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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
7
A Washington Atlantic City discussion laments political gamesmanship amid a national coal strike crisis. The writer argues genuine public service should prevail over partisan credit chasing and credence is due to leaders acting for the nation's welfare, not partisan gain.
Kate Douglas Wiggin's death touches many who never met her as her work shaped young minds. Riggs recalls her early life in kindergarten and the rich stories she wrote that reveal her love for people, especially children. Her California Kindergarten Training School aided West Coast children, and her efforts went beyond labor to nurture the souls of youth.
The piece notes an opportunity for Governor Pinchot to serve the nation by guiding a fair settlement of the anthracite coal conflict. It argues neither side will arbitrate, warns against industrial class war, and suggests reducing coal use as a temporary measure while urging a lasting resolution.
Editor ponders President Coolidge sympathy for Major General Wood amid Philippine actions. The piece argues sympathy is misapplied and notes natives need concern. questions motive behind presidential agreement and suggests Wood’s stance affects his future prospects.
Herbert B. Houston argues Ameri can economic ties to Europe justify an active foreign policy to restore peace. He cites the Bok peace prize as stirring interest while Minnesota votes signal unrest. He warns that domestic issues and farming distress could pull America toward isolation unless Europe stabilizes and purchasing power returns.
A dated compilation notes anniversaries and births of notable figures. Entries include Johnathan Heicher as governor, John Childe and railway land grants, Karl Ludwig Harding, Indiana/Illinois milestones, Kirby Smith, battles near Plevna, Mont Pelee eruption impacts, and figures such as Rutherford Scheff Phipps Burton and Hellis with ages and birthplaces.
Today in Shawinigan Falls Quebec the Union of Canadian Municipalities holds its annual convention while Philadelphia hosts the National Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America for its diamond jubilee session. Chief Justice Taft presents a judicial ethics report to the American Bar Association in Minneapolis amid expectations over Secretary Hughes remarks on international policy. The Colorado battleship enters commission, signaling naval limits. Britain remains a dominant coal supplier, though exhaustion fears arise as world demand continues.
The Delta News profiles Queen Marie of Roumania as Europe’s famed beauty and “queen maker.” It notes her daughters’ thrones Elizabeth as Greece’s queen and Marie as queen of Yugoslavia, with Treata as a teen betrothal prospect. The piece credits her influence in wartime France and Britain, links to her English royal connections, and mentions her son Nicholas at Eton. It also oddly reports gems found in marine life and Kansas’ lack of Christian churches and ministers.
Fragmentary notes show Abe Martin style chatter about dull days for a feller, with garbled names like Bryan Cabe Craw and Melodevn Ball. Mentions a governor, a marketeer, and a revival, all in blurred, rural newspaper voice.
Henry Howard the Earl of Surrey reflects on living well with simple means. He praises temperance, steady mind, honest friendship, balanced diet, true wisdom and peace of mind. A faithful wife and calm nights complete a contented life, free from debt and fear.
Miss Emma Detterly, a Elyria school teacher, died in a wreck on the Boston and Albany Railroad near Springfield. Governor McKinley spoke in Elyria city park before a large audience. Miss Marjorie Tyson, five, fractured a leg when a tree fell on her. Engineer John Bartlett ran the milk train to Cleveland in 38 minutes with four stops. John Savage & Son showed cattle excellence at the county fair. Elyria workmen protested over lack of local Elyria mechanics on the new high school construction.
Oberlin Road residents report on the Davidson family reunion at Crystal Beach with 111 present. Frank Kruger visited Conrad Herbst in Amherst. William Waller departs for Petoskey Michigan for annual resort stay. Mrs Myrt Barfick Davidson and daughter Helen of White Plains New York planned to visit Effie Rhodes this week. Fred Hawk attended a Christian Church meeting in Elyria. Local interest in the State Fair grows as many Oberlin Road residents plan to attend. Mrs Martin Waller hosted her mother, Mrs Margaret Pierce.
The record lists several visits by family members including Mr and Mrs J H Brumby of Kipton to daughter Mrs Gar McRobers, Frank Kreuger Jr and Harold Edwards at the Cleveland New York game, and Kreuger from Bedford spending the weekend at home with a Sunday trip to Chippewa Lake. It notes Russia Township to play Sandusky at Kreuger field next Sunday and reports a bridge project slowed by heavy rainfall.
G D Buck returned from the Columbus State Fair proud of Buff Leghorns. The bird placed second in cock, first in pullet, and first in young pens among twelve, eleven, and six entries respectively. Buck won a special prize for best pullet in the Mediterranean class and the sweepstakes for best female in the show.
An old drugstore ad touts Zemo as a remedy for eczema blotches ringworm rashes and similar troubles. It claims instant itching relief and healing through a penetrating disappearing liquid available at 35 cents or a dollar for a larger bottle, promising soothing effects for delicate skin.
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