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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
8
In a interview from July 1923 Henry Ford claims the Eighteenth Amendment is settled and prohibition is no longer an issue. The piece criticizes Ohio politicians who chide for prohibition while advancing liquor protection interests, urging leaders to address broader economic questions and humane reforms.
State superintendent J W Tannehil reports assets of Ohio building and loan associations rose by 56.21 million in the year ending June 30, a record gain. Secretary James A Devine credits newspaper advertising for the growth, noting only 5 percent used ads two years ago and now over 60 percent. Institutions serve 1,259,000 stockholders and 60,000 depositors as assets reach 605.56 million with nearly half a million spent on Ohio newspapers last year.
The record criticizes Governor Donsher over state pol icy directions and the handling of welfare and highway affairs. The speaker warns of political blunders, blaming the Welfare Director and noting power shifts with a new Highway Director. The piece expresses concern the Governor may seek alibis for many cases if his approach continues.
A clipped headline notes that actors who cannot act may study at Columbia University this coming year. The piece suggests many may enroll, potentially boosting endowment prospects as Co in eyes larger funding. Entities include Columbia University and endowment discussions.
Dr Mason Edwards Park of Bryn Mawr College warns that American education is rapidly changing as it is spread across forty eight states and many communities, creating a genuine national school system despite vast responsibility. General Gouraud praises soldiers and French allies, while political notes discuss a new Under Secretary of the Treasury post created in 2021 and Gilbert’s path to it. final item notes the death of Kate Landt, 69, in a January automobile casualty list reaching 79.
A jumble of dates notes anniversaries and events from 1797 to the present including Lincoln Douglas debates in 1858 1840 Prince of Wales arrival 1847 Pioneer Day in the Mormon church 1919 railroad shopmen strike impact one year ago today and conventions opening today across states with groups like Washington State Pharmaceutical Association Texas State Horticultural Association and Grand Lodge of Massachusetts listed alongside local build loan discussions in Tacoma
ABE MARTIN notes Shelby Montana is rude while New York hosts a crowd of about 100 90 people paying to watch Jess Willard. The speaker, Lafe Bud, quips about trying golf but always getting homesick today.
A fragmented OCR style poem reflecting on music makers and dreamers who build worlds from stars and ideas. It evokes ancient nations like Nineveh and Babel, linking past grandeur to a new world’s worth and the idea that each age births its dream. Arthur O. Saaugi-essy appears as a misread attribution.
Fifteen years ago Carl White, a carpenter, leaped from a tram at the East Avenue crossing and suffered injuries so severe he died days later. Reports note a near blockade on Broad Street as locals eyed a new fashion sheath gown. The Merchants and Manufacturers' Prem was held at Linwood Park with about 3,000 attendees. no accidents were recorded. Wilkins and Hurst showed a modern ambulance. The Liquid Force Co sought a $250,000 charter for a new factory. George Stevens drove a Garford car achieving a near perfect score in the Glidden tour.
A collage of humorous telegrams and sports jabs. Mentions Art, Smith, and two last place regatta finishes. Laughs at boat barbering, loving cups, and Volstead. Earthquakes in California, Hollywood, prize boxing rounds, and Elyria readers’ thoughts on Brownheim.
A profile of Gilbert, acting secretary of the treasury at age 31, detailing his rise from Cravath Henderson in New York to Washington in 1917 and 1918 under McAdoo and Wilson, highlighting rapid responsibility in fiscal operations and war loan work.
The readable lines record uncertain names and roles such as a secretary and treasurer, with garbled phrases about duties and dates. The fragment mentions a 27 year old elevated figure and references to Lefasn, Miadoo Gass, Houston, and Andrew Verna in a partial, unclear context.
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