This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1929
Page
4
Wellington resident Salonas A Williams has been named commander of the Ohio Department of the Grand Army of the Republic. He joined the Civil War era army at fourteen, is in good health, and will lead the veterans with vigor. Wellington proudly celebrates this honor for its esteemed citizen.
The piece argues King Michael of Roumania at seven lacks a normal boyhood, consumed by pomp and scrutiny. It contrasts royal duties with American boyhood pleasures, noting his isolation from friends, simple freedoms, and everyday joys as he grows toward fifteen without more carefree childhood years.
Wade H Ellis of the American Bar Association Crime Commission warned crime costs the United States about 13 billion dollars, roughly equal to the war debt. He noted 12,000 murders yearly, 30,000 criminals at large in New York and 10,000 in Chicago, and a murder rate up 350 percent since 1900. He cited wealth growth, excessive laws, and new inventions aiding criminals as factors.
Observers note widespread progress in rounding curbs at street intersections. The change enhances corner safety and allows traffic to move more smoothly, with wider intersections aiding faster, safer driving.
E C Plummer vice chairman of the U S Shipping Board outlines progress in restoring the American merchant marine. He cites vessels built, tonnage, and costs, noting the Jones White Merchant Marine Act of 1928 spurring a U S shipbuilding program while foreign rivals expand. He argues recovery requires long effort yet signals renewed prestige after six decades.
In a quoted exchange Joe Kite notes Mrs Gann would not attend a dinner with a social equal due to seating disputes at the event. He remarks fears about a new tariff bill, though antique kimonos remain on the free list.
Old calendar anniversaries recall Marshal McMahon born era veteran officer and French president who died in 1893. James A Seddon, Confederate War Secretary, born in 1815 and died 1880. Nathan B Forrest, Confederate general, born in 1821 and died 1877. John Jacob Astor IV, American magnate born in 1864 and perished in the Titanic disaster in 1912.
The entry notes the first ecumenical council at Nice regulating Easter and defining the Godhead against Arius doctrine. It also mentions Marat’s assassination in 1793, Longfellow and Appleton's 1843 marriage, and the 1849 Philadelphia cholera peak with 32 deaths in a day.
Mt Holyoke College president Marv E Woolley is 65, born in South Norwalk Conn. Ursinus College president George T Omwake is 58, born in Greencastle Pa. Hoffman Philip US Minister to Persia is 46, born in Washington DC. William J Hurlbut a successful Maywright is 46, born in Belvidere. Rt Hon Sidney Webb English economist and statesman is 79, born in London.
The reading notes strong perception and adaptability making a capable teacher or trainer. It cautions that while hopes may be realized there may be no real pre-eminence over colleagues. A brief favorable aspect could overcome this limitation.
Hollywood reports Aimee Semple McPherson plans a series of talkie films to broadcast her sermons and Four Square Gospel. She aims to place screens in all branches of Angelus Temple and feature her texts weekly, expanding influence beyond her 5000 seat church. Prospective producers have sought her story, but she insists the evangelist angle remain central.
A Kansas publisher notes Arthur Capper born in Garnett Kansas and Dr Edwin B R Frost, director of the Yerkes Observatory, born in Brattleboro Vermont, with remarks on their careers and academic ties as of early reports.
Today horoscope notes a versatile mind inclined to study unusual subjects. It warns of wavering perseverance and tendency to worry under certain aspects, which if unchecked may hinder desires and eventual success.
Berlin reports a Polar Sea island Nowaja Semila tested by the Central Geophysical Observatory of Leningrad shows no bacteria in air water soil or animal flesh after extensive winter experiments. A gelatin test left in open air yielded no germ growth while city air would host heavy colonies. The writer suggests Nowaja Semila as a sanatorium site for those with lung ailments.
Mrs. McPherson rejects Broadway movie plans for sermons while the screen colony crew will back her talkies. She may also direct the production, leveraging technicians and cameramen for the project.
In Santa Fe New Mexico a fisherman argues legal fish size was met when caught but claims the fish shrank to shorter than standard before enforcement. He cites police and state fish commissioner testimony and suggests shrinking may be used as alibi in future cases.
In Dallas Texas Senor N Pizzuto of San Luis Potosi Mexico foundry owner arrived three weeks late for the Rotary International convention smilingly explaining the better state than never proverb He came with his wife and children and presented credentials at the Dallas Rotary club He said a daughter fell ill in San Antonio and they stayed there with her
Day's Hardware announces its July Sale in the third week with daily bargain days. Large stocks and connections allow cheaper buying and selling, offering opportunities to save on many items. Radio sales are strong. radios provide year round entertainment and profit, with bargain sets available for those who cannot afford new units.
Advertises July sale prices on Automatic and Illinois refrigerators, claiming bigger savings with better models. Highlights Jiffy Mop with 12 oz bottle of Liquid Veneer polish, selling for 29c, and notes open fishing season for Black Bass in Lake Erie District. Promotes wide stock of tackle, baseball gear, and musical merchandise in Elyria with demonstrations and lessons. Mentions staff changes and new Atwater-Kent display, plus a catalog of Victor Records and orchestra performances for summer.
Readers are invited to examine the Easy Washers model line focusing on wringerless designs that promise easier laundry. The note highlights the model’s modern features and user convenience, inviting comparison and consideration.
H Kellogg and his wife are spending two weeks on vacation with C M Blanchard and family at Elk Rapids Michigan, according to local society notices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.