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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
3
A crowded page notes an old fashion beauty ad praising Howard's Buttermilk Cream for whitening and brightening skin. It promotes a method to concentrate fats and apply night creams, claiming to reduce wrinkles and rough skin. Includes local social notes about Elyria residents and church events.
Madame Helen Stanley headlined an opening Artist Recital at Finney Chapel Tuesday evening, delivering a full program with Scarlatti, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, and Poldowski. Her strong dramatic sense, pure voice, and interpretive skill drew enthusiastic response from a large, attentive audience.
A vintage ad claims Dash Balm relieves sore throat chest colds coughs overnight and soothes skin without irritation. It markets itself as effective for rheumatic pains neuralgia lumbago tonsillitis pleurisy bronchitis sprains burns and other aches with fast action and a money back guarantee from druggists. Price listed as 35 cents per jar.
In a varied program Madame Stanley draws mixed reactions, praising Marian Bauer’s The Last Butterfly and Cyril Scott versus John Alden Carpenter settings. The night features strong piano support from Elmer Zoller and enthusiastic encores, including the Fay Foster Menagerie and Mendelssohn pieces.
Avon event report notes a Hallowe en social planned with local residents including Mr and Mrs Morris Tuttle of Oberlin and Norman Townshend of Amherst visiting the Goughs. The notice mentions common activities during the Avon gathering and the date October 23.
Mike Frit and Todor Bearkal of West Avenue were intercepted in a rear alley after arriving from Cleveland with four suitcases. Patrol officers arrested them on suspicion and found thirty quarts of whiskey in their possession, charged with illegal transportation of liquor. Federal officers have been notified and are involved.
A wandering visitor in Elyria on a Wednesday night draws attention with colorful remarks about local men, beards, and homework, claiming she notices a lively flirtation vibe while keeping her true purpose hidden and joking about a neighborly encounter.
An asbestos style advertisement touts eczema wash as a quick relief for sore eruptions. It claims easy sleep after a touch and offers trial bottles priced at 35c, 6c, and $1.00 with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
Robinson & Hancock Co offers Fay or Iron Clad stockings for boys described as durable wear. Available in sizes suitable for active children, advertised as long-lasting and protective for everyday use.
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