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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1933
Page
4
Secretary of Commerce Chapin urges national business leaders to unite in a cooperative program for vast reemployment of labor. He cites need to replace obsolete equipment and stock depletion, and argues a rise in workers incomes could lift demand, fostering a hopeful business revival. He remains optimistic about recovery and prefers sunny outlooks to gloom.
The piece cites six cities contributing 176 008 914 dollars to philanthropic causes last year. It notes total charitable giving likely surpassed half a billion, aided by government relief and direct charity. It argues the drop in public subscriptions from 1931 to 1932 reflects fewer resources, not waning generosity, as welfare agencies aided jobless families and neighbors funded many needs. Sidewalk charity figures rise in a hard times year.
The piece notes U.S. municipal parks exceed a billion dollars in outlay covering over 250000 acres in 1681 cities. Federal and state parks add thousands of square miles. The text laments funding shortfalls during low years and the reluctance to accept land gifts due to tax and maintenance costs, calling it a tragedy yet acknowledging progress.
The piece argues filibustering may fade as Congress shifts to longer annual sessions starting January 3rd. It notes that the current short session ends March 4 and has allowed blocking moves by a few senators, referencing Huey Long, and urges the change as a check on endless debate.
The Lattford Courant reports that Mr. Roosevelt says he owns enough silk hats to cover ten years. He adds that if a shorter hat is worn he might pass it to the current Postmaster General.
The Des Moines Register reports a geological alarmist claim that New York could be a mile underwater in a million years with higher penthouse cellars already damp.
In a February 5 1933 Elyria letter a reader argues against fear laden religion and cites the Bible yet urges living by nature’s laws and personal conscience. The writer condemns persecution at a bread line riot, calls for constructive thought, and advocates compassion and international peace citing Lincoln and the Second Inaugural.
Anniversaries list prominent births and deaths including Thomas More 1178 born died 1535, Cadwallader Colden 1688 born died 1776, John Pickering 1777 born died 1846, Charles Dickens 1812 born died 1870, George P. Putnam 1814 born died 1872, Gardner Colton 1814 born died 1898, Jacob Mendez Da Costa 1833 born died 1906.
A drunken man damaged the famed Portland vase in the British Museum. The incident caused significant damage to a priceless artifact and drew immediate police attention.
F A Smythe was chosen president of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, succeeding A L Garford who led the re organized chamber through its first year. Other officers named are W N Gates and J C Hill as vice presidents F F Allen as treasurer and Charles E Tucker as secretary. Oberlin merger of the Union Library Association with the college library now practically assured.
Two hundred Lorain County dairymen gather at the Chamber of Commerce to oppose a proposed law forcing owners to bear losses from killing tubercular cattle. They plan a Columbus committee visit to block passage and note recent city government changes between Buttenbender and Pounds. Oberlin restricts hogs near residences, prompting protests from hog raisers.
A list of birthday anniversaries for figures including Sinclair Lewis in Europe, Gouverneur Morris in Monterey, Stanley Washburn in Lakewood, Andrew W. Robertson in Panama NY, Brig. Gen. Halstead Dorey in St. Louis, Francis Wilson in Philadelphia, and Ossip Gabrilowitsch born across 55 to 79 years ago.
This day shows a tendency to ward a sensitive, impressionable nature with jealousy and selfishness risk. Cultivate free thought to prevent melancholy and hatred from governing life. Love of romance is strong indicating inner conflict and resilience.
Chronicle-Telegram reports city council approved a 285 567 operating budget for the first six months of 1923. Mayor Jones says about half of property owners consent to Yellow Line tracks on West Avenue from Lodi Street to Broad Street and hopes for two thirds approval. National prison authorities attend Oberlin conference February 15 16 and 17 including former Sing Sing wardens Thomas Mott Osborne and Dr George W Kirchney.
A mass meeting is planned to discuss creating a new municipality in Lorain County. The plan would form a village from Sheffield and Black River Townships outside Lorain, covering about five square miles with around 2 000 residents.
Dr. Logan Clendening explains indoor humidity in U S homes drops to 10 15 percent in winter while proper levels run 40 60 percent The dry air harms nasal mucosa skin and may raise cold incidence He argues for constant humidity control and affordable humidification in homes and offices to improve comfort and health.
In a Q and A style note, Melodia blister beetles are described as blistering when mashed and containing cantharidin used medicinally. The second inquiry about flickering colored lights at age 46 suggests possible ocular issues including glaucoma, needing an eye specialist evaluation.
The Newaygo Volunteer Fire department may disband in 1933 if funds and activity do not improve. Years 1931 and 1932 had no fire losses, with minor incidents otherwise. From 1925 to 1929 losses fluctuated, peaking in 1929, then dropping, and morale has suffered in the last two years.
In Oberlin Kansas the Chamber of Commerce built a new hitching rack after farmers demanded one amid a rise in horse travel. Lumber wagons and buggies are now common sights along the highway as the community responds to increased rural traffic.
Worries mount over seating for Roosevelt's March 4 inauguration as officials split tickets for the review stand. Admiral Grayson and aides must balance scarce seats for thousands, while Ball Chair Mrs. Dougherty risks toe injuries if too many or too few tickets go out. Badge chief Woolley plans abundant ribbons for souvenirs.
Fort Worth researcher D S Landis argues barometric pressure below 29 70 increases ramified air and reduces oxygen intake causing mental and physical stagnation linked to mood changes and crime. He dismisses lunar influence and cites varied climate factors shaping mental output.
J. Baker recalls a St. Louis event when insects were cooked into soups, boiled and fried hoppers, pates, entrees, omelettes, and puddings. Attending scholars, described as learned professors, sought to show grasshoppers as a potential food source amid a western Kansas plague. They tasted then adjourned for stomach relief.
Detroit area marriage licenses fell from 17 940 in 1928 to 12 411 in 1932 as divorces dropped from 9 088 filed and 4 63 granted to 4 553 filed and 3 896 granted last year The slump is blamed on hardship with lawyers refusing credit and cash scarcity leaving couples unable to afford separations or divorces
A historical statistic claims that about one third of Africa's population practices Islam. The figure reflects a broad religious distribution across the continent during the period referenced.
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