Shoes Sale Announcement Ahead of March First Cut
Local retailer announces another price reduction on shoes to clear stock by March 1. The notice notes goods have been sold at cost and emphasizes limited time to obtain bargains.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
2
Local retailer announces another price reduction on shoes to clear stock by March 1. The notice notes goods have been sold at cost and emphasizes limited time to obtain bargains.
Advertises a sale of new clean stock including Misses, Boys, Childrens and Youths shoes at astonishingly low prices. Invites readers to call and see for themselves.
Ames Maxwell, 59, inmate at the Kansas asylum for the insane, died at 2 after severe beating allegedly by guards Earl Weal and M. W. Peterson. An examination showed broken ribs. a gardener saw the men forcefully drop and kick him. A cold wave hits the West with subzero temperatures and stalled freight trains.
A compilation of financial and commodity quotes from New York to Toledo with grain, livestock, dairy, and hog prices. Notable figures include No 2 red wheat at 81 to 81 1/2 cents, corn around 44 to 46 cents, beef steers from 4.35 to 5.40, hogs near 7 dollars, and eggs at 23 cents a dozen. Also notes a population decline in rural Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, and Nebraska with a few New England states spared.
A viewer note cites a brief Oakland Tribune snippet where Mrs. Nextdoor notes her daughter is happily married. Mrs Nagesby confirms the husband is reluctant to speak in her presence, reflecting neighborhood chatter.
A brief fragment shows a canvasser offering to show a book while a busy man references a bulldog in an adjacent room, as recorded in the Boston Transcript.
The article urges self-reliance and pride in work to earn money during college. It cites two lessons self-reliance and work ethic, emphasizes earning your living by your own effort, and suggests teaching school as a practical interim path to independence while pursuing broader goals.
The Chicago American notes a trend of American girls surpassing American men in physique and influence. Dr Lorenz of Vienna is cited on female beauty and strength, while questions arise about how romance heroes can match taller heroines. The piece hints at lifestyle factors, including drinking and smoking, as contributing to slower male development.
A playful plan is proposed to raise funds by selling kisses at one dollar each during a church fair. The duo hopes jealousy from Charlie will drive demand, as they aim to buy up all kisses in advance.
Philadelphia February session of the anthracite wage strike commission closes after Clarence Darrow’s all day argument on miners' behalf. He denounces evictions and cites Markie case while criticizing Gov Gobin’s shoot-to-kill orders. The commission plans secret meetings in Washington and aims to issue an award by month’s end with wage increases retroactive to the commission day.
A Washington Star quote shows Senator Sorghum defending private wealth while acknowledging constituents may demand funds be spent on campaigns. He jokes that extra money could be used to sway voters, framing the debate over political appearances versus accountability.
A fragment shows a dialogue where a speaker thanks Miss Sweet for tile specimens, then notes the tiles were judges he made himself, with a mention of Philadelphia. The snippet hints at a playful exchange about tiles and a local connection to Philadelphia.
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