Millions for Education Show Wealth Aiding Colleges
A Chronicle Telegram report highlights large donations to Oberlin and Yale from John D. Rockefeller Jr and other wealthy donors. Gifts include Oberlin's 4000000 theater and 75000 for a women’s swimming pool, and Yale’s 23045743 total gifts with a 7500000 Sterlings bequest and 5000000 from Edward S. Harkness. The piece argues such philanthropy underpins America's educational future.
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Chronicle- Telegram
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Oberlin
Hall
Yale
John W. Sterling
New York
Sterlings
Edward 8. Harkness
America
France to Tax Billboards to Protect Countryside Beauty
A French plan proposes taxing roadside billboards to curb visual pollution of scenic countryside. Levy starts at 24 dollars per square meter for boards under six square meters, rising to 100 dollars per square meter for boards over twenty, with some Paris road signs facing 16 thousand dollar yearly charges.
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France
Paris
The Slow Life and Heart Disease in Modern Society
A discussion on how machine civilization strains the heart and shortens life. The author contrasts fast American life with slower Orientals, linking high speed living to higher heart disease risk and urging a slower pace to extend longevity.
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Orient
United States
Early risers dodge traffic, but not those who start before
A concise proverb notes that getting up early lets many avoid congestion while those who rise even earlier still confront the few who chose the same strategy.
Overtime Pay Delays Stir Grumbling At Mills
Labor tensions rise as workers complain the mills of the gods appear to grind slowly and pay for overtime is delayed. Management cites funding holdups and scheduling bottlenecks, while workers accuse chronic lateness in wage settlements. The dispute highlights broader dissatisfaction with compensation timing.
Unified Control of Radio Regulation Proposed by Dr Sirovich
Dr William Sirovich a New York congressman born in 1882 proposes dissolving the Federal Radio Commission and transferring powers to the Department of Commerce He would create a federal radio board of appeals to hear legal radio issues with five members from regional zones and keep final appeals to the Court of Appeals DC This plan aims to end overlapping federal agency duties and place radio oversight under commerce with an appellate structure replacing the current commission
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William Sirovich
New York
William I. Sirovich
York, Pa
College of the City of New York
Columbia
New York City
People’s Hospital
Congress
Federal Radio Commission
Departments of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Robert PlLamont
Lamont
Hoover
Senate
House
Deparrtment of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Radio Commission
Federal Radio Board of Appeals
Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia
Federal Radio Board
Supreme Court
Super Radio Commission
Anniversary list of notable births and deaths
The annals record key birth and death dates for historical figures. Increase Mather, born 1639 in Boston, died 1723. Alexander J. Dallas born 1739 in Jamaica, died 1817 in Trenton. Daniel D. Tomkins born 1874 in Westchester County, died 1825 on Staten Island. Charley T. Jackson born 1893 in Plymouth, died 1880 in Boston. William G. T. Shedd born 1820 in Acton, died 1894 in New York City.
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Increase Mather
Boston
Alexander J. Dallas
Pennsylvania
the Treasury
United States Bank
Jamaica
Trenton
N. J
Daniel D. Tomkins
United States
Westchester Co
N. Y
Staten Island
Today in History 1611 Hudson cast adrift with crew
A historical note recalls Henry Hudson and five others being set adrift in 1611 during a voyage, with his sons among the companion group. The fate of the party remains uncertain, marking a grim chapter in early exploration history.
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Henry Hudson
Counterfeit Scotch Wrappers and Directions Burden Farmer
A humorous monologue by Tell Binkley recalls the tedious work of removing wrappers uncorking directions and sealing wax from a counterfeit Scotch bottle. The tale expresses sympathy for the farmer burdened by such odd tasks in a light, rural-voice style.
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Binkley
John F. Dilte Co
James Litteral's farewell before execution at Ohio prison
June 21 in Columbus Ohio James Litteral 47 of Baker Oregon faced execution for murder after requesting to bid farewell to 20 officials and newspapermen in the death chamber He shook hands offered a final prayer and embraced the chaplain before the mask dropped at 9 08 pm and he was pronounced dead two minutes later
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Columbus
James Litteral
Baker
Ore
Ohio Penitentiary
State
Kimberly
P. E. Thomas
Litteral
Willis Stump
L. L. Sweazy
Cities Service earnings surge with May 1930 rise and dividends
Cities Service Company reported May 1930 net earnings of 5 146 687, up 50 percent from May 1929, totaling over 16 million for the year to date. The firm announced monthly cash dividends of 2 1/2 cents per share and stock dividends of 1/2 percent on common stock, with regular preferred dividends of 60 cents per share and 5 cents on the B preferred, all payable August 1 to holders of record July 15. A band concert is set for June 26 by the Medina County band in Litchfield.
