Mexico Sees Record American Tourist Influx This Summer
Americans flock to Mexico by train plane and auto seeking sun and adventure. Hotels overflow prompting private home rentals and even idle Pullman sleepers used for lodging while the United States considers expanding accommodations. Rotary and Lions plan conventions in Mexico City as an international highway nears completion strengthening ties with the United States.
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Mexico
France
United States
Department of Ecommerce
Pullman Company
Rotary
The
Lions Clubs
Mexico City
Laredo
Texas
Canada
Hay Fever Lament Calls for Weed Control
An editorial laments hay fever as ragweed and other noxious weeds trigger weeks of suffering from August to October. It urges public officials and residents to clear vacant lots and uncultivated areas to destroy the disease’s cause, with physicians prioritizing elimination over mere relief.
Astrid W. Shipwreck Survivors Reach Shore Safe
The Nova Scotia schooner Astrid W. is wrecked 126 miles east southeast of Sable Island. Skipper Walter Crouse and thirteen crew members survive ashore after five days at sea in a cramped dory. Five rescued from the waves by a Norwegian tramp. eight others reached shore unaided in fog and darkness.
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Sable Island
Astrid W
Lunenberg
Nova Scotia
Walter Crouse
Anniversaries and births noted in the era column
The page lists anniversaries for historic figures such as Merrwether Lewis, Charles Francis Adams, Francis Joseph Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Marshall Field, and Bob Evans, with birth and death dates. It also covers today in history items, notable birthdays, and a brief horoscope column mixing historical reflection with social commentary and light anecdotes.
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Todal
Merrwether Lewis
Louwistane Territory
Albemarle Co
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Francis Joseph Emperor
Austria-Hungary
Marshall Field
Chicago
Conway
Mass
New York
Bobly D. Evans
Fighting Bob Evans
Virginia
Washington, D. C
The Silent Observer and Lighthearted Jokes of a Storyette
A fragmented column presents a mix of quick witted police tester jokes about a Dublin petrolman applicant and playful quips about silence and travel legends. It includes incongruous asides from a schoolmaster and a pun on Bach. The piece closes with Today’s Storyette promising more tales of accident insurance.
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Bipi
Dublin
Pat
Suppacu
Brabners
Old Pase
Bargain Woman Seeks Home Work in Boston Ad
An Argentinean woman offered to live in a Boston household for 29 dollars monthly with fair treatment. She claimed to be 42, healthy, capable in chores, ironning, driving, sewing, mending, and generally useful, willing to interview anywhere anytime. Despite unemployment, the ad drew over a hundred replies and she selected from twenty interviewees.
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Transcript
Boston
Roy Dickinson
Golden Legion Bible Study Read Nehemiah
The article notes a Golden Legion Bible Study session reading Nehemiah as the people wept at the law and feared possible scorn. Their contrition pleased God, reflecting a reverent response to scripture amid ceremonial reading.
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God
Advertising Witty Sayings and Social Quips
A collection of short, humorous quotes on advertising gender roles money and domestic life. Phrases include see where to find jobs use of ads and a father son and wife dynamic. The humor centers on earning money respect and expectations in everyday life.
Free water ban by city council sparks conflict
The state bureau of accounts informs the city auditor that council cannot grant free water to any institution while the service board may provide it for public buildings and schools. Elyria gains a new industry as Wilcoxson Paint reorganizes into Anderson Paint Company led by Sherwood Anderson and moves to Elyria. Knox Syndicate warns farmers leasing Oak Point land not to sow winter wheat, denying rumors of planned industrial activity before harvest.
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Lears Alo
State Bureau of Accountts
Service Board
Elyria
Wilcoxson Paint Company
Lorain
Sherwood Anderson
The
Anderson Paint Company
Oak Point
Knox Syndicate
Willys-Overland plant plans revealed for Elyria site
The company asked council to improve streets and extend street car lines to the east side plant and disclosed multimillion dollar construction plans. Fire department asks two platoon system to expand force from 24 to 44 to meet living costs. Post office previews surplus army foods price list to be sold next Monday and Tuesday.
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Willys- Overland
Council
Elyria
W. N. Bates
Seward
Railway Franchise Fight Over Fare Arises in Ridgeville
County commissioners grant a two year franchise to the Cleveland Southwestern Railway through Ridgeville Township. The dispute centers on a five cent fare versus the railway’s ten cent demand, with the issue to be sent to the utilities question. Also reported, Dan Eason, 70, a famed auctioneer in northern Ohio, dies in Elyria. Relief efforts for Lorain tornado victims show marked progress with $215,000 distributed to 339 families while 500 residents remain in tents. A Lorain County tax campaign and ordinance matters are noted in a 1929 retrospective.
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Cleveland Southwestern Railway
Ridgeville Township
Ridgeville
Dan Eason
Ohio
Kaiser Court
England
Elyria
Lorain
Henry M. Baker
Red Cross
Lorain County
Lo Yain County
RCA radiotions and Grunow refrigerators in modern house audio
Day's Music Store and Day's Hardware present RCA Portette car radio units and Grunow refrigerators highlighting low prices, portability, and all season use. The sale features Harmonicas by Borrah Minevitch, BPS Gloss-fast varnish for linoleum and wood, assorted varnishes, and a wide range of cutlery and glass ware.
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RCA
Wire Refrigerator Baskets for Fruit and Veggies
Shite enameled square baskets to fit corners ideal for fruit eggs and vegetables offered at 25 and 45 cents each. Durable wire design suits kitchen storage and organization. Newsstand buyers can find practical reusable baskets in small sizes.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
Hudnutt
President &S Burge
J. Clare George
Sy Mail
John W. Cullen
Michigan Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Tron
MEN OF the Sea
Astrid
Christian Science Monitor
Niagara Falls
American Federation of Labor
United States Chamber of Commerce
Marshall Petain
Dreuth
Nehemiah
Ezra
Imeutanes
Virginia Dare
America
Roanoks Island
Charles Wilkes
Japan
China
Manchuria
James M. Baker
U. S
Siam
O. Caro
Hamiton Holt
Rollins College
Florida
Brooklyn
N. Y
Henry P. Fairchild
Lucy L. W. Wilson
Philadelphia
St. Albans
Orvilla Wright
Dayton
Tom Connaily
Bernard M. Baruch
Elsie Ferguson
Orn
New York City
California
Bach
Pap
Culteure
Sallys
Golden Legion Bible Study
Caro
Abdozo Gee West
Luro Easy
Granite Concrete Block & Coal Co
Rush Breet
Biynia
WM. G. Smith
Elyria Dairies
AAV
Hubert Day & Sons
Day's Music Store
Day’s Hardware
Borrah Minevitch
Batavia
Remington
Day’s Music Store
Broad St
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