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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1934
Page
8
Washington reports drought and spoilage hit the new deal grain plan, shrinking reserves and supply by about one billion bushels. Wheat and corn crop sizes plummet and AAA officials forecast carryovers and price effects, with hog numbers down and tobacco near targets.
Dr. Hyde of the State Department of Agriculture dismissed reports of a state wide outbreak of mycotic stonatitis among milk cattle. Investigators study Sandusky county townships, but he calls the issue locally contained with 30 or 35 cows affected and remote epidemic risk.
Arthur H. Jenkins argues the Agricultural Adjustment Administration is adrift on milk policy. The piece outlines two dairy camps, failed national quotas, ongoing regional milk-shed disputes, and a call for fair treatment amid rising feed costs and slow milk price gains.
State officials report an outbreak of a cattle disease in Sandusky County with infections spreading through shared water troughs. Dr. W. M. Martinsen, Fremont veterinarian, has applied local treatments to curb spread and aid affected cattle. Rainy weather could restore pasture and reduce further infections. Outside Sandusky County, no other cases are reported.
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders urged amendment to the AAA program this week, arguing records show need to adjust crop supports. They called for excluding certain grains from reductions, increasing sugar and other crops, and allowing administrators to act to raise production where needed. They also urged evaluating processing taxes to fund parity payments and support cooperative farmers.
A unique Milk Sunday was staged near Rochester New York at Tara church where the pastor, a New York State Grange chaplain, led a wide-area gathering. Officers from the New York Grange Empire State Grange the Farm Bureau and the Dairymen’s League attended. The sermon urged a village of milk abundance as a divine blessing and called for unity among Granges and allied groups.
The article highlights a health boosting food and argues doubling its American consumption could lift national prosperity. It paints a future where widespread use boosts prosperity, linking the message to a broader agricultural and educational campaign. The piece notes the spread of this idea beyond the current region and mentions an upcoming Sunday advertisement aimed at churchgoers.
Farm operators needing funds for fertilizer seed feed livestock or farm improvements are urged to apply now. Max McPhillips secretary treasurer of the Production Credit Association notes many farmers will need financing to cover operating costs and to settle obligations from farm operations. The semi government loan program is offered through the Farm Credit Association with offices in Elyria to serve Lorain Erie Huron Medina Cuyahoga and Summit counties. Loans are secured by a first lien on livestock farm machinery or crops with inspectors valuing collateral. Loans up to 69 percent on livestock and up to 2 percent on machinery are available and crop loans depend on crop value and condition. About two weeks are typically needed to complete the transaction, with some funds available within days if urgent.
Henrietta 4-H Club members from the town plan a fair at the Henrietta School auditorium at 9. It features the Four-H pledge, a recap of the camp by Edgar Swiers, demonstrations on flower arrangements by Daphne Bates and Mary Thomas, and on dung eggs by William Ane. Marian Moon and Neya Carrick present car drapings, a style revue by club girls, musical numbers by Elmer Harris, and an animation片 show.
A bill for physician services rendered after a fall on Cleveland Street has been presented to the city council for payment by Mrs. William Riely of 159 Northrup Street. The finance committee was asked to review the claim.
Ohio State University professor H D Brown notes a limited window after mid August for sowing vegetables that can mature before killing frosts. He indicates crops like lettuce radishes spinach and mustard may be sown by September 10 with some varieties resistant to common fall diseases. He advises broad casting and row planting to allow weed control through cultivations.
In New York Aug 22 observers describe James J. Dooling as a potential Tammany Hall leader. A quiet 41 year old bachelor with a law practice, he differs from past bosses. Insiders expect him to unify factions, curb graft, and bring warmth and social skill to rebuild Tammany’s influence while ward heelers wane.
Donald Reeves, a young instructor, is found shot to death in his office on Center City campus. Inspector Lee, Callaghan, and Dan McManus investigate with Tim Blade. Dan recounts entering Reeves’ office and discovering the body, while Lee pieces together how the murder could have occurred, considering a back stairs and a possible gun theft.
The piece contrasts New York cynicism with enduring village charm, noting the New Yorker’s sharp eye for value and high dining tariffs, while Greenwich Village offers preserved relics of earlier days. It recalls a cottage with an oak gate, a beamed dining room, and a former policeman’s tale of quiet residents. Broadway dance schools survive the slump, led by Ned Weyburn and Arthur Murray, as many dancers trace roots to the street. A giant Great Dane interrupts the narrator on 52nd Street, recalling grandma’s attackers and a lively city scene.
Elyria council considers an ordinance to authorize bidding for materials and labor to rebuild the water works garage destroyed in last month’s storm. The garage insured for 1,500 dollars. 1,500 dollars from the water works fund requested. Councilman Smith questions public building insurance. President Wilson refers it to the finance committee for study.
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