Immigration critique and calls to tighten American entry rules
A 1921 editorial argues against liberal immigration and praises selective entry. It cites typhus aboard ships and fears at Ellis Island to claim current policies admit undesirable foreigners. The writer urges admitting only immigrants who fit the American pioneer mold and advocates raising entry bars to prohibit those lacking such character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Europe
Ellis Island
United States
South America
Wiley on Home Brew and Ordinary Warns of Dangers
Dr Harvey Wiley cautions men against home brewed concoctions and raisin whiskey warning they are highly injurious and will end in disaster with long term use. The piece notes growing attention to death rates and insurance interest in hazardous occupations tied to home distilling. It also discusses political quotes and social views, contrasting warning with public behavior and delay in sanitarium or rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wiley
Wiley
Advertising merit and consumer protection in advertised goods
An editorial argues that advertised goods carry an implied warranty of quality and honesty. Manufacturers of advertised products are seen as generally reputable, with ads enabling lower prices due to high volume. Consumers gain protection, price advantages, and assured quality when buying advertised goods, while purchasing unadvertised items offers no recourse.
Ohio Originally Had Ten Counties
Ohio history recalls the 10 territorial counties established by the governor, listing Washington, Hamilton, Warne, Adams, Jefferson, Ross, Trumbull, Clermont, Porsheld, and Belmont with dates. It notes Warne crossed boundaries into Michigan and Wayne County’s emergence from the territorial map, plus Knox County’s creation and the Northwest Territory context. A separate note from Cleveland, February 26, reports a pocket billiards and card meeting for the Ohio association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coltmbts
Ohio
Washington
Hamilton
Warne
Adams
Jefferson
Ross
Trumbull
Clermont
Dee
Porsheld
End Belmont
Wayne County
Ton Ty
Wayne
Wayne Coantry
Wai
Tadiqua
Knox County
Lavigherre
Northwest Territory
Elyria Chronicle: Local Events Thirty Years Past
Twenty five years ago Elyria recalls Fab 26 Hirst Uriey block staked out by well known Elyria men. Joseph Scott escapes jail but is captured by a sheriff’s posse. Howard Morgan marries Leona Betler at Mrs Fulton’s home. William Heldmyer buys land west of the Andwt hotel for 10000 dollars to build a modern three story. A Living Picture show at the opera house directed by Emma Lemon features numerous performers. George Ely, a famed sire, dominates Ohio racing with three colts under 2 15 and many more records.
Arbor Day to boost Ohio forest education drive
In Columbus Ohio Governor proclaims Arbor Day on April 2 and a six week campaign urged by American Forestry Association to educate Ohioans on forestry. A letter from Washington urges Johnny Appleseed messaging for tree planting, highlighting forest decline and rising wood costs impacting living standards and industry. Charles Townsend Pack signs as association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus. O
Ohio
Johnny Appleseed
Thio
Johnny Apnisseed
Charles Taythrop Pack
Washington
The Hardest Thing About Adversity and Prohibition
The speaker jokes that sudden hardship is hard to adjust to, yet notes that prohibition helps avoid crowds when buying liquor, framing a wry contrast between personal adjustment and social restrictions. The line references percale shirts and a wary view of collective crowds at liquor purchases.
