The Elyria Post Press Ad Rates and Publisher Note
The Loral published daily except Sunday with J Clare George as City Editor. Rates: 2 cents per copy in Elyria, 12 cents weekly carrier, 6 dollars yearly in advance. Mail rates vary by region. Advertising reps listed in Chicago New York and Detroit.
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J. Clare George
Elyria
Mal
Lorain
Ohio
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Ene
Political Standings Reflected in Auto License Plates
A Midwest newspaper notes that license plate numbers reveal status, with numbers 1 to 1000 tied to the outgoing governor’s friends and the A1000 range hinting at new administration allies. The piece contemplates the political implications of plate allocation and easy identification of affiliations.
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Midwest
Capitol
Bees and speed claims spark agricultural debate
The piece jokes about bee speeds cited by the Department of Agriculture noting bees may fly 15 mph, 25 mph on the gas, and recalls a barefoot boy outrunning a bee in June. It questions why modern bees seem slower, urging a factual look into bee velocity differences between eras.
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Department of Agriculture
Treaty shields naturalized Americans from foreign drafts
A new treaty among the United States and twenty two nations ends a long standing friction by protecting naturalized citizens abroad. The move ends compulsory military service claims against Italian American citizens and marks final settlement of a dispute that last flared during the War of 1812 with credit due to Secretary Stimson.
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United States
Washington
Italy
Stimson
True Riches Are Found In Selfless Service
An editorial note from the Pasadena Star-News asserts wealth is measured by unselfish deeds, not money. True riches come from helping others, with character and service outpacing bank balances. The piece contrasts Croesus with a charity patient, praising deeds over material wealth.
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Croesus
Bradstreet’s
Wall Street
Pasadena
Star-News
Who's Who In The Day's News Robert M LaFollette Jr
Robert Marion LaFollette Jr born February 6 1895 at Madison Wisconsin. He served as secretary to his father for six years and was elected to the U S Senate in 1925 to fill the unexpired term. He was reelected in 1928 and is editor of La Follette's magazine a Progressive Republican. The Senate is praised for its investigative power and role in securing reforms including woman suffrage and exposure of scandals. The piece argues against gagging the Senate and supports federal relief responsibilities during hard times.
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Robert Marion LaFollette, Jr
Madison, Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
U. S. Senate
la Follette’s
Senate
Hoover
Condemned Man Tells Story Of Stormy Life
Ohio inmate Kenneth McCartney, one of three to die for the Willcox slaying, recounts a troubled marriage and lost son in a UPI interview. He alleges his wife’s parents ruined their union, led to divorce, and prevented access to his child, hoping clemency or repentance may change his fate.
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United Press
Ohio State Penitentiary
Columbus
Kenneth McCartney
Ralph Wilcox
Galton
Willcox
Fred Massa
Earl Sites
Supreme Court
McCartney
Paul Garst
Mansfield
Deino
Anniversaries and historic milestones
Today in history and notable anniversaries list figures born or died, including Frederick the Great, Charles James Fox, Henry Barnard, Joseph H Choate, Kate Barrett, Paul W Bartlett, and events like Morse's telegraph demonstration, Sutler's Mill gold discovery, and the first Boy Scout troop in England.
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Frederick the Great
Charles James Fox
America
Henry Barnard
Hartford
Conn
Joseph H. Choate
Salem
Mass
New York City
Kate W. Barrett
Stafford Co
Alexandria
Paul W. Bartlett
New Haven
Paris
Samuel F. B. Morse
New York
Sutter’s Mill
Coloma
California
England
Sir Baden Powell
Senator Hi Johnson Image on a Nineteen-Cent Stamp
A columnist quips that Senator Hi Johnson may soon appear on a nineteen-cent stamp. The remark notes the irony of the honor versus the senator’s perceived condition, suggesting the honor could still be seen as a mark of regard despite doubts.
