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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
8
The article explains Elyria's bootleg fine cap is five hundred dollars due to ordinance, while state law allows one thousand. The Mayor and Chief Stankard pushed higher limits. council narrowly resisted. Authors urge stronger legislation to aid enforcement and deter repeat offenses.
A reading urges Elyria businesses to provide essential services during special days when many residents travel or take holidays. The piece cites doctor and drugstore shortages on picnic day, notes the city’s growth beyond a small town, and urges merchants to plan coverage for emergencies and strangers. It stresses maintaining Elyria’s image as a fully served city.
The Resto Del Carling urges Italy to align with England against France to block Polish aggression and protect Italian rights. It argues three core aims: preserve Germany's capacity, curb French raw materials dominance, and maintain European balance by assigning Silesian districts to Germany and Poland. It blames Italian fear of displeasing France and Poland for delaying action.
Mrs Rosita Forbes recounts crossing the Kufra desert with a party of explorers who endured vast distances on a diet of snails. Captain Gratkin Williams recalls meals of snails among the Senussi and a brass tooth protecting him from locals.
The article notes the Festival of St Henry of Bavaria as Bavaria’s patron saint, marks the 40th anniversary of the Trenton diocese, and refers to St Swithin’s Day predicting 40 days of rain if it rains. It mentions the Iowa State Chamber convention in Rockford and the NPWF convention in Cleveland gathering successful businesswomen across the U.S.
In Tiltonville an epidemic of months stricken the town with a Worle war veteran reporting two uniforms and a civilian gun ruined in three weeks. In Cleveland plans for the National Service Star Legion convention at the Hotel Statler September 13 17 progress. Delegates will receive free auto and boat rides and a banquet. Honor Day opens the event with ceremonies planned.
Entries record Reuben Wood resigning the governorship to pursue a U S appointment at Valparaiso. Josiah Fownder of Tiffis dies in Titian Bermino Brook Virginia in 1778. Willie Lawrence of Bellefontaine becomes Comptroller of the U S Treasury. Marietta marks a centennial related to Gary Le Clair’s 1788 reception. James E Campbell renominated for governor on the Democratic ticket.
A band of armed men raided the General Post Office in Dublin causing disruption to mail service. No injuries are reported though officials tightened security after the incident.
Ferdinand W. Peck the Chicago capitalist turns 73 today, recognized as the city’s oldest native. Opera star Schumann-Heink marks 69 near Prague, while Viscount Northcliffe, a British editor, is 36. Bishop Leonard of Belmont turns 72, and Rev. William A. Leonard of Cleveland is 73.
Across the United States tributes will honor Gold Star families with a Wade park pageant and a banquet speakers include Judge Florence Ren Col John R McQuigg former Secretary Baker and Mrs R C Morris. The event reflects nationwide memorial efforts and input from notable Ohio officials.
A garbled fragment shows Mrs Lafe Bud talking to her husband about meeting near a post office and expressing a desire to be a doctor so they could leave a banquet right after dessert.
Voters note a weaker city slate and county races for this cycle as turnout lags when officials aren’t on the ballot. Officials say energized campaigns would have added momentum if elections aligned with county and city contests.
Mr and Mrs B Scott aged 88 and 82 observe a milestone as Abeir Gbth marks a significant anniversary. The article notes Gbth as a Civil War veteran and Ohio River steamboat captain, with public health officials urged to report delays in reporting conditions.
The Martins Ferry Board of Education awards a coal re furnishing contract for the coming year at 14 cents per bushel, predicting savings of about $1,000 compared with last year’s 26 cent per bushel price.
Mrs Re ba T. Cline of Toledo heads Wheel ing Young Woman's Christian Association health education department. She will start work September first. Vita Burroughs of Dayton is named secretary of girls' work.
Sunday school and worship services share the focus at South Ridge with sermons on souls conversion and finding God s will. local socials, club meetings, and numerous visits to Elyria Vermilion Linwood park and nearby towns highlight a busy week among families and neighbors.
Sunday and weekend visits knit together Amherst Elyria and Lorain neighbors. Augst Kolbe and family and Michigans Mable Frecher joined Mrs G W Spiegelberg and others in calls on local households. Reed of Cleavland and Vermilion outings accompanied Mrs Frank McDowala. The scene closed with a reception honoring Clair Berk of Michigan at the Wm. Fowl residence.
Spiereiberg joined by Mr and Mrs Edward Berrer and family call on Mrs Betty Rosenthal after rain. Al Taylor and son Max of Los Angeles visited friends here Saturday. Fred Bischoff and family from Lorain spent Tuesday with Uncle Lewis Bischoff. E C Miller and daughter Hazel of Lake Avenue called on relatives Tuesday evening. Geo Knittle attended the Grange meeting in Amherst Tuesday evening.
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