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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1928
Page
2
Friday’s report notes experiments to make federal prisoners self supporting. Atlanta penitentiary prisoners compete to improve cotton duck output while Leavenworth increases shoe production for the Indian service. Prison factories rehabilitate through work, proving idle days are counterproductive and that facilities can sustain themselves.
The article notes a booming U S to Europe tourism peak mid June after schools release. It contrasts European travel by Europeans spending years’ savings with Americans spending surplus dollars for pleasure, culture, or knowledge aboard transatlantic steamers.
A survey notes deadly impact of mosquitoes and flies on disease and food, urging public action beyond quick campaigns. It contrasts broad health crises with limited insect control, arguing future protection depends on systemic training and preventive measures in aviation and society.
A reader asks about protein intake for a 55 year old man with high blood pressure and partial paralysis, wondering if cheese eggs fish or meat must be avoided. The column cites Chittenden standard of 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 C per pound and Sansum alkaline ash diet with low acid-ash foods and lima bean flour as a bread component, noting weight loss may reduce pressure and offering article requests guidance.
Yesterday and today recall long past events from Boston to Cuba with notes on Old South Church founding Crown Point actions 1869 and 1894 figures like Catherine Esther Beecher and Richard Henry Stoddard. References date back to Baron Steuben entering American service and the 1926 UK general strike. One month remains before the Republican National Convention in Kansas City to select a presidential candidate.
On this date a year ago Charles A Lindbergh touched down at Mineola Long Island signaling the planned transatlantic flight. The historic journey began from New York toward Europe as the famed aviator prepared to depart for the ocean crossing.
Dr Walter C Murray president of Saskatchewan University born in County Kings N 5B sixty two years ago today. Frank Crane abandoned pulpit work to pursue journalism born Urbana six years ago today. Cleo Ridgely photoplay star born New York City thirty three years ago today. Zebulon Weaver congressman for North Carolina born Weaver ville NC fifty six years ago today.
Charles Evans Hughes outlines legal reform concerns in a early 20th century essay critiquing jury system inefficiencies and calls for federal justice reforms. He argues for practical relief measures, warns against cynicism, and urges vigilant reform to preserve judicial integrity during political change.
May 12 social roundup records visits and gatherings across Avon Lorain and surrounding towns. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Chambers and Mrs Morris called on Mrs M McPhie in Lo Yain. Mr and Mrs Beasley settled into a new home on West River Road. Mrs A Morris dined with Mr and Mrs Meeks of Lorain. Laurabelle Stoughton stayed with Harvey and Mrs Stoughton in Penfield Junction. A White, Mrs Giberson and Miss Killepatrick attended Avon Baptist church meeting to plan the Sunday school convention. Mrs Frank Eschtruth visiting her brother.
Fred Stevens and family of Geneva and Loretta Lews have missed school for three days due to illness. Mr and Mrs John Cook and family hosted Mr and Mrs Wn Rader of Grafton, Sunday. Mr and Mrs Smith and their Cleveland relatives visited Mrs Lewin’s family. Mrs Robert Coy has been ill with grippe. E A White, F Eschtruth and son Arthur joined Fred Stevens’s household in Genesa for a Sunday gathering. William Rader and wife, now of Grafton, announce the birth of a baby daughter born Monday.
Mrs. Grondin, mother of La Rain resident, passed away in the early part of the week. Survived by family and friends, arrangements announced by local church.
A. G Gulbransen, immigrant founder of the Gulbransen piano firm, marks fifty years in business, growing from a loft operation to the world’s largest piano manufacturer. The store promotes Orthophonic Victrola and Sonora Radio sales, new records, and May promotions, including Mother’s Day gift ideas and home appliances.
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