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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
11
A scrambled OCR fragment notes Wall Street activity with mentions of Bethlehem Steel and new financing, oil strength, and market liquidity. It references bond movements, a sharp price at $2.16, and a general mood of caution during the week ending May 14.
New York stocks rise early led by Atlantic Gulf and Pan American, while rails weaken. Cincinnati and Cleveland notes show varied grain and livestock prices with hogs, cattle, and sheep tracking regional markets. Chicago and Pittsburgh round out reports with mixed cattle and hog trends and butter and cheese prices.
Calves strong to good to choice priced at 14.50 to 15.50 with fair to good at 11.00 to 14.50 and common to large from 6.00 to 10.00. Sheep market shows Reds at 12.00 to 13.50 for good to choice, fair to good 9.00 to 12.00, common 5.00.
On May 1 hog receipts reached 33 006 with steady to 10s lower prices. Top hog price $14.60, bulk lights and mediums $14.00 to $14.60, heavier classes $13.50 to $14.25. Cattle sold around $17.00 with heavy beet steers noted.
Six men were released on bond after a raid in Darayesne Pennsylvania where they allegedly attempted to void a meeting under the national committee of iron and steel. The incident followed a fashion trend preview in Vienna involving a slipper and a sweetheart image.
A fragmented mock Telegram asks for two pence and gas for the home in a playful wartime style. The line hints at a dated rural banter about household needs and a husband avoiding a phone call.
An ad from Cincinnati touts a new ether-based product named Freezone that supposedly removes corns and calluses instantly for a few cents. It promises painless relief with a few drops applied to the affected area and easy removal of loosened corn or callus.
A group of steel workers were released on $200 bonds each this morning as hearings of appeals proceeded in the Allegheny County Court following pending cases.
Miss Mary White, in Chicago, shot herself after her leap year proposal to Joseph Keller was rejected. The couple had known each other for several years. after dinner and a movie they walked in the park where the tragedy occurred.
The report states she proposed marriage and said she had furnished an apartment for him. Hospital attaches describe his wounds as not serious.
A vintage view notes how married life grows expensive due to women chasing costly dress trends both indoors and on the street corners. Sellers vary, some seek steady work while others operate at street level.
Curt Meadows owner of Elite barber shop awaits approval to set a seventy five cent haircut price. Carpenter Ke Lark notes Meadows has spent much visiting Cuba and worries about delays if rushed by plasterer demands.
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