Allies Demand Reparations Reflect Generosity Over German Losses
In a March 16 1921 reflection the author argues Allied reparations demands are just and restrained. Germany’s invasion damaged allied property totaling about 40.6 billion dollars, while total war costs reached 116.01 billion, yielding a proposed payment far under a full indemnity. The piece contends justice outweighs sympathy and asserts Allied terms show generosity to a defeated foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
France
Arthur Jackson
Eight-Hour Day Move From United States Steel
Officials of United States Steel announce elimination of seven-day twelve-hour week with shifting turns. Prospects point to a six-day eight-hour week and a three-shift system favored by Judge Gary. War strained hours end as labor grows plentiful and metallurgical needs shrink to blast furnace, promising greater efficiency and morale through humane policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Fills Your Purse by Advertising and Lower Costs
An old newspaper ad copy argues advertising lowers production costs and prices. It cites washing machines and motor cars to claim higher production reduces overhead, increases value, and benefits both merchants and consumers. The piece promotes trust in well advertised brands and urges readers to rely on newspaper ads at home.
Building wage disputes and local community notes
An assemblage of labor wage clash reports from New York to Dallas with open shop talks and settlements mix with social news from Amherst and West Ridge. Local gatherings, club events, church activities, and family visits populate a long civic notice card showing community life and recent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
New York
Yale
R. GB. Whitehead
Machinsts Liail
Burglary Strikes Local Peddling Store in Elyria
Thirty years ago in Elyria on March 10 burglars entered HoH Wimmers peddling store on East Maine Street and stole merchandise. The report notes Kshine, a car inspector, in the U S W yards when an engine signaled. Also mentions garbage disposal by health board, a wedding at Grace Court, a Lake Avenue death, and obituaries with community figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Court
Mr. Eldred
New York City
Janesville
Wis
Mandrin Parmely
Lake Avenue
Funer
Rea Rutherford B. Hayes Stoppy
Elyria
Beeke House
M R. C. DeWitt
Avon Ohio church and social notices lift local events
March 16 items report visits by Cleveland residents Mr and Mrs Fired Hofmaster and Mr and Mrs Robert Gawns, entertainments at the Baptist church and high school, a Town Hall supper and sale of miscellaneous items, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Nelson Chasier, YW A and Missionary activity, and a parent teachers meeting at the high school with brief talks by Masters and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bgh
Robert Gawns
Cleveland
Mehling Sundar
John Romus
Henry Co
Mr. Webber
W. A
The
Baptist Church
Town Hall
Joseph Stroempie
Cleeland
Margaret Bruck
Webber
Frank Knepper
Lorain
John Knesper
Charles Wilford
Ray Fisher
Pets Nagel
Mary Gough
Bessie Henson
Nellis Walker
Wadsworth
LaVerne Walker
Akron
Nelson Chasier
Gol Jenkins
Howard Walker
Norwalk
Messrs. Masters
Fragmentary cryptic reminiscence of forgotten stories
An evocative, fragmented remark recalls times when people vanish from sight, leaving only their own stories behind and the quiet waiting for the other side of the tale to emerge. The speaker hints at unseen lives and hidden truths that linger beyond memory.
