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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1926

Page

16

NEW AUTOMOBILE MODELS

The first of August brings new automobile models as makers introduce improvements in engines finishes tires and radiators. The article notes growth of General Motors and other brands while many older pioneers fade away and buyers settle on a few makes amid rising standardization and broader car ownership.

Ford Round House Apperson General Motors Company Dodge Hudson Nash Studebaker Chrysler

George Bernard Shaw 70th birthday tribute voices praise

A retrospective on George Bernard Shaw marking his 70th birthday praises his originality and independence. The piece notes his willingness to defy standards and public prejudice, his wartime stances, and his lasting impact as a prophetic and challenging voice admired for exposing shams and hypocrisy.

George Bernard Shaw Ele Nye Carlyle Celine

Old-fashioned spooning allowed in Chicago parks

The notice from Newark Ohio based American-Tribune reports Chicago parks will permit what is described as old-fashioned spooning. Readers are asked to recall how the practice was conducted in earlier times and to share recollections.

Chicago Newark American-Tribung

Notable Obscurities and Births From An Era of Papers

A collage of historical notes lists figures born in various places such as Philadelphia and Mercer and events like the Battle of Vimiera and the Richmond Confederate Congress. It also mentions notable deaths, including Amasa Converse in 1872, and birthdays of figures like George White and Daniel Frohman, spanning regions from New York to England. The entry interweaves political, military, and cultural milestones with scattered dates and locales.

Amasa Converse Philadelphia Foaurmailie National Confess Caloraga Springs Giobe Iieline Aviars Tewland Greenland Paulding van Patten Crearing Partners X.Y Diede Fark Soy Apralh Psha Warren Mastings Cameans Fir Iidia Elie Dew Fi Trifie S Smyth Companiens Paneer Innal Coneress Richmond Praquer Wires Chester Caean Santrary Vwomtanys Mdabuares Pomater Vaetotia Otohe Staoninhar Gerald David Lasellas Drircess Mary Reandeon Wing Grerge Goldensborough George HW White Democratic National Committee Elmira N.Y Claude Graham-White England Daniel C. Cowling Cameton College Cornwall

Fragmentary People and Conversation Snippet

A rough dialect note shows ABE MARTIN style speech urging honesty and work. It mentions a woman who has not had an operation and a drowned person in a conversation, reflecting a fragmented social snapshot.

Wealthy Gink Claims Persecution Over Moral Troubles

A dubious figure known as the gink asserts persecution due to wealth and avoids blame by claiming rich status. He laments being misunderstood and vows to continue his path, insisting that wealth shields him from accountability.

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Centenary Marks Birth of Geo rY Tilman and Other Historical Items

Seventy five years ago the yacht America won the famed cup, thirty years ago gold was discovered in the Klondike, and one hundred years ago the first overland party to California left Great Salt Lake led by Jedediah Smith. Also noted are a centennial birth, a warfordy elm derailed, and plans for public addresses and dedications including Miss Gentride Ederle sailing from Cherbourg toward England.

Geory Tilman Arelina Congress Ole Wartfordy Sutown Gonnel Partie Posanpnm Walt San Pranemco Lord Parking Canadien Bar Association St John Gentride Ederle English Channel Cherbourg Lene John Wanesek Berean Hill Thonderowa Ais New York State Historical Association America California Jodedialy S. Smith Great Salt Lake Robert Baden-Powell

Chief Scout Opens Fourth International Scout Conference

The Chief Scout of the world presides as the fourth International Boy Scout Conference opens today at Kandersteg in the Swiss Alps.

Kandersteg Swiss Alps

Mexico's Calles Heads Deep Religious Crisis in Mexico City

In the day’s news a profile of President Plutarco Elias Calles portrays a determined leader in Chapultepec who vows to enforce Mexico’s religious laws. The article sketches Calles as tall, physically fit, and central to the government, with a career rooted in the revolutionary movement and alliances with Obregon, Carranza, and others.

