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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1929
Page
17
A revival of hand loom weaving gains popularity in modern homes with compact parlor looms. Enthusiasts claim weaving calms nerves, profits through hand woven scarves and fabric, and could spread to clubs and churches as a fashionable domestic pastime.
A study by English women's colleges indicates that high scholarship does not boost marriage proposals. The survey suggests brains and beauty may not align in Cupid's scheme, as many men favor less intellectual partners and view brainy women as conceited.
Chronicle Telegram presents a chapter from Elyria and Her People by Judge A R Webber detailing Isaac Stevens Metcalf, a Elyria pioneer who fought the odds to gain education. He then funded opportunities for his children's college education, with twelve graduating from Oberlin College and attaining prominent positions.
The ten year campaign against the common barberry shrub to curb black stem rust in grains has reduced annual grain losses from 35 million to 11 million bushels in later years. Government costs of about 400 thousand dollars produced a hundred million bushels saved, with eradication hoped soon.
The article explains reducing calories to lose fat, noting an average 2200 calorie need for an active adult and that cutting 1000 calories daily can yield about a quarter pound of fat loss per day. It emphasizes increasing exercise, walking one hour daily, and explains fat metabolism into carbon dioxide and water with water intake encouraged. It also mentions a 1200 calorie day plan, suggests consulting a dietetics text, and references a future feature on the Foundation Diet.
Parker Gilbert, agent general for reparations, born October 13, 1892, and age 36, is expected to consult with Hoover on his return. A lawyer by training, he joined the war loan staff a decade ago and later served in the Treasury as Assistant Secretary in charge of fiscal affairs and as Under Secretary in 1921 during Mellon's absence.
A concise Rolodex of historical figures with birthplaces and death dates including Sir Isaac Newton born 1642 and died 1727, Aaron Burr's Princeton ties, Jacob Grimm born in Germany, Ton Thumb Charles Stratton, Blanche Walsh, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and Utah’s 1896 statehood event.
In 1762 England declared war on Spain and British forces landed in Georgia defeating American opposition. The action marked a significant expansion of the conflict and showcased British military reach in the region.
A fragment recalls Herb Hoover’s college days and notes no one has offered financial help. Mrs Safe Bud comments on a new baby as machinery time slots are suppressed, reflecting local chatter and a copyright notice from John F. Dille Co.
Gen. W W Atterbury born 1866 in New Albany Indiana Yale graduate with three honorary degrees rose to president of Pennsylvania Railroad in 1925 Led US military railroads in France 1917 as brigadier general Receives foreign decorations and the Distinguished Service Medal Rail progress includes electric plans New York to Wilmington and cross continental rail air service coordinated with highways and containers Emphasis on rail road modernization and future challenges and public support for expansion Prosperity expected and loyal workforce noted
The entry records the 1784 Treaty of Paris between England and America, ratified by Congress, marking a landmark step in postwar diplomacy. It notes the agreement's terms and the formal approval process, underscoring the lasting impact on U.S. independence and territorial settlement.
George K. Burgess, director of the U.S. Bureau of Standards, born in Newton Massachusetts fifty five years ago today, marks another year of service and stature in science and public work.
The day favors aspiration and adventurous spirit with artistic tastes. It notes a risk of corruption through women for some, urging guard and good intent. A strong tendency toward Oriental customs and travel is described as the day’s overarching theme.
An event note records the Loyal Men of America gathering in Cincinnati on the sixth and current month, highlighting a regional assembly and local participation.
The National Foreign Trade Council reports 1928 U S exports at just over 5 billion dollars, up slightly from 1927, with imports down about two percent. The year sees a large export balance and a high share of manufactured goods, plus strong Asia and Europe trade shifts and a record gold export total near 600 million dollars.
The article notes imports of gold are far below the $195,000,000 achieved previously while large shipments abroad resist Europe’s rising gold reserves. It also references a year’s expansion of American foreign loans approaching two billion dollars, with the loan market viewed as steady and carrying normal risk.
In Birmingham workers, including gold-beaters and skilled girls, use ancient Egyptian style tools, replicas of tools from Tutankhamen times. Inventors failed to replace these methods with machinery. The craft, passed down through generations, produces delicate leaf ornamentation from skilled hands.
An ounce of gold reveals the most transparent feature beat, showing how clarity trails price and value. This concise observation notes how purity and fineness influence market perception and investor trust.
A Belgian perpetual annuity to the heir of the Duke of Wellington amounts to about $20,000. The title Prince of Waterloo and related revenue originated after the Waterloo victory. The current beneficiary is Arthur Charles Wellesley, the fourth Prince of Waterloo.
Seventy six of 355 applicants passed examinations for magistrates in the Chinese Nationalist regime. The tests, aimed at probing political compatibility and social reform ideas, differ from old public office exams. Candidates faced questions on democracy versus party rule and on identifying social degeneracy with elimination ideas.
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