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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
2
The Open Forum in Elyria hosts Dr. W. E. DuBois as Sunday speaker. The address on The Stature of the Darker Races draws praise for its mastery of subject and language while urging locals to seek knowledge through the free weekly event.
The article notes US divorces still trail marriages but rise faster, with Cleveland data showing marriages from 10,132 to 11,256 and divorces from 3,056 to 5,256. It argues rising divorce shares threaten fundamental domestic law and policy changes.
A brief vignette notes Governor Gifford Pinchot’s son calling a girl Bolshevist after a dispute. The writer praises the boy’s honesty and suggests children expose false insults, warning adults against using terms as op probriums when they dislike someone.
A reader notes the coroner's office operates on a fee system and paid the coroner 9333.65 last year while the sheriff earned more from prisoner food costs. The piece argues the coroner should be moved to a salary basis, critiquing the current fee structure.
A compiled list notes Stephen H. Long pioneer engineer born 1803 died 1864, Francis Lewis signer of the Declaration, Kipling and other figures born today, plus 1903 Chicago theater fire deaths, Mackensen in Balkans command, U.S. Navy seaplane flight, and local civic items including Griswold death, Doley appointment, charity fund strain, and farmer work advice at county session.
Mitch Mitchell of Dahinda Saskatchewan has won the world wheat championship at the International Hay and Grain Show in 1994. An immigrant success story, he started with little capital and a few acres, building a diversified farm that includes wheat, dairy, and pork production. He now owns and leases substantial land, estimates assets around 20 000, and urges other British immigrants to pursue similar opportunities in Western Canada.
The text discusses leadership in society, urging five roles for a community: preachers teachers lawyers Christians and engineers plus doctors. It praises James Duke for prioritizing spiritual guidance and education as foundations amid social change. It notes patients at North Warren State Hospital solving cross word puzzles.
Old residents of Albany recall the seventieth anniversary of the American Petroleum Company incorporation while other commemorations mark disasters and jubilees across the nation. Delayan House fire tragedy, Rudyard Kipling birthday, Senator and Mrs Ralston anniversary, Epworth League session in Dallas, Troquois Theatre fire memorial, chess master David Janowski departure, Boston Poultry Association diamond jubilee exhibition, and the 1849 Boston Common poultry show origin are noted.
Fifteen years ago the Second Congregational Church received a Christmas present of $6,000 from citizens to pay off the church indebtedness.
ABE MARTIN notes business volumes rising as towns issue and print bonds while saloons close. He quips that cross word puzzles educate folk who can only say fine and dandy, reflecting on local economic shifts and cultural hobbies.
Railroads enter a new era of prosperity as Main Street investors fund growth, says Illinois Central president Charles Markham. He urges sane congressional and state policy to sustain the railroads and maintain renewed confidence in the industry.
The piece reports Luther Burbank criticizing fundamentalist attempts to ban evolution teaching in Santa Rosa California and mocks William Jennings Bryan. It also notes Burbank praising Kipling, mentioning towns named after the author and listing his global travels and prominent works.
The renowned English writer Rudyard Kipling marks his sixtieth birthday today. He remains a leading figure in contemporary literature and continues to produce new works at a steady pace.
The notice lists Dr M A Abbe office hours from 9 to 11 a m and 1 to 6 p m with evening appointments. It provides the address 308 Elyria Savings & Trust Blog and phone numbers Office 2194 and Residence 41384.
Washington reports that the highest peace time awards for American army officers will go to the round the world flyers. Secretary Weeks recommended the honors to President Coolidge, marking a historic gesture.
The recommendations prepared for President Coolidge's request detail awarding of distinguished service medals to all eligible filers and an unprecedented increase in promotion list numbers. The plan aims to accelerate career advancement and recognize notable service across the department.
Legal notice records a transfer of Lot 80 in Grafton from John T Moore to Margaret Moore for a stated amount of $500. The brief filing identifies the parties and property location without further terms.
A. F. Hageman transfers lot 15 to W. B. Pearson for Lorain with a $5500 consideration. The brief notice records the sale amount and party names in this local transfer.
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