serve Packard cars. Also Frendergast Lumber Co. of Marion buys 451 acres of timber rights on Ezrail. wiler farm in Mifflin township for lumber.
The community debates why the area called tanning in Ife remains non tan despite widespread attention. Residents note the nickname persists even though the performance area shows no tanning effects. Authorities have offered no official explanation, leaving the term unexplained and new theories emerging.
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