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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1938
Page
6
A column describes a grim social scene in New York with a survey finding nearly 6000 people living off women’s earnings. The focus rests on the Roaring Forties and West Seventies districts, noting grim, pale individuals, sartorial excess, cigarette smoking, and widespread drug use driven by dope sellers.
The piece critiques late strolls by elites and their contemptible aura. It recalls Bruce Barton’s unexpected sociability across classes, contrasts with Rockefeller and other grandees, and weighs the value of easygoing conduct with moments of firmer restraint.
A nostalgic column reports on social foibles and urban scenes from a 1938 McNaught Syndicate piece. It mentions a violent quarrel soothed by time and etiquette, Somerset Maugham quip on pipe smokers, candlelit dining, a tuxedoed couple at the Colony, a house detective's change in stance toward pipe use, a dog named Clay reacting to porch smoke, and a Toys return rule highlighted by a Chicago store head. A shy woman’s appeal over a 75 cent desk exchange reveals she lost her baby.
The writer notes plans for a busy outdoor sports summer in Elyria with junior skating safety ideas and upcoming softball games. Service Director Faxon vows stricter enforcement of Second street parking and downtown rules. Local readers hope Judge Florence Allen’s Supreme Court appointment by Roosevelt. Courthouse salary debates probe county commissioners fiscal policy. The Thew Shovel Co open house draws 3000+ visitors, boosting public understanding of manufacturing and local industry.
Italy’s Ethiopian venture, sold as a prestige project, yields no exports as Ethiopians refuse work and trade restrictions choke commerce. Coffee and hides vanish from markets, prices rise, and a corporatist system replaces open enterprise. Labor imports persist with no clear profit prospects.
The page lists historical anniversaries from 1760 to 1937, noting figures such as Alexander Hamilton, Oliver Wolcott, Bayard Taylor, Dwight W. Morrow, and Isaac Butts. It also chronicles events like Michigan Territory formation, the 1888 Northwest blizzard, Curtiss flying speed, Zabern trial end, Amelia Earhart solo, and U S Supreme Court tax ruling. Contains unrelated religious and moral content and a sermon excerpt.
Bible readings and meditations reflect on First Thessalonians 2 urging believers to walk worthy of God and live as children of the kingdom. The meditation thanks God for the word heard and received, highlighting exhortation comfort and paternal guidance.
Beddgelert in Wales houses the grave of Gelert the legendary hound blamed for a prince’s death. The tale portrays a heroic dog slain by mistaken belief in the historic Welsh village noted for its charm.
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