Bacon Opposes Ohio Sales Tax Bills Before Legislature
Earl D. Bacon of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce denounces six proposed retail sales tax bills as ruinous to Ohio merchants. He argues the taxes would burden consumers, likely hit the poor hardest, fail to relieve real estate taxes, and threaten government economies. He notes bankers and business leaders oppose the measures and promises a follow-up outlining further reasons against the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl D. Bacon
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Bacon
Ohio
Fort
Pennsylvania
Meteor Shower Fragments Reported in Texas Panhandle
A farmer finds fragmentary debris of a meteor shower in the Texas panhandle while a ship President Madison lies capsized and repaired at Seattle. The ship rested against the dock preventing a full rollover.
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Patel Pro Williams
New
Weve
Tevas Penhandle
Madson
Seattle
Stomach distress blamed on nerve strength decline
A reader testimonial from Mrs. J Connell of Toledo reports relief after using Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. She describes initial stomach trouble, nervousness, weight loss, and poor sleep, then claims renewed health after one bottle. She provides the Buffalo New York clinic contact for free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Connell
Western Ase
Toledo
Warns Against Speed Traps in Lorain County
Allyan Gehl of the Elyria Automobile Club warns Lorain County motorists about renewed speed trap activities. She says officers arrest on minor pretexts for fines and costs used to fund salaries, while noting state lawmakers consider investigating the worst offending villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Allyan Gehl
Elyria
Gehl
Mohawk Mine to Shut Down in Two Years
The Mohawk copper mine in Houghton Michigan will cease mining operations this spring after engineers projected a two year life remaining and due to low copper prices. The mine has long been among the district’s lowest cost producers and one of its richest properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton, Mich
Michigan
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Lorain and Elyria Areas
Property transfers include quitclaim deeds from Eula M and John E Anthony to Anna Dellefield on Eleventh Street Lorain and from James W Brandan to Katherine Brandan on Princeton Avenue Elyria. Also transfers in Amherst Elyria and Grafton Townships with multiple parcels and 50 acres on Belden Avon Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eula M
John E. Anthony
Anna Dellefield
Eleventh Street
Lorain
James W. Brandan
Katheryne Brandan
Princeton Avenue
Elyria
W Dahl
Mary Jane Eppstein
Elyria Road
Amherst
A. B. Court
Jennie M. Court
Lake Avenue
City of
Township Guardian Trust Company
Vermilion
Feathers store items sold at regional dealers auction
Valley City notes report a dealers auction of Feathers' merchandise and fixtures drawing buyers from hundreds of miles. The community also highlights births, family visits, travel to Cleveland and Elyria, a bridge party, track meet entries, a Ping Pong tournament, and the death of Charles Frank at 76 in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Earl Arick
Len Schaefer
Harold Schaeffer
Medina
Rita Marie
Bobby Arick
Anna Schaeffer
Marie
Jean
Maude
C. R. Brown
Jack Ludwig
Cleveland
A. L. Armbruster
Donald
Carl Hauck
Art Hauck
Elyria
Carl Gardner
Garth Kline
Ralph Feuchter
Fliint
Mich
Wm. Steck
Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory Orchestra
Steve Kmetko
Willan Abram
Saturda
Kmetho
Abrams
Florrie Baisch
Lillian Proschasha
William Huge
Albert Trefney
Charles Frank
Miami
Fla
Frank
Westerne Frank
Slur-filled Ottawa report cites Indigenous dress customs
The dispatch notes social attitudes at Rideau Hall and comments on Indigenous attire, referencing ostrich plumes and native dances. It mentions a proposed amendment to require Indian agent permission for dress and notes the interior department move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Rideau Hall
Canada
Aliee
British Columbia
Neil
Thomas G. Murphy
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Aga
Far East
Tohio
Tohto Stock Exchange
Geveral Hayakawa
Chiefeng
Jehol
Acyl
Foremost Hat Design
POLO
Coats
Tweeds
Raglans
George Mack
Mack
Barnes Bros
Cleveland St
Perry Court
Elyria Dry Goods
Bein's Department Store
Mansfield
Men's Sox
Bein
New Scout Percale Prints
Sila
Holifay
Rhein’s
Childs
Strom
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