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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
11
Oberlin records a 10 to 10 tie as sophomores and freshmen each win two of four events in the first annual Sophomore-Freshman Field Day. The 2500 yard relay goes to the freshmen, rope-tug races to the sophomores, and the knight’s contest favors the freshmen, with the tug of war split and the event ending under committee rules.
An Ole Nordlein of Zahl North Dakota reports nervous breakdowns and illness resolved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The letter notes 121000 replies to a benefit question with 98 of 100 responders stating improvement. For sale by all druggists.
The two classes will contest fall tennis, football, basketball and debating for 20 points per event. Frosh win 35 points may drop night caps, 75 points ends hats. If 75 not reached by spring vacation, sophomores win. Oberlin notes Gilbert Wilson debut recital with strong baritone at Warner Concert Hall.
The Amherst Outdoor Life Association awakens with cooler weather. A beef roast hosted by Frank Mischka drew an enthusiastic crowd and plans surfaced for new ventures including minnows for a quarry and possible architectural shark projects. A trap shoot group timbered the grounds while Jay Gillette and Ed Vases excelled at clay birds.
The item notes the Irish boundary line dispute remains unsettled, described as as far from settlement as ever. Local social notes record a birthday party for Mrs. Wm. Lwitzke at her Amherst home with neighbors and friends presenting a purse and lunch. Other Amherst notices include church sewing plans, visits, and weekend gatherings.
The M E church ladies society met in church parlors yesterday afternoon with Mrs. William Coburn and Mrs. M Makern as hostesses. Needlework activities proceeded and refreshments were served to about thirty attendees. In Amherst personal notes Mrs H E Ludlow returned home to Cleveland after visiting Mr and Mrs George Rice. Mrs Elsie Bruce is in Cleveland for the week teaching music. Harry Williams is in Flint Michigan on business. Mrs Wise of Elyria and her son Clifford spent yesterday in Amherst. Dr and Mrs W H Turner entertained friends from Miami Florida yesterday, with Miss Emma Kirkgessner of Cleveland and John Metzer visiting Mr and Mrs George Schroder yesterday.
Murray Ridge on September 25 reports Arthur and May Powell visiting Loraim. Mrs. Margaret Nelefield rests with daughter Mrs. Grant Freeland as Mrs. Freeland stays at Memorial hospital with her son. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiech hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Miller and daughter, Mr. Charles Brady, Warren Wiech of Cleveland.
The Murray Ridge Parent-Teachers Association held its first meeting Friday evening with an ice cream social. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs. Elmer Beal secretary Mrs. Ervin Eppley and treasurer Jars M Tapper. A program by local school children followed the business session. Other brief notices note family visits and social gatherings among area residents.
Mary Anderson, age fourteen, became the first director of the Women’s Bureau in the U S Department of Labor in Washington after arriving as a Swedish immigrant. Her early years in the United States were spent working in a shoe factory as she began her path in public service.
Dr Carey's Marsh Root Prescription No 777 is advertised as a cure for kidney and urinary problems. The notice urges readers with backaches headaches and sleep disturbances to ask their pharmacist for Dr Carey's Marsh Root Prescription 777 with a money back guarantee if not satisfied in a week.
The text highlights the pivotal role of nearly 10,000,000 workers and notes Miss Anderson's influence in raising awareness among women in industry. It points to growing interest among workers to improve their living and working conditions and to the increasing number of women involved in industrial work.
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