LaPorte LaPorte Ohio social notes and weddings
An afternoon at Mrs George Guoudyear’s home features Lena Humphrey and Joseph Steinmmerz recent marriage and a wedding trip east. Reports of farewells for Mr and Mrs Leon Ward and plans to move to Arthur Bruce farm. Visitors from Cleveland and Erie, Illinois trips, school plays, and local social events across LaPorte with neighbors hosting, moving, and illness notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Harry Wright
Albert Pitts
Ted Robson
J. Lilley
Wade Hunner
Mys
Edward Basett
Colorado
Services Set At Church In South Ridge March 20
South Ridge March 16 services will be held Sunday morning March 20 at 10 30 by Rev F Handke Topic Christ the King of Glory Sunday school at 9 30 a m Choir practice Friday March 18 to prepare music for Easter Miss Kate Spiezelberg of Elyria visited with Mr and Mrs Moses Eppley George Knittle on the sick list Mrs Milton Eppley returned home after a week with her parents in Steubenville Ladies Aid will furnish lunch at Kroehle auction sale Friday Mrs Chas Dehn able to be out after illness for several weeks Miss Caroline Spiliegethberg of Cleveland spent the weekend with
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Spiecelberg
Carl Friday
Cleveland
F. Bills
Peter Ruth
Brownham
Geo. Knittle
Grange
Amherst
Lewis Spiegelberg
Henry Schaub
John
J. P. Bechtel
John Bock
Herman Barchard
C. F. Eggert
New York State
Peter Fleck
Avon
Wim. Hess
Lorain
Arthur Davis
Wm. Keily
Elyria
Albert Vierzen
John Snyder
Norwalk
C. Snyder
Carl Schaub
Electric Package Company
Walter Grohe
Simday
Wi” Spieselberg
Midale Ridge
Albert Baus
M Mary Date
Hdldie Brown
Murray Ridge
Newton Baus
George Decker
Amd
Harmon Mrusendahl
Duusbrey Leota
West Ridge
C. J Smith
FP. Laraway
Carlisle
Alnaberk Kirkaride
J. Springer
South Amherst
Alberta Spiegelbore
Middle Ridge
Walter Grobe
Carl Fowl
F. Raus
Edward Dute
Charles Schler
Heart
Jenne Road
Mgr
Peter Flock
L. and M. Club
Taylor's Hall
George Spitzer
Jolly Pedro
Iva Clark
Lloyd Bartlett
Harold Biggs
Lartlett
Whitcomb
Hoffman
Robert Neshett
Dusheau
Charles Lawson
Lakewood
Elmer Tran
Crowell
Oberlin
Fred Barchard
Valley
City
Reichard
M. E
Messia
G. H. Crafts
W. E. Baker
E. J. Bounds
Mayer Gardner
Homemaker Club
Grange Hall
Alma Garvin
Home Economics Department
the State University
Crow
J. D. Meuneil
W. L. Bryden
Mary Dease
M. E. Sunday School
South Ridge
F. Handke
Kate Spiezelberg
Moses Eppley
George Knittle
Milton Eppley
Steubenville
L Kroehle
Chas, Dehn
Caroline Spiliegethberg
Jeveland
Murray Hidge
Galway
Ladies Aid of
South Ridge L
Kroehle
J. Birdlel
Chas, Clute
Grafton Social News Reflects Visitors and Chores
March 16 report from Grafton notes Gengley and Motz of Wooster demonstrating Hoover sweepers for George Spitzer. Local families host relatives from Lakewood and Elyria as visits stretch from Sunday afternoon. Health news mentions Dr Park’s chill, while Mrs Park plans homecoming to assist her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Gengley
Motz
Wooster
George Spitzer
Will Chamberlin
Frank
Lakewood
L D. Gibson
Verna Gibson
Mary Chamberlin
Renner
Helen Donaldson
P. Park
Olive Parke
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the Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
Second St
Ohio
Four Corners
International News Service
Audit
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A. E Clayden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Oftes
John W. Hunter
Marquette Brig
Elyrta
Oe W. PU Les
Henry Beitrich
Olg U. S
Elgrma Employers’ Association
Heldrich
St. Louis
J. P. Knechtges
W. N. Hitchcock
J. H. Sheldon
T. S. Abies
Alta Johnson
A. L. Rhinehart
Chestnut St
W. W. Carroll
Clevaland
Joe Robson
Regie
Chas Wirard
Harrison Walker
Will Barrett
Neal Mivetors
Raderlock
Nicholls Gerhart
Lidwie Gerhart
Theodore Devhant
Jerris
Albert Gerhart
William Carr
Ralph
Alm
Hugo
Avor
Holy Trinity Church
Mounas
Fired Hofmaster
Relat
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
Susan Jameson
Abe Martin
Laporte
Universal
Barber Supply Co
Lorain, Ohio
Harry H. Smith Coompany
Gria, Ghio
Doctor Jaster
Scuire
West Bridge Street
Ecansion Lorain Institute
Lors
Grafton Ling
A. J
Dan Eason
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