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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
2
Internal Revenue instructions issued in Washington detail how the 1924 revenue act changes admission prices at moving picture houses and places of amusement. Under the new rules no tax attaches to initial admissions under 50 cents, and theater operators must not charge more than the tax inclusive total of 31 or 35 cents for certain price points.
The article explains tickets for admission must show prices per the 1921 revenue act, with estab lished price rules and limited sale duration. It notes acceptable sale figures and penalties for improper pricing, and states use of tickets until Sept 1, 1924 to allow compliant replacements. It also covers overprint methods to avoid tax loss.
News from Lac Vollette Wheeler headquarters in New York details a plan to make a constrictive farm and labor legislation the chief fall message. Reports cover a Staten Island murder case continuance, Nat LaFollette entering politics, a steamer going aground, Ford liquor warnings to workers, and a missing Nordquist child body found near Ash Creek.
A Bridgeport police sergeant reports four of seven missing children have been located dead. The update confirms progress in a widening investigation with authorities issuing no further details at this time.
South Ridge announces Sunday activities with a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. preaching, and a 7:30 p.m. Praise Service. Mrs. Harry Dye of Lakewood visits the Laraway home during the week. Various relatives from Cleveland join Conrad Ernst's family for a Sunday gathering.
A Mart Texas housekeeper Mrs B F Brannon reports rapid recovery from illness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states she was run down nervous and in pain before healing and gaining weight sleep and appetite. She offers the letter to help other women seek health and happiness.
Elyria households report visitors and gatherings. Mrs Henry Schaub and Mrs J P Bechtel attended a Ladies Aid event at St Peter's Evangelical Church on the Swartz farm home. Numerous guests visited Mr and Mrs Marvin Eppley on Sunday including Slusher family, Nugent family, Riggs family, Adams from Akron, plus neighbors and extended kin.
Medina county coroner reports a year marked by suicides and deaths after a troubled period. Asa Dean had two Rue wolf hounds stolen and set a reward of 100 dollars for each dog.
The annual report notes five persons were naturalised during the year. Court pendings fall by fifteen cases from last year as the docket clears. R. A. Hogsett, a Cleveland insurance man, spoke on accident prevention at the Kiwanis club meeting today.
An elderly woman in Rittman is arrested on charges of fortune telling and collecting money under the pretense of donating to the Lorain relief fund. The confiscated funds total 18.20 and no disposition has been made.
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