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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
8
The text discusses electricity rates in Elyria, noting a sliding scale from ten cents and an average rate found among twenty customers. It contrasts Berea's five cent to three cent graded rates and explains a misprint in the earlier rate claim.
In the Indiana primary discussion, Wood leads Harding and Johnson with delegates decided at the state convention. The piece argues for either a full state primary or uniform laws to value voters’ preference, warning that ignoring public choice harms the party unity and may invite discord.
The piece argues against the national prohibition amendment and praises open Senate votes. It asserts there were hidden senators who would have supported prohibition and notes the nation moves toward a better manhood and a stronger republic despite officials’ positions.
Unclear text suggests ongoing contention over electricity pricing and public assurances. Readers see nondescript phrases about averages, oaths, and repeated references to rates without concrete details or named parties.
A sprawling jumble of quips, notices, and satirical lines fills the page. Snippets reference Prohibition, tax talk, film stars, and a parade of local concerns, with playful asides about politics, weather, and daily life.
A reader correction request follows a misprint about a goldfinch, causing gossip and dinner table interruptions. A child’s prayers and a funeral query reveal family humor as the mishap mirrors small town newspaper life.
The excerpt shows Constable Plum quipping about a man named Steve Moots and a dinner bucket aboard a war ship. A sharp remark compares a woman's age to her face and a lover to his liver, reflecting frontier humor and rough social attitudes.
Amherst announces the high school will hold the baccalaureate sermon May 30 with Rev A Egh of St Peter s Evangelical church delivering it. Eighth grade commencement is May 24 at South Amherst with J Furke of Elyria giving the main address. Two Amherst infants, seven months and three months old, died yesterday and were buried at Lorain Calvary Cemetery.
An ad touts Dreco as a “Miracle Medicine” from Ebert's with claims it relieves stomach disorders and related pains. Testimonial from Mr G W Watson of Tiffin, Ohio describes rapid relief from indigestion, rheumatism, and fatigue after using Dreco.
Official circles report the Anglo French conference at Hythe settled Germany’s reparation payment at 120000000000 marks gold about 30000000000 dollars. French occupy Frankfort Darmstadt and other Rhine east bank cities announce orderly evacuation and a proclamation reading The French keep their word.
Oberlin May 17 The State Baptist conference will meet at Norwalk Monday May 17 for a four day session. Delegates from the First Baptist church include Rev and Mrs J W Weddell Dr and Mrs A Huntley Mr and Mrs A Clay and Mr and Mrs C H Dudley.
Lorain reports 18 year missing man W H Fields returning from Lima stating he was alive. Mary Madjeric fined 200 dollars for sale of intoxicants. Mayor bans street hawkers. Fire losses total 1574 dollars last month. Service notes mention M C A work in France and conversions at Miller Tabernacle services ending. Ice cream prices rise to seven and ten cents. Lorain Electric Co employees celebrate founder anniversary with events in Elyria and Lorain. Pastor Dan F Bradley to speak in Cleveland tonight. Charles Holly and Anna Doyle wed. Alex Hart to meet Jimmy Katz in Norwalk in about two weeks. Frank Klein bound over after obstruction of ditch work. police report he stood guard with a rifle.
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