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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1928
Page
3
Col Lindbergh's Central America journey highlights limits of horse and car travel and the swift potential of airplanes. The article notes planes extend speed, fuel efficiency, and reach across jungles, oceans, and mountains, signaling a new era for passenger and freight transport.
U S Labor Department reports the national cost of living fell about 2.1 percent in 1927, with drops between two and three percent in most cities. Despite the decline, increases from 1914 to 1927 ranged from 80 to 92.8 percent, marking a peak in 1920 and a gradual fall since.
An essay discusses a trend of critics viewing contemporary America and the world as in decline, preferring old vices to new. The piece argues that comparing the present unfavorably with the past is persistent, and future generations may praise earlier virtues while judging current youth.
A reader letter discusses calories and nutrition for children, citing diet plans and food groups. It mentions daily allowances, protein and carbohydrate sources, and practical tips for balanced meals, including bread cereals milk butter and vegetables. Names and dates appear as references to past papers and studies.
A compilation of dates and figures including Ring Fen VIII of Ene land death 1492 1512 Sir Thomas Bewley Ragleran Lyrarm Oxford London 145 V123 Peer the Great founder ru ia van Birewieha Priera burg Born 3% Wascos June 41 1572 Robert J Macture explorer born in Werf Pied leadon Gri 14 1868 Mount Vesusine eruption 157i Paris capitulation Versan deav Count Bumank Jules Fayre 889 Pensacola Fla 1895 President Cleveland note January 2 Freedom of the Ose ab Tradontated to 4 agar Hardy of Nelons tag mo 1814 Battle of Boerne Napoleon Allies Blicher Ambrose Warechal Baltimore died born France United States senate Neara Euan treaty Semi-Tropical Exposition Ocala John B Alien died Seattle Born Craw fordsville 1845 German Crown Prince Ver dun Hill 304 coal miners perished Helena Alabama
A survey of events from 100 years ago notes the grant of the Ithaca and Oswego Railroad charter, a semi centennial of News today, the opening of a major automobile show in Chicago, Indiana artists at Hoosier Salon, Republican state organization talks in Albany, and the maiden voyage of the steamship California under the American flag. Also mentioned are unsettled doctor payments and a London firm named Il Varment 204 Daughter.
Taxpayers warned against large warship construction while farm relief bills face political shifts as McNary Haugen supporters realign. The piece notes Senate activity, committee defections, debates over equalization fees, export debentures, and possible impacts on farmers in the upcoming legislative battles. It references Admiral Navy officials and international trade angles as context.
Washington bureau notes a sharp debate among farmers and officials over a new farm financing plan linked to the McNary Haugen bill. Proponents push for a levy and expedient venture to bypass veto risks while opponents demand full compromise or no bill.
The Wasleal Clearance sale at Day & Sons on Broad Street hawks Victrolas and radios at deep discounts. Fortunes listed include a 500 Credenza Ortho phonics model at 195, floor samples from 14, and a 650 Victrola-Radiola at 2335. Also featured are Roth violins, Lindemman pianos, Gulbransen register grand trade-ins, and new Victor records in stock.
Day's Hardware at 421 Broad St advertises a factory backed junior sales campaign selling Mazda Electric Lamps and various electric appliances. The notice highlights low prices on lamps, heaters, toasters, cleaners, and tools, plus two second hand gas stoves and cabinet heaters while noting three foremen attended a Winchester stores meeting in Cleveland.
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