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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1926
Page
3
The piece discusses Senator Bender pushing a bill to penalize sellers of poison liquor with second degree murder when death results. It critiques county officials, especially the prosecutor, for shifting blame to police and avoiding proactive evidence gathering, highlighting widespread contempt for law enforcement and enforcement failures.
A city bank advertised prizes for the top savers among local youth in 1926, tying deposits to a home loan as a learning tool. The piece praises earning over simply possessing money, arguing that work builds confidence, power, and character essential to future success.
Frederick Lewis chairman of the Fur y Line in London says one or two days in commission were earning sufficient expenses. He declared that the system of ships of Great Britain was newly organized to improve efficiency.
The piece contrasts Britain’s shipping woes with American efficiency. It cites eight to ten days to load eight thousand tons in some British ports versus three days at Hampton Roads or Rotterdam. Barry Dock in Wales took eleven days to load seven thousand tons of coal, while Baltimore did the same in six and a quarter hours. It notes higher American wages but lower per unit loading costs abroad.
A long, garbled compilation of anniversaries and birthdays noting figures such as George M. Chilcott, Alexander William Kinglake, Agnes Booth, and Richard Henry Dana. Includes events like the 1800s Crimean historian death, the 1901 Lord Roberts welcome, and a January one-year-ago record from New York Clearing House, with scattered dates and places.
A fragmented excerpt recalls Borah and a bygone era with casual musings on prices in 1914 18 and a simple joke about paying jest price for a pair of potatoes. The dialect hints at a colonial or regional newspaper voice and a playful tone.
Today marks the first working day of 1926 as Congress reconvenes and plans tax reduction actions. Mias M Carey Thomas turns 70, Ignatius Donnelly’s death remembered, and Ste Genevieve festival observed. Calvin Coolidge birthday noted. War of 1912 centennial and postal savings banks anniversary dated.
George W. McLaughlin named police commissioner of New York City under the Walker administration. A banking and legal student, he rose from night-school courses to Brooklyn Law School while serving as special deputy superintendent of banks. Governor Smith later appointed him superintendent of banks in 1920.
Howard Sutherland, new United States Property Custodian, was a West Virginian who served 1917 to 1928 as a state representative in Congress. He edited a Elkins newspaper, built a coal and timber fortune, and held four years in West Virginia legislature before election to Congress.
A cryptic verse fragment speaks of Heraclitus and a speaker mourning a loss. The lines reference dead thoughts, ashes, and fading memories with archaic diction. The speaker laments a departed soul and the inescapable sorrow, invoking distant places and personal longing.
Washington observers report a shift in stance from President Coolidge and Secretary Jardine on farm surplus handling. The Peteet cooperative plan aims to store surpluses with government credit, placing control in farming cooperatives and funding loans via an excise tax, avoiding direct price fixing. The approach requires broader organization for wheat and hogs and seeks to keep government out of direct pricing.
Elyria residents tuned to John McCormack and the Victor Orchestra last night with most numbers on Victor Records. Day's Hardware announces a January clearance sale running for two weeks ending January 16 offering odd lots slightly damaged merchandise at greatly reduced prices.
Radio dealer advertises several bargains including a Fada radio traded in for a Zenith at a $50 saving. A Michigan demonstration set is half price, a Sonora combination with minor case mar, and a SIT tube set for $60.00 with limited accessories.
In the Christmas rush several used pianos were traded in and more are now available. The ad lists item No. 19127 at 7 5e with part payments accepted. Hitle Cable Midget Pianos in Mahogany or Walnut aim for home use and beginner lessons, with surprisingly rich tone.
Unusual batch of Victor records featured on society page. Includes selections for old Victorola owners and buyers with new Christmas instruments and multiple chances in stock.
Hy Stone plays a beautiful Olds trombone in the Stone Brothers orchestra, a horn that came from Day's, drawing attention to the ensemble's performance and instrument upgrade.
On the second floor a bargain table invites shoppers, especially women, to pick items at reduced prices. The ad highlights permcable goods with substantial savings and implies limited availability.
iV Merrell Electric Washer and Wringer used but good at 25 dollars Wonder Water power washer 3.09 A Bee-Vac Wheetricg cleaner 31410 Two Sweeper vac sweepers 5 dollars each New Laundry Queen Copper Tub Electric Washer rocker type 100 cash or 15 down and 40 per month for ten months
A catalog of discounted appliances lists a new Rutenburg electric range with elevated oven at 175 dollars half price, a 30 dollar electric oven at 15, a 32 dollar electric hot plate at 16, an Alb cargar coal and oil burning range with two ovens valued 150 dollars selling for 100 cash, and an extra large soft coal heating stove used but good at 25 dollars.
House furnishing department advertises large stock electric table lamps with values ranging from 4.80 to 16.00, highlighting reduced prices.
Ponds across the district are reported suitable for skating and the river is deemed safe for use. Equipment availability includes skates for all ages, with sticks straps and sharpeners on hand.
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