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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1931
Page
4
A dated opinion piece argues the strong, instinctive drive to own a home remains timeless despite modern distractions like theatres and amusements. It contends the pendulum will swing back toward home ownership, with family life and prayers returning to center.
The Chronicle Telegram lists the Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co as publishers with A Cnudutt as publisher and J Clare George as city editor. It outlines daily and weekly postal rates for Elyria and surrounding areas, plus annual rates for other regions and foreign ad representatives in Chicago New York and Detroit.
The Census Bureau reports the U S population on July 1 at 124 069 651 due to slower birth and immigration and higher death and emigration. Net growth slows to one person every 36 seconds, with births every 14 seconds and deaths every 22 seconds, yet the population still increases overall.
The article argues for a government Geographic Board to standardize place names and rejects repetitive suffixes and common prefixes. It suggests naming influences growth, tourism, and perception, noting many towns repeat patterns like New, East, West, North, and South and prefixes such as town and burg.
The article notes the penny's limited use for newspapers and streetcar fares during prosperity, then reports the 1930 minting of 84,181,000 Lincoln cents amid a national demand for currency. It also mentions a rare low demand for small change, with the three mints producing 98,236,500 coins.
Miscellaneous questions and oddities from a past issue. Notes include a translucent glass brick house in Paris, a historical prompt about opening Japan, a 1927 Brazil Georgia query, and cryptic lines. Also dated anniversary about Burr Hamilton duel and a horoscope claiming confident, thoughtful persons, plus Commodore Perry and Paul Redfern references.
The article notes demand dips to 399,467,200 from the prior year as coins hoarded during prosperity return to markets. It explains families use coins rather than bills as wages shrink and salaries decline, and notes metallic money is a small share of currency with gold coins representing two thirds of minted value.
The notice compiles several birth anniversaries including Robert Bruce born before 1529 death June 7 1529 John Quincy Adams born 1767 died Feb 28 1848 John Wanamaker merchant prince philanthropist Postmaster General born Philadelphia died there Dec 12 1922 and magician Kellar born Erie Pennsylvania with death in Los Angeles March 19 1922 plus an 1849 entry.
Today in history notes three events: 1790s U. S. Marine Band reestablished after Revolutionary disbandment, 1804 Alexander Hamilton mortally wounded by Aaron Burr in a duel, and 1925 Charles Ponzi sentenced to seven to nine years in prison for financial schemes.
A printed birthday list notes Dr Edward S Judd of Rochester Minnesota president of the American Medical Association born in Rochester Minnesota forty three years ago. It also records US Senator George W Norris of Nebraska born in Sandusky County seventy years ago and Dr Henry C Culbertson a noted Los Angeles Presbyterian clergyman born in Cinrinna s fifty seven years ago. Isabel M Tevis of Washington DC author and astronomer born at Old Orchard Beach Maine five hundred forty nine years ago.
A quirky blurb recalls bootlegger Ike Lark helping customers with favors and lessons for Joe Kite. The narrator muses on past days of relaxing away from women in a cigar store, reflecting a humorous social memory.
Psychologist Dr Garry C Myers calls for teaching children property respect via real life camp picnics. He notes untended outings risk damage and bad attitudes toward owners. suggests family outings, accessible camp sites, and involving older kids in meal prep to model considerate behavior. He urges thoughtful acts toward neighbors including the elderly and offers pamphlets for 10 cents.
Emma L. Bard transfers 24 acres on Laks Avenue Elyria Township to Willam and Nellie McMullen. Raymond E Burke conveys a one wall interest in Harwood Street and Lot 4 in Harwood Street Ro ser to Hazel P Burke. Elsria Savings and Trust Company sells sublots 3 and 199 The Meadows Altotment Ridgeville Township to Simon Hanson.
Land deals include Simon Hansen to Agnes Hansen in Cleveland sublots 99 and 100 at The Meadows. Joseph and Melvin Gould to Bes sie R Fields on Ninth Street Lorain. Edward T and Ethel R B Stanton to Arthur Abrams subdlot 259 Fas Avenis Avon Point Avon Lake. Andrew Mairo executor to Alex and Anna Siska half interest East Thirfeth Street Lorain. Lachamp Hartzell Co to Frederick and May Zuber Lakewood sublet 298 Armour Road and Herrman Drive Avon Lake. Forrest Boulevard Avendover Beach Avon Lake. Walter R Harlan administrator to Alex and Anna Siska half interest East Thirtieth Street Lot Lo Tain. Sheriff's deed to Savings Denost Bank and Trust Co. Roy S and Grace B Cahoon 71 acres Avon Township.
The article states a belief that the carracuda, not the shark, is more likely to attack humans. It notes the species’ aggressive behavior and compares it to the commonly feared great white, highlighting public concern and scientific uncertainty about the true danger posed by these fish.
Dr Logan Clendening explains coffee lowers cerebrospinal fluid pressure, potentially easing headaches. He cites a 30 percent pressure drop after caffeine injections in 50 patients and notes coffee’s fatigue relief and caution for sensitive hearts. Also mentions de caffeinated options and offers pamphlets.
Dr. Miriam Van Waters, consultant to the Harvard school crime survey and former Los Angeles juvenile court referee, reports juveniles held as hardened criminals faced torture and confinement in jails with “filth and misery” beyond description. The Wickersham Commission reported to President Hoover on the findings.
Mrs. Gus Garwood sang on Staten WJY Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hughes and family and Mr. and Mrs Depka and daughter Dorothy attended the Olmied Falls Fourth of July eve. Mrs. Mayme Geiger cared for Reynolds children while they toured Indian Lake and Ohio Caverns. Mrs. Geiger now at Leon Varney’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ingersoll and
Orange Va July 11 President Hoover met with Vice President Charles Curtis in a Washington discussion that touched on short sellers in the wheat market Curtis who may run with Hoover in 1932 weighed his political future after a Kansas trip He sought no comment on the vice presidency and remained upset over the Farm Board wheat policy Mexico readies its first harvest in irrigated land 7000 hectares under Don Martin dam irrigation plans
Two daughters spent the Fourth and Sunday with Mrs Ingersoll's parents Mr and Mrs D J Radcliffe of Neva Ohio. Mrs R Kelner and children of LaGrange spent Sunday at the homes of William and Leon Cole. Little Gladys Cole returned home with them for a visit. Mrs Mary Doran Mrs LaRue and daughter Mary Helen of Cincinnati are visiting at the Pinckney home. Mr and Mrs Burl Martin entertained a family party on the 4th.
Tickets for the Cleveland New Stadium Grand Opera Sea-502 are on sale at the store with prices from 25¢ to $2.00. The season runs July 28 to August 2 featuring Aida Triple Bill Cavalleria La Gioconda Die Meistersinger Carmen Bartered Bride and more. Singers include Roselle Glade Amato Althouse Vettori Wakefield and a chorus of 800. July sale on house furnishings appliances and sporting goods continues with Junior Croquet Sets at 98c and adult sets at $1.45+, plus electrical appliances like washers irons and fans advertised.
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