Elyria Journal rates and advertising contacts 1933
The Elyria Journal lists pricing under the Second Post Office Act of 1879 with daily copies two cents and in city carrier rate twelve cents weekly six dollars yearly in advance. Mail rates outside Elyria vary by region and state, with Ohio at four dollars yearly and foreign ads via John W. Cullen Company. The page is dated Thursday April 20, 1933.
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Elyria
Lorain
Ohio
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago, & So
Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Subsidizing a Methodical Search for Precious Metal
The piece argues the government may accelerate gold supplies by subsidizing expert geologists and seasoned prospectors. It cites gold standard debates, world supply and demand, and the need to expand gold at 3.15 to 5.6 percent annually to sustain prices. It proposes organized, expert-led mining efforts under government oversight.
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Alaska
South Africa
America
Ycare Soyyehiv Pepe
A Fine Piece of Work by City Relief Committee
Frank J. Wilford was named head of the city's relief committee and succeeded by H. W. Pond. A report to the City Council notes four months of work organizing relief operations, registering the needy, and preventing duplication to ensure aid reaches all who need it.
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Frank J. Wilford
Stecessy
H. W. Pond
Aie
Tribute to Wilford's Relief Program Organization
A summary notes that a relief program was planned with a tentative budget and a Commissary, bids were collected for items, and distribution organized. It credits Mr. Wilford for facing problems, building an effective system, and handing it to his successor while urging recognition for volunteer public service.
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Wilford
Translator and a British Soldier in Shanghai Exchange
In a Shanghai exchange a Chinese translator and a British soldier discuss battles and prayer. The Chinese say prayers in Chinese, prompting a humorous remark about language and winning battles. The dialogue reflects wartime banter and editorials about contentment versus wealth.
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Shanghai
City Life Letters and Light Verse From a Bygone Era
A playful mosaic of dialogue and quips from a city scene. A grocer and wife discuss dress balls while an errand boy jokes about horses in sponges. A seven year old considers a milkmaid costume and a condensed milkmaid pun surfaces. A flapper quip and a suitor's lamb joke add to the vignette. Reflects social foibles with humor and hints of gendered norms.
Anniversaries Highlight Historic Figures And birthdates
Today notes include 1808 Napoleon NT of France born nephew of Napoleon who died in 1873 Alfred H Colquitt a Confederate general Georgia governor and US senator born in Walton County died in Washington in 1844 1826 Dinah Craik Miss Mulock English novelist born and died 1887 1341 Ohio Barber pioneer match manufacturer born near Akron died 1920 1124
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Napoleon NT
France
Napoleon
Alfred H. Colquitt
Georgia
U. S
Walton Co
Washington
Dinah M. Craik
Miss Mulock
Ohio
Barber
Akron
School fundraiser and fire at Severance lab
The school superintendent reported $308 raised for the hospital by local schoolchildren, not including $55 from the high school class of 1907 for the Homer Allen Memorial Room. A fire in the Severance chemical laboratory destroyed desks before Scott Bowen from Elyria extinguished it. the blaze started from four Bunsen burners left burning.
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Comngs
Hospital
Homer Allen
Oberlin
Severance Chemical Laboratory
Scott Bowen
Elyria
Slovenian Society to Erect $335,008 Pearl Avenue Building
Lorain’s Slovenian Society, a leading local group, announces plans to start construction on a $335,008 building on Pearl Avenue, signaling a major community project in the city.
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Lorain
Pearl Avenue
Lorain County Bridge Plan Blocked by Court of Appeals
The court of appeals granted a permanent injunction against building the Lorain County Memorial Bridge, ruling the county commissioners cannot issue bonds for the project. Elyria to adjust traffic light timing to curb fast driving on Broad Street. Oberlin votes to install White Way lighting. Oberlin College receives 9900 gift from Jessie Bacon Potter estate of Swarthmore Penn.
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Lorain County Memorial Bridge
Lorain
Court of Appeals
Elyria
Broad Street
Oberlin
Oberlin College
Jessie Bacon Potter
Swarthmore
Pennsyl
Notable 19th century figures and their deaths
A list of prominent figures with birthplaces and death dates: 1842 John M. Farley, fourth archbishop of New York, born in Ireland, died in New York on Sept. 17, 1918. 1850 Daniel Chester French, sculptor and dean of American sculpture, born Exeter New Hampshire, died Stockbridge Massachusetts on Oct. 7, 1931. 1861 James D. Phelan, San Francisco civic leader and U S senator, born San Francisco, died San Jose California on Aug. 7, 1930. 1865 Louis Mann, American actor and author, born New York, died there Feb. 15, 1931.
