Seamen's Act Detrimental to Great Lakes Shipping
A 1921 analysis argues the seamen's act cripples lake shipping by limiting US steam lines, boosting Canadian routes, and harming port harbors on the Great Lakes. It notes weaker lake seamen livelihoods, calls for policy edits, and urges Congress to address the balance between saltwater and lake trades. The piece cites Associated Press, circulation figures, and regional newspaper offices.
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Great Lakes
United ‘Es Shipping Board
Bri
Lake Ping
Huron
Point
Nadian
M¢An
Congress
New Roosevelt coin bill seeks two cent piece honor
A congressional proposal urges minting a two cent piece bearing Theodore Roosevelt. Some argue a three cent piece would be more practical and preserve value as newspaper print costs rise, while still honoring Roosevelt. The garbled text also notes inflation and public sentiment on coinage and time.
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Congress
Theo Roosevelt
Fragmentary pledge note reflects youthful voice and gratitude
A fragmented excerpt expresses gratitude to a nation in a reflective, youthful voice. The lines emphasize a sense of freedom and personal thanks, suggesting a broader patriotic or civic sentiment from a young writer.
Lay off the weed boys and grow to manhood
A speaker warns freshmen about cannabis use. He contrasts a mature man with a boy, arguing smoking hinders physical and mental development and hinders mentality. He asserts many smart men smoke but urges avoiding weed for health and manliness reasons. He insists there is no argument for smoking and promotes abstinence.
Years Ago in Elyria Storm Paralyzed City and Notables
A record of a severe season storm in Elyria and surrounding county crippled traffic, with temperatures sinking to six below. Notes include the resignation of B. Sprague as press agent, a planned Disciples of Christ service in Wigma led by Elder T Garvin, a pianist Edward Cary’s Boston success, the death of Joseph Huret, and the dedication of a new W E church where over $5,000 was raised to cover indebtedness.
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Elyria
Disciples of Christ
Wigma
T . Garvin
Cincinnati
Second Street
Edward A. Cary
Boston
Vicinity
W. E. Church
Dr. Ridgeway
J. H McConnell
John McLean
Hard
E. H. Bush
Mather
Wanted boys to sell Lorain Chronicle Telegram
Prohibition humor note inviting several boys to sell the Lorain Chronicle Telegram on a Loop route. Apply at Chronicle Telegram Broadway and West Erie St Lorain phone 4151 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Ask for Gadel. Also mention to read the Sunday telegrams amusement section with Elyria theatre announcements.
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Lorain Chronicle Telegram
Loop
Chronicle Telegram
Broadway
West Erie St
Lorain
Gadel
Sunday chronicle-Telegram
Elyria Theatres
Fire alarm turns Guenin clerk into a fireman
OBSERVERS ELYRIA February 3 Dick Smith of Guenin Brothers grocery store is praised as an ideal clerk by Chip Guenin as long as the fire bell stays quiet When a fire is reported Smith abandons groceries and rushes to the station ready to fight flames until the danger passes and his market orders are postponed
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Elyria
Dick Smith
Guenin Brothers Grocery Store
Chip" Guenin
Central Station
Iity
Smith
Be thrift the mother’s charge and civic virtue
A mid twentieth century moral essay urges thrift as essential to citizenship and personal conduct. It argues saving money prevents becoming a public or private charge and links virtue to prudence, industry, chastity, and good behavior while noting a new policy allowing serum coverage through physicians and the Board of Health.
Anti-Toxin Furnished Free to Rich and Poor Alike
Elyria report states diphtheria anti toxin is provided without charge by the State Board of Health. Health Commissioner George E. French explains that residents need not pay unless they choose to, ensuring equal treatment for all socio economic groups.
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G.E. French
George E. French
State Board of Health l Hws
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Lorain County
Biyris
Icity
St Weel
Maloplada
Wee Lorain
HME
ING Beate
Ohio
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newsaper Publishers Association
New York
A. E. Clayden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Marquette
Neredu
Elyriii
MUNI
Svedeccee
Seignewe Ck
Cee Ae Ee
Bela Decesscesese
BBI@Society
Sana
Roosevelt
Bartam
Tosefety
Andra
B. Sprague
Park View
Joseah Huret
Fourth Stret
Are Martin
Board of Health
Chronicle-Teregram
Eastern Heights Land Co
Elyria Market House Co
West Broad St
West Ave
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