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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1923
Page
7
A New York employers' association and a building trades union reached a wage agreement to curb snow-balling, a practice where wages rise due to shortages. The contract runs to Jan 1, 1924, providing clear figures for both sides, with a public benefit expected from a cooperative approach between capital and labor.
The piece weighs Southern Democratic reaction to the 1924 platform fight. It notes Chairman Mack of New York arguing wets can shape the platform while Southern states may vote for it if they stay unified under prohibition rules. It warns of possible cracks in the Democratic South if anti prohibition elements are approved.
The Chicago Tribune printed July fourth questions from Clarence Darrow to William Jennings Bryan about Scripture. The piece signals Darrow’s readiness to share beliefs on religion. Separately, reports say dueling existed under czarist Russia but fell out of practice after the revolution and a recent duel led to a murder arrest. A new truth-telling drug could force exposure of misstatements in many cases.
The note debates using scopolamia if affordable to coerce confession and reduce trouble. Sam Hill argues people should shift from sowing wild oats to spreading kindness. The author reflects on finding joy in many virtuous deeds and wonders why more effort isn’t directed toward them.
A collage of historical anniversaries births and events from 1816 to 1921 covers Sheridan Mississippi Ohio crosses into Indiana and Bulgaria's prince. It lists Donor dates and people like Wilson Rockefeller and Haleck along with contemporary debates on a twelve hour workday and political mentions from Elyria to Washington.
The entry notes Jean de Lafontaine born at Chateau-Thierry in France and dying in Paris on April 18, 1695 1709-Charles XI of Sweden defeated by Peter the Great in a related note.
A comical drunkardexchange unfolds as Misa Fern Mopps pleads for mercy after Squire Marsh Swallow orders cotton hose at the reformatory. Lafe Bud inspects his Ford each morning, recognizing it instantly amid the rustic scene.
The Centenary of Francis McNeere Whittle Sr of Virginia is noted today. Twenty five years past President Meiniey signed the joint action for the annuation of awa. The Des Moines session of the international Christian Endeavorers ends today. Harding and his party travel to Alaska today from Henderson. Captain J E Berner sails from Quebec on the Ateic for a three months Far North expedition.
A whimsical note hints that a Chamber of Commerce or Booster Club is needed to avoid becoming Elyria the 196% City. Oscar Haserodt refines a night fishing chart using lightning bugs. Dave Hyman, Don Baird, and Luds Sotherden were in Milwau kee sharing a large hotel room. Hyman occupied seven coats while others brought two suits and pajamas. Dave Howell damaged a hat in a political clash but replaced it at Little Joe's restaurant. Gary denies a stated position.
Matthew Marshed Neel of West Virginia seeks to fill the late Senator John W. Davis seat in the U S Senate after 4563 years of service in the lower chamber. Neely was born November 9 1874 at Grove Fairmont now resides in Fairmont with spouse Alberta Ramage Neely and three children Alfred John Corinne Neely.
Forty years ago the county commissioners pursued a new infirmary wing after the old building proved too small for residents seeking care. A separate development noted the formation of the Elyria Smoking Condensing Co to manufacture a device, signaling local industrial activity.
Poem fragment by Thomas Moore appears alongside a local social brief noting Lucy Collingwood of New were at Matcham home and visitors Fay Long and others from Mineton and Rochester. Mentions plans to attend fireworks in Pittsfield.
Dr George 5S Duncan president of the Washington Classical club writes to congratulate Stanley Baldwin on becoming prime minister of Great Britain. He cites renewed interest in classics in American schools, critiques elective drift, and urges U.S. scholars to value classical studies as leaders rise. Duncan, a professor of Eryptology and Assyriology in Washington, urges a visit to promote classics in American universities.
BRIGHTON July 7 A PR Trt tie and daughter Nellie spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Merrill in Elvira Mr and Mrs Harvey Merrills and family of Elvira are visiting at the home of her sister and family. Mr and Mrs Harold Hardy Mr and Mrs W E B Cole were in Sullivan Monday evening. Mr and Mrs C A Gill and Mr and Mrs Andy Gill attended a family reunion on the 4th in Pittsfield at the home of their mother Mrs Gill and son Rafe. Mr and Mrs C F Strout were visiting in Newark Sunday. Mrs Claud Holmes and daughter Dorothy are spending a few days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Mosher. Mrs Henry Bedford spent last week with her daughter and husband Rev and Mrs Azman of Rocky River. Mr and Mrs A Collingwood and daughter Lucy of New London.
Claude Hill and family of Elyria visited G H Stony and went to Glen's beach with baskets for a lake picnic. Prof Roehm and family of Yea joined H White on Sunday. Mrs Edith remakogs condition unchanged. Keas of Cleveland visited the area with their son and Mrs William Gerriei. Extra fancy roses offered by Resar Flor, phone 3112.
The Gulbransen Co promotes a new repro cucing piano at 720 to 825 and 925, aiming at buyers who could not afford higher prices. Publisher notes on popular dance records plus Victrola No 219 features. Also advertised are ukuleles, banjos, Thermos bottles, mosquito repellents, stay at home porch swings, and various summer bargains.
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