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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1931
Page
4
In Boston and beyond the Senate replayed confirmation motions 44 to 37 to revisit Smith Garland and Draper. Political jousts persist over the Power commission Davis campaign spending and maternity bill while Hoover’s nominees loom and debate on resubmission of papers unfolds.
Forecasts vary from spring gains to delayed recovery. The piece urges business executives to cut from general conditions and seek self-driven improvement. It argues against passivity, praising initiative, invention, better markets, price cuts, and quality boosts as keys to thriving despite distress.
A 1853 to present milestone notes the extinction of US productions of Uncle Tom's Cabin. The piece argues the play, once a staple, shaped American theater as propaganda and crowd entertainment, with five decades of influence before fading as tastes modernize. It contrasts with Abie's Irish Rose and notes enduring legacy among actors.
Professor Einstein headlines the 1931 campaign with a New Year greeting praising the joy of work and ambition. The American public, eager for prosperity, sees his remarks as an inspiring guide to endure the year of recovery. The piece notes his agreeable stay and notes the echo of Bagehot on there being no fun like work.
In a playful note on American appetite for speed, the piece contemplates trying golf on roller skates as an inconsequential yet curious craze. It hints at a lighter, humorous trend shaping public imagination.
An exchange notes a New Yorker who intends to move to the country to escape the gaseous smells of the big city. He will be back. The dialogue comments that government by the majority divides people into classes the herd and the unheard.
A Mississippi River flood defense update notes the Lake Pontchartrain outlet project nearing finish. With the spillway side levees complete to the lake, only the river side connections remain, a short final stretch to seal the 3 million dollar structure. Photos show an aerial view and a river-side close-up.
Voice of the People urges individuals in shops banks offices schools and other places to bring extra food for charitable collection. A shop piloted the idea today gathering three peck baskets of supplies for those in need and 35 workers participated, showing potential daily relief.
Anniversaries mark Ethan Allen born 1731 in Connecticut and died 1789 in Vermont, Julien Dubuque born 1762 in Canada and died 1810 in Iowa, Jeremiah S. Black born 1810 in Pennsylvania and died 1885, Louisa Lane Drew born 1820 in London and died 1897, George W. Melville born 1841 in New York and died 1912 in Philadelphia.
The timeline notes the Stamp Act introduction in British Parliament in 1765, England's Penny Post Act taking effect in 1840, Americans regaining Los Angeles from Mexico in 1847, and all American troops on the Rhine ordered home in 1923.
Walter S. Gifford president of American Telephone and Telegraph Company born in Salem Massachusetts forty six years ago Alfred P. Dennis of the US Tariff Commission born Worcester County Maryland sixty two years ago Reed Smoot United States senator from Utah born Salt Lake City sixty nine years ago Howard Chandler Christy noted
The quote from cashier Art Smiley notes the slump continuing with no letup, extending to gasoline stations. The source uses a playful line about trouble preferring blondes, attributed to John F. Dille Co.
Illustr ator born in Morgan County Ohio fifty eight years ago. Rear Admiral John V Chase born in Parversonville Louisiana sixty two years ago. Frederick G Cottrell, chemist with the Department of Agriculture, born in Oakland. Cat dt years ago.
This day gives a fixity of purpose and skill of performance which combined with a power of adaptation should make you a leader. If the strain of egotism and vanity which always goes with this degree is allowed to grow you may not be greatly loved, but with reasonable control, there is great promise of success.
North Elyma Grange met with about 25 members as F H Boynton installed the year's officers. Arthur Neiding is Master, Andrew Smith Overseer, Pauline Frank Lecturer, Elmus Croskey Steward, J H Haynes Chaplain, C O Schmidtkons Treasurer and Mrs C O Schmidtkons Secretary, A O Wallington Gars Keeper, Eleanor Smith Ceres, Thelma Scott Pomona, Thelma Thomasheski Lady Assistant Steward. A program followed with a duet, magic tricks, and a Steve Cantor solo. Feb 12 meeting set for 7 pm with Ridgeville Grange play attendance planned. Refreshments served.
The Lake Avenue Sewing Circle met at Mrs Albert King’s home Stop 31-2 on Thursday afternoon to sew for the needy. A comfort was completed and another donated comfort was appreciated by the committee. The circle will meet again with Mrs King next Thursday afternoon and an invitation is extended to any interested in the work.
Mrs Chester Nichols hosted West Side Guild of St Andrew's Church on Wednesday. A tureen dinner was served at noon. Election of officers occurred during the business session and the afternoon was spent in serving and social time.
Mrs J I Guisinger attended the Priscilla Club annual Christmas party in Litchfield on Thursday. Clvrde Holmes of Litchfield, visiting Har old Parks, and Mr and Mrs Charles DeCarlo with Mrs Darrell Lewis of Lorain, were guests of Mr and Mrs R Collier on Thursday evening.
Chicago reports pilots await results of U S Bureau of Standards experiments. If successful, continuous ultra high frequency radio transmission from each plane will provide automatic warnings within a three mile radius, aiming to cut down crashes and aid airmail and transport pilots.
Memphis reports the Lee family, renowned Mississippi river pilots and boat owners, dispatched a packet upstream just before Christmas for the 68th consecutive year. The voyage delivered sweets gifts and foodstuffs to rivermen and small communities north of the city, preserving a long standing family tradition.
Washington dispatch reports Democrats and insurgent Republicans dictating orders against three of President Hoover's Power commission ers, George Otis Smith Marcel Garlaud and Claude L Draper. Senate plans to reconsider their confirmations while noting they are already sworn in and serving. The clash over power issues is set to dominate the 1932 campaign as debate ends after a five day struggle.
The card game Pope Joan is noted as a favorite pastime in the 18th century. It appears in historical references as a popular entertainment of the era, reflecting leisure practices of the period.
The music shop announces January clearance with the slogan Save by Wise Spending in 1931. In the third floor piano room, used pianos are heavily discounted up to 50 percent on four new grands. Gulbransen Player demo model half price. Upright tunings at 3.00 during hard times rate. Radio sets offered from 15.00, Atwater Kent complete 37.50. Phonographs and Victrolas priced as before with free records.
A short ad notes lit tle liberty bell electric table lamps with parchment shade bulb and cord priced at 95¢ and a new Key-Chord ukulele advertised as easy to play without study. Elyria residents favor Davies Welsh Health candy with restocked inventory after the Christmas sell out. Try a can.
Our January clearance sale continues next week with substantial savings on needed items. Large articles may be purchased on terms. quantities are very limited, so act quickly to save by wise spending.
Local advertisement promotes dog licenses with new collars and leashes. It highlights fish stock from Grassy Fork fisheries including fancy varieties, aquarium plants, shells, and bowls with a two for 19 cent deal. Also features canaries, used electric washers from 15 dollars, gas ranges at 10 dollars, January clearance on light fixtures, a 40 watt G E Madza lamp for 20 cents, and a six-pack savings.
Listing notes auto robes made of all wool offered at 4.75 dollars each, about half their usual value, with assorted colors and patterns available for selection.
A warranted steel scout ax is priced at $1.19, down from $1.50. The ad promises many special values in tools for all trades, urging shoppers to take advantage of the sale.
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