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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1925
Page
2
The essay attacks party regularity in Ohio politics over the Child Labor amendment. It cites Republicans and Democrats endorsing the measure via platform pledges and urges party regulars to vote with their platforms. The piece questions whether regulars will stand by their stated positions or defer to party loyalty.
A twelve year old boy was injured when his sled hitched to an auto collided with a pole. Police Chief E J Stankard warned youths to seek safer thrills and urged parents and teachers to stop coasting behind cars in city streets. The piece notes growing hazards from fast paced winter recreation.
The text notes fascists in northern Italy target Masonic lodges Catholic groups and Republican and Socialist clubs. It argues intolerance breeds internal conflict as rival factions clash, suggesting Mussolini faces rifts within his own movement amid rumors of discord over his leadership.
A compiled list of notable births and deaths from history including Ethan Allen born in Litchfield Connecticut and Julien Dubuque born in Quebec. It notes events such as Newhall House fire in Milwaukee and various memorial dates, with a retrospective “One Year Ago Today.”
William Spry, former governor of Utah, was born in Windsor England sixty one years ago today, marking a milestone noted by local records.
A century of Indiana state government in Indianapolis is noted as the city marks its role as the seat of state government. Cardinal Begin of Quebec turns 85, and notable political events unfold across New York, Washington, and Ohio with speakers at dinners and electors preparing for presidential votes.
Samuel Parkes Cadman ranked as one of America's 23 most influential pastors in a Christian Century poll of 25 009 clergymen. He was elected president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America at its Atlanta meeting, the first pastor to hold that post. Born December 18 1864 in Welington England he studied at Richmond College London and earned multiple degrees including D D from Wesleyan Syracuse and Columbia. Cadman is a noted pulpit orator and author and serves in several church and educational leadership roles.
Sixty years ago Dr George Sloat reenlisted in the Union army and joined the staff of General Ed McCook. The Elyria Democrat editor issued thanks in a brief note.
A fragment notes an invitation to a New Year’s dinner and comments on women’s attire. It contrasts the expense of clothing with wasteful spending on coal, reflecting social attitudes of the period.
Word from the French cabinet reports France prepared for war. It is announced that through the resources of its North African possessions France will mobilize to meet looming threats. The note signals heightened imperial resolve and potential broader conflict in the region.
Eugenie Meyer Jr of the War Finance Corporation says agriculture is in better shape than in years. He cites 1924 wheat output across Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Montana, with higher farm values overall despite frost and range cattle issues. He notes larger cotton and tobacco crops and improving prices in several sectors while cattle remain weak.
A Christmas message notes Tian will become independent in explosive production, seen as reassuring for France and worrying for mankind. It cites Germany’s refusal to disarm in the Cologne district, keeping French troops from withdrawing, and ends with a hopeful, if abstract, reflection on long human history and potential progress.
Edward Bok and Stokowski collaborate on a national song urging selfless purpose. The piece argues happiness comes from purpose beyond self and notes a Baltimore businessman who refuses a $25,000 gift, preferring personal contentment over wealth.
The drought across western Texas southern New Mexico and Arizona and portions of California Nevada and Utah has increased ranchers costs for feed and moving stock to other ranges.
A survey of music trends and gear notes from a 1920s source. Mentions Duncan Sisters cross words, Meyer Davis Le Paradis Band, Ralph Williams orchestra, and Jean Goldketter style acts. Describes a compact radio set, Victor Records stock, and a Gulbransen piano offer with easy payment plans.
The Cut Out Sale at Day's Hardware continues for another week with many items marked down regardless of cost. Store features include Toledo Fireless Cookers used in Elyria homes saving fuel and time, basketball shoes at special prices from Top Notch, and Guns and ammunition promotions. New Electric Easy Washers debut from customers like Dr. O. E. Hess and others. stamp collection and savings noted for Santa season.
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