School buildings reported sanitary in Elyria
President Stetson of the board of health and Mrs. Leonard visited the Hamilton and Franklin School buildings to learn if they were kept in sanitary condition and found everything in proper order with no complaints to make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyrea
Stetson
Board of Health
Leonard
Hamilton and Franklin School
Local Eaton Notes and Birth Announcements
Eaton locality news reports a February 20 birth to Rev and Mrs. F H Randall, along with social visits from Mrs Kitty Cole of Cleveland, and a Cleveland weekend visit by Miss Nora Lyndes and others. The piece notes a school entertainment, March 1 Fareni Teachers association meeting, and a Ladies Aid Society presidency change with Mrs Mabel Baa set elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Elson Munn
E M. Hathaway
Nora Lyndes
Cleveland
Rose Durkee
L. T. Davis
Vern Cornish
Mary Jane Osborn
Columbia
Uney Cole
Clairs Haven
Fareni Teachers’ Association
Jeanette Moon
Bloomingdale
Mich
Ed. Munn
W. Tite
Elyria
E. M. Hathaway
Clayton Lehmann
Orville
M. Hopwood
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mabel Baaset
Local society notes and regional updates from Ohio papers
Mrs Minnie Lawley and Mrs Mildred Hin elected vice president to succeed Hapsett. Mr and Mrs E M Hathaway hosted Mr and Mrs Perry Hathaway in Columbia. Calvin Jackson plans to move to LaGrange. Ohio seed trials at Wooster aim to boost next season’s wheat crop by half a million dollars. Newark reports Licking County may host a five year National Health Council survey with 200000 to spend to cut child death rates. East Liverpool notes August Jacobs claims egg eating championship by swallowing 268 raw eggs. Earl McKinnon also a pottery worker involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Lawley
Mildred Hin
Hill
Hapsett
E. M. Hathaway
Perry Hathaway
Columbia
Calvin Jackson
LaGrange
Newark
Fen
Licking County
National Health Council
The
Health Council
East Liverpool
Jacobs
Olio
Earl McKinnon
Poters
Baker's Crossing Social Notes and Local Visits
Lelon Gantz spent Friday with his sister at Ashland hospital. Clara Hickman of Oberlin visited Florence Hewitt over the weekend. South Side won in the spar row hunt. North Side failed to serve the big feast. Ethel Laboris and HL Diam with wife were guests of R H Helliner. Ed Kelsey farm residents expect to leave for New York state. Ed and family plan to return later. Miss Lillian and brother visited with sister Dave Detrick. Foster Dirlam spent two days with brother Ralph Dirlam in Lorain. A sixteenth child born to Das and Detrick with a daughter. Mrs Charley Hileman’s parents, from Virginia, will relocate to the Del Boly farm. Van Gantz of Spencer visited his daughter, Mrs Jim Belisha, Friday and Saturday. Geo Smith of Ashland visiting sister Mrs J Hoaltiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers Crossing
Lelon Gantz
Ashland Hospital
Clara Hickman
Oberlin
Florence Hewitt
Ethel Laboris
HL Diam
R. H. Helliner
Minard
Ed Kelsey
Serc Leborte
Dave Detrick
Foster
Dirlam
Ralph Dirlam
Lorain
Das Detrick
Hylen Irene
Charley Hileman
Emmay
Virginia
del Boly
van Gantz
Spencer
Jim Belisha
Jim Heiffner
Thome
Albert Gantz
Wellinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Chronicle-Telegram
Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company
Second St
Four Corners
State of
International News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
A. E Clarden
Fifth Ave
Chicago
John W. Hunter
Marquette Ride
Society
LOKAT
Immigration
Wiley ON Home Brew
Henry Watterson
William J. Bryan
Welty
Landis
Russia
Gome
Tee Advertising
Merthas
Flo
Clevalans
Balkling Ciard Elyse Gta Atip
Ohlo
Fisassiae
Joseph Scott
Howard Morgan
Wellingt Z
Leona G. Betler
William Heldmyer
Andwut
Opera House
Emma JD. Lemon
G. W. Stevens
Pearl Lord
Edith Phipps
R. C. Baird
Belle Bronson
Belle Faxon
Rita Fickinger
Cassia Wooster
Lynn Redmond
Addie Cooley
Augie Webster
Irene Williams
Neva Manville
Amy Dake
Flosse Lemon
Elying
George Ely
Are Martin
Bayfield
HICK
East Avenue
GAS & Electric
Columbus
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Victor
Whiteman
Margaret McKee
Mic Guire
West Bridge Street
J. George
Lorain Co. Bank
Fhone
Eastern Heights Land Co
Baker's Crossing
Mrs. Geo. Smith
Ashland
Jl Hoaltiner
Miller
Elyria, O
Mismahio
Oldsmobile
Lorain County
Dunn Motor Sales CO
Second Street
Holland
Shiake
F. D. Doud
Holland Furnace Ge
Elyria, Ohio
Dr. Millman
R. S. Millman
Broad St
Fred
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!