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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
13
The Briand Kellogg multilateral peace treaty was ratified by the U S Senate by an 85 to 1 vote. It renounces war as an instrument of national policy and calls for pacific means to settle disputes. The measure aims to reduce armaments and promote humanitarian norms worldwide.
Announcement of a vast fertile plateau on the border of Northern Brazil and the Xumanas by General Candido Rondon highlights renewed exploration. The veteran explorer, who aided Theodore Roosevelt on the River of Doubt expedition, aims to map a largely blank wilderness in the north as a potential food and material supply base for industrial use.
The article warns drivers about dangerous winter conditions and skidding. It urges extreme caution, notes braking improvements, and stresses that safety depends on responsible driving amid snowy, banked roads. It reflects on recklessness and the need to slow down for others’ safety.
A reader recounts weight loss with pamphlet guidance and notes regain after a move. Advice covers a three day liquid diet to shrink the stomach and reduce water retention, plus gradual calorie cutting from meals. Emphasis on changing eating habits to maintain normal weight and a note about obtaining the pamphlet. historical notes and today in history entries follow.
A fragmented 1920s style message questions enforcement and mentions President Coolidge after stepping down. It hints at a doubt about any contact from Coolidge and references John F. Ville Co. near a law enforcement theme.
Robert W. Service, aged 33, famed as the poet of the Yukon, is celebrated for a life that spans Scotland to Glasgow to Canada and the United States. His early work with the Canadian Bank of Commerce took him to the Yukon for eight years, after which he retired from banking to devote himself to writing.
A historical notices page lists various notable deaths with birthplaces and dates. Edouard Gibbon born London April 1 1757, Gen Henry Halleck born Westerville New York died Louisville Kentucky January 9 1872, Frank Bacon born Marysville California died Chicago November 19 1922, Edward Everett died Boston born April 11 1794, Samuel Borles born Springfield Massachusetts February 1826, Mathew B Brads prominent photographer of the oil war died New York.
Rupert W. Service known as the poet of the Yukon was born in England forty three years ago today. William M. Jardine secretary of agriculture born in Oneida county Idaho fifty years ago today. Baron Wimborne English statesman and former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland born of years age today. Hon. Lucien Cannon prominent Canadian lawyer and statesman born in Quebec forty two years ago today.
A profound mind and sensual nature shape today with a thoughtful, peaceful temperament and a hidden force when anger rises. Persistence helps you forge your own path, and a desire for travel should be pursued if possible.
Edward A. Filene argues big business will shift to lower tariffs as mass production reshapes production and distribution. He notes history of policy reversal on working hours profits and prices and predicts tariff protection will ebb as free trade grows.
The passage argues surpluses from mass production require foreign markets, predicting a shift from protectionism to lower tariffs or free trade as conditions, not theories, drive policy. It notes the large U.S. domestic market of 120 million and asserts broad global exchange hinges on tariff reductions by both Europe and the United States.
In Cleveland GE General Electric engineers unveil a 50,000 watt incandescent lamp designed for airport flood lighting and film locations. Claimed as the largest lamp yet built, it requires a special chimney to prevent melting from its extreme heat and current 4590 amperes. Tungsten vaporized from the filament is captured in a condensing chamber to keep the bulb clear.
N. K. Wright reports a newly developed lamp tube that draws about 76 horsepower to run and can operate longer than prior tubes. A one hour burn consumes energy sufficient to light a bone for a month and a half, implying extreme heat capable of scorching clothing within three feet despite a protective chimney. Wright could not measure its temperature.
Terre Haute Ind Jun 16 ruins of a three story building where three persons were killed in a mysterious explosion last night were searched today for additional victims. Fire delayed searches for bodies of several missing persons as walls fell. The known dead were F B Sherman 50 Oak Park Ill Alex Li ord 55 Terre Haute and Charles J Nass er 48 Terre Haute Four persons were injured.
The Board of Trade 1927 bankruptcy report shows a record number of bankrupt women at 35, mostly drapers, milliners and dressmakers. Total insolvents rose 16 percent to 6,170, reflecting the trade slump as farmers again head the list of failures.
The readable lines reference publicans and drapers with haberdashers and builders nearby. Mentions confectioners boot and shoe makers and dealers as an area of increase, though the text is fragmented and partial.
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