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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1928
Page
2
Washington reports continued high dead letter mail despite campaigns for careful addressing and legible handwriting. Postal officials note growing mail volume and delivery challenges as population rises, urging mailers to use care to reduce losses.
The article celebrates aging leaders who remain active and influential. Elihu Root, aged 83, still argues on international issues. John E. Andrusi aged 87 continues busy work. Thomas A. Edison at 81 inspires new inventions. It notes Chauncey Depew, John D. Rockefeller, James Bryce, Lord Asquith, and others who kept vigor past normal years.
A reader letter discusses constipation and drug addiction economics in a mid-20th century context. The writer argues federal institutions could reduce crime by housing addicts and preventing drug access, noting costs and potential societal savings. The piece mentions Dr. Peters, federal models, and state implementation.
A quirky, fragmented line compares a woman's writings to being targeted and dismisses the value of saving them. The speaker mulls over marriage and considers nothing significant beyond a chess king’s crowning, revealing a playful yet cryptic tone.
Local column from Grafton lists church and civic notes with contact details. The snippet shows a Grafton feature by Miss A. Al Johnson and a phone number, along with a church event reference.
Morning worship and evening services led by the pastor with themes on talents and the second word from the cross. Sunday school and Epworth League scheduled, regular communion postponed. Local events include D A R hosting in Elyria, impressions from the Washington birthday party, oyster supper at Grafton Grange, and a Penfield Independent basketball win over Rothary Motors with Belden High players observing. Also noted are a knee injury in a game, Misses Dernier at a pre Lent dance, and Barberton's claim as the top matches producer with rabbit fur trade mentions.
Special display of Guidransexz Reproducing Pianos features the Automatic Electric Orthophonic praised for its five volume stages and twelve records. The Pooley Co furniture cabinets pair with Atwater Kent Radios, with a No. 2500 cabinet priced at 125 dollars, offered with six Cunningham tubes for 189.20. Fred Koons, Akron and Cantonia banjo teacher, will host lessons and interviews next week. Red Seal Records for March highlight operatic and classical titles. new saxophone colors and fox trots add to the music selections.
A vintage three day sale highlights Detroit Jewel Gas Ranges at five dollars down with balance monthly for those needing a new range. The flyer touts Robeson Pocket Knives at 89 cents and hundreds of values from one to two dollars plus, with two week showings before shipping to Norwalk. Also promote B P S paints and lacquers for interior work and a range of house cleaning supplies and mats. D. & M. Official Basketball gear is advertised for tournaments, stressing quality and durability.
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