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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1923
Page
3
Community Chest beneficiaries are essential to Elyria s social life and well being. The article urges full, prompt support by residents, framing gifts as investments in health education and human character, and urges everyone to do their part to the utmost.
A Cleveland lecture by Emile Coue drew 250 dollars for a ticket though the material is decades old. The writer notes Coue offers nothing new and attributes interest to advertising and public fascination with health. People seek easy life prolongation while avoiding harsher concerns.
The writer criticizes the filibuster as a tool of bad legislative practice while remarking on protests from those who previously did not object. They note its use in Congress to push legislation viewed as imposed on the people by defeated officials, and suggest that the only justification for the filibuster would be in the event of W.
Arrangements for a United States Bank branch in Cincinnati were completed. Notable birthdays include Gen. Charles B. Kilbourne born in Columbus and Baron Beatty born 52 years ago. References to Garfield's Senate election, Buchtel College gift, and various conventions and anniversaries follow with multiple dates and places cited.
The week starting today marks the 30th anniversary of Rumford B Hayes death, 19th US president. David Lloyd George, ex prime minister, turns 60. Today also begins National Thrift Week honoring Benjamin Franklin’s birth anniversary with nationwide observances.
Abe Martin jokes about government plans to help farmers out of debt with loans and notes that men in small towns often marry either too soon or not at all. The quip highlights rural finance and social timing.
An Exchange Club gathering featured a large variety show with a barber shop quartet style act, a guest rumored as city solicitor candidate Don Myers, and performances by Hines orchestra and other members. A charitable moment arose when reporters learned of a bootlegger’s daughter fund raising $26.59 from attendees, with Claude Bivin offering shoes for all.
The speaker recalls being pressed onto a committee and dealing with a prank involving a large pig nicknamed "the bootlegger's daughter." Six of the speaker's own children are noted, and the incident ends with humor over ham burgers. A land transaction lists William H. Pierson to Frank A. Pierson for lot 91 and part of lot 76 east of the river in Elyria, valued at $5000.
A historical profile portrays Eugene Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, as the rising force expected to lead the merged Bethlehem and Midvale ventures. It notes rivals Charles Schwab and William Coray trimming ties, with Grace positioned to rival Judge Elbert Gary in steel power, tracing his ascent from crane operator to industry heavyweight amid wartime shifts.
Ten years ago Harry Pounds, Safety Director of the city, resigned his post effective February 1. Girls at the Fay Stocking Co. went on strike over fines but settled the matter amicably. Edward Smallwood died at his Middle Avenue home after a long illness. he was prominently connected with the stone industry.
James McNicholas, called the Dian, faced trial in Boston after being arrested for cheating Elyria residents out of thousands in a fake mining deal. Memorial hospital employed twenty four nurses to care for fifty six patients amid talks of expansion. The Eleervue Film Company organized in the city planned to shoot films locally and bids were opened for a new studio near the yellow line tracks on the west side.
Edward Cherney to Chas Miller ad to Lorain shows a $1000 transfer for lots 8 9 Gawn s. Mollie Hill to James Howe transfers a Woodland Avenue Oberlin lot for $4000. Byron poem fragment appears in OCR.
Helen Maxwell transfers Lot 51 Mapia Ridge allotment Elyria to Minnie Adams for 500 dollars. Fidelity Realty Co transfers Lot 2152 SheMeld Land Co to John Pros enko for 2000 dollars. W H Blair transfers Lots 2 and 19 Gillmore's plat Rochester to Chas Anderson for 500 dollars.
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