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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1921
Page
3
Editorial piece discussing consumer guidance and daily obligations in a compact column style. It weighs small actions like purchases and chores, urging thrift, hygiene, and prudent budgeting. The tone reflects mid century advice pages and public guidance for readers.
The article argues about the Yap mandatory and how it mirrors the Irishman's horse tale. It warns that Japanese control could threaten Manila’s cable links and allow fleet actions against shipping between Asia and America. The U S aims to challenge Yap’s status to signal Geneva over Tokyo. Overall, debate centers on gusty phrases with little concrete proof.
An editorial proposes creating university chairs of busybodiness to professionalize social reform. It notes educators policing women’s dress, Klan influence, and societal pressure as signals of a new field. It envisions graduates offering guidance to wary citizens and reform-minded leaders for profit.
The piece extols advertising as the essential guide to smart buying, arguing that modern readers rely on newspaper ads to learn about seasonal stock, sales, and where to obtain the best merchandise from shoes to automobiles. It urges all thrifty readers to read advertising columns daily as a civic duty.
Barnesville reports the Hot Ruby Cigar Company to restart operations within two weeks in a different factory after a fire destroyed the plant, with losses estimated up to 400000. About 4,000,000 cigars were burned and the tobacco odor lingered for two days in the town.
ABE MARTIN criticizes senators and congressmen for pursuing a new building instead of reconstruction. He argues they would have been fired two years ago and muses on the oddity of couples honeymooning after marriage, doubting lasting happiness.
Disrupted roads and a parade of town tradesmen from lawyers to mill workers fill the scene. William H Tucker marries Martha Hart as Justice Noakes presides. L B Smith handles multiple cases including adultery arson and Sunday labor. Public schools near spring vacation with parent attendance for exams and speeches.
Mr and Mrs Charles Hutchinson and family hosted three weekend guests including his nephew and wife from Berea. Wiliam Craft sold his farm to Wilford Bartter. Mrs Mars Howard leased her farm to Elton Carpenter. Parent Teachers Association met at the town hall with a program by center school children. Mrs R Osborn recovered from illness. Mr and Mrs Andrew Longdow and two sons returned to Lake County after visiting Ellsworth Baker and relatives. Mr and Mrs F J Lewis of Berea observed their 46th wedding anniversary at Beech Street with Raymond Lewis, Mrs E Unnewehr, Prof Annewehr, and L W Adams present. Baptist Sunday School prepping cantata The Dawn of Hope for Easter. Mrs Columbus spent Friday in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Tompkins visiting old neighbors. Ralph Herrington at Lake Side Hospital, Cleveland. Baptist church men held a work day on the churchyard. sheds moved. Mr and Mrs Bert Bigsby and family will move into Guy Goodman's tenant house. Mr and Mrs H Bartter and two children were weekend guests of her brother Harry Martin in Cleveland.
Community brief listing residents and visitors across Erhart and nearby towns. Names include Louis Geach, Lorain. John Brenon. Arthur Neff. J L Stein. Mr and Mrs Joseph Law. Miss Grace Stein. Bryan Spilth. Carl Yost. Mrs Albert Grogs. Bert Sishy. Charles Neff. Gustaf Neff. Julia Dawdell. Anna Speath. Arthur Kaiser. Selden Armbuster. Tod, Chippewa Lake area travel and local illness updates.
Ashland March 8 local notes report Hart meter at Hart home was defective and failed to register water used. Mrs A. F. Mowry dies. Fintey fined 85 and jailed until surrender phonograph awarded to wife. George M. Bear elected exalted ruler of Bike. Marriages listed for Ullman Bow men Parker and others. Annual minstrel events scheduled March 10 in Ashland and March 1 in Loudonville. Dozens of social visits, funerals, and gatherings noted including Parkers, Peak family, and a Lorain funeral.
Mrs Roy Hults played piano at a Penfield M E church party while Rev A C Corfman swapped pulpits with Rev Paul Kean. Mrs R E Bowman and son George visited Mrs A D Taylor, who is improving. Ladies Aid met March 3. Roy C Lang of Chatham helps at the saw mill. Grangers met, farewell party Feb 28 with six number program. night lunch served and guests wished departing members well. Wallace Behnke visited Toledo.
The defendant Herman Setl Fifteen or 16 from Ilanovar Pa found guilty by a Common Pleas Court jury on charges of stealing liquor valued at 40 dollars from BB Wood. Mayor C D Myles announces he will not seek re election and an occupational tax to help eliminate city deficit is indefinitely pigeonholed by a council. Traffic on Lake Shore breaks an hour tops off six electric wires as Fred Martin, previously convicted in 1919 of operating a heating plant without license, has state charges dismissed on reversal.
Avon residents report numerous family and friend visits from Cleveland Lorain and Lakewood. Notable occurrences include Miss Raith Webber returning to work in Cleveland after two weeks at home and several Sunday gatherings with relatives and neighbors. A missionary and church events are mentioned along with a ministerial association meeting in Oberlin.
March 6 Sunday morning services led by Rev Hand Best at 10:30 am with Sunday School at 9:30 am. Reported improvement of Miss Bernyca Fowl after illness. Community notes include visits among Amherst, Elyria, Lorain and Wellington residents, funeral attendance, and local social gatherings.
After months with the Bukentolas Mrs Hope will join her husband. Florence Dram hosted guests at her home on Saturday Feb 26 with games and a de vious luge. Benjamin and Jack Baluer visited their father in South Amherst over Sunday. Ruth Fowl returned to Kent after a week with her parents. Join Myars of Pittsburg visited Elmer Dunlap and family. Miss Mable Hattenhous travels with Mrs Rabl. Amherst resident Battenhous hosted a call from her daughter Gertrude Mary who was christened by Rev Hanske with Rev Handke in attendance.
North Ridgeville local notes from March 4 report weekend visitors and illnesses. Names include Harbert Case and Mrs Gilbert, Mrs John Rothgary, Mr Salisbury, Mrs John Buckingham, Mrs E Versoy, and Mrs George Maddick noting improvements. A death is recorded for Lloyd Thomas Lett Jessup, aged 13 years 7 months, with funeral at 1499 New Man Avenue Lakewood. A daughter was born February 25 to Mr and Mrs J Henry. Sunshine Club hosting event. Sunday School boys to entertain girls with banners. a supper planned at 2:30.
Fragmentary notes report David Brown detained on Monday amid cold conditions. Mentions Mr and Mrs George Brown, Home people preparing improve plans, and Mr Roth and family moving into a new house over the weekend in Akron. Named individuals and places identified, but details are unclear.
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