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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1924
Page
3
Dr. Clifford Smythe argues the enforced study of classic literature should end in schools. He says the tyranny of the classics stifles originality and that students gain more by choosing modern works after gaining background through exposure to enduring texts.
The article laments light turnout in Ohio presidential primaries and rising per voter costs. It argues primaries should stay, urges more rally participation, and questions civic education and study of civics in schools to boost engagement.
A dated list of historical anniversaries and notable birthdays. Includes figures connected to France and America, with references to political thinkers, scientists, authors, and politicians. Mentions events from 1748 through 1923, plus a one year ago and today segment noting birthdays.
The day features diverse items from Brazil celebrating a holiday to a Vienna Opera Association event honoring Richard Strauss on his 64th birthday. Worcester hosts the Massachusetts Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs convention. Washington sees a notable wedding Elizabeth Hanna of Ohio to Richard Davidson. A national convention topic hints at presidential nomination guidance.
Fragmentary note describes a man singing on Seventh Street and mentions a baby, with unclear names and dates. Local police seek more details to identify individuals and confirm location of the incident.
Lemmie Peters, a former graduate, is being mentioned for the janitor ship of a PL hall. The folks recall his essay "We've Left th' Bay an' th' Ocean Lies Before Us" and note that a strong voice can influence what he pleases.
Weston Allen, noted for convicting Ponzi Lawson and other criminals, is chosen to direct prosecutions for the Citizens' Federal Research Bureau. The bureau, formed under Frank A. Vanderlip, aims to expose corrupt practices in public life and bring offenders to justice. Allen previously led Massachusetts legislative inquiries into the so called fish trust.
Henry Pratt Fairchild argues Congress is nearing a final form for a restrictive immigration statute. He cites racial exclusions and a linking principle with naturalization law, then shifts to the need for education to teach reasoning over instinct, noting an University of Washington current events exam revealing widespread gaps in basic civic knowledge.
The piece traces the career of a Massachusetts attorney general and Harvard LL D recipient born 1872 in Newton, detailing investigations into silver mine frauds and Ponzi, removal of Middlesex and Suffolk officials, and his Yale and Harvard education. It notes a 1915 state house service, 1929 attorney general tenure, and a broad lineage back to Mayflower settlers.
A woman lecturing to peers says buying a tube of cold cream is not the cream itself but the dream of beauty that it promises. The remark frames consumer desire as an appeal to self image and social ideal.
The text states Eastern Heights is described as the only properly restricted residence section in Elyria. It emphasizes the restricted status without providing further details or dates.
Friday's Victor Records release features three Red Seal records including Rachmaninoff Concerto No 2 performed by the composer with Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Other titles include What'll I Do by Burr and Freer, a Trinity Mixed Quartet hymn, Old Time Religion, Hilo Hawaiian waltzes, a shanty fox trot by the Pennsylvania Serenaders, and Waring's Pennsylvania dance numbers. Mrs. Cora Smith buys a Lindemann piano. her father helped make A B Chase pianos in Norwalk. Grand Opera ticket sales in Elyria exceed 8700. Oh Susanna and Covered Wagon Days from the Covered Wagon film are offered with sheet music and records from Wenndall Hall.
May 4 to 10 marks National Music Week encouraging visits to music shops for Victrola or Sonora song selections. The event highlights choosing favored tunes during a period dedicated to music appreciation.
Several hundred people visited our B P S paint demonstration Thursday and Friday with larger crowds expected tonight. The popular Cleveland made paint has been sold here for twenty five years. Automatic Refrigerators are a staple in stock and the Automatic design uses air circulation from the ice chamber to the food area and back for cooling. A lawn should be mowed at least weekly this season with a Coldwell mower making the job easy and smooth.
May 1 marked the close of the black bass season until June 15. All other fish may be kept and good sport is ahead for fishermen. In Elyria a state fish car visit occurred. Kielloge Day and Judy Holden again used the hardware truck to rush live fish to the river, delivering five large cans of black and rock bass, crappies, and silver catfish.
The 1924 church league adopts the D. and M. official league baseball. A silver trophy cup for the winning team is on display at a local store. The Lucky Dog D. and M. gloves lead big leagues in use, with 44 glove designs created by league players.
Mrs. Frank Lawrence E. H. Blvd Thos Spencer High St and M. H. Wells Lakewood have installed new electric ironers. The machines are a welcome addition to the laundry equipment.
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