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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1921
Page
4
The article notes a thirty percent decline in wages from the prior year for industrial workers and widespread price drops from peak levels in 1913. It provides percent comparisons for tires, rice, coffee, underwear, muslin, and sugar, stating most essentials remain above 1913 levels while prices overall have fallen significantly. Standards have risen and should be maintained.
An amusing reflection on handwriting and deciphering addresses in the postal system. The writer cites a reader who decoded a signature and city name, jokes about the difficulty of legible writing, and questions the cost of correcting envelopes. The piece ends by advocating accuracy and safety in communication.
The article notes the current average weekly wage of British industrial workers at £28.90, compares it to about £40 a year ago, and hints at dissatisfaction among those seeking wage reductions. It also mentions a claim about autos never being struck by lightning.
A chronological note recalls events from 1813 to 1897. It mentions Kentucky volunteers marching through Cincinnati to join the northern army, Bishop Chase resigning Kenyon College presidency over clergy differences, the opening of Cincinnati’s new baseball park, a deadly circus train wreck near Warresville injuring 22 and killing five, and the Gold Democrats meeting in Columbus nominating Julius Dexter for governor.
Reports describe deaths from street car strike riots in Brooklyn with chaotic scenes and property damage. The unrest spread across neighborhoods as authorities urged calm while investigations begin into the causes and responsible parties.
Josef Stransky of the New York Philharmonic, born Bohemis 49 years ago today. Dr James F Kirkland of Vanderbilt born Spartanburg SC 52 years ago today. Edward W Poll born Tuskegee AL 33 years ago today. Mareverite Snow Savannah GA 34 years ago today. Victor F Lawson Chicago publisher born Chicago 51 years ago today.
In Gleton the annual Cesirai Crasada begins today and runs through tomorrow. The event features the New Mexico Bankai ae & Serr continuing coverage and related activities in Ottawa.
Disjointed text references numbers and phrases like 236, 30 and 252,066 with unclear context. No identifiable people, organizations, or events are determinable from the fragment.
Fragment from a brief item notes a school incident involving a student or staff member with unspecified injuries and references to a local agency or official. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the report centers on a brief update from Tate about events at the school.
The newly elected president Tom L. Pose of Cincinnati outlines a plan to push building and loan and savings institutions to secure deposits for expanding home construction. He signals a winter push to address high rents by increasing housing production and cheaper financing.
Miss Ellen Hazel and Mrs. A C Schilleman called on Amherst friends yesterday. Jacob Stahl visited friends and relatives here. Mr and Mrs Frank Steele and Mr and Mrs Harry Lentzer spent yesterday in Elyria. Mrs Clara Balsey of Napoleon was in Amherst yesterday. J J Smythe was an Elyria visitor yesterday. Several others, including O H Baker and J B Avery, motored and traveled to Cleveland and Rockport yesterday.
The Weidemann reunion gathered under maple trees at Afr and Mrs A L Weidemann's lawn on Labor Day with many relatives from Berea Cleveland Lorain and Elyria attending. A donor dinner followed by ice cream cake and fruit capped the event, plus several visits and minor town notices reported.
What may be junk in the garret can prove useful when moved to the proper place, a reminder to examine attic clutter for hidden value and potential reuse.
Social notes record visits from Mr and Mrs Rhett to the Joyce home in Lorain and Orrville callers, Norwalk and Geneva households, and a Elyria fair attendee. Rev Holtkamp enjoys a two week vacation while Latteman shops Oberlin. Genev a visitors stay with Adam Berg as Funk opens a cider mill.
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Horn hosted Bamdey at their home. George Jaeger Mrs. Carl Fost and children from Cleveland visited William Jaeger on Wednesday. W. S. Coultrip's house was struck by lightning Friday evening during a storm.
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