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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1927

Page

33

Average U S citizen found in Fort Madison Iowa

Roy Gray of Fort Madison Iowa is named the average American citizen after a nationwide search. William Dutton and 11800000 Americans supplied the data to define the average person by age size education car home family business and local involvement. Gray represents the average in population geography and civic life as selected by grocers of averages.

York Roy Gray Fort Madison Iowa Gray United States Wiliam Dutton Towa Citiz

Peterson's Ointment Aims to Stop Itching Skin Instantly

The ad promotes Peterson's Ointment as a quick healer for itching on skin and scalp. It claims thousands use it nationwide and suggests itching eases overnight. A 7 35 cent box is advertised for purchase at drug stores.

Peterson Eterson Ady

Reading Habits and Social Ties of a Local Resident

A profile sketches Mr. Gray as a church member who attends services irregularly and favors current magazines along with local and Chicago papers. He reads ads first to track developments, follows inventions and disasters, and dislikes foreign news. He participates in clubs like Chamber of Commerce, the Piks, Odd Fellows, and Rotary, leaning independent in local politics.

Chicago Gray Chamber Commerce Piks Odd Fellows Rotary Club

One Man in the Country Called the True Average

Dutton completes a portrait of a single individual he labels the true average man in the nation. He identifies him as the representative everyman amid broader social analysis.

Frank L. Gray Dutton

Oberlin social ties feature visits and gatherings

Mrs. W. H Peabody and Clyde Howard of Wellington visited Jackson Michigan relatives. Pearl Justin stayed with Evelyn Brown in Lorain. Arthur Dion and Eugene Strohmiar with Wilford Lafannesse of Toledo spent weekend. theater in Cleveland. multiple families from Oberlin hosted and attended reunions, dinners, and Guild events across Elyria Lorain Milan and Wellington.

New Oberlin W. H Peabody Clyde Howard Wellington Jackson Mich Pearl Justin Evelyn Brown Lorain Arthur Dion F. J. Schmitz I. Gerhartinger P. Schmitz Sheffield J. Wolf Charley Baldau Geo. Wohlaber Jacob J. Schmitz Elyria Sundar W. BH. Peabody Rebekah Aid Society Lenard Ernst’s Oberilin William Manns Theodore Lena Gegenheimer Henrietta G. H. Bion

Local Social Roundup With Visits and Guests

Mrs Emerich Mrs Harl Peabody Mrs C D Peabody and Mrs War Manns attended a dinner served by Mrs Berg Mr Conray and the Mosers of Cleveland as Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs N Smith. Many from the vicinity joined Pompps Grange at Oberlin Wednesday evening. Justin and Mrs Woh Hee shopped in Elyria Saturday. Mr and Mrs R B Heath and daughter Hazel spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Heath of Eaton.

Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two action remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote plus healing elements soothe membranes and inhibit germs, with a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved when used as directed.

Mrs Peabody Hosts Sons of Veterans Auxilary Event

Mrs W H Peabody will entertain the Sons of Veterans auxiliary Friday afternoon at her home. Mr and Mrs John Webber of Kipton called on N Smith and Emerich and families Thursday. Mrs C Pomroy of Elyria was mentioned in the report.

W. H. Peabody Sons of Veterans Auxiliary John Webber Kipton N. Smith Emerich C. Pomroy Elyria

Thursday Visits Share Time With Heath Family

Harold Rickett of Wellington called in this victory week. Jacob J. Sebutite and family of Irvia spent Friday with M. Vobleber and family.

Mra KE. Heath Harold Rickett Wellington Montux Jacob J. Sebutite Irvia M. Vobleber

Sunday visitations by the Justins and neighbors

Frank Justin and family spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Emma Justin. Friday callers of Mrs. J. Gerhartingers included Mrs. Mary Diederich and Mrs. Leo Neipling with son Robert from Nigria.

Frank Justin Emma Justin Mary Diederich Leo Neipling Robert Nigria

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