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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
3
An editorial urges Ohio voters to participate in the August 12 primary to curb indecision and independent voting. It argues primaries weed out unsuitable candidates, align November choices with the will of the people, and warns that pecuniary interests often drive turnout and outcomes.
Julius E Barnes argues that true equality of opportunity requires early life equalization of educational and social conditions. He stresses removing handicaps at the start and matching individuals to suitable jobs to ensure all can avail themselves of equal chances, noting persistent systemic barriers.
A mixed column of historical notes and birthdays. Entries recall Continental Congress actions, early figures like Benjamin Franklin, and assorted dates from 1784 to 1922. Birthdays include George Bernard Shaw and James K. Vardaman among others, with brief notes on events in Canada, Idaho, Washington, and Idaho.
Members of the Loyal Order of Moose from across the United States gather for a grand council to mark the tenth anniversary of the end of the World War and discuss U S policy and world affairs amid wartime era sentiment. A Texas primary election name votes and races for senator and congressmen, with focus on Democratic nominations and law enforcement issues.
Fragmented lines show political notes and local incidents. Mentions La Follette PRG party adoption of berry bell and leave on election, a fire department call involving Bill Dam, contempt rulings from Ohio, editor’s twenty five hundred dollar hold, and a reference to Grafton items.
ABE MARTIN mentions Mr Lemmie Peters wearing a flowin winner tie for almost a year without success and Mrs On Moss returning from her honeymoon and being at home behind the granite ware counter of the Monarch five and ten after August frat.
Grove Patterson uses Lt Arnald’s world flight and a Siamese student story to probe ten years after World War I What did the war mean for the world and for individuals Were ideals kept or betrayed The piece questions whether humanity earned the harvest it reaped and urges clear-eyed reflection on duty and progress
Col K H House, a member of the Versailles Peace Commission, argues that the lack of a U S official delegate votes hindered reparations. He says France bears blame for delays while urging Germany’s league membership, Dawes plan support, and steady allied debt negotiations for lasting peace.
A discussion on art's value independent of class, politics, or racial lines. The piece argues beauty in painting sculpture and poetry stands on its own merit, whether created in Bulgaria Moscow or elsewhere, and condemns tonal restrictions as regressive.
Fragmented verse on faith and salvation addressing Jesus as refuge and source of comfort. The speaker seeks protection from temptation and prays for renewal, trust, and eternal life within spiritual shelter.
Jor Boda aged 18 was crowned near the river by the screen line power house during a visit with friends. Miss Caroline Crandall Elyria school teacher died at her Second street home. Elyria delegates secured the Spanish War Veterans convention for the city. Council planned repaving Cheapsite and East Bridge street bridges with work starting soon. Carl an Day died diving in shallow lake shore during camping trip. New Zealand railroad strike halted trains for several days.
The piece notes that marble created by man made methods fools experts in detecting its artificial origin. It cites that over one million women workers are employed as servants and domestics in the country.
The famed French painter Claude Monet, age 84, still paints daily though eyesight limits output. Born November 14, 1840 in Paris, Monet pioneered luminous atmosphere and broken color. He declined a $3,000,000 offer for 30 garden paintings and gave the collection to France, now housed in a new museum. Monet lives in retirement at Giverny, shielding his life from reporters as friends like Gillaumin and Georges Clamenceau visit.
July and August are vacation months and Day's Music Store highlights entertainment options from Victrola and piano to new records. It lists George Olson's first Victor release with instrumental effects and several new vocal and instrumental cuts by Shannon Quartet, Stanley and Murray, and others. The editor notes a return from a two week camping trip with 1400 miles logged, multiple rivers and lakes visited, large trout and bass catches, and plans for another trip.
The shop promotes appliances and gear for hot weather including 110 pound Auto matic refrigerators at 60 dollars and a Green Mountain 100 lb model at 45 with cash discount. A recent catch near the power house is described with black river bass and catfish. Other items include 42-piece Dinner Sets, Freezers, camping gear, and car enamel promising higher resale value.
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