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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1921
Page
5
A resident halted his vehicle before the Bellaire city building to speak with a friend in custody. Inside the lockup he lingered near the door until an acquaintance shut it, keeping him confined for about two hours.
Amid upheaval in the new administration, thousands of postal workers express thanks for Burleson. He is criticized for fear tactics, harsh rules, and underpay during high living costs, driving many to quit or seek private work. Readers hope for improvement under Will Hays and a better postal service.
A editorial praising U S relief for starving China and Europe highlights Kenyon’s half 30 million appropriation, donated wheat by farmers, free railway transport, and naval support. It notes gratitude from the Chinese minister in Washington and strong Hoover relief funds ensuring aid through the next harvest.
The note claims Friends of Secretary Daniels bought his navy department chair for 141 dollars, double its original 65 dollar government cost, prompting skepticism about government sales. The commentary mocks reports of officials paying travel costs, suggesting inflated explanations for such purchases.
In a stance amid European upheaval the United States claims dominance with about 60 percent of world cotton and 66 percent of oil as well as 85 percent of automobiles and 75 percent of steel, machinery, ships, and meat packing, asserting hard times pale beside global conditions.
A brief ad notes a clothing shop invites readers to enter for improved attire. It highlights new stock and seasonal selections aimed at elevating personal style and confidence. Local emphasis suggests shop hours and address information.
An editorial argues advertising has raised living standards by linking consumers to innovations like telephones, sanitary plumbing, and electric appliances. It credits advertising with driving invention, lowering drudgery, and enabling access to better foods, clothing, homes, and health, urging readers to value daily ads as a force for progress.
ABE MARTIN records Mrs Lafo Bud asking her husband for a reduction in her allowance. The fragment hints at disappointment when meeting an old friend's Xrouwa son, suggesting a humorous or social reflection within a column.
Dear Sir the public is misinformed about wage scales for electricians. We say contractors stall to force lower pay and threaten journeymen with starvation. Our view argues 60 to 60? per hour is too high for contractors and union graft is alleged. The open shop plan to pay union wages at any willing rate is a foolish dream and invites pity.
March 4 Elyria report notes hog pen cleanliness protests and a proposed law to keep pens forty feet from houses. Sugar social events at homes and churches, a fire bell display, and town showings appear. Several residents fined or jailed for minor offenses. a preliminary hearing accompanies a robbery case involving Frank Lemon and others.
Washington reports that E. M. Morgan, who served as New York postmaster during Taft’s administration, is set to be restored to his old job by President Harding. With Patten’s term expiring next month, the appointment would be among the first made.
Missouri then in congress. Alexandar joins ex cabinet ranks today. David FF Houston becomes secretary of the treasury the first in the Wilson cabinet to leave. Three remain Daniels Burleson and Wilson with eight years of service. Cabinet officers leave public life returning to private pursuits after March 4.
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