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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1933
Page
2
The notice outlines daily two cents per copy and weekly rates of one cent, with annual advance options. It gives mail rates by region including Elyria, Lorain, adjoining counties, Ohio, and foreign advertising representatives with addresses in Chicago New York and Detroit.
Henrietta notes the Grange held a semi monthly meeting at the school with Harley Kelly and George Johansen reinstated. Social games followed with refreshments. Also, Group No. 3 of Half Name Society at St Joseph's Amherst met with a social at the Knoble home. Local visitors and guests are listed, along with brief remarks on community matters and a closing quote on sleep habits.
The piece traces U S policy on ocean shipping from WWI to 1933, noting the rise and fall of American ownership in trade, the Jones White act loan fund, federal mail subsidies, and ongoing efforts to keep the merchant fleet competitive amid foreign competition. It argues loans and mail bounties are cheaper than revived government operation.
The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln as a human hero with humble origins and hardships. It argues that greatness comes from the ability to see events clearly and relate to others, not only from birth or training, comparing Lincoln with Washington and stressing the enduring value of personal spark and genius.
The article notes that cold weather often coincides with economic booms and warm periods with downturns, citing Fortune Magazine data. It questions whether temperature alone drives business cycles, suggests links to rainfall, lake levels, and sunspots, and raises the possibility of human influence on weather, inviting inquiry by Prof. Einstein.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a motorist apologizes for stopping short, claiming no one was harmed when a train backed up. Another driver jokes about a telescoped radiator and a long car, reflecting a comic misunderstanding on the road.
A policeman announces a car with out lights to a table, prompting a quip about lack of lights. A Scottish minister meets an old friend, who laments how the world has been treating him, replying Very seldom.
A diner recalls a moment of flirtatious misread as a telephonist at the next table. The exchange highlights social misperception and humor in a casual meal.
The fragment shows playful banter about marriages and anniversaries, dating customs, and humorous lines about finances and social norms. It references February 29 weddings and a grass widow, reflecting old community humor and relationships.
A brief, humorous classified item in the Dankey Kan Tribune mocks a donkey offer with a punny line from Fritz Funblemeier. The mother questions the price of a second-hand animal, prompting a lighthearted domestic moment.
Editor tells a would be contributor he cannot make out the piece. The contributor insists the mark is handwriting not a drawing. The exchange highlights confusion over what counts as a contribution.
A home invasion ends with a burglar attempting to pick a lock and muttering about making his way through Yale, as the householder questions what he is doing. The incident highlights a bold break in and the intruder’s odd remark.
A woman seeking help placed an ad for a maid and asked a candidate for references. The applicant repeated references and learned the ad claimed excellent references. The woman replied with a snide line implying the claim referred to herself.
A slow-pay customer requests delivery and promises payment by check, while the mechanic replies with a curt demand for payment before sending the car. The exchange highlights mismatched expectations and a terse business tone.
The factory manager orders Pat to report by six tomorrow morning with an alarm clock set. Pat arrives late, explaining the alarm did ring but went off while he was asleep, causing the delay and prompting questions about punctuality.
A compilation of notable birthdays and death dates for figures such as Alexander H. Stephens Theodore O Hara Melville W Fuller Washington Gladden and Thomas A Edison. It lists birthplaces and death locations and dates for each person.
In 1861 Abraham Lincoln traveled from his home toward Washington to assume the presidency. The timeline notes the journey preceding his January 20 inauguration and marks the start of his national leadership.
Dr. John J. Tigert of the University of Florida born in Nashville Tennessee fifty one years ago. Dr. Hugh T Kerr Pittsburgh clergyman born in Canada sixty two years ago. Prof Clive Day Yale historian born Hartford Connecticut sixty two years ago. Former Governor Ross Stey- curtailed text indicates a list of notable figures and birth details.
Readers criticize Elyria Chronicle Telegram for reporting a $600 yearly raise for James F. Brown, school business manager, noting the high pay amid budget cuts and tax burdens. The letter also discusses Ohio gas tax diversions and their impact on unemployment relief, education funding, and local construction jobs.
Ling of Texas born in Anahuac and aged 58. Dr Valeria H Parker of York born in Chicago at 54. Rear Admiral George W Laws USN born in Channahon Illinois aged 63.
This day favors a strong decisive person who can lead and push forward. Exercise restraint to avoid violent excess in speech and action and keep passions in check to protect fortune from ruin through indiscretion.
Seattle saw 3071 marriages in the year, down from 3458 last year. The depressed mood affected unions despite leap year. Even sailors did not boost the numbers, despite lower prices for food and living costs.
A local advertisement touts low prices on remaining 1932 Majestic Electric Refrigerators in cooperation with Cleveland distributors. It notes porcelain lined cabinets, prices dropped from 112.50 to 69.56 and a 149.59 model with 10.6 square feet of storage, with only four units left. The notice also promotes Valentine cards, comics, birthday cards, a Philco radio at 25, and a harmonica contest at the Capitol Theatre with finals on February 25.
The cold spell prompts Day's Hardware to promote Cold Weather Specials. Wagner cast iron cookware including No. 3 skillets and a set of three Nos. 3 5 for $1.00, No. 8 Dutch oven and cover for $1.90, plus griddles and baking items. Radiant gas heaters reduce gas use. a 12 inch tall heater is reduced from 12.49 to 7.95. Sunbeam gas and coal cabinet heaters discounted, health lamps offered at 14.95. ventilating screens, crosscut and buck saws, axes, wedges, and wood cutter supplies available.
Fane showcases heart shaped cookie cutters and dessert molds intended for Valentine party setups on home furnishing tables. The display highlights decorative bakeware aimed at festive home entertaining.
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