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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
17
A February anniversary honors George Washington as Father of Our Country. The piece recalls his measured dignity, reserve, and guiding role in uniting the states, praising his steadfast principles and enduring legacy for all generations.
The six week revival at Elyria tabernacle led by Rev William A Sunday nears its end with last sermons scheduled this weekend. Great crowds filled the tabernacle though weather and muddy roads hindered some. Sunday drew from Akron and Youngstown as visitors and locals pledged to live better lives, praising his fearless energy and the campaign’s stirring impact on the liberal Elyria community.
Readers discuss predicting fetal sex, heart beat myths, and safe milk handling on picnics. An editor’s note explains limits of medical advice, promotes general care articles, and lists recommended text on child care and feeding.
A wedding planned for last night between Art Lark and Miss Peat went ahead without the groom. Mrs Ike Soles and Mrs Safe End share bemused remarks about poverty and childcare, reflecting small town concerns in a light, humorous tone.
Theta Xi Fraternity holds a San Francisco meeting while the Waxed Paper Association convenes in Chicago. In college basketball Yale faces Princeton at Princeton Racings. The Swigert Cup is at Pinehurst. XN. C. Got Washington Birthday tournament at Del Monte California.
George Washington born in Westmoreland County Virginia. Died at Mount Vernon Virginia December 14 1799. Rembrandt Peale famed portraitist who introduced drawing study in American schools born Philadelphia. Died there.
In 1919 a public artillery salute marked the first official birthday celebration in Philadelphia. The era closed with a treaty ending a territorial purchase from Spain for Florida. Abraham Lincoln spoke to the Washington Seamers Society in Springfield praising abstinence and National gratitude for American aid. Washington’s birthday was also observed as a Nelejan holiday honoring relief work.
Lieut Gen Sir Robert Baden Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement born in England 72 years ago. Ralph O Brewster former governor of Maine born at Dexter Maine 41 years ago. Clyde B Aitchison Interstate Commerce Commission member born Clinton Illinois 54 years ago. George Otis Smith geologist born Hodgen Maine 55. Brig Gen William D Connor commandant Army War College born Bellot Wisconsin 50. Marguerite Clark movie actress born Cincinnati Ohio 2 years ago.
The text describes a confident individual with a taste for luxury and learning, noting a tendency toward headstrong behavior. It warns of possible misjudgment due to petulance, but affirms strong instincts and sound judgment at core.
Esme William Howard born at Greystoke Castle on September 15 1863 was educated at Harrow. He passed the 1885 diplomatic service exam becoming assistant private secretary to the Earl of Carnarvon in Ireland. In 1886 he joined the Berlin embassy. He left diplomacy in 1892 and served as a trooper in the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa. From 1906 to 1908 he ...
The article notes a career diplomat rising through roles from embassy convenor in Washington to consul general in Crete and Hungary, ambassadorial postings to Spain and the United States. It forecasts renewed talks on naval disarmament, examining WWI ers Versailles constraints and Geneva 1927 dynamics, with the US likely supporting negotiations. It also mentions Dr Wilbert Gilbert as an early electricity pioneer around 1600.
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