Local notice page from Elyria Chronicle Telegram May 4 1940
The page shows a historic Elyria Chronicle Telegram advertising and circulation notice with address at 221 Second Street Elyria Ohio listing publication dates and prices. It includes pricing for local and out of town subscriptions and foreign advertising representation. The editor is noted as Fred as of Saturday May 4 1940.
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Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Second Street
Lovats County Printing & Publishing Company
Bulnutt
di Clare Geoe
Elyria Postoffice
Fe Lorain
John W Colles
New York
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
South Third
Detroit
General Motors
The Lowest Reasonable Bidder Opinion for Public Contracts
A 1928 Attorney General opinion favors open competitive bidding with rigid specifications. It condemns dealer-preference as unsafe, urging bids from all reputable dealers and awarding to the lowest responsible bidder to maximize public value. It also calls for orderly, decisive county commission conduct to inspire public confidence.
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Ohio
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners Office
American Shipping Stages A Comeback Amid War Strains
American shipping to foreign ports rises to a ten year peak as neutrality statutes loosened. The report notes changes to the Neutrality Bill, hoped subsidies, and a rebound after wartime disruptions from German and Allied losses. It cites South America trade lag, cash constraints, and the broader shift toward a stronger merchant marine.
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Australia
New Zealand
Hong Kong
South Africa
India
Bermuda
Jamaica
Caribbean
South America
Denmark
Norway
Congress
War Reveals Outraged Hosts and Hidden Histories
Reflects on wartime politics as Norwegians hosted German children after World War I, sending them to German schools and later repatriating them as adults. Critics argue national sentiment can turn such generosity into vulnerability and mistrust in postwar times. The piece notes lingering tensions between nations and peoples.
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Santa Claus
Norway
Germany
Napoleon and France shaped American independence myth
A Boake Carter column argues that U S independence owed much to European wars, especially French and Napoleonic actions. It contends Americans misread the period, asserting neutrality in 1812 while profiting from European conflict and seeking land grabs in Canada and Florida.
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Napoleon
United States
Boake Carter
Istrer
Sir Gallahad
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Britain
France
Spain
Netherlands
Britain
Canada
Louis XVI
America
Hitler
Northwest
Florida
Hugo Grotius and the box escape tale
Hugo Grotius, 24 year old advocate general of Holland, spent a lifetime shaping international law. Imprisoned over Remonstrants conflict, he was allowed to share confinement with his wife. She suggested he hide in a laundry box to gain freedom, a cunning escape that night.
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Hugo Geotits
Holland
Hugo Grotius
Grotius
Lfe
Louvestein
Miracle Barn
Bible Readings and Church Convictions on Service
Saturday May 4 readings urge church as servant body. Rector shares convictions to love the church, beautify services, honor Holy Communion, and increase reverence and church visits. Emphasizes church as God’s vehicle for spirit to reach and transform the world.
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Alwers
Arger
Lord Jesus
Daffodil warning to farmers echoes in London
London authorities heed a U S report advising farmers not to feed certain daffodils to pigs. Frank Lane in Nature Parade says in America certain varieties make pigs’ bones pink and cause white pigs’ hooves to fall off.
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England
United States
London
Frank Lane
America
Woman Survives Painful Dental Surgery in Harrismith
A Harrismith woman endured extraction of 30 teeth and later tonsil removal without anaesthetic. She remained calm during the procedures, asked for a cigarette, and walked out both times, returning later for the second operation.
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Harrismith
South Africa
Nobel Prizes and the Napoleonic Era in History
The essay argues Napoleon distracted Britain from the US Florida issue allowing Spain to cede Florida after wars. It notes a writer's mistaken history and warns against emotionalism, citing Nobel Prizes as recognizing idealism in science and humanity.
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United States
England
Napoleon
Europe
Florida
Britain
Spain
Vox Poppers
Chamberlain
Anniversaries of notable figures from early to modern times
A concise roll of birth and death anniversaries noting Horace Mann born Franklin Massachusetts 1796 died Yellow Springs Ohio 1859 John H B Latrobe born Philadelphia died 1891 Gordon McKey Pittsfield inventor born Pittsfield died 1903 George Graf born Delaware died 1925 Walt Milson born Columbus Canada died 1939 Richert Hover poet laureate born Normal died 1900
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Horace Mann
Massachusettts
Franklin
Mass
Yellow Springs
Ohio
John H. B. Latrobe
Baltimore
Timores
Philadelphia
Gordon McKey
Pittfield
Pittsfield
George Graf
Delaware
U. S
New Castle
Del
Walt Mlnson
Columbus
Canada
San Diego
Cal
Richert Hover
Dartmouth College
Normal
New York
Notable milestones in American political and social history
A compact timeline lists events from 1836 to 1932 including the formation of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in New York City, a large Whig convention in Baltimore backing Harrison and Tyler, the 1855 founding of New York City Woman's Hospital, Lt. Gen. Richard Tanner's surrender in 1865, the Harmarket Riot in Chicago, the 1888 advent of practical electric trolleys in Richmond, and a 1932 shift in U S foreign policy under Kellogg Pact concerns.
