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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1921
Page
12
The article debates Allied demands for massive German reparations, estimating $55 billion to $100 billion as due. It notes Germany’s claimed poverty and Britain France unity, arguing reparations will be collected despite German reluctance and potential economic strain.
The article critiques high rents across cities and Lorain County, noting landlords vary from extortion to reasonableness. It cites W Burke Harmon’s method: rent should yield 11.8 percent return on cost plus taxes repairs insurance and depreciation, guiding tenants and owners to judge fairness. It also contains unrelated lines about sun parlors and personal opinions on independence and Russia.
An editorial argues that advertising employs highly skilled writers and relies on measurable impact. It notes national ads test in small markets, that reliable advertisers avoid misrepresentation, and that newspapers police ads through a vigilance committee. Readers are urged to study ads daily to gain facts about purchases.
In Chicago and Newark reports the Erie railroad was found to have violated the Cummins Esch law by cutting wages and extending hours, prompting a board decision with moral impact but limited enforcement. The ruling cites six Transportation Act violations and notes no penalties. Newark reports severe rainfall raising the Licking River and related damage. Ohio poultry expert cites saving 62,500 chicks yearly if fed soured milk, with state losses over a million dollars.
C C McDonald announced plans to rebuild the Canning Co. plant after a recent fire and seek a location. W BR Comings named public schools superintendent, replacing H M Parker. Lorain Vocal Society presented Corinne Moore Lawson in the leading role with Rev BE Craft Blanche Southard and Peat Levercool singing. Lorain Steels shipped 1290 tons of steel in one day. Elyria businessmen hosted a banquet at the Andwtur hotel with George H Ely chairing. Speeches by Rev J Craft Professor Hall Oberlin F S Beaty and M T Levagood. FC Grwold, former prominent businessman, died on Widdie Avenue. John Arthur and Frank Rouhlin bought the Andour hotel from M J Farrell.
An announcement from the Adjutant General office in Florence states the Mansfield unit of the Ohio National Guard battery of artillery will be inspected next Sunday to determine eligibility for federal recognition and muster into state service.
A series of property deeds from Peter Weber to F Rica and many others detailing transfers of numerous lots in Lorain Oberlin Elyria Wellington Amherst and Carisla township with prices ranging from 1 to 7950 dollars including Kilndown? entries and multiple buyers and sellers such as W Grzeck Lorain Crystal Ice Co. and International Real Estate Co. The document records buyer seller lot numbers and transaction amounts in a compact ledger style.
Eaton March 8 report notes four misprints in last week’s Loyal Women's Sunday school class officers election. Mrs Burton Ross elected president and Mrs Newton Hoskin vice president. Several local residents reported illnesses including bronchitis and tonsillitis. Families and relatives visited in Clyde Cleveland Wellington and Lorain. newborn Lois Arlene to Arthur and Mrs Carpenter.
Mrs Elaun Muntta suffers tonsilitis while guests Mr and Mrs George Cornish dine with Mr and Mrs M Hopwood. Miss Frances Davis returns home after completing three year training at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Clyde Hennie from Cleveland visits aunt Mrs Edgar Mills. Parent-Teachers meeting draws praise from principal R D Vaughn despite light turnout. Fern Jennie and Velma Van travel to Cleveland for a visit.
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