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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
15
A July 1926 report portrays Congress adjournment as a necessary pause that lets the President vacation in the Adirondacks while lawmakers return home for the fall elections. The piece argues democracy requires debate and checks and balances, praising Congress and stressing the people’s will.
National tabulations show 1925 infant mortality at 72.6 per 1000 in 632 cities with 10 000 or more people, a record low tied with 1924. Seattle led large cities, 45 per 1000, while Stonington and Winona posted the lowest statewide rates. Western states overall weaker than the East in the findings.
A list of notable deaths and birthdates includes David Lee Cuild, Beersugar advocate in West Boylston. the poet Shelley drowned near Leghorn. Gen. Robert K. Scott of North Carolina. Napoleon Bonaparte’s descendants. Frank 8B Branderee, Connecticut senator. Vollidayv, organizer of the Pony Express. Gen. Roberts declining command in Britain. and a report of the Elks Grand Lodge approves war relief funding. Also mentions the British Lords rejecting a liquor local option bill.
A collage of historical anniversaries and birthdays marked today. References include Gen Robert KK Sveolt governor during reconstruction, John D Rockefeller on his birthday, and memorials for late President and Mrs Hardife. Also notes the Women's International League congress opening in Dy Mn and remarks on John G Sargent speaking at Pittsfield memorial dedication.
ABE MARTIN opines on why statesmen struggle to fix policy and jokes about the idea of hanging a murderer in effigy as a provocative aside reflecting rural humor and social critique.
A garbled 1928 note mentions a character called Jim and a half dollar hole gag. It hints at action and blame but remains largely unreadable.
Arthur Curtiss James a prominent railroad financier with wide holdings in the New York area and major lines such as the C B and Q and Nickel Plate. He serves as director of the Dodge Corporation and its subsidiaries and holds positions with First National Bank of New York and Northern Securities among many other stakes. He is a trustee of Amherst College and supports various cultural and educational institutions.
A fragment notes someone learning the business thoroughly at the middle merchant's trade. The sentence implies hands on experience in a shop setting, reflecting apprenticeship or early skill acquisition in commerce.
O M Kile discusses U S Chamber of Commerce. He notes leadership concerns and criticism from farm groups over chamber influence and effectiveness. The piece recalls calls for reform and names Mr Jardine in relation to chamber actions.
The National Industrial Conference Board report on the agricultural problem is acclaimed by farm leaders as fair and accurate. The Farm Bureau Federation commends the board and urges ongoing study and action to improve farming conditions and relations with industry.
The text notes there is no solid reason for agriculture and industry to cooperate to solve economic and political problems, but farmers remain wary of opponents who later appear to oppose their interests.
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