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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1924
Page
3
The article notes Judge Killitts urges higher penalties for transporting intoxicating liquor. He cites dangerous whiskey runners who shoot to avoid capture, wreck highways, and risk deaths. He asks Congress to allow longer imprisonment besides current fines and vehicle forfeiture.
Editorial notes encouragement from small news items toward peace. International Labor Conference topics in Geneva include night work limits and workers compensation. Figures like Edward Filene and private citizens fund peace plans, with Christian groups and labor backing united action. Public sentiment shifts against war as rulers face unpopular conflict.
The public mood around the world is growing louder and more persistent, signaling that officials and diplomats may soon have to respond to mounting civilian pressure and call for action.
A condensed chronicle of yesterday and notable dates including Henry Dearborn born 1751 and died 1829, the 1848 charter of the Columbus Piqua and Indiana railroad, 1865 Port au Prince fire, 1814 Charles Shirley Brooks obituary, 3600 fraca fine for Emile Zola Dreyfus case, 1902 Estrada Palma elected Cuban president, 192vu armed men and an assassination hint in the German Republic.
A jumble of names and dates marks February 24 observances. H Crawford and Fulton linked to early dies production, William Curtis noted as a famed letter writer born in Providence, Caprivi referenced as imperial chancellor, Philippe of France’s abdication in favor of his infant grandson Count of Paris, and mentions of Roosevelt impeachment talk and Prince Henry of Prussia amid a motoring incident near Deion, Indiana.
Viscount Cave born in London four percent years ago. Rear Admiral Wilson once led U S Naval Force in France born Camden sixty three years ago today. Pedro Guevara resident of Ruissoner Philippines on Washington born Laguna Provinces forty five years ago. Rita Weiman Philadelphia born thirty three years ago today. Jonathan Bourne former U S senator from Oregon born New Bedford Massachusetts sixty nine years ago today.
Newspaper style note previews a Chronicle Telegram ad section and want columns. It hints at classified placements for jobs, services, and items for sale, with emphasis on timely posting and regional reach. Local readers are urged to submit listings with clear contact details and pricing where applicable.
The text lists multiple centenaries and observances. It notes Gen Lewis Cas3 Hunt as a Union commander, the first general quarantine act passed a century and a quarter ago, the American Bible Publica tion Society celebrating 100 years of service, educators gathering in Chicago for a 1924 convention, Mussolini receiving an honorary degree in Bologna, a centennial birth anniversary for George William, and Bishop Henry Altho today marking ten years as head of the Catholic diocese. Also greetings to a famed baseball figure.
A briefing notes several notable birthdays including Sir Samuel Horace once Air Minister in Britain now celebrated for his years in public service. Sculptor George T. Brewster born Kingston Mill marks his 62nd birthday. Composer Rudolf Ganz born in Za Switzerland is 47 today. Bishop Ernest G. Ruichardson of the Methodist Episcopal Church born St. Vincent West Indies is 50. John H. Wasner noted as a celebrated professional baseball figure in his era.
Algonquin figure ABE MARTIN notes that the little daughter of Mr and Mrs Artie Small is named after their favorite Pull-Man car. he wryly observes how a lady killer fades after he gets married.
A rowdy public gathering, the American Legion dance, featured soldierly marching, decorated uniforms, and humorous mishaps. Veterans and locals shared music, medals, and memories as guests from out of town mingled with city residents.
Fifty years ago today the House passed a bill to return 250,000 on property seized from aliens during the war. President Harding urged the Senate to authorize U S participation in the Permanent Court of International Justice as the League Nations was organized.
President Henry Noble May Cracken of Vassar College calls distrust of youth ridiculous and urges embracing youth to gain insight. He praises modern girls for seriousness, study, and mind, urges balanced environment in college, discusses psychology’s role, and stresses responsibility to guard against harm and improve conduct.
The readable phrases reference a long-ago or wartime era, mentioning “good old days,” a scuffed car, and a second dispute involving the Browns. The text is fragmentary, offering only hints of a family or local incident tied to cars and a quarrel from years past.
A meditation on reason and faith, arguing that human reasoning is limited yet faith grounds understanding. It contrasts reason with faith, citing elderly sages and ongoing life’s mysteries as beyond full measure of intellect.
A. F. Pearson, builder, has begun excavation for an attractive home on Denison Ave in Eastern Heights for Mr. Reichard.
The passage argues that a hard life lesson can awaken the strength of recovery in the human spirit, showing what a person can achieve when forced to endure and rebound. It emphasizes inner resilience and the capacity to overcome adversity.
A concise resolution: commit to adjust as needed. This means refining questions, tuning expectations, and adapting responses to fit context, clarity, and usefulness. Prioritize accurate, actionable guidance with thoughtful iteration and flexible approach.
The passage urges embracing practical use of what you have rather than lamenting lack of money. It emphasizes intelligent adaptation to current circumstances, making the best of your place and resources, and avoiding complaints about what is missing. It frames adjustment as the key to contentment and progress.
Fifty years ago the Office of the Week in Lorain Constitutionalist was nearly destroyed by fire at Cheapside, printing resumed next day on a small sheet and resumed weekly Dem ocrat press. Lake Shore Railroad reported January shipments: 138 barrels flour 7608 pounds butter 16200 broom handles 500 sets jellies and spokes. Frame School House at Coons Mills burned likely from overheated stove. Methodist Church campaign to buy a new parsonage funded by selling the East avenue parsonage and awarding a $2500 contract for a new one. Classgens Bros woolen mill undergoing repairs with plans to resume full operation. Town Council and township trustees bought six acres by Elyria cemetery. city paid 2000 and township 1000 of the price.
Mrs. Davis died shortly after she and her invalid husband, Thomas Davie, were taken to the hospital for treatment. The husband survived the incident.
Clarence Whitehill, a Victor artist listed with 20 records, headlines next week’s musical art concert and radio presence. The ad touts Gulbransen pianos, new Victor releases, and the store counter led by Mrs. Ralph Leuszler, with Mae Redmond and Mazie Leuszler highlighted for sales and service.
Day’s Hardware promotes Patco Flat Wall Paint by B P Co of Cleveland as a washable enamel with a matte finish, available in 18 colors plus white. Quarts to gallons kept in stock with quick factory service, plus BEB. P. S. Glass Interior Paint, an enamel for woodwork, dries fast and resists yellowing. A new display rack lets customers preview a finished look on wood panels before buying.
A fragment lists painters Wim Heidrick Cambridge street George Bush Hamilton street Roy Smith East Ave F G Shaw Princeton Ave Frank Hard E H Blvd Congregational church Court and 2nd streets rh P Ss means Best Paint Sold.
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