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Cities Service Company
Local youths prepare June concert in Litchfield Park
A band of eighty six pieces will give a concert in the park at Litchfield on Thursday evening June 26. Ten town youths are members of the group. Home alteration costs are described as approximate, with a five room house built today costing £923.
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Litchfield
Fine Attendance At Bible School Ends Week Of Study
First Baptist church Summer Bible school closed with a chocolate bar for all attendees. Enrolment 242 with 232 present Friday. East Avenue classes report strong attendance and one class with no absences. Rev. R. T. Ketcham spoke, will attend a Bible conference in East Aurora, N Y. Commencement moved to July 2 evening, with final treat next morning.
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First Baptist Church
East Avenue
R. T. Ketcham
East Aurora
N. Y
Ruth B. Taylor
Notable historical births and events in brief
Mutinous crew perished in Hudson Bay. 1788 New Hampshire firsts and ratification notes. 1877 Molly Maguires hanged in Pottsville for coal region murders. Daniel Carter Beard born in Cincinnati, naturalist and Boy Scout pioneer. Henry Holden Huss born in Newark, age 68. Sir Joshua Stamp, British economist, born 50 years ago. Today’s horoscope warns of craft and deception. avoid public distrust.
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Hudson Bay
New Hampshire
Pottsville
Daniel Carter Beard
Cincinnati
Henry Holden Huss
Newark
WN. J
Sir Joshua Stamp
HOCUS POCUS By Will Davy at the Spingling Circus
An advance notice promotes Madam Smuggdoza the three headed star of the nine ring Spingling and Spangling circus. The ad hints she was once to wed a crown prince before the prince eloped with others, urging readers to buy tickets.
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Madam Smuggdoza
Polly Vox Quote Sparks Soup and Propaganda Debate
Congressman Charles O Connor of Oklahoma quips that countering Communist propaganda with more than statistics is essential, reflecting a wartime information strategy. The remark ties to broader public discourse on messaging and morale.
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VOX Polly
Charles O'Connor
Oklahoma
Corsair yacht launch at Bath shipyards marks milestone
J P Morgan's Corsair, a 2.5 million private yacht, slid from the Bath Iron Works today. Mrs. George Nichols Morgan cracked a 1915 vintage champagne on the bow as a handful of Morgan acquaintances toasted the event while hundreds gathered outside the security fence to watch the launch of one of the world's costliest private vessels.
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Bath. Me
J. P. Morgan
Corsair
Tragedy in Gordon Park Ends a Desperate Summer
Stolt, despondent over failed weeks of job hunting during a scorching summer, was found dead today hanging from a tree in Gordon Park. Landlord Mrs. Mary Paris noted daily failed efforts deepened his gloom as Edward Herut of Portage Avenue discovered the body while passing through the park on his way to fish in Lake Erie.
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Stolt
Axel
Mary Paris
Gordon Park
Edward Herut
Portage Avenue
Lake Erie
Newbern Officers Respond to Call Over Medicine for Son
In New Bern North Carolina officers James S Bryan R H Wilson and I R Whitford rushed to 105 Lee Avenue after a hurried call from a man at the house He said his son would not take medicine the doctor left for him and asked the officers for help The incident is recorded in a 1930 Will Davy piece.
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Newbern
N. C
James S. Bryan
R. H. Wilson
I. R. Whitford
Lee Avenue
Will Davy
Methodist church holds monthly meeting in Vincent O
The official Methodist board met in regular session June 19 in the church parlors with seven members present and Rev. Pamer of Berea officiating. A new bulletin board, erected by G H Stoughton John Cook F H Lewis and J G Morris, was dedicated by the Sunday school Progressive class. Guests included Mr and Mrs J H Brown of Elyria and a friend from Cleveland. Many local residents and guests are listed as visiting or traveling, with brief social notes from the community.
