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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
8
A wary report notes General Deni has defeated forces and Red troops control Russia and Siberia while Lenin drives with rail-like trails. Archangel is stressed as a major Russian seaport amid the war's upheaval.
Several farm transfers and upcoming sales noted in Kipton and nearby areas. Fred Betts sells his farm to Peter Beam of Pittaneld, with March 16 sale. John Kingsbury and Jono Sigaworth property changes listed. March dates include Aliie Hayes Holstein sale March 2 and Mrs C L Bhafer sale March 4.
A historical scene describes tax limits and debt crises in a troubled city. Figures named Harmon Cox and leaders debate raising rates to fund bonds and public needs while bankers and townspeople face pressure to pay bills. The passage notes political maneuvering to balance debts with elastic finances.
Commissioner Roper cites a 1 percent sales tax to raise about 1.59 billion dollars while opposition grows. Senator from Minnesota vows to oppose any bonus legislation citing war debts and a St. Cloud post resolution urging abandonment of the bonus this year. House Ways and Means committee schedules hearings on bonus bills starting next Tuesday.
Dr Warner delivers an afternoon lecture at G R Hall praising spiritual unity and immortality. He urges daily prayer, nonpayment for preaching, and growth within to align with the universal life. He cites law of sowing and cooperation, warns against agnostic husks, and affirms spirits aiding humanity.
Fragmentary text shows Mrs Rhodis of Cleveland giving convincing impressions about a religious or ceremonial effort. The wording suggests a focus on devotion and dedication to a noble aim. Further context from the article is needed to identify participants and exact event.
In Carlisle on March 2 the Cuerissi Neighborhood club hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Mamlia and dir and Mrs C Hawings. About 50 guests attended and each honoree received a cut glass piece before a dainty lunch. Mr and Mrs Hemlin moved to Elyria. John Banks plans a March 6 farm sale. R C Hasti sets March 11 auction on his farm, renting to Mr Abs Herbert Wacker. Mr and Mrs Wm Youngsberg operate on the Youngsberg farm. Rowland family moving to the Hamlin farm.
Camden report notes Mrs. Martin Kurth of Amherst and her spouse arriving Saturday evening to tend a brother in need, as local residents assist with family caregiving duties during the weekend.
Dr J C Jones Company of South Charleston Ohio makers of Houstonia liniment promise no price increases. For fifty years the formula bottle size and price have stayed the same with a 4 oz bottle at 25 cents and a mammoth 20 oz bottle at 1.00.
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