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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1928
Page
3
District Health Commissioner C. D. Barrett released the annual report showing heart disease as the leading cause of death in Lorain County with 84 deaths in 1926, according to the statistics made public yesterday.
Rose Kansas resident Galpin McFappen describes severe fatigue and nervousness improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Pills. She reports increased strength after the first bottle and now recommends the products to others for constipation and general well being.
The county reports 377 deaths in 1927 excluding Elyria and Lorain. Leading causes were cancer 36, pneumonia 34, accidents 26, kidney diseases 21, arteriosclerosis 21, tuberculosis 12, goiter 6, and several other illnesses. Fifty deaths were under 20, with many under age 70, and the age peak occurred at 70. Commissioner Barrett notes focus on lowering deaths between ages 49 and 70.
Sunday May 13 designated as Mother s Day by Governor Vic Donahey in a proclamation. It praises mothers as guiding, inspiring, and supportive through infancy to maturity and urges citizens to observe the day with tokens of appreciation for mothers sacrifices and services.
St Louis chapter of Long Fellows awarded prizes to a ten year old boy who topped six feet six inches at their recent gathering. The organization requires members to be six feet one inch or taller, making the awarded youth notably tall among participants.
A report highlights Robert Wadlow, a 10 year old from Alton the son of Harold Wadlow. He stands out for immense height and weighs in at unseen proportions. He uses a special desk for class and wears size 20 shoes costing 26 dollars a pair. The article also mentions a campaign for longer hotel beds and higher telephone booths.
Wallpaper prices start at 20 cents per roll, while the Interior Gloss paint dries to a semi gloss and washable finish, suggesting a home improvement promotion with basic decorating options.
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