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J. H. Brown
Elyria
Cleveland
C. Wilford
Clifford Stinebring
Russell and
Warren
Niagara Falls
May Baldwin
Thomas Baldwin
Thomas Stinebring
Merle Sands
Cooper
Ruth
Sands
M. Lewis
Hardesty
The
Lake Road
F. H. Lewis
W. Beese
Hank
Lorain
Vincent M. E. Church
Robert Muir
Vincent
Reese
M. E
W. Knight
Quinn
Tennessee
Baldwin
Ashland
Tully Baldwin
D. R. Roberts
West Salem
Mrs. Stein
Dorothy
Ida May Silimon
Youngstown
Frances Stinebring
Claude
Mise Stinebring
Cascade Park
Rotor-Ship Principal Tied to Century-old Invention
The rotor-ship’s principal concept, hailed as a sensational modern invention, is admitted by its inventor to rest on an idea from at least a century earlier.
Cities Service Company earns record twelve months gain
Cities Service Company's net earnings for the year ended May 31, 1920, totaled 852 804,197, a new high for the company and an increase of 44 percent over the prior year, marking a significant growth milestone in its earnings history.
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Cities Service Company
Majestic Trackless Train Seen Returning from Atlantic City
The Days News notes a Majestic Trackless Train on its return to Chicago from the National Radio Show in Atlantic City. The Voice of the Air advertises its eight page edition featuring Chic Sale on Sundays at 8 45 p m. A Voss electric washing machine is offered at 98 50 with a simple payment plan and claims of porcelain tub and balloon rubber wringer.
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Majestic
Elyria
Chicago
Atlantic City
Voice of the Air
Grigsby Grunow Co
Chic
Columbia
Voss
Majestic Cabinet Radio with Slight Shipping Damage
An advertises a brand new Majestic Cabinet Radio in perfect working condition offering a thirty five dollar discount due to a minor corner damage incurred during shipping. It targets buyers seeking performance and tone at a reduced price.
Piano offer for students lowers price to 199 dollars
More children study music than ever as Gulbransen markets a small upright studio piano at 199 dollars a short time. A guaranteed, brand new instrument will be on display next week for potential buyers to see and try.
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Gulbransen
Teaching staff expanded to bring top musicians to Elyria
Elyria announces an expanded teaching staff to attract Northern Ohio talent. Don Spirito, leading accordion teacher from Cleveland, will visit studios every Thursday afternoon and evening. Beginners and advanced students are invited to meet him and receive instruction on this popular instrument.
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Elyria
Ohio
Don Spirito
Cleveland
Spirito
Record Roll Sale Cuts Prices On Piano Music
All Q. R. 3 player piano rolls reduced from one dollar to seventy five cents. Includes popular hire standard selection and band records. About one thousand rolls available for selection and demonstration.
Paint Quality Praised By House Painter
A homeowner who used inside B. Pp. S. paint across eight rooms praises its zero to minimal waste, claiming the finish spreads easily and lasts longer. He notes fine grinding and thorough factory mixing improve coverage, durability, color clarity, and a smoother dry surface that resists dust and dirt.
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B. Pp. S
Electric refrigerator on easy terms promise
A historic notice explains that most homes will soon have electric power and households can buy a good Automatic Refrigerator with ten linings, use it, then trade it in on newer electrics. The proposal touts low cost, ice and food savings, and easy payment plans.
Fishing tackle and licenses for anglers head north
The notice promotes fishing season with perch as a reliable catch and announces outfitting for sportsmen traveling to Canada Wisconsin and Michigan. It emphasizes that a state license is required and is available through the supplier along with tackle bait and accessories.
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Canada
Wisconsin
Michigan
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Audit Bureau of
Second Street
Lorain County Printings Publishing Company
Apap
A. Hudnutt
J. Clare George
Elyria Postofficea
Ibelty
John W. Cullen
Chicago, & So
Ava
Detroit
General Motors
Sirovich
Ceuba
Casein
Hew Law
Ota
Mur Lowe
Muar Lowe
BIOS
Medina County Band. Com
DIAL
Howard B. Somers
Elyria Savings & Trust
Bible
Bath Tron
Ave Axel
West End Furniture
Broad Street
Baumhardt
East River
the Days
Hubert Day & Sons
Day’s Music Store
Day’s Hardware
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