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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
3
A reflection from 1921 arguing war ends only when nations abandon war itself. It contends gas and submarines are inevitable tools once conflict begins, and moral codes collapse as nations seek the most effective destruction. The piece urges strict accountability and obedience to do no harm as the cure for war.
A Cleveland campaign urges motorists to slow for safety in the business district. It notes reckless speeds youths and pedestrians face greater risk in the city and appeals for strict adherence to speed limits to protect pedestrians. It cites Broad Street junctions and the deterrent effect of traffic officers on speeding drivers.
A despatch reports the disagreement between the United States and Japan over Yap’s status has been amicably resolved. Japan secures the island’s future direction while the United States gains cable rights in Yap. The playful anecdote likens the compromise to a husband and wife arguing over paint color, finally agreeing on red.
Yesterday in Ohio chronicles appointments and deaths with dates and places. Benjamin Van Cleve became Dayton postmaster in 1803, William Trimble died in Washington in 1821, Granville’s first institution opened in 1831, Wilson Shannon began governorship in 1838, and archbishop William Elder received pallium.
Festival events unfold as festival organizers and candidates vie in today’s mayoral selection while a Minnesota Crop Show continues through the week. A special election is set in Louisville Tuesday. Court actions adjourn for Wyre Made Kirby case and a homicide indictment involving Roger D Fantlake and nurse wife.
Nec 13 Prof and Mrs Kemper Fullerton hosted a Saturday reception at their Reamer Place home for Rev H Kozaki of Tokio and Mrs Kogaki president of the Woman Christian Temperance Union of Japan. They traveled to Washington for a conference on armament Timntanon greetings and met Oberlin friends and 23 Japanese students at the college.
A local dispute over alcohol removal from Tipton Bad's thermometer warns prosecutions if actions do not reverse. A cornplaster is described as a makeshift Ford patch in the story's brisk, humorous tone.
A jumble of lighthearted gags and social jests reports Newt Clark and a cartoonish chicken dinner ending with the dog feasting. Observations include Vic Woodward sponsorship thoughts, marriage quips, a Cleveland wedding, currency thoughts, a car dealer pun, and a turkey joke. A city anecdote item closes with a drunken mishap.
Fifty years ago in Elyria a set of local civic items appeared. FOP officers Vincent NG and D A Willa were named with others listed. Councilman Rawson opposed paving Siath street as did Councilman Smith when Cleland street voting failed. The Salvation Army provided forty Christmas baskets for the poor. Middle Ridge farmers pushed to connect a telephone line to their farms. A new block by Hag Flower on West Broad Street was completed and ready for occupancy. Memorial hospital women auxiliary held a fair and netted 1010 dollars on the first night.
Guests include Miss Searle president emeritus of Kaba college Japan Prof and Mrs Frank F Jewett and Oberlin faculty. Rev Kozaki speaks on Washington conference aims to foster friendly relations and world peace. Oberlin hosts many Chinese students and missionaries from the American Board and various boards in Japan and the United States.
Harry H. Smith of Harry H. Smith Company asserts advertising pays and serves as the best medium for Elyria area business. He cites thirty years in ad writing and extensive printers ink expenditure to support his claim. He urges merchants to use free newspaper space through Christmas to boost orders.
The Cutter Stark later Ferrera, a Portuguese owned vessel, earned fame in the Clyde era for fast passages. It reportedly shattered speed records from Sydney to Liverpool in seventy days, matching speeds of over forty knots on rare voyages.
Cheriin club activities include West College Street Neighborhood Club meeting with Mrs Lehmann on December 15 at 2 o clock and North Main Street Neighborhood Club meeting with Mrs Mupger on December 15 at 24 North Main Street. A 20 cent special is planned to raise funds for Christmas happiness. WCTVU will meet at 5 PM on December 14 with residents at 137 Elm Street.
CB Martin will discuss Tha Woe to Wo and the Community. The Tibetan physicians from fifteen hundred years ago used pulse checks and tongue examination to diagnose a slick person, mirroring modern methods.
The Lesson Auxiliary met and voted to start a memorial fund for an unnamed person. The group discussed goals and procedures at their gathering last evening, aiming to raise support and recognition through the fund.
A Wellington gathering hears Colonel James C. MacDermott lament the lack of a war veterans monument. The Auxiliary plans to send candies to local boys confined in hospitals at Christmas. The King’s Daughters meet at Mrs. John Murray’s home in Wellington on December 14.
Sam Sadaris of 124 Chestnut Street Elyria reports persistent back pain and weak kidneys improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He purchased three boxes at Ruth's Drug Store and says his back strengthened and kidneys functioned normally again. Milburn Co Buffalo Measur, Advt.
Wellington Dec 15 The Eastern Stars at their regular meeting this evening will initiate several candidates as part of their Christmas basket plans and annual ceremony.
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