This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
16
An elderly woman struggles to convey a purchase request in broken English and returns with a dead fly to buy poisoned fly paper. A boy at a prayer meeting misinterprets others urging the speaker and exclaims that his father should pray as long as he likes.
This list recalls anniversaries of figures born across centuries including Avel Buell a Connecticut mechanist and early American type founder born 1741, Lydia Batley Philadelphia printer born 1779, and David Porter War of 1812 naval hero born 1780. It also mentions Merer Guggenheim born 182, G Stanley Hall born 1844, Victor Herbert 1859, Henry Miller 1860, Kate L Bosher 1865 with deaths noted to 1926.
The discussion highlights Jephthah as a flawed yet chosen leader and cites Ehud Deborah Shamgar and Gideon to show God uses unlikely instruments. It argues believers should offer their best despite human imperfection and reliance on diplomas or credentials.
The article explains a $400 credit for each dependent under 18 or incapable of self support, plus the $2,500 personal exemption for married or head of family filers. It notes eligibility requires the dependent to receive chief support, and credits must be prorated if the taxpayer’s status changes during the year.
William Rivett 73 died after a lifetime of custom shoe making in a shop at 148 West Street. The self taught craftsman created specialty footwear for deformities and disabilities, designing each pair from customer drawings and measurements, avoiding standard sizes and machines. His work drew clients worldwide and his skill stood in his place.
A report to General Johnson notes that in late 1933 bankruptcies fell 47 percent from July to December, with 7584 failures in the NRA era versus 14389 a year earlier. The Recovery Administration cites the decline as encouraging though causation between NRA and the drop remains unconfirmed.
The article argues that Americans sustain faith in government finances, noting the billion dollar security issue was placed on the market in the morning and over-subscribed nearly five times by evening, with demand from small investors, banks, and insurance companies.
The article reflects on gout being linked to wealth and comfort and notes its decline due to economic hardship forcing work. It cites an old doctor’s saying about low wages and tempering indulgence, appreciating humor and the law of compensation amid calamities.
The piece argues that fan mail drives actors and performers who crave public praise and that even harsh criticism can be beneficial. It recounts a dramatic critic who remains honest despite backlash and notes that criticism helps reveal misfit performances while supply and demand shape what the public receives.
An American arriving by the boat train at Waterloo Station hires a taxi to his hotel. Steamer trunks hat boxes dispatch cases overcoats and walking sticks fill the taxi. The driver quips about the Statue of Liberty.
Dialogue recalls two young women debating a marriage to Mr Wiggs, described as toothless and nearly bald, with the second defending him as born that way. The exchange highlights social judgments and humor of the period.
A lyrical piece extols a sunny shell creature with lace and fragrant aromas. The speaker praises its roundness foretelling golden goodness and recounts savoring a final bite as a silver fork rises.
A chronology noting Baltimore College of Dental Surgery as the first chartered dental college in 1840, an 1843 lawsuit over the first legal reserve life insurance policy, the 1899 raising of the U.S. flag at Guam, and 1917 Germany's start of unrestricted submarine warfare.
A listing of prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: U. S. Senator Hattie W. Cara way of Arkansas born Bakersville Tennessee 56. Minnie K. James Virginia Baptist leader born Palestine Texas 60. Herbert E. Winlock director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art born Washington D C 50. Dr Walter C. Coffey dean at Minnesota University born Hartsville Indiana 57. George C. Wheeler editor of Western Farm Life Denver born Burlington Kansas 62. Charles Nordhoff author living in Tahiti born England.
A fragmented column contrasts personal vanity and politeness with social concern. The piece notes a parachute jumper clinging to his job and describes public indifference to welfare while highlighting domestic female club activity as a social barometer.
Five hundred California workers on a city highway project build a large wooden box to collect pennies nickels and dimes for infantile paralysis victims. Donations go to the Warm Springs hospital in Georgia sponsored by President Roosevelt.
The list notes anniversaries for figures including 47 year old Philippe Roy Canada's Minister to France and 61 year old English singer Dame Clara Butt, marking milestone birthdays from international public life.
The birthday reader is described as psychically inclined with strong native energy. Warns against being carried by passions or excessive love of freedom. Advises adapting to surroundings and cultivating submission to circumstances.
Massachusetts court records show Harold Levitt arraigned on cruelty to a horse. Judge Michael H. Sullivan was told the horse, about ten years old, should weigh roughly 1100 pounds but weighed 600, resulting in a 335 fine.
The Rev Charles F Luther, noted antiquarian and author, is praised as a master craftsman who can build New England chests from before 1740 with near flawless skill. His prized possession is a collection of old joiner tools reputed to have belonged to an early craftsman.
William Bauer of the Lawyers' Legislative League says racketeers target dogs post prohibition repeal. Thieves steal canines then call owners to learn pedigrees, facilitating sale to dealers.
State Senator Clarence Gardner told the Wyoming legislature that a Swiss cheese factory in Star Valley produces more Swiss cheese than any other such plant in the world, not even Switzerland itself.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.