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Hi Johnson
John F. Dille
Notable Educators and Leaders Born Over the Years
The article lists several prominent figures with birthplaces and ages: Albert R. Erskine of Studebaker from Huntsville Alabama aged 60, Dr. George Reeves Throop Chancellor of Washington University born Boydsville Tennessee aged 49, Dr. Homer L. Shantz president of the University of Arizona born Kent County Michigan aged 55, Jeremiah Milbank a New York banker born in New York aged 44, and an Interior Department biographical note from Philadelphia.
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Ogist
Department of the Interior
Philadelphia
Albert R. Erskine
Studebaker Corporation
Huntsville
Ala
George Reeves Throop
Washington University
St. Louis
Boydsville
Tenn
Homer L. Shantz
University of Arizona
Kent Co
Mich
Jeremiah Milbank
New York
Horoscope predicts gentle mind, strong success unlikely for this sign
A sensitive and somewhat weak disposition is noted with a good mind and little danger of failure or a misspent life. The nature is rarely misunderstood and may limit popularity despite having friends and potential for success.
Notable births listed for January 25 1931
The commemorative brief notes the births of Charles Curtis vice president of the United States born in North Topeka Kansas 71 years ago Matthew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor born in Luxemburg 61 Mrs Ellis A Yost West Virginia Republican leader born Basnettville W Va 53 years Ernest F W Alexanderson electrical engineer and inventor born in Sweden 53 years ago.
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Charles Curtis
United States
North Topeka
Kansas
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Luxemburg
Ellis A. Yost
West Virginia
Basnettville
W. Va
Ernest F. W. Alexanderson
Sweden
PEE WEE GOLF ADDS DIGNITY TO BUFFALO SPEAKEASIES
Miniature golf has acquired a new dignity in Buffalo. One of the chief attractions of some of the better speak easies is complete miniature golf courses.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Majestic radios touted in Grigsby Grunow notice
Chicago based Grigsby Grunow Company refutes rumors and announces a strong 1931 start with Majestic sets. The letter cites limited Majestic stock, a new economy price line, and unconditional guarantees on Majestic tubes and radios.
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Majestic
Elyria
Majestics
Grigsby Grunow Company
Chicago
Ill
Grigsby Grunow
Day's Hardware Offers Weeklong Inventory Display
Day's Hardware begins annual inventory with a friendly welcome to customers. During inventory week a display highlights G. B. Madra electric light bulbs in sizes up to 1000 watt, including colors flame tints candle type clear frosted and half frosted. A 10 percent discount applies on a full box of six or more bulbs.
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G. BE. Madra
Thrifty 1931 Majestic Refrigerator Features
The thirty special features of Majestic Refrigerators commend them to the thrifty buyer for 1931. Here are just a few beauty, flat top, all steel, sanitary porcelain, quiet, no vibration, economical motor, no belts, 85 ice cubes, automatic control, broom high legs, Bakelite facings, low price.
New 1931 Voss Electric Washing Machine Price
The Voss Electric Washing Machine offers a special price of $59.95 and carries a full guarantee. It claims improvements found in pricier models and promises relief from the hard work of washboards and hand operated machines for many homes.
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Voss
Local House Furnishings Store Promotes Cleaning Supplies
A houseware retailer touts dust cloths, mops, brushes, polishes, and linoleum care products. Four trucks promise quick delivery, with Armstrong linoleum stocked and linseed oil soap recommended for maintenance. Murphy's oil soap and Wiggs cleaner are highlighted. Colson wheels offered at 50 cents per pair.
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Colson Company
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Loral
Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Second Street
Ohion County Printing & Publishing Company
A.C. Houdnutt Publisher
R. M. Lafollette, JR
Wisconsin
LaFollette
House of Representatives
Tello Tory
Chioan
Thomas A. Jaggar
Abe Martin
Turner
Pee-Wee
Court Street
Lake Avenue Coal Co
Hess & Ruhl
the Lee Whitney Co. Hardware and Tin Shop
Willard Battery
Rust Battery Service
Broad Street
Elyria, Ohio
the Days
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day’s Hardware
Broad St
Armstrong
Chronicle - Telegram
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