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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
6
The piece reflects on American history driven by leaders who solved issues and moved society forward. It warns that automobile and aviation accidents claim many lives daily and urges safety education, public awareness, and better vehicle maintenance to reduce recklessness and improve road safety.
The article discusses President Hoover's task of forming a Federal Farm Board with top, conflict free men. It stresses the need for vision, fairness, and expert judgment, likening the chairmanship to a professional authority. It notes the high standard expected and the £12,000 salary as a deterrent to unsuitable hires.
Dr. F L Hoffman, leading insurance statistician, released 1928 homicide figures for 136 cities covering about 56 million people. The average rate was 10.2 per 100 000, down from 10.5. Memphis led with 60.5, Chicago 15.8, New York 6.7, Los Angeles 4.7. About 12 000 homicides occurred nationwide and fewer than 200 killers were executed.
The column explains barber's itch or tinea sycosis as ringworm of the bearded region. It notes contagious spread in barber shops, advises not to visit while infected, stresses personal hygiene, and outlines external treatments including sodium hyposulphite preparations and precipitated sulphur ointments, with frequent applications and post cure maintenance. It mentions UV and radiant heat therapy as adjuncts and invites readers to follow diet and constipation articles in the paper.
A humorous note praises Jefferson's history publication for clearing debt and living within income. It recalls past fuss over tying a girl's shoe, framing a domestic simplicity as a model for the country. The quip uses light, folksy language to reflect local sentiment.
A fragmented roster lists figures linked to dates of birth and death. Names include John Singleton Copley born in Boston and died 1796, Henry Grattan born Dublin and died 1820, Emile Ollivier born in France died 1912, Geo L. Fox aka Humpty Dumpty born Boston died Cambridge, William H. Hurlbut born Charleston died Italy 1895, Theodore Herzl born Budapest died Vienna 1904.
History notes mark Quebec City’s founding by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608. It lists key events: 1775 Washington assuming command of the Continental Army at Cambridge Massachusetts and the 863rd day of the Gettysburg battle. 1898 Admiral Cervera’s Spanish fleet destroyed near Santiago by American ships.
Dr Hubert Work former Postmaster General and Secretary of the Interior born in Marion Center Pennsylvania sixty nine years ago. Charlotte P Gilman author and lecturer born in Hartford Connecticut sixty nine years ago. Clarence J McLeod representative
A historical notice lists prominent individuals with birthplaces and ages including a Detroit born politician candidate for U S Senate, a Waterville Minnesota native Mrs Peter B Olsen, author Thomas Boyd born Chicago, philosopher Halph B. Perry from Poultney Vermont, and singer Helen M. Warrum from Greenfield Indiana. It also notes that watches were invented in Nuremberg in 1177.
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