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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1929
Page
17
Friday January 18, 1929 headline notes sixty four Elyria High School graduates in a ceremony. The piece praises their achievement and urges ongoing education, training, and responsibility as they pursue further study trades or employment in a changing world. It emphasizes lifelong preparation and the value of a strong school system.
The Fenn Reapportionment bill, now emergency legislation, would auto adjust congressional distribution after a decennial census if needed. Its uncertain effectiveness before 1930s elections, with California expected to gain six seats and New England to lose two, while factors like migration, industry shifts, and suburban growth drive changes. The coming census will reveal true trends and allotments for the seventy third Congress.
An early discussion warns that hitch-hiking is increasing and risks liability for motorists who give rides. It notes dangers of injury, potential lawsuits, and the possibility of inviting crimes, while noting some oppose bans and emphasize youth access to rides.
Mrs B asks about UV filtered windows to prevent rickets. UV rays help prevent and cure rickets but are blocked by ordinary glass. Sunlight, cod liver oil, and proper diet are key. The column notes pregnancies during menopause are rare medical curiosities and advises consulting a doctor for weight and dental issues during pregnancy.
Seymour Parker Gilbert born October 13 1892 in Bloomfield New Jersey. Rutgers and Harvard educated, he practiced in New York City from 1915, served as counsel on war loan matters 1918 to 1920, then assistant secretary and under secretary of the treasury. In 1924 named agent general for reparation payments with offices in Berlin and Paris. Evaluates Germany’s liability and mentions Geneva conference progress and budget pressures on the Reich and communes.
A fragment reflects skepticism about a fresh president after March 4, noting seven years of calm and a worry over possible disruption. The tone hints at anticipation and political tension surrounding a change in leadership.
The speaker argues that Germany's postwar reconstruction aligns with Europe’s broader effort and remains short of fully restoring prewar values. Citing a 1993 experts' view, the text frames Germany's rebuilding as integral to the continent’s overall reconstruction, noting continued deficits despite progress.
The appointment of Michael MacWhite as minister plenipotentiary to the United States for the Irish Free State follows the retirement of Prof. Timothy A. Smiddy. The article notes about 2,000,000 native-born Irishmen live abroad.
The text states the population equals about 5,000,000, describing a state equal in size to New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts combined. It notes a rough population total in the five million range.
A compiled timeline listing birthplaces and death locations for figures such as Daniel Webster, Charles J Kean, Nelson Ludington, Henry P Kidder, Seth Low, and John Tyler. Includes dates of birth and death and places like Sally bury New Hampshire Detroit London Chicago New York Boston Richmond with brief biographical identifiers.
Lima founded by Pizarro in 1534 marks the start, with 1813 Frenchtown's battle between US troops and British and Indians. 1816 England proclaims Thanksgiving for Waterloo victory. 1871 William I proclaimed German Emperor at Versailles.
Dr. Frank J. Goodnough, president of Johns Hopkins for fifteen years, born in Brooklyn, N Y, seventy years ago today. H Percival Dodge, US minister to Denmark, born in Boston, fifty nine years ago today. Thomas E Campbell, former Arizona governor, born in Prescott, Ariz, fifty one years ago today. Albert H Vestal, Indiana congressman, born in Madison County, Indiana, fifty four years ago today. Myron C Taylor, eminent attorney and US Steel director, born in Lyons, N Y, fifty five years ago today.
A column notes a remarkable agricultural experiment where a cabbage plant yielded six heads of cabbage arranged in a vertical stack. The essay then pivots to a horoscope linking success to education and focused life, warning that contemplation or ambition without discipline leads to mediocrity.
Mrs Myra L Carter criticizes Billy Sunday for using broken language and urges quoting educated Negro preachers to improve clarity for educated audiences. The letter supports minority voices and cites corn husks as a rubber polish anecdote.
The Midland Banks defeated the Cleveland Trusts 34 to 30 in a bank league game. Schuele and Stechler led scoring as the Midlands played their precise style. The O'Donnells are next opponents.
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