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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1998
Page
21
A brief account traces April Fool's Day to France in the 1500s when New Year shifted from March 25 to January 1. Some kept gifting on April 1, spreading the custom to England by the 1700s. Victims are called fools, with regional names like April fish in France and April gawk in Scotland.
A playful guide encouraging readers to create an April 1 special edition using mixed headlines photos and fake stories. It suggests cutting out headlines crafting serious looking but fictional news and even pun filled classified jokes to surprise friends and classmates.
The Chronicle Telegram presents the 10th annual Design an Ad Write an Editorial supplement created by area youths in partnership with local businesses and schools. Students showcase creative ideas through ads and editorials reflecting community perspectives and talents.
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