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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
4
A reflection on Richard Arkwright's 1769 patent and impact as the machine age founder. The piece notes his role in factory system, mass production, and vertical integration, while warning of unemployment and industry disruption that followed his innovations.
The article cites Professor William F. Ogburn stating the average family has 3.4 persons and half of families rent while the other half live in $5,000 homes. It notes one in eight in a flat or apartment, one in six faces divorce, one in ten earn extra by taking in ledgers, and one in three has more than one earners.
A string of short, humorous vignettes and misheard quips from a bygone paper. The items feature a mail train mix up at a station, a Bible book mix up with Amos not Andy, jokes about jobs and dogs, a wife and machine gun quip, a doctor patient gag about an unnamed throat, church singing imagery, a sun and stick up moment, and a daughter’s marriage chatter.
A column features birth anniversaries of figures such as Thomas Ewing and Woodrow Wilson, and historical dates like 1817 American Colonization Society formation and 1846 Iowa statehood. The piece also notes births of Auguste Hoen, Archibald Geike, and others, plus general history events and reflective editorial commentary on merit and effort.
An authority warns that over eighty percent of fires occur during the holidays due to carelessness. A domestic exchange follows about avoiding winter travel to Florida because of financial strain and mounting bills.
Unemployment and citizens’ desire to understand world and national conditions spur a 26 percent increase in library book use across California. The report from the State Library notes democracy’s effect in stimulating public opinion on issues that affect the average person.
North Ridgeville readers discuss rising foreclosures amid soaring taxes and bond funding. The letter argues installment buying fueled by bonds and inflation, blaming political lobbies and banks, and questions state and mortgagee responses to increasing insolvency.
Prof Walter Rautenstrauch of Columbia University tells AAAS meeting that replacing man hours with energy hours is inevitable. He urges educators and the press to address the forces shaping civilization and social progress through scientific understanding and a program of growth. He calls personnel issues among civilization’s most vital concerns.
Cleveland police moved Andrew Franks and Charles Stinkle from East Cleveland jail to Cleveland Heights jail to thwart habeas corpus actions as part of a crackdown on racketeers harassing local businessmen. The two men, organizers of the Progressive Barbers' Association, were arrested after a barber reported they tried to recruit him. An attorney's bid for release followed, while windows at White Music Co. were found broken but the cause remains unclear.
In Cleveland on December 2 Albert Zimmerman 27 faces manslaughter charges for shooting and killing his brother in law Loren Lamont 24 during an argument that followed a drinking party. Zimmerman was treated for head injuries after being struck with a hammer by another brother in law Joseph Lamont 32 police believe Zimmerman aimed at Jeffers Lamont who did not enter the dispute.
Rochester residents share holiday hospitality with relatives from Wellington West Clarksfield Lorain Norwalk and Birmingham as Christmas and weekend travels bring many households together. Notable gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maller with their son at the Jordon home and Mrs. Jordon cared for by Mis Otto Ran cliff. Others visit Clyde Stanfield R. A. Swartz Frank Miller and Otto Radcliff families. The Bradford Wetzel Crawford clusters also host gatherings through Christmas and a Cleveland trip.
A banker notes banks face heavy taxes and regulation making rate cuts unlikely. The speaker argues government must cut spending and hopes future legislature will untangle laws that created the current difficulties.
SHARON Pa Dec 28 William Billy Whitla 32 once kidnapped in 1909 amid nationwide interest is dangerously ill at his home after a relapse from influenza and pneumonia. Whitla's parents paid $10,000 prior to his illness.
A man and a woman who kidnapped someone were later captured and convicted. Carl Young of Findlay Ohio paid a fine and costs totaling 106 dollars after arraignment before Mayor W H Van Oster on a charge of possessing liquor. Officer C I Miller arrested Young. Great men in the making are always more wonderful than great men made.
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