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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
3
An editorial targets C A Dyer for urging farm organizations to protest reappraisal of real estate values. It argues reform is needed but warns against tax evasion, noting higher burden falls on agriculturists and small homeowners when others dodge taxes, and stresses government relies on all people.
A congressional hearing discussion on a proposed tariff for newsprint highlights newspaper opposition and the claim that paper producers have exercised unconscionable price control. The piece notes a seven and a half fold price rise over 18 months and explores supply constraints and imports as possible remedies.
A fragmented report notes New York City plans for a traditional New Year’s Eve celebration are unsettled by government warnings about Meadly quality alcohol. Seats were canceled, mood low, as warped wartime sentiment and scarce resources shape the city’s nightlife.
A collage of historical notes with events from 1841 including Columus first Liberty Party convention and Ashtabula rail disaster near 100 deaths. Also a snapshot of notable birthdays from various states and a recall of Albert Richolson's space measurement method from a year ago.
Activities span from Washington University honoring Mo Jussar and the French ambassador to a national oratorical contest in Birmingham to municipal elections in St Pat with commission government. Meetings in Toronto and Chicago prepare library and university professional action while a veterans conference in Washington addresses ex servicemen rehabilitation. Separate notes mention a Tennessee association event and Oklahoma bar and fraternity chapters beginning today.
An attack on George Llewellyn by a dog on iver street led to a police complaint. The dog is described as vicious and authorities are urged to confine it or kill it to prevent further harm.
A fragment notes a push for a three cent fare amid factory district unrest. Tae Elyrus Machine Parts Co was organized and to open factors. Over 11 099 names appeared in the new city directory. Clayton Chapman became mayor. Thomas Olger Henery Park served as township clerk. A local resident died. Weather warm with no ice or snow. Sugawashburn DaginEd that Amherst could drop the North and the dust plain. Centralization of country schools urged by Todp reVillan, stop 5 clow superintendent WG Corings Lina, who suffered a stroke or paralysis on a Sunday morning.
A fragmented reader’s column presents comic telegrams and local chatter. It includes quips about Prohibition era jokes, curious anecdotes, and stray notes on social life at a barber shop and bank, with remembered lines and comic asides from neighborhood figures.
In a lively town scene ABE MARTIN remarks on hired fallers unable to carry a watermelon while a shopper laments poor wrapping for Brinslow. A crying bookkeeper and a teasing telegram rumor swirl as residents react to a string of small mishaps and misadventures.
Grafton residents learn the LaPorte bridge is open for traffic. Miss Jennie Aldrich, Elyria High student, spends holiday at her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Aldrich. Water connections finished at Rev J Kuta parish house. Truman Carmel returns from Galen visit. An electric signal system is installed on the Big Four Railroad causing trains to stop at stations due to torn signaling devices. The latent system promises efficiency and is described as costly but beneficial for station stops. Grafton public school pupils and others are noted in the report.
Ten day holiday period announced with schools closing December 28 and reopening January 7. Church services Christmas morning at Immaculate Conception and Polish Catholic churches. Local residents visit relatives in Cleveland Elyria Dayton and Shadyside. Club event Merry Juniors gathering and I O Q F Christmas exercises planned. Obituary notes for Mrs Mary Dawley and Mr Andrew Neuter.
A fragment recounts a house doctor in Indiana treating a patient with suspected appendicitis. The doctor, not a specialist, recommends surgery to be done by a renowned surgeon at a hospital. The story notes the young doctor contacting the surgeon and the patient awaiting the operation, with several names and places mentioned in vague terms.
A fragmentary report notes a doctor meeting a surgeon and an aide as Sanith Row receives assistance. Details are unreadable, but the incident appears to involve medical responders and an injured or distressed individual. Further text is unclear.
A garbled quote from the Kantas City Star notes a character saying Oh yes appeared to have append there and money issues but the passage is largely unintelligible and fragmented with missing context.
A yearly Labor Advocate subscription and a free ticket to Advocate House will be awarded January 2. Ask the merchant or any Labor Advocate man. Phone 2880.
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