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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1920
Page
5
The document lists candidates for county posts including County Treasurer Walter G Ludwig, County Recorder Frank Irish, County Surveyor Clinton M Theobald, Prosecuting Attorney Lawrence H Webber, and Coroner M Perry. Each name appears with the respective office in a formal county notice.
England reports Lon Bourgeois, president of the League of Nations Council, suggests Article X is not essential. President Wilson called it the heart and keystone of the Covenant, but American sentiment favors safeguarding U S interests as changes are considered to preserve the League and avoid war over Shantung and political integrity.
The death of Terence Mac Swiney, former Lord Mayor of Cork, from a hunger strike, is cited to illustrate Gladstone and Lincoln ideas on justice and consent in governance. The piece argues nations require consent and rejects expediency as a basis for rule, urging fair play between individuals and nations.
The piece argues Irish self defense to retain territory as protection against enemies. It labels Irish martyrs as many and calls British policy a holy war for liberty, shaping millions to view the Ireland issue from their perspective.
In Elyria and Sandusky the speaker commends advertising as vital for local business. He argues merchants neglecting newspapers divert customers to outside concerns, noting Elyria stores attract Sandusky shoppers and Chronicle Telegram reaches six to nine tenths of residents. He calls for stronger local ads to keep commerce at home.
The piece argues for House Bill 620 to define intoxicating liquor under state law and enable enforcement of prohibition in Ohio. It cites liquor interests’ opposition as a last bid to hinder full enforcement and highlights backing from TOM Shelton and various groups.
The column notes a new hair tonic marketed to men in Lorain County barber shops, humorously noting its bald advocate. It also mentions Mutt the alligator in a park fountain and local civic appeals urging voters to back law enforcement measures, including a prohibition bill, with commentary from local officials and groups.
A biased but factual summary discusses C L Knight a Progressive Republican aiming for Congress. It cites the Summit County Temperance Union supporting Knight’s enforcement of liquor laws and the 18th Amendment, while noting critiques of his past, wartime stance, and labor views. It frames the race amid Prohibition politics and calls for a Yes vote on House Bill 620 to empower state enforcement and curb federal overreach.
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