This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
10
Washington January 22 Interior Department begins tagging and fingerprinting Navajo Indians to prove identity as riches are divided. Navajos are nomadic sheep raisers with no birth certificates, making a system to maintain tab on individuals necessary.
A drug ad touts Thoxine as a fast acting cough remedy offering immediate throat relief and addressing the cough's internal cause. Claimed safe for family use with no chloroform or dangerous drugs, it promises quick relief or money back. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 at all druggists.
The Interior Department announces enrollment of both American and Indian groups on tribal rolls and issues metal disks similar to World War era insignia. The census aims to count Navajo residents in remote Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, with an estimated population around 38,000. Fingerprinting of newborns will begin, with disks worn for life and returned at death, as part of broader tribal census efforts among outlying tribes.
Mrs. Nancy Palmer Saeger, 87, died at her East Martin street home Sunday morning after a brief illness. Born in Fitchville, Ohio, she was married in 1866 to D. G. Saeger of Saegertown, Pa. She was among Firelands settlers and survived by one living child, Eliza Palmer of Greenwich, Ohio.
The Saeger couple, famed for Saegertown Ginger Ale, lived in Macon and St. Joseph Missouri before settling in New London where they died. Mrs. Saeger helped found several charitable institutions and joined the Episcopal Church. He earned an officer’s rank in the Civil War. Brothers S B Palmer and D Palmer helped start Clinton Air Line Telephone Co. A funeral was held at East Main Street, with interment in Fitchville. Traffic disrupted by flooded Vermilion river closes Route 162 between New London and Fitchville. Dr. and Mrs. Frasch of Moratmore, Ohio visited West Main Street recently.
Mr and Mrs Charles Brown mourn the loss of their infant daughter Faith who died Saturday at 1 year 10 months Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 30 p m from the home of E M Palmer a prominent New London lawyer
One hundred three farmers from New London and surrounding districts attended the Farmers Exchange gathering at the J O O F Hall in New London on Saturday January 19. The meeting had no special program as officers reported the Exchange was flourishing. Officers elected for 1929 include President Harry Sutherland Vice President C H Burk and Secretary Lee Teets.
Directorate members Henry Thudhum Earl Kirkpatrick Sam Smoltz Charles Hamilton Roy Clauson Del Crandall Del Barnes A Knapp. Clyde D Setterfield has been retained as manager.
New London hosts its annual Farm Institute in the high school auditorium Friday January 26 with three sessions and Saturday January 28 with two. The program lists invocations, addresses, entertainment by local groups, committee appointments, and cafeteria lunches served by Domestic Science Girls, with speakers including Mrs. Robinette Mr. Landes Miss Fernard and Mr. Joice among others.
New London celebrated its victorious Northeast Ohio High School League season with an annual banquet at the high school auditorium. Dr. Jacobs of Ashland College gave a speech as captains Wilbur Hileman and Richard Robertson were acknowledged. Letters were awarded to fourteen players and a silver loving cup plus a gold football were presented to Hileman.
Monroe Bliss aged 79 dies at his East Main street home after an illness. A lifelong New London resident, he worked at George Ransome Hardware and Grissinger Hardware. An Odd Fellow for 50 years and a charter Rebekah Lodge member, he leaves a wife and California siblings. Funeral held with IOOF involvement. Also notes Libby Palmer visiting from Norwalk due to a sister in law’s death and Henry Parnell visiting Elrra.
Pittsfield residents elect Howard Dayton as vice president and Mrs. Fred C. West as secretary for the Pittsfield Russia Township Institute. The Ladies Society of the Community Church plans an all day meeting with a covered dish lunch at Mrs Ada Sherburee's home. Attendance urged. Other notes include visits, a funeral in Camden, illness updates, and family outings across towns.
Mr and Mrs Earl Rowell hosted in Camden with Ruby Pickering visiting Evelyn Garver in Sullivan. C G Brandt and son Perry spent Thursday with Minnie Bricker. Jake Smith took a job in Columbus. R E Campbell improving. Lucille Green has mumps. Arthur Schaffer family attended an Odd Fellows Dance in Oberlin. A W Davidson of Camden visited Mildred Lounsborough's family. Claude Mohrman and Wellington welcomed a baby boy at Allen hospital. Beulah Lounsbrough and her mother visited Leroy Lounsbrough's home.
Henrietta January 22 The P T A held its regular monthly meeting at the school with a good attendance. A committee was appointed to organize meals for the Farmers Institute February first and second. The program on recreation and child development followed, with multiple speakers and topics. News notes include social visits, a funeral in Cleveland, and attendance at the Lorain County Farmers Institute in Elyria.
A medical advertorial explains sleeplessness in children may stem from constipation and a coated tongue. It recommends California Fig Strup as a harmless laxative to pass sour bile and waste, claiming improved digestion, blood purity, clear skin, and better appetite, with emphasis on avoiding imitators.
Boston advisory council on crime prevention links youthful crime to vocational unfitness. It urges continued supervision of youths from school exit until they secure a job or further schooling, arguing discharged students without guidance pose greater social risk.
The copy extols Musterole for rapid relief of chest colds sore throat rheumatic and neuralgic pain stiff neck and lumbago and highlights Children’s Musterole for milder cases. It touts easy application without the blister of old mustard plasters and urges keeping a jar ready for croupy coughs and colds.
A council study found sixty one percent of youthful criminals were unemployed when trouble began, with twenty four percent attempting work for which they were not fitted. The piece argues for jobs training and industry to prevent crime and cites health department checks on sickness as a model for protection.
Chile's only public gambling house, the Vina del Mar Casino, has secured a three months longer lease after a heated campaign for its suppression ends with continued operation. The casino's fate drew protests and support from local groups, while authorities evaluate ongoing legality and tax implications.
Routetti notes Valparaiso’s seaside report since February with half a million pesos yearly for Vina del Nar public works. Argentine canodse slowsires plan a new hotel. Casino licensing drew pro and con arguments as critics said Chilean salaried patrons risk losses while Church opposed the concession. Congress paused action after the Interior Minister asked for more study time.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.