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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
9
A reader asks about honey for diabetics and if it is safe. The column notes honey is not a recommended sugar substitute and warns against saccharine and coal tar products, explaining honey's calories and variable composition. It discusses weight loss links to diabetes, lists pamphlets, and ends with a note on birthdays today.
A January 6 1928 note cites government compiled statistics from fourteen cities showing a decline in juvenile delinquency and fewer commitments to institutions. The piece acknowledges sensational crime reporting but argues that official data indicate improvement among youths despite ongoing public alarm about a Jazz age generation.
January brings extreme cold and milder days in turn as ice, snow and biting winds persist. Inter is a familiar guest, skaters host carnivals on rivers and lakes, and clear nights invite naked-eye astronomy after nine. Wildlife and bare woods mark a somber, wintry landscape with cottontails Junco and a crow overhead.
Discussion of adding footpaths beside new roads in Germany and Canada. Authors advocate sidewalks at road construction, arguing they protect pedestrians and ease traffic flow, with potential nationwide adoption. The piece cites safety benefits and suggests sidewalks cost little when integrated with road builds.
Fragments note social scenes and anniversaries from 1738 to 1923 including marriages, births, deaths, and events. Mentions George Washington, Martin Ryerson, Heber Wells, and Theodore Roosevelt. Describes a Toronto fire, Rome war council, and Nevada execution law upholding.
The 12th day festival marks John Collett's centenary birth and Thea core Rovelt's ninth death anniversary. Woodbridge N Perr, U.S. senator from Michigan, celebrates a birthday. The Prince of Wales plans a major dinner in Leicester amid farming talks. Canadian party to tour Europe for cooperative marketing. The aircraft carrier Saratoga sails from Philadelphia to Pacific as USS progress reviews occur in Washington. The National Aeronautic Association meets to outline aviation plans. Rep James M Beck faces a new Elections Committee probe in Congress.
Five years ago J C Jackson took office as court pailiff in Elyria succeeding Fred Underhill. Retiring sheriff O D Backus wore a smoking jacket as Judge Redington presented him. Elyria Home for the Aged trustees bought property to enlarge the facility. Fifteen years ago women in Elytia raised funds for a building. parcel post began with the first cookie delivered to a carrier by his mother. Twenty years ago the American Lace Co factory started operations.
The fragmentary report mentions Major Troxel and Elyria officials, a proposed special election on a local option law, and a drowning or deadly incident. Other scattered items include a life-long resident’s death by accidental shooting, a warden’s retirement, and a local coal advertisement.
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