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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1923
Page
7
A 1923 argument advocating a state driven minimum wage, detailing current exploitative wages, the need for a Wage Commission, and the aim to ensure fair pay. It asserts industry must sustain workers, reduces inequality, and protects morale and public resources against underpayment. Strong emphasis on societal duty, fair exchange, and preventing “parasites on society.”
A fragmented OCR passage shows three voices debating a speech about patriotism and funding. One person finds the rhetoric too long while others express satisfaction and question accessibility. The text mentions singing and flag waving and hints at infrastructure shortages.
The wedding of Alton Brooks Parker, famed former judge and Democratic political figure, to Amelia Day Campbell drew national notice. Parker, 70, widowed since 1917, leads a NYC law firm and has long been a prominent jurist and party leader with roles in the American Bar Association and Democratic conventions.
Timely views on world topics discuss Pierrepont B Noyes urging a U S UK joint committee to handle the Ruhr crisis. The proposal calls for abandoning isolation, pressuring France to withdraw troops, and using economic leverage to deter military action while seeking a coordinated response.
A hazy chronicle lists events dated 1805 to 1870 noting Isaac Newton Walker’s death in Columbus and a missing bank paper law. Includes a 1 July 1856 entry and a 1 July birthday roundup of William Hohenzollern Samuel Gorpers and others born in Potsdam London and Lynchburg.
Today marks the independence day of Greece and the centenary birth of French composer Edward Lalo. The Thirty third anniversary of James G Blaine’s death is noted, while ex-Emperor William resides in exile and enters his sixty third year as the Oregon State Woolgrowers Association holds a major session on business administration and related topics.
Abe Martin argues that wholesome drama endures while sensational stage fare fades. He cites plays like Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Way Down East, praising Lightnin for clean content. He laments modern vulgarity and urges preference for moral, uplifting productions.
The text evokes a martial verse urging Scots to rise with Wallace and Bruce against oppression. It emphasizes freedom, triumph over tyranny, and the resolve to fight for liberty, promising a brave death or victory in battle. The imagery centers on battle, chains, and the cry for freedom.
A description notes the snow-plant in the Sierras as one of the most beautiful flowers. Its delicate coloration leads botanists to nickname it blood ed flesh. The remark highlights plant beauty and botanical naming.
W E Rust forms a four member Banjo and Mandolin club inviting all to join with a note to leave applications at the store. The ad promotes Hohner Sax toys for $3 and lists sheet music romance snippets with a mention of Victrola concert and new Victor records with 7:30 seating for seven, next Thursday.
Day's Hardware advertises discontinued stock from Jordan and Sheffield made tools to clear, with prices far below cost on auto end wrenches hood covers inner tubes electric appliances and demonstration items. Includes one Smith Motor Wheel bicycle attachment and a few 22 caliber rifles offered at special prices along with assorted sporting goods and odds and ends.
A 40 year old item recalls William Wadsworth donating 2000 pounds of coal for the poor, a January with no sleighing for two months, a portrait by 15 year old Miss Mary Elemes at Griswold's, a Beebe House landlord benefit with 60 couples and McAvoy's orchestra, a cruel beating of a girl by schoolmates ending in her death, and Gordon Baker’s hen laying feats with 290 eggs in 70 days and two 28 pound capons.
Abe Martin laments that office holders are chosen, not elected, and notes Binkley refused to draft a life policy for Carpenter Ike Sales upon learning he was married. The observant quip uncovers civic mistrust and social quirks in a small town.
Readable notes show the 50th annual National Automobile Dealers Association convention opening today in Chicago. The item lists speakers and early events, with later commentary on fundraising drives and subscription efforts. The piece mentions Fulton County’s 10th birthday and the centennials of figures tied to agriculture and Marietta’s founding, alongside a national child labor day plan and Pasteur centenary celebrations.
A humorous column notes the Community Chest is down by thirty five thousand Iron men from last year. It quips that God loves a cheerful giver and jokes about saints and the Pearly Gates, with Saint Peter sending some to the elevator labeled Down James.
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