Elyria Postoffice Ad Rates and Publication Note
City editor J. Clare George announces publication details and postal rates. The Elyria newspaper offers daily mail delivery outside Elyria for $3.00 yearly, Lorain and adjoining counties for a $3.00 rate, and in-state delivery at $4.00 yearly. The paper is published every evening except Sundays and holidays and carries standard post office classifications.
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J. Clare George
Elyria Postoffice
Bingls
Elyria
Lorain
Ohio
Big Telescopes Rise From Recovery Era in Glass Disc Casting
The article notes renewed scientific effort with two large telescope lenses in production. A 200 inch reflector was planned with fused quartz, then switched to borosilicate glass after cost and material challenges. A second 86 inch Michigan lens follows, aiming to place the state at the forefront alongside Mt. Wilson's 100 inch and Vancouver's 72 inch instruments.
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Corning
Corning Works
Vancouver
Space
Atterbury Sees Rail Recovery Optimistic On 1934 Outlook
General Atterbury head of the Pennsylvania Railroad reports a $4.6 million first quarter 1934 dividend surplus versus a $660,000 deficit a year earlier. Car loadings rise and he predicts continued upturn in the second quarter despite cautions about rapid price rises. He questions NRA impact and urges prudent Washington policy to avoid hindering recovery.
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General Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Pennsylvania
NRA
Atterbury
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington
Austria blueprint followed by despotism fears rise
The piece argues democratic decline worldwide with parliamentary systems weakening in Italy Germany and France. It highlights an Austrian draft constitution that would create four advisory councils under a Federal Council, deny elections by the people, abolish press freedom and entrust education to the Church, warning this signals a pure despotism rather than corporatism.
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Italy
Germany
France
White House
Austria
Europe
Philadelphia Inquirer
Solomon and Solomon: warnings from a gaudy age
The piece critiques Solomon’s later years, citing 1 Kings 11 and 12 to warn against materialism and foreign influences. It contrasts worldly pageantry with spiritual simplicity, urging a meek life and fidelity to God rather than aristocratic vanity. It references Farrar on youthful folly and the downfall of a corrupt elite.
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Solomon
God
David
Farrar
Bourgéon
Rehoboam
Christ
Lfe
Anniversaries Of Notable Figures Span 18th to 20th Centuries
Listings of notable birthdays and death dates include William Wadsworth English post, born in 1770 William Ellery Channing born in Newport Rhode Island died 1842 Henry W Herbert Frank Forester born in England died 1818 William A Pinkerton born 1839 died 1925 Walter Camp authority on sports born New Britain Connecticut died New York City March 14 1873 Jenn J McGraw born in Troy New York National League base ball manager details incomplete Thad at New Ro
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William Wadsworth
English Post
William Ellery Channing
Boston
Newport
R. I
Bennington
Henry W. Herbert
Frank Forester
America
England
New York
William A. Pinkerton
Dundee
Los Angeles
Walter Camp
Spote
New Brita
Conan
New York City
Tses
Jenn J. McGraw
Trotton
X.Y. Thad
New Ro
Today in History and Birthdays Feature From 1934
A compact historical round up notes Gen Angus Putnam and 47 New Englanders settled Marietta Ohio in 1788, Phineas Barnum death in 1891, beer sale legalization in 1933, and lists several birth anniversaries including Walter Winchell and Leopold Stokowsky. Also presents Today’s Horoscope warning of speculative tendencies and lavish spending.
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Angus Putnam
Marietta
Ohio
Phineas T. Barnum
Notable Birthdays of Mary Pickford and Colleagues
April 8, 1934 reports birthday notes for Mary Pickford born in Toronto 41 years ago and Dr. Harvey Cushing of Yale born in Cleveland 65 years ago. Also listed are Robert Haven Schauffler of New York born 55 and Margaret Arer Barnes of Chicago born 48.
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Mary Pickford
Toronto
Can
Harvey Cushing
Yale
Cleveland
Robert Haven Schauffler
New York
Margaret Arer Barnes
Chicago
Today’s Births Brighten The World With Amiable Traits
Persons born on this day are amiable with a pleasant disposition and friendly to all. They have a taste for investigation or experimentation, likely in scientific lines, with probable success. Aid from the opposite sex will aid in final success.
Voice of the People letter rails at tax spending in Columbus
The Chronicle Telegram prints a Voice of the People letter criticizing state legislators and tax spenders. The writer condemns the push for more money, accusing officials and spending agencies of seeking unlimited public funds and accountability-averse governance.
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Columbus
No tax wonks here reveals grim view of government
An op ed lambastes politicians and public officials for greed and waste. It argues taxpayers bear the burden, while framing retrenchment as absent in governance. It accuses lawmakers of bloated offices, overlapping authority, and misused power, urging legislative reform.
In the Velvet Cage of New York Glitz and Gossip
A rambling 1934 column blends socialites and stage stars with sharp clips about high society. The narrator recalls encounters with Otto Kahn Al Smith and Libby Holman, riffing on questions of vanity and fame while noting Will Hogg, Jack Curley, and Ripley in colorful anecdotes. The piece surveys society, media figures, and the elusive allure of exclusivity, ending with a critique of national interference and opportunity.
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Otto Kahn
al Smith
Clifton Webb
Marilyn Miller
Amos and
Andy
Elizabeth Arden
Lindbergh
Atlantic
Lily Pons
Sinclair Lewis
Charles Evens Hughes
New York
Libby Holman
Prince Mike Romanoff
Day’s Music Store Promotes Pop Music Week Sales
Day's Music Store invites patrons to National Pop Music Week with free listening of latest hits by Miss Ethel Milliren. Highlights include Philco car radios priced 39.50 and 55, a used seven tube Philco home set, multiple other used sets, and new Grunow refrigerators. Payment terms offered. emphasis on investigation and car radio reception.
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Ethel Milliren
Philco
Atwater Kent
Stewart Warner
Spartan
Majestic
Bosch
Seeds and seed quality at Day's Hardware
Day's Hardware promotes premium seeds from top growers with careful selection and small package pricing. The ad highlights 5 and 10 cent seed packs, bulk by ounce or pound, and a slogan emphasizing honor in product quality. It also markets fish tackle, reels, rods, lines, and spring cleaning supplies including cleaners, mops, sponges, and brushes.
New Weller pottery vases and tea pots arrive
The house furnishing department announces fresh Weller pottery items including vases and flower holders just in. These new pieces add a decorative touch for homes and mantels, inviting customers to browse the latest styles and finishes.
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Weller
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John W. Cullen Company
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York
General Motors
Sidg
Gen. Atterbury
Scott’s
R. J. Scott
Boro Budur Jaya
Port Abbe
Brittany
William Fuse
Golden Legion Bible Study
Sallys
Echette
Walter Winchell
Liosd Osbournes
California
Robert Louis Stevenson
San Francisco
Sherman M. Fairchild
Oneonta
N. Y
Leopold Stokowsky
Bennie Leonard
Bronislaw Matinowski
Voice OF
THE
People
Chronicle Telegram
Will Hogg
Jack Curley
Bugs Eater
Robert Ripley
Lexington Opera House
Baer
World
Ripley
Globe
Curley
Thoreau
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Victor C. Reese
Munfee
Rhythm Kings
Black Forest
Riverside Tavern
Coonville Bridge
Broad &T. Elyria, O
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Broad St
Day’s Hardware
Shakespeare
N. D. Backu
P. M. Cellar
Second Street
Telephone
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