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Order of Hibernians
New York City
Baltimore
Harrison
Tyler
New York City Woman's Hospital
Richard Tanner
Mississippi
Gen
Canby
Alabama
Harmarket
Chicago
Richmond
U. S
Department of State
Obscure Biographical Lineup of Public Figures
A list of notable figures with birthplaces and ages: John Collier Commissioner of Indian Affairs born in Atlanta 36 years ago. Charles H. Davis civil engineer born in Montgomery 75 years ago. Archbishop Francis J. Spelman New York born Whitman 51 years ago. Rev. Angus Dun dean of Episcopal Theological School Cambridge born New York 48 years ago. Dr Stanley K. Hornbeck adviser to State Department born Franklin 357 years ago. Nelson A. Crawford editor Household Magazine Topeka born Miller 52 years ago.
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John Collier
Indian Affairs
Atlanta
Charles H. Davis
Cape Cod
Mass
Montgomery
Francis J. Spelmen
New York
Whitman
Angus Dun
Episcopal Theological School
Cambridge
Stanley K. Hornbeck
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Franklin
Nelson A. Crawford
the Household Magazine
Topeka
Miller, S. D
Forecast of Justice and Harmony Faces Marital Tension
The reading hints a nature aligned with justice and rectitude and strong expressive ability. It warns to beware a troubled marriage and advisory focus on partnership reliability. The text suggests caution in romantic commitments amid overall moral strength.
The Ineffable Adolf Berle Jr and His Washington Circle
A profile of Adolf A. Berle Jr a key Brain Truster in FDR era government. The piece outlines his clash with Cordell Hull his influence on U S foreign policy and his work with LaGuardia Hoover Roosevelt and Tugwell. It notes his Harvard background a long marriage to Beatrice Berle and his public life in diplomacy speeches and economic research.
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Washington
A. A Berle Jr
Cordell Hull
Secretary of State
Tennessee
State Department
Hull
Corcoran
Cohen
Adolf Augustus Berle, Jr
Adolf
Mr. Hulflshaw
Strate Department
Berle
Hum
Bret
Jugoslav Legation
White House
U. S
LaGuardia
New York
Mr. Hull
Mrr. Hull
Fiorello LaGuardia
United States
Franklin Roosevelt
Chamberlain
Hugh Johnson
Harvard
Massachusetts
Beatrice Bend Bishop
Beatrice Berle
York
Roosevelt
Fdr
Columbia
Moley
Tugwell
First Brain Trust
Rex Tugwell
Hitler
Vatican
Italy
Poland
Europe
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Royal Neighbor Lodge Honors Mothers at May Meeting
Twenty five members and a guest attended the Royal Neighbor Lodge May meeting in the Swiss Hall. Plans were made to attend the County Rally in Elyria on May 17. Six nonmother members presented a program for Mothers Day with Miss Margaret Schneider and others taking part. The oldest mother received a gift. Mrs. Bertha Flowers won a special prize and Mrs. M. Anderson was recognized by her Loyal Sister.
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South
Bertha Flowers
M. Anderson
Cautionary Note on Personal Conduct and Reputation
A warning about vigilance over one’s actions and associates to prevent underhanded behavior. It cautions that envy and strife may threaten wealth or reputation, suggesting careful self oversight and scrutiny of others.
Study Hour Club Holds Regular Session In Oberlin
Mrs. Isaac Slack hosted the Study Hour Club meeting in Oberlin with Kathrine Sebriner as chairman. Committee appointments included Norm Merchant and Viola Kreeger to plan next year’s program, and H. E. Moore was elected to the Recreation Center Board of Directors.
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Isaac Slack
Oberlin
Kathrine Sebriner
Margaret Histed
Norm Merchant
Viola Kreeger
H. E. Moore
Slack
O. J. Ruth
Margery Wilson
Kathrine Schriner
Lunen
J. L. Davis
Nellie Davis
E. H. Ruth
Harmon Mathas
Norma Merchant
Ruth Eleanor Dumage
Ladies Aid Society Regular Meeting Held at Methodist Church
A regular meeting of the Ladies Aid Society met in the Methodist Church parlors on Thursday. A pot luck dinner was served at noon to fourteen members. Devoronas were in charge of affairs. Harris and routine business were transacted.
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Ladies Aid Society
Methodist
Devoronas
Gar Harris
Village Water Works Meeting Set For Tuesday Evening
A mass meeting will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p m at the school to discuss and explain the Water Works project for the village. The public is invited to attend.
Mrs Rich to Host South Amherst Legion Auxiliary Event
Mrs. Joe Rich will open her home to the South Amherst Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Tom Capaso assisting as hostess.
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Joe Rich
South Amherst Legion Auxtary
Tom Capaso
7000 Boys Get Lodging In War Time Need
Kenneth Lindsay Parliamentary Secretary of the Board of Education told a Sheffield audience that more than 7,000 boys are housed in lodgings in one English city with rapid growth due to the war industries boom. He urged opening more youth hostels as many girls seek accommodation.
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England
Kenneth Lindsay
Board of Education
Sheffield
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