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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
10
Market notes from Chicago on September 23 describe heavy selling pushing wheat prices down. Foreign buying hints and export lull influenced quotes, with new crop prices drifting 3 to 4 cents lower and nearby futures mixed amid weak corn and hog markets.
Fragmented market notes show stock listings, prices, and abbreviations for companies across exchanges. Names and figures are partly garbled but indicate declines and rises in various issues including locomotives and industrials.
A former Austrian army officer wearing full uniform was ordered to strip his spurs, leading to a defamation suit. The court awarded 1,000 crowns and allowed the officer to wear his former estate attire when desired. Locals complain uniforms symbolize old military authority as former officers parade in public. In Cleveland, four William Bingham Company employees were arrested for fraud and larceny in a case involving 4,000 to 5,000 dollars in electrical goods and tools. items were found at their homes. Suspects named include Allen Grey Backer, Joseph Williams, William Mehnert, and John Dellmore.
Expert says sour stomach comes from excess stomach acid not poor digestion. Artificial digestives only help temporarily. A glass of hot Magnesia water or four tablets of pure magnesium hydroxide neutralizes acid, soothes the stomach, and aids natural digestion after meals. Try a few weeks to see if you feel better.
Reports say a special train derailed near Albuquerque after a rail obstruction caused the wreck, destroying one locomotive a tender and a baggage car with two other coaches damaged. Governor James M Cox was en route and said officials deny any on track obstacle. Engineer Nichols sustained a token leg injury and possible internal injuries.
City chemist warns residents to test well water at least three times yearly due to algae in lake causing swampy taste. He notes lard must be sold as compound, not pure, and cites an adulteration case with lard and cottonseed stearin. Ice cream yielded slightly high content under city regulations. Call 2109 if suspicious of adulteration. In Alliance, Sept 23, Cham Commerce president announced creation of a coal committee to distribute five cars daily, retroactive to Sept 1, to address coal supply.
The next morning a porter traps Billy in a crate for shipment to Havre. Mr Brown doubts the purchase as Billy is shipped by express toward France. An express messenger teases Billy with a pipe, making the goat dance and fearfully defend himself.
Investigators reported a package containing dynamite was found beneath the platform at the Reid Avenue elevated station in Brooklyn, amid ongoing efforts following the Wall Street explosion from a week earlier. Police continued to search for the bomb’s maker as details emerged.
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a universal rheumatism remedy. It claims quick relief from sore joints and muscles and reduced swelling, urging readers to buy from druggists and experience a noticeable drop in pain.
New York report says Democratic campaign head George White launched a drive to raise 509000 dollars to support President Wilson and the League of Nations. Membership limited to 1000 at 500 dollars each. In another note Chicago houses Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward announce a twenty percent cut across all merchandise lines.
William Suidco of Friday Funeral Parlors reports a new combined ambulance and funeral carriage added to the company fleet. The vehicle is a handsome grey four with mahogany interior and is equipped with all conveniences for patient care or funeral service.
The United States Geological Survey announces the easternmost and westernmost points along US 6 boundaries. The furthest north point is West Quaddy Head, Maine, with the farthest south point also noted within the surveyed stretch.
The Mercury club football schedule features Grafton Tigers at home Sunday afternoon. Grafton, reputed as one of the strongest senior teams in the region, showcases a squad that built its name last season and aims to contend for top status.
A vintage ad touts 20th Century Liniment as a quick fix for rheumatism neuralgia backache and lumbago. It claims instant calming action with direct application from the bottle and urges readers to buy at the neighborhood drug store from H. A. Crandall.
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