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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1920
Page
6
Frances Ingomery, author of Whistle and Billy stories, is described as grandmotherly and active with children. The piece notes her extensive output, including twenty two books this year, and her tradition of jotting down tales for young readers at Buena Vista Farm.
Two children named Day and Night explore a red brick house while searching for someone to frighten. They find a girl’s doll and a tea set, snack on cakes, then clash with a wax doll and soap accident, finally hiding as footsteps approach.
A historical note describes the push to place In God We Trust on U S coinage. It traces efforts from 1862 to 1865, including a 1864-65 directive to mint officials to include the motto on currency.
Fragmented text discusses teaching children love of nature, trees, and birds, contrasting practical learning with historical references to slavery and Greek history. It mentions Norway maples and the challenges of education, propelling a debate on sensible, practical instruction for success in life.
A fragment notes Mrs. M. M. urging dren and community to protect saplings as future pride, emphasizing care for young trees and environmental awareness in a local setting.
The excerpt recalls a primordial world before major metamorphosis, noting insects like grasshoppers and locusts already present while butterflies and flies had not yet formed. It includes playful lines about spelling and suggests a primitive, evolving ecosystem.
A terse fragment presents a cipher of cleverness and threats. It notes that a duel is quick to arrange and labels a tongue as a small, boastful member. The source mixes a quotable line and a biblical reference, evoking skepticism about rhetoric and danger.
The Lotain County Sunday School association holds joint boys and girls conferences in Elyria on Friday May 8. Afternoon sessions include separate meetings at two churches with a social hour and joint gathering at the M E church, followed by supper served by St Paul church. Evening talks by Dr McFetridge and Robt Stubbs are planned along with student talks from county youth.
Representatives of 175000 anthracite mine workers in three districts meet in Wilkes Barre to choose between two wage settlement proposals. One offers a slight increase above 15 percent and union recognition. the other calls for referral to a three person commission appointed by President Wilson.
Cleveland police prepared to issue a murder warrant for John W. Joyce former saloonkeeper in the slaying of Harold Kagy automobile dealer Kagy died after being shot in the back May 8 Joyce was arrested earlier on a shooting to kill charge and released on bail no trace of Joyce found as of this morning. Senator Boise Penrose reported much improved and expected to attend the Republican National Convention in Chicago.
Frank H Hitchcock testified before the senate committee detailing Wood campaign spending. He cited New Jersey at 1509 dollars as the largest state total and Maryland at 12500 dollars, with Michigan financed by locals and New York running its own effort. He noted several large donors and that Chicago and New York offices held expenditure data.
A railroad official discusses freight rate changes before the commission. He notes remedial legislation helps but six percent annual return seems inadequate. congress should ensure railroad property returns compare with other industries to avoid moves toward government ownership as time progresses.
William Schneider, part owner of the fish tug Rath 1, was seriously burned and the boat was totaled after a gasoline explosion during engine tests Sunday evening. He was taken to Ashtabula General Hospital with severe facial and body burns.
New York trading ends with a hesitant session as investors weigh ongoing financial and industrial uncertainty. Market activity shows about 700000 shares changing hands while sugar, cotton, and futures show firmer spot markets and mixed gains.
In Cleveland on May 24 the markets report batter prices and prints for oleomargarine and animal oils, with figures for extras firsts seconds and packing stock, including specific penny weights and high grade versus low grade items. The fragment notes diverse commodity quotes and informal pricing language.
The Republican state central and advisory committee met in Columbus on May 24 to determine a contest in Lawrence. Several party officials attended as discussions focused on credentialing and next steps for the Lawrence contest.
Two rival groups in the county remit recommendations for appointments to the county electoral board. Contention centers on qualifications and alignment with party interests as the panel shapes local election oversight.
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