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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1936
Page
4
A Ridgeville reader urges broad civic participation in economic debates and praises the New York Town Meeting as a model. He criticizes isolationist rhetoric and warns that public doubt and inflation fears could fuel attempts to override institutions, urging open discussion of lawmakers and plans.
The piece reflects on past winters as older residents recall long snowdrifts schools distant along lanes and winters that felt harsher. It notes today’s season nearing its end, after floods, storms, rain, snow, hail, and sleet, with temperatures near zero across much of the nation.
The piece argues inflation could be sparked by massive printing of money via the Frazier Lemke and farm programs, led by Rep. Wright Patman. It warns six billion in new money would hit most, especially fixed incomes, savers, life insurers, workers, and farmers, risking a mid dle class ruin similar to Germany and France. It closes by urging deficit reduction and a balanced budget to avert future inflation.
A school based push for safe driving teaches rules, mechanics, and traffic laws through high school motor clubs. Police, manufacturers, and insurers support with materials and demonstrations. The piece contrasts road safety education with broader policy notes and historical remarks.
A compiled list notes key anniversaries of figures such as William Lowndes and Lydia Maria Child, with birthplaces and death dates. It includes Theodore O’Hara, Melville Fuller, Washington Gladden, Josiah Gibbs, and Thomas Edison, plus events like the 1901 Jefferson Burr tie, Mount Holyoke’s charter, the 1889 USDA founding, 1919 German republic, and Vatican City’s creation.
Biographical notes recall several prominent figures born in earlier decades. The list includes Dr John J Tigert former University of Florida president and ex Commissioner of Education born in Nashville Tennessee. Dr Hugh T Kerr a Pittsburgh Presbyterian clergyman born in Ontario Canada. Alexander V Dye director of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce born in Flora Alabama. Dr Valeria H Parker Hartford Connecticut social hygienist born in Chicago. Prof Elizabeth H Haight Vas sar College Latin professor born in Auburn New York. J Breckenridge Ellis Missouri and California novelist born near Hannibal Missouri. Dr Clive Day Yale economic historian born in Hartford Connecticut.
The text describes a strong forceful nature guiding a politician as a natural leader capable of pushing a path in the world. It warns to avoid excessive violence in speech and actions and to keep passions in check while noting a fortune that should not be ruined by indiscretion.
Guidance for professionals on deductible expenses including supplies office rent utilities and telephone, depreciation and insurance, with special notes for physicians using home offices and auto costs tied to professional use, plus deductions for magazines journals and professional memberships.
In Elyria Ohio the February 11 1936 Voice Of The People letter reflects disillusionment with Townsend Plan Social Credit in Alberta and Father Coughlins National Union for Social Justice. The writer praises public discernment and urges open discussion of ideas.
A plow taken to Australia by a Sussex family named Slenty, among the last white settlers of the area now Victoria, was auctioned in Melbourne for 950 dollars.
An aphorism highlighting the ideal statesman as a healer of public welfare. It equates governing with medical care, urging leadership focused on collective health, justice, and welfare rather than partisan gain. The message underscores virtue, service, and practical remedy over rhetoric.
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