Calles Mexico Plutarco Eliag Calles Chapultepec White House Cacles Callies Mealea Pere Firin Dias Geuth Toreape Land Calley Mexico City Tras Senora Dine Porfiria Agame Pancho Villa Renin Wilt Moxuwan Amortonm Mesace Carranza Vatoriana Horta Amelia Flusrta Mador Obregon Mades Calles Sonora Amd Marine

The Canadian Government Railroads Example For Canada

Enroute from Ottawa to Winnipeg the writer notes Canada’s government ownership of railways. He compares equipment and service to private lines, praising radio equipped trans continental trains and courteous service. He recalls wartime delays, rising costs, and 1922 government takeover of lines, with annual deficits cited for the Canadian National system.

Ottawa Winnipeg Canada United States Canadian National Railways States Chicagot New York Chicago Washington Canadian National Carcago Central Canada Prairie Tegione Yjan Parifie Chast

Poem Love The Old Familiar Faces By Charles Kanib

Fragments from a poem reflect on memory and loss with the refrain All, all are gone, the old familiar faces. The narrator recalls playmates, companions, and friends from childhood and youth, noting how some have died left or moved away while the speaker wanders in nostalgia.

Charles Kanib

Government Ownership of Rail Lines and Canadian Pacific

The article discusses private Canada Pacific bonds and stock dividends, government ownership shaping future profits through migration, and a $25 million grant plus land to the old Canadian Pacific. Western grain growers gain from lower rates, seen as offset to higher U.S. charges.

Canadian Pacific United States

Tariff and Rail Rates in Western Farming Debate

The piece argues that tariffs disadvantage western farmers while asserting government railways could become self supporting if rail rates were equalized with U S charges. It reflects debate over economic policy and the potential for government rail systems to reduce costs for western agriculture.

United States

Atwater Kent Radios and Victor Records Displayed in Elyria

Local shop showcases Atwater Kent seven tube radios in handsome Pooley cabinets and promotes Victor Records including 29 and 75 cent doubles. July sales reached 1281 records with Spanish song Valentia and Paul Whiteman’s orchestra featured. Eddie Conners and Ed Swan to perform at next Friday band concert. New Orthophonic Victrola model with mahogany cabinet priced at 230 dollars.

Atwater Kent Atwater Kents Victor Elyria Paul Whiteman Crawford Eddie Conners Ed. Swan

Early pianos from Cristofori to Gulbransen

The first piano was built in 1726 by Cristofori in Italy, with a model in a New York museum. The Gulbransen Registering Piano by A G Gulbransen of Chicago was the last great invention, and customers are invited to visit the store to see and hear one.

Cristofori New York Museum Gulbransen A. G Gulbransen Chicago

Day's Hardware Offers Paint and Roofing for Farm Buildings

The Farmer should paint his barns and houses to prevent decay. B. P. S. Best Paint is recommended for the house and a special B. P. S. barn paint in red or grey. Also available roll roofing and roof paints to fix and protect roofs now.

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August Savings On Refrigerators And Tools

This year brings strong refrigerator sales with discounts on Automas ties and August specials. Buyers save ice and food space while paying a bit more than an ice box. Discounts apply to all purchases. Also advertised are high grade carpenter and mechanics tools at reasonable prices. All Dlades guaranteed. A coal and gas range slightly used offered cheap and a new oil wood and gas range at a big discount.

Bay Electric Washers Placed in Multiple Homes

New Bay Electric washers have been installed in numerous residences including those of David Evans West Ave Ed Riley 6th St H P White East River St Jake Smith Williams St Rudolf Goetz Truman Wuffman Co W Koppes Earl Ct J J Erdune Columbus St Mabel Willams 6th St Loui Toth West River St Mike Toth Stop 7 Worain Line Steve Keynes Stop 7 John Antholjak West 3rd St H Grabenstetter East Ave Joseph Kutter Stsp 7 Arthur Burke Stop 7 Tewey Worcester Chestnut Ridge Augusta Schott Grafton.

New Bay Electric David Evans West Ave Ed. Riley H. P. White East River St Jake Smith Williams St Radolph Goetz Truman Wuffman Ard St W. Koppes Earl Ct J. J. Erdune Columbus St Mabel Willams Loui Toth West River St Mike Toth Worain Steve Keynes John Antholjak West 3Rd St H. Grabenstetter East Ave Joseph Kutter Arthur Burke Tewey Worcester Chestnut Ridge Augusta Schott Grafton

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