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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1929
Page
6
A nationwide outcry from 800 superintendents and principals urges ending the proliferation of special weeks and days in public schools. They call these observances time stealers and hobbyist exploits that dilute curriculum and waste limited school terms.
The piece laments the loss of British submarine H-41 with 22 crewmen and argues against undersea warfare. It notes that wartime gains from subs fade in peace, cites parity concerns for smaller powers, and urges abolition of submarines due to their high cost, danger, and brutal history.
An aged reflection claims each person holds a vast share of gold and silver in the oceans, equaling 27 million pounds in gold or 350 thousand dollars in silver per Earth inhabitant. Scientist Prof. A. Berget of France estimates the sea’s wealth and salt could bury cities or fuel vast continental riches, provoking mixed thoughts on fortune and restraint.
Fragmentary line urges not letting wealth corrupt. It contrasts wealth with fertility of land and the obligation to work it, warning of the land yielding its bounty to industrious effort. The tone hews cautious and moral, amid ambiguous surrounding context.
Dr Julius Klein outlines Czechoslovakia as a forward looking nation with growing industries and a favorable stance toward American goods. He notes quota limits on autos, growth in shoe exports, and the country’s central European position with Prague as a hub and streets like Hoover Street and President Wilson station signaling American ties.
Francesco Petrarch, Italian poet born in 1304, died 1374. John I Howe, inventor of the automatic pin-making machine, born Ridgefield Conn., died Birmingham Conn. Sept. 10, 1873. Augustin Daly, dramatist and manager, born Plymouth NC, died Paris June 7, 1899. Marquis of Queensbury, author of prize ring rules, born 1344, died March 31, 1990.
The commission debates priorities among crimes such as bootlegging gas station banditry and hijacking while considering broader ills. Names and exact events are unclear in the fragment, but the piece suggests a focus on varied criminal acts and the commission's puzzlement over where to begin.
Calendar history recaps three events: in 1851 a wooden bridge near Moscow collapsed drowning 150 monks, in 1903 Pope Leo XIII died in Rome at age 93, and in 1923 General Pancho Villa was killed at Parral Mexico.
A roundup of prominent births noting Alberto Santos-Dumont Brazil 56 years ago the early aviation pioneer. Dr Josiah H Penniman University of Pennsylvania president born Concord Massachusetts 61 years ago. Bishop Charlies L Mead Methodist Episcopal Church born Vienna New Jersey 61 years ago. Rt Rev Thomas F Davies Episcopal bishop Western Massachusetts born Philadelphia 57 years ago. Howard Thurston magician born Columbus Ohio 60 years ago.
A reflective note on patient endeavor and faithful service. It argues that modest native strength and self-restraint can yield respect, honor, and even a share of worldly goods through quiet endurance and diligent work. The tone emphasizes virtue over self-promotion.
Paul W. Terry of the Missouri Inspection Bureau told a fire prevention meeting that rates depend on the individual building. If a citizen uses sound construction methods and safe occupancy practices, he can secure a lower fire insurance rate for his property.
The speaker outlines three elements shaping fire insurance rates including personal practices, community fire defenses such as water, departments, alarms, and codes, and the statewide underwriting result. He urges property owners to push for strong local safeguards and a statewide effort to reduce rates through better prevention and cooperation.
Julius Spucher of Raymond Minnesota arrived Friday at the John Baumann home for a several week visit with friends in town. Shirley and Junior Hurst of Painesville spent Thursday and Friday with their uncle M. L. Hurst while returning home with their father H. B. Hurst. Russel Kreuger attended the Steel and Tube employees picnic at Chippewa Lake last Saturday. Mrs Amy Briggs and daughter Cherry called on friends in No Fairfield Wednesday. Della Pyle of Cleveland and New York was a guest at the J. C. Davidson home part of last week. Mr and Mrs Ernest Brooks and daughter Virginia of Duncan Falls vacationing with their parents, Mr. and Mrs H. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs S. Hutchinson. Mr and Mrs Charles James entertained Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Vickards and children of
Day's Music Store proclaims a July Sale with 20 percent off Ukuleles and Banjo Ukes and a push to clear older Victor records. New band and orchestra goods arrive as demand grows, with radio models Orthophonic and standard, plus used bargains on radios and phonographs. A $3959 home moving picture camera is offered, while reports claim strong fishing in Elk Remids Michigan.
The final ten days of July Safe include special cash prices on Automatic or Illinois Refrigerators and Weisbach Electric Refrigerators with a 100% safe refrigerant. Lawn mowers, Easy line washers, and D. & M. golf gear are marketed with emphasis on high quality for the price.
Cleveland residents and families from Milan join a sequence of social events across Oberlin Pittsfield Elyria and Wellington guests visit kin attend club picnics church suppers and a band concert The Catholic church annual picnic drew about 300 from Oberlin and surrounding towns including the Campbell Park gathering and a church dinner Local families report stolen car parked near Second Street and East Avenue with no recovered lead.
Henry Baumann was involved in a Wednesday night accident when Hoe driving close behind another machine swerved to avoid a sudden stop and crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle suffered heavy damage but no injuries were reported.
Litchfield notes a birthday dinner for Harvey Jenne with Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Richard of Medina and Mrs. Ina Sears. Visitors include Missy Mary Jackson of Lodi and Lyle Scott of Elyria. Also listed are gatherings at the Canfield home with several Jacksons, Simpson sisters, and others from Lorain, Lakewood, Wellington, and Penfield as well as a farewell party for Anne Gibbson.
Tuesday evenings from :00-8:00 PILES FISSURE AND FISTULA Treated Without Loss of Time From Work.
Paul Burdick and his son accompanied them. Mr and Mrs H E Jenne spent Sunday with Fred Benedict and family at Mallet Creek.
In Albuquerque New Mexico motorist D RR Smith told Judge Ritt he was speeding. The judge searched the docket and admitted no charge existed. He dismissed the case noting no charge against Smith after the odd procedural confusion.
Arthur Leiser of Strasburg died June 5 leaving a one line will stating that his aunt Tillie Bearick is his sole heir, a record for brevity in the probate filing.
Impartial Tree in Wauneta Nebraska shows an unusual fruit split this season. On the Walter Fox farm blossoms were white and pink and now the tree bears peaches on one half and cherries on the other.
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