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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
11
The annual crime statistics report shows 1925 convictions in various courts, with 77,201 convictions in courts of record and special sessions, 8,914 in courts of records, and 147 murder and manslaughter convictions including fifteen executions. Comparisons are given to 1924 figures.
Albany reports Berne Pyrke head of the State Department of Farms and Markets seeks to curb the water washing of oysters amid complaints of hidden profits. Officials describe the method as “floating” and plan enforcement after a prior crackdown reduced similar abuses.
An advertisement touts Ocean-O Deep Sea Water as a tonic and laxative that restores mineral elements in the blood, boosting vigor and energy. It claims benefits for skin conditions, digestion, nervousness, and sleep, urging readers to buy through local druggists with a money back guarantee.
Chicago March 4 Miss Frances Martell of the American Cosmeticians Society argues leg length signals intellect and urges standardized beauty shops and licensed operators. She cites a Columbia University test showing 76 percent of tall legged small-bodied men high in intelligence, 40 percent normal, 15 percent short legged large-bodied men.
March 4 Litchfield items note Miss Alice Smith returning to Washington DC after a home visit. Fred Judson buys a coupe. A progressive party for twenty four couples at Mr and Mrs J W Smith's home yields a cafeternia supper. A 71-4 pound girl named Joan Ruth born March 1 at Lodi hospital. The Lloyd Erb family quarantined for scarlet fever. Grandma Rising returns home after months with daughter in Medina. Park and Cemetery Association meets at Mrs Howard Stephan’s. Several Cleveland visitors join local gatherings. A birthday gathering at Mr Gott’s home includes relatives from Wellington La Grange Elyria and Chatham. Home Nurses course meets at Mrs H G Hastings. 4-H club pins awarded. Local sports: Medina basketball tournament draws attendees. Chatham wins silver cup. Litchfield player Carl Bement joins Medina County team. Notes on real estate moves and local visits, with community condolences.
Mrs Glen T. Seeley of 116 Kelly St Wellington O says five to six years of indigestion and liver sluggishness eased after a month on Dreco. She reports improved appetite, regular bowels, vanishing dizzy spells and headaches, and overall better nerves and energy. Dreco is introduced by Muir's Cut Rate and sold by druggists.
Sunday dinners at the Brodt and Falconer households marked family milestones with anniversaries and a birthday. The piece also notes architectural quirks of Chinese houses, a barber shop scare involving a wreath and a political aside on Chile's aristocratic republic, plus a mention of Kennington Palace’s wallpapered decor.
Detroit resident T G Rokerstrom claims relief after years of piles using Peterson's Ointment. The ad notes a safe full of thankful letters and reports strong demand for the ointment sold in big boxes for 60 cents at druggists.
Mrs. C. H. Powers of Galion Ohio urges parents to monitor children’s digestion and appetite. She praises Tepee Herb Tonic and Tepee Tonite for restoring appetite, strength, and sleep after scarlet fever and recommends trying the remedy with guidance from W Phillips’ Drug Store Elyria.
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