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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
2
Service Director Miller announced the 1927 Lorain improvement program calls for a 600000 outlay to fund paving parks playgrounds and harbor upgrades. The proposal outlines essential municipal enhancements for the lakefront city.
Insanity defense cited as Mrs Wise faces trial for poisoning in a community water supply. Witnesses described her demeanor and the impact on victims including Mrs Hazel and two Gienke children. Chemical analysis found arsenic in Mrs Gienke, prompting coroner and physician testimony.
AW welcomes guests with music by Hag's Blue Ribbon Orchestra. Admission one per couple, tickets available at the door. Dance program emphasizes pleasant social evening with dancing and refreshments.
Eastern Star announces a Friday evening gathering on May 8 at which the order will confer degrees. Jennie Higgins serves as Matron.
In Steubenville Ohio on May 7 a plot to hold up and rob the Pennsylvania Railroad train 26, a New York to St Louis express, was believed thwarted early today as armed railroad police stood on the flyer. Widespread railroad unification plans were discussed before the Interstate Commerce Commission with W E Hull testifying on traffic and market implications.
Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Rowe a daughter. Edna Jacobs of River Corners caring for them. Mrs Harry Ahel of Norwalk visited sister A G L Miller. Miss Cotta Hine to Valley City to care for Mrs Arthur Law and baby. Community members visited, dances held at Taylor Inn Lodi, bridges on Smith road completed, county line bridges pending.
Fred Hicks suffers from blood poisoning under medical care. Weekend visitors included Mrs. Jenkins and daughter, and several families from Litchfield West Salem Elyria and Cleveland. W C T U members attended Medina County convention in Wadsworth. Mother’s Day observed with services in two churches. weekly schedule includes sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m., and choir practice Saturday 7:30 p.m.
A speaker argues that strict dry laws are hardening, noting Indiana's dealer and possessor penalties. He asserts Volstead acts curb violations, urges firm enforcement, and claims farmers resist bootlegging while foreigners and city liquor traders push liquor houses in rural areas. He predicts no backsliding and demands clear public will to repeal or keep prohibition.
A historical editorial argues that changing existing laws would only grant Prohibition nets a foothold to overturn the Volstead act, harming enforcement and reducing Prohibition to a farce.
A vintage health ad touts Sunshine and McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to build weight and strength in frail children. It claims cod liver oil cures rickets and sore eyes, while sun exposure aids bone and teeth development. The tablet form is pitched as candy like, with a 60 tablet pack priced at 60 cents and a 30 day money back guarantee.
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