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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1926
Page
9
A compact meditation on a ten cent package of corn meal reveals the intertwined labor of farmers, railroads, paper makers, designers, millers, and retailers. The essay links ordinary shopping to the vast cooperative system powering modern life and the cost of living debate.
The piece quotes Dr. Fosdick in Harper's March issue criticizing liberal preachers who place intellect over faith. It argues liberal Christianity must inspire devotion to God and moral renewal, not merely be intelligent, to sustain belief and social change.
Yesterday and today anniversaries list milestones from 1815 to 1920 including Missouri governor Robert Stewart birth 1871 a Nevada City fire 1851 railway bridge collapse 1837 and a 1920 Natchez death. It notes birthdays such as Daisy Hull and Bishop Schrembs and mentions New Orleans mayoral election previews.
A profile of George K Brennan Democratic boss of Illinois who seeks to influence Congress on modifying the Volstead Act. The piece traces his rise from a miner’s town in Will County to Chicago political power, noting his role as Illinois and national party insider and his aim to deliver a prohibition stance to lawmakers. It mentions his early life in New York, migration to Illinois, career as a teacher and administrator, and his influence within the Democratic machine.
The dean of the College of Law, appointed active president last November after President Woo Thompson retired, has also served as vice mayor and city council president of Columbus. He authored several law texts, is recognized in contracts and federal jurisdiction, and has long served on the Ohio State University Association board. Currently he chairs the Ohio State Bar Association committee on legal education.
Dayton dispatch reports Lady Taylor aged 39 was shot to death at a residence on East Third Street. Rich Child aged 54, said to be in the home, allegedly shot the woman and then killed himself. Officers found the bodies with gunshot wounds at the scene.
A woman survived initial shooting long enough for police to arrive but died in an ambulance en route to the hospital. The body was transported to the Jackson undertaking establishment for examination and preparation.
A reader argues the council cannot vote on a pool improvement due to financial strain and a new law. The writer urges completing the Cascade Park pool as a public recreational need, noting not all residents can afford distant facilities and urging the issue be put to a future election.
In an old fashioned revolver duel in Cleveland two men named Sam Arcado and Sam Fay, both about 35, were wounded and hospitalized. Arcado suffered a shot to the right wrist and both shoulders. Fay was hit in both shoulders. Police said the clash stemmed from a bill dispute. The shooting occurred at the Arcade home amid several rapid shots.
Three quarters of ivory supply originates in Africa while Antwerp stands as the main market. The report notes Africa provides most of the ivory and Antwerp handles the bulk of trade, underscoring the city’s central role in the industry.
Detroit will entertain the second annual National Motor Buy Show during the week of March 29. The event gathers buyers and exhibitors to review new models and automotive products, signaling a boost for local commerce.
A Chinese silk fabric reportedly withstands burial for a year without decay, suggesting remarkable durability of raw silk under soil conditions. The claim highlights material properties and potential preservation applications.
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