Elyria Legion Memorial Home Drive Ends in Victory
The Elyria Legion post wins a new home, a symbol of the city’s patriotism and gratitude to its boys. The drive surpassed goals, with strong support from churches, the Community Chest, and the Chamber of Commerce. The new facility will boost civic involvement and provide better space for Legion programs and public service.
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Legion Memorial
Elyria
Elyrians
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Legion Post
Living Benefit Fund Debate Echoes Thrift or Immediate Aid
Senator Couzens of Michigan proposes a seven figure philanthropy modeled after Julius Rosenwald to use a ten million dollar fund within 25 years. Critics warn against the dead hand while experts favor broad flexible use to address present and near term social needs. The piece argues funds should adapt to changing circumstances and future generosity.
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Couzens
Michigan
Julius Rosenwald
Chicago
Fruit Fly Invasion Prompts Florida Eradication Effort
The Mediterranean fruit fly has appeared in Florida. President Hoover asks Congress to redirect part of a 5 million dollar boll weevil fund to fight the citrus pest. Officials warn the small, hardy insect endangers a wide range of fruits and vegetables and could spread nationwide if bootlegger shipments carried it here.
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Florida
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Drafts and Wet Feet Are Causes of Colds
Dr Lulu Hunt Peters discusses cold causes and notes that while germs cause colds, chilling and wet feet can lower resistance and enable infections. She cites animal studies showing temperature drops increase susceptibility, advises heating baths and hygiene to raise defenses, and suggests gradual exposure to cold water and exercise to improve circulation. A reader asks about correcting a gap between two front teeth and potential dental work.
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Lulu Hunt Peters
M. D
Lulu Hunt
Chilling Inman
Immigrant policy stance echoed by Congressman Johnson
Albert Johnson of Washington urges a suspension of immigration with narrow family exceptions, arguing population growth and national origins provisions threaten social and political unity. He recalls chairing the immigration committee during 1924 act debates and criticizes broad labor demand as self serving.
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United States
House Committee On Immigration
House
Fragmented Observation on Nighttime Parenthood and Society
A terse social musing critiques modern childrearing and gender roles, imagining women with Adam’s apples as a provocation to observe reactions. The piece uses sharp, satirical tone to question norms and communicate frustration with contemporary parenting and public behavior.
Anniversaries and historical milestones featured today
A compact list celebrates anniversaries of notable figures born across centuries, including Marquis de Pombal and Maria Theresa, with brief death dates. It also marks historical events such as Jamestown’s settlement in 1607 and the 1857 quarantine convention, plus President Wilson’s 1915 note to Germany over the Lusitania losses.
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New York City
John Lawrence le Conte
Philadelphia
Daniel G. Brinton
Chester Co
Atlantic City
N. J
Alphonse Daudet
Paris
Sir Arthur T. Sullivan
London
Jamestown
Virginia
Order of the Cincinnati
Hudson
United States
Wilson
Germany
Wusitania
Ruthiest
Births and birthdays listed for notable figures today
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS William Boyce Thompson a New York financier and founder is listed born in Virginia City Montana sixty years ago Rt Rev William A Hickey bishop of Providence Rhode Island born Worcester Massachusetts sixty years ago Rev Joseph F Berry retired bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church born Aylmer Canada seventy three years ago Frank W Blair a prominent Detroit Michigan sixty years ago TODAY'S HOROSCOPE The past week has shown uncomfortable tendencies but they are now passing The diligence of the person born this day will be rewarded with success There is thrift and indgetcy which will attract friends and fortune The latter part of the day brings greater aspirations
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William Boyce Thompson
New York
Boyce T. Thompson Institute For Plant Research
Virginia City
Mont
William A. Hickey
Providence
R.J
Worcester
Mass
Joseph F. Berry
Methodist Episcopal Church
Aylmer
Canada
Frank W. Blair
Detroit Mich
Spencer Leads Medina Meet with Wide High School Victory
In Medina schools annual field and track meet at Medina fairgrounds Spencer won high school events with 6.23 points over Litchfield, and topped grades with 55 over Litchfield 42.5. York, Sharon, Liverpool, Chatham, Granger, Hinckley, Seville, Homer placed in high school rankings. Ribbons and banners awarded to Spencer. News notes include Wanda Bush marriage to R B Lechleitner, local visits, house moves, and Boy Scouts.
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Spencer
Medina
Fairgrounds
Litchfield
York
Sharon
Liverpool
Chatham
Granger
Hinckley
Seville
Homer
Columbus
Caroline Woods
Harry Welsh
Near Burbank
Winifred Kimber
Clifford Garra
Derr Bouman
Howard McCourt
Lodi
Jay Mantz
Derr Bowman
John Halliwell
Janice Moore
Will Morrel
Millard Lamp
Local notes span weather, church events, and community visits
The high school team had a rain classified game end after the third inning. Ada White visits her sister Mrs Leonard Bridges. Cemetery work parties planned May 17 18 to straighten monuments. Chamber of Commerce held a Wednesday meeting and M E Ladies Circle No 5 served lunch. Fruit jar drive for Children’s Home St Luke’s Hospital and Good Will sacks promoted by Rey Quade and the Browns. Fred and Mrs Brown visited New London with Mrs Brown’s father Alfred Potter in Walton. Cum A Lot M E Ladies division met Mrs Clara Hyde. games and a lunch followed. W A Moore attended a Medina Symphony concert. Rev Dr Menty of Shiloh will speak at Memorial services. Baptist ladies served a fish dinner Thursday noon. Pythian Sisters met Tuesday. Charles Parent travels to Cleveland on business. Judson Fuller moves to Willoughby to work on a truck farm. Mr and Mrs Guy Smith hosted their daughter Mrs Royal Waltz over the weekend.
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Ada White
Leonard Bridges
Familly
Chamber of Commerce
M. E
Circle No. 5
Children’s Home
St. Luke's Hospital
Call Rey
Quade
Fred Brown
New London
School grades perform pleasing operetta at auditorium
The grades at River Corners school presented an operetta Friday night to a good crowd with family and Miss Mabelle Fulter in attendance. Mrs J A G Farquhason sold her small farm near River Corners to Cleveland parties. The article notes pirates of the 17th century organized fleets for piracy.
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Mabelle Fulter
River Corners
A. G. Farquhason
Cleveland
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Chronicle-Telegram
Strece
Lorain County Printing & Publishing
Neveral Mises
A. G Hudnutt
Clare George
Elyria Postoffice
Elty
Lorain
Ohio
Robert E. Ward, Inc
Wabash Ave
Kew York
Fifth Ave
Detroit
General Motors
Tama
Peters
Dr. Peters
Albert Johnson
Washington
Springfield
Jil
New Haven
Conn
Register
D. CC
Post
Tacoma Wash
Grays Harbor
Washingtonian
Committee On Immigration and Naturalization
Hoquiam
House of Representatives
Albert
Johnson
United States Chamber of Commerce
Abe Martin
Jobe T. Dilla Co
Karl W. Plocher
Lorain Co. Bank
Day’s Hardware
Broadway Phone
West Second St
F. M. Sponsellor
Elgriz Savince & Trust
Aladdin
W. Broad ST
Namie Street
Ohio Public Service Co
Cities Service Co
Cities Service
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