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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
8
A Massachusetts statistician outlines that post war inflation cooled but activity surged early in 1923. He notes sharp gains in pig iron, copper, oil, and shoe production from mid-1922 to mid-1923, followed by a July slowdown and ongoing corporate activity.
An advertisement touts a lamp selling as safer than gas or electricity, burning cleanly with odorless operation and strong light. It claims U S government tests and university comparisons, lists inventor T Johnson of Chicago, and promises a free trial and potential earnings for local promoters.
The report notes demand cuts and price shifts across textiles metals lumber and tires with wholesale prices easing from March peaks. Farm outlook shows cotton corn and wheat returns vary by crop while industrial shifts and foreign competition hint at a gradual 18 month adjustment and a 10 percent below normal economy.
Market list highlights beef and pork prices plus fresh fish, poultry, dairy, and produce. Items include beefsteak 29, pork chops 28, ham 45, bacon 20, leg of lamb 32, trout 18, haddock 25, sardines and various nuts and groceries. eggs and oleo also noted with multiple prices. Local buyers see wide range of staples and seasonal produce.
A staff correspondent reports about 80 midland class men gathering above Oberlin’s business district for a lecture on Americanism. The speaker praised the Constitution, vilified Catholics and Jews, and pressed for joining a xenophobic organization amid a roomful of workers and about ten college students.
New York reports former British premier Lloyd George arriving for a month long U S and Canada tour. He says the League of Nations was weakened by how the Italian Greek dispute was handled. He endorses the Versailles treaty in principle and plans to meet former President Wilson. He notes Hughes reparations plan might have worked but is now late.
David Lloyd George, wartime British premier, spoke at New York City Hall urging Americans to be patient with Europe. He warned that Europe bears the dark ages’ barbarity and pleaded to end hatred and vengeance fueling bloodshed.
Jack Atkinson, 25, of Omaha Nebraska, piloting a Bellanca monoplane, won the 250 kilometer aviation country club of Detroit trophy race in St Louis. Only three of seven finished and he averaged 94.28 miles an hour for the distance.
Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta and New York and Miss Edith Cummings of Chicago won their semi final matches in the national women's golf championship in Harlow Rye New York. Stirling defeated Mrs E H Goss of New Jersey two up and Cummings defeated Mrs C H Van derbeck of Philadelphia one up on the 20th green.
Kennedy and Bartholomew are the sole dealers in Elytia handling Black Joe coal, with inquiring customers asked to call 2477 for orders.
Governor Donahey after a 20 minute meeting with Canton citizens said he will give careful consideration before acting on the case of Mayor C. C. Curtis and Safety Director E. E. Curtis of Canton. They are accused of laxity in enforcing dry laws.
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