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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1923
Page
3
The Aurora Beacon News editorial reflects on the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi steamboat trip, arguing progress has both advanced and regressed. It urges embracing modern maturity, foregoing nostalgia, and meeting today’s complex challenges with courage, wisdom, and joy.
The article critiques slow pursuit of a barn theft in Elyria, noting a 200 pound dressed hog stolen. It accuses the sheriff of delaying action while the thief remained at large, warning that delays hinder justice and could embolden further crime.
A humorous reminiscence contrasts childhood rules with modern routines. The speaker laments later bedtimes, current nightlife norms, and the idea of lights out by nine. They imagine candles, phonographs, and radios shaping evenings as roosters crow at dawn.
Recap of historical Ohio entries from 1802 to 1899 and one year ago today items. Mentions governors and officials, notable births, society meetings, and upcoming conventions across the United States with places like Cleveland Men tor St Louis Buffalo and Washington noted. Includes outlines of hearings and associations forming in various cities and states.
Anniversary marks the birth of a U S Navy officer as a historic date in naval circles. The Knickerbocker Theatre disaster in Washington D C is observed on its first anniversary, with nearly 160 lives lost. Ontario’s fifteenth parliament opens in Toronto with ceremonial rites. A special election is held today in California’s Fifth congressional district to fill a vacancy.
Abe Martin quips that a press feeders' strike would suit Germany as a finishing touch. He notes no place pays like farming, but the trouble is getting paid after earning it.
A humorous monologue reflects on staying out late, jokes about beauty sleep, and night workers. The speaker quips about Edison, bed factories, policemen, and possible double lives as a street car conductor or hotel clerk, framing nightly routines with playful witticisms.
The article profiles Edson White of Peoria born in Illinois who rose from an $18 a week Armour & Co. clerk to president of the Armour & Up division. It notes his stock background, early Peoria packing plant work, San Francisco and Chicago stints, and his leadership of a sheep department before becoming Arthur Meeker’s assistant and then president. White cites Lincoln and Roosevelt as influences and shares his success theories. The piece ends with a bridal tragedy: a Leeds bride-to-be’s fiance dies in a street accident the day before their wedding.
Local notice promotes a Wort Dearborn special item priced at 10 cents this week. It highlights a deal featuring Little Joe and invites readers to visit the shop for the bargain while supplies last.
Otto H. R. Noter Seeher urges closer cooperation between the United States and Great Britain as essential to lasting peace. He argues both nations share identical aims for a moder- ates justice oriented approach in Europe, and notes past joint efforts in 1918 and 1927 proved beneficial. He warns against artificial competition and urges using profits from exports to fund imports and expand world trade.
Fifteen years ago the city council issued an order for 146,900 dollars in bonds for paving, water works and sewer projects. Memorial Hospital work advanced to the third floor amid good weather. County commissioners discussed remodeling the jail for exclusive use, forcing the sheriff to relocate. Reverend N. D. Bigelow of Ash tabula Harbor became rector of St Andrew's church. The Baptist Church sued Lorain County Abstract Co to regain possession of their building under a lease claim. Lorain County Fair Association reported a strong year and $4,600 paid on indebtedness. A Nebraska town poll on sweetest girl in school sparked at least 20 fights among contestants' circles.
A brief local ad notes California grapefruit as a tasty choice all week at Little Joe’s with a playful line about a dime and the phrase 1A dime. The item highlights a promotional kitchen sale aimed at drawing in shoppers.
A lyrical homage by Anne C. Lynch Botta extols a library as a temple for genius. It enshrines minds from all ages, guiding a reader toward wisdom as poets sing and prophets steer one's steps, urging the young to walk with god-anointed kings in the realm of thought.
A vintage ad notes NORMA, a vegetable preparation, marketed since the year’s start to reduce high blood pressure. It claims benefits for appetite loss, moodiness, headaches, hot flashes, and dizziness, advising use by women at midlife and urging purchases through Phillips Drug Store or other high class druggists.
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