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John M. Farley
New York
Ireland
Daniel Chester French
Exeter
N. H
Stockbridge
Mass
James D. Phelan
San Francisco
San Jose
Cal
Louis Mann
Today in History Highlights from 1775 to 1932
A compact history note records events: 1775 patriots hold first council of war in Cambridge Massachusetts. 1898 President McKinley sends ultimatum to Spain. 1931 an earthquake shocks Northern New York and New England. 1932 Chinese rebels gain a victory.
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Cambridge
Mass
McKinley
Spain
New York
New England
Today’s Birthdays Featured Notable Names
Harold Lloyd born in Burchard Nebraska 39 years ago ranks among America's wealthiest actors Angus W McLean North Carolina governor and former lawyer born Robeson County 63 years ago John F Hylan mayor of New York born Hunter New York 65 years ago Dr Arthur W Gilbert Massachusetts agriculture commissioner born West Brookfield 51 years ago William H Davies English poet and author born 62 years ago Paul Poiret French fashion designer born 54 years ago.
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Harold Lloyd
America
Burchard
Nebr
Angus W. McLean
North Carolina
Pee Leader
Robeson Co
West Brookfield
Mass
William H. Davies
Paul Poiret
Today Horoscope Warns of Independence and Domineering Tendencies
The day favors independent behavior and may see you digging into mysteries or using unusual means to achieve goals. Associates may misread your methods leading to neglect, though not causing major worry. Avoid this to receive the deserved reward.
Tax fairness and public service under taxpayer strain
Victor C. Reese argues for proportional spending across city departments, urging tax-readiness to fund needed services while trimming salaries and avoiding overextension. He stresses public accountability, shared sacrifice by workers, and officials reveal conduct to constituents.
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Department of
Victor C.reese
Scholarship Established for Girls in Memory of Mary Ladd Bacon
Mrs Potter dedicates a Mary Ladd Scholarship for Girls in memory of her mother Mrs Mary Ladd Bacon Oberlin College class of 1842. The gift honors Mrs Potter and ties to her late husband who served as chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
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Vania
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Mary Ladd
Potter
Mary Ladd Bacon
Oberlin College
Community Notes From Murray Ridge Area
Local social scene highlights include Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Barrick of Berea hosting visitors, Eppley and Slusher families sharing time in Elyria, and many kin visiting relatives across nearby towns. Arthur Fesler, Grant Freeland, and others hosted or visited friends and relatives over the weekend, with orchestra practice and dinners among the gatherings.
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Grant Freeland
Joan Bechtel
Walter Bennett
Henrietta
H. Delifield
South Ridge
Haag
Ernest
Walter Haag
Grover Patton
Elyria
Mary McHale
Detroit
Health Contest Ends as Murray Ridge School Girls Win
A health contest hosted by Murray Ridge School lower grades concluded Friday with the girls victorious. The event featured an Easter party hosted by the boys who provided refreshments.
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Murray Ridge School
Pupils Stage Animal Show at School House
Miss Alice Drompp led pupils in an animal show at the school house on Wednesday afternoon. Children brought a pen and gathered in the basement as Miss Drompp spoke on animals and their care.
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Alice Drompp
Miss Drompp
Shanghai tabloid claims unique Chinese edition
Shanghai asserts it prints the only tabloid in Chinese published by an American editor of the Shanghai Evening Post and Mercury. The editor, who allegedly cannot read write or speak Chinese, oversees news editorials a women's page and a comic strip.
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Shanghai
Shanghai Evening Post
Mercury
Soviet hunts drive wildlife across borders to Finland and Poland
Extensive Soviet hunting campaigns provoke large herds of wild game and thousands of foxes and wolves to flee from Russia into neighboring Finland and Poland, alarm spreading among border communities and officials.
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Russia
Finland
Poland
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company, Publishers
A. C. Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Oh, Vk
City Bridge Department
Grocer
Errand Boy
Gerecer
Joan
Sallys
T F
Sundar
Voice OF
THE
People
North Ridgeville, O
Besa
Elyria, QO
Viter
Burt
Murray Ridge
Luckies
Penyse
American Tobacco Company
Albert Grills
Westley Grills
Turain
Mes
Elizabeth Grills
Arthur Fesler
Steve Ronez
Gulf Gas
Alfred Alten
VICE
Max van Wormer
Max
Young Men's Models
the Bell Co
American Shoe Shop
Broad ST
Capitol
the OP
Glen Rogers
Elyria Lumber & Coal Co
Chestnut St
South Carolina
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