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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
7
Paris reports from May 4 discuss a future of marvels in science as outlined by Pierre Chanlaine in The Horizons of Science. Predictions include a New York to Paris air travel fare of 150 dollars, secret wireless, long range vision for generals, talking films, and a world circumnavigation in four days.
Louis Breguet describes 65 ton planes carrying 12 to 14 passengers, 5,000 HP motors, amphibious landings, and routes Paris to New York with stops. Belin foresees photo telegraph capable of transmitting full films across continents, enabling real time war and event transmissions from Paris to New York.
Louis Lumiere of the French Institute, creator of the moving picture, envisions practical use of synchronized sound in films. He notes that commanders could view enemy layouts from afar and that the principle of talking pictures can be achieved with timing between pictures and spoken words.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ralph Baetz were held at St. Joseph Catholic church with Rev. Fr. James Eischen officiating and a children's choir. Out-of-town mourners came from Cleveland, South Euclid, Lorain and Elyria as pallbearers and interment took place at St. Joseph's Cemetery.
The article claims the world’s largest water tunnel is being completed near Loachaber Scotland. It notes the massive engineering feat, the scale of the tunnel project, and the expected impact on regional water supply.
A new bulletin from the Ohio Seed Improvement Association announces the elimination of registered seed corn. Only certified seed will be used for corn, while both grades remain for other seed crops. Inspectors demand 99 percent purity for certified seed and 99.8 percent for registered seed, with probation required for new growers.
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