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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

3

New York Times Edits Hall of Fame Additions at Newark University

A New York Times editorial lists ten new busts added to the Newark University Hall of Fame. It places John Adams near George Washington and Jefferson near Hamilton, honors Joseph Henry and Peter Cooper, and notes Alice Freeman Palmer and Phillips Brooks joining. The hall overlooks the Hudson and is described as a fitting, contemplative site for these figures.

Newark University New York Times Nancy John Adams Georgeshington Senate Jefferson Hamilton Joseph Henry Peter Cooper First Atlantic Cable Company Horace Mann Mark Hopkins Alice Freeman Phillips Brooks Nuel Clemens University Hudson River

The Penalty of Pettiness in Chicago Fatality

A Chicago trio was shot dead over a window position dispute at a factory. The incident stems from five years of petty feud and jealousy among neighbors, escalating from a minor disagreement to fatal violence. Witnesses note such petty feuds, like fences between houses, illustrate how small causes can lead to large tragedies.

Chicago Hbors Benn

Yesterday in Ohio and Today in History Annotations

A garbled montage lists historical anniversaries and births including Seth Warner born in Woodbury Connecticut and dates spanning 1742 to 1920. It cites Napoleon’s emperor proclamation and various 19th and early 20th century events with scattered names and places, including Harvard Law School founding and Vicksburg siege.

Anx Seth Warner Moun Woodbury Conn Roxbury Edward Jenner Gloucestershire Enla London Jar Harvard Law School United States Elliot Cantun Na Lopez Cuba Spain Nashville Tene Mississippi Napoleon Bonaparte Leonard Norcross John B. Allen Alabama Chester Franklin K. Lane Secretary of the Interior Rochester Minn Prince Edward Island Harding

National and Local Events Highlight Diverse October Observances

Readable fragments show anniversary observations in Norway and the United States, a Democratic convention in New York, a University of Michigan wedding, a peace seminar in Chicago, and religious celebrations in Great Falls Montana and London. The mix includes social, political, educational, and religious happenings across cities.

Ward Jenner Socialist Party New York Ann Arbor Todosia Turton University of Michigan Marion Burton George R. &Art, Jr University of Cal Chicago Women’s Internatio League For Peace and Freedom Eric Great Falls Mont City Temple London Boston International Hague

Fragmented Opinion Amid Election Weather and Straw Debate

A garbled forum hints at political strategy and public mood. It mentions straw use, store windows, health trends, and a joking undertaker reference amid a press election discourse.

Undertaker

Weather, elections, and economy simmer in a presidential year

The fragment laments a soggy ground delaying planting, politicians blamed for weather woes, and a presidential year shaping economic strains. Farmers struggle with wet fields as overcoats and ice cream vendors face bills, coal men claim little benefit, and a new depot project proceeds despite election results. Next year may shift blame or conditions.

Bluss

The Way of the World by Grove Patterson

A reflective column on popularity, self awareness, and humility. It notes that true respect stems from paying obligations and living within means, with quotes from Pascal and Corra Harris illustrating practical character traits. The piece contrasts wealth with virtue in everyday life.

Grove Patterson

Nothing lasts too long for life’s great purposes

A U.S. writer’s reflection on birth and election to life, daybreak after night, and the burden of partisanship. The piece notes Americans care about justice and the pocketbook in tax policy and criticizes over-partisanship while contrasting Republicans and Democrats.

Tim Os

Local items note 50 years ago in Elyria

Levi Morse reported lodging 209 paupers and feeding 99 during the year while 70 applicants received out of town tickets. H F Massey’s new block on Fast Broad Street opened with stone from West Avenue. Dole & Hyland opened a pop and ginger beer plant in Union block. Schulyar Colfax spoke to the Odd Fellows at the new lodge room in Mrs Ely’s block. Women of Elyria led a temperance crusade with pickets at saloons amid incidents. An adjustable metal holder for glass baking dishes is now on the market.

Levi Morse Rusten Pauners H. FE. Massey Fast Broad Street West Avenue Dole & Hyland Union Block Schuylar Colfax United States Odd Fellows Mrs. Ely Elyria

Wrecks and a Hand Operated Hedge Trimmer Trend

In forty years eight thousand ships have been wrecked along Great Britain's coast. A hedge trimmer operated by hand on a mowing machine principle is gaining popularity.

Great Britain

Eastern Heights homesites chosen for proven improvements

Prospective buyers favor Eastern Heights because existing improvements are visible and paid for with no looming assessments. The certainty attracts buyers, explaining why Eastern Heights leads city home building each year compared with other subdivisions.

Eastern Heights

Victrola bargains and records at Day's Music Store

The ad touts Victrola players and a wide range of records from famous singers and bands with prices from 73c to $2. It highlights new Victor releases, a Century Certified edition of sheet music, and an exchange option for wedding gifts. It notes a salvaged Tacoma wreck Victrola still playable after months underwater and praises A. B. Chase pianos for longevity.

Hart Man Radio Club Keeps Wife Entertained

Jim notes his wife does not object to his clubgoing as she muses on their arrangement. The new Hart man radio home keeps her entertained while the scene follows the crowd.

Jim

DAY'S HARDWARE PROMOTES LAWN CARE AND HOME GOODS

In this display focused notice Day's Hardware promotes lawn care after wet weather with lawn seed scatter tips and offers Copper Window Screen in sizes 24 to 30 inches. It highlights Pearl Rustproof white screen and the new 42 inch Horton Electric Trower for home use. It also touts Florence Wickless stoves and Murphy's Off Soap.

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