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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1928
Page
2
A 1928 editorial urges Americans to observe Memorial Day with proper respect. It notes the shift from widespread grave decoration to fewer participants and calls for a renewed vow to honor veterans of Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War I. It emphasizes national gratitude, sacrifice, and the duty to pause and thank those who made freedom possible.
Tomorrow we honor fallen soldiers and reflect on freedom. The piece urges displaying Old Glory across the city and praising courage shown in conflict, citing Edgar A. Guest’s poem to express national loyalty and debt to defenders.
In a county plagued by congested roads a small town of 9,000 takes the federal survey seriously. It plans widening several main arteries by 20 feet and requires a ten foot setback on each side. Officials say the move aims to ease future traffic and should pay off as the community grows toward the next generation.
The article discusses acne treatment through diet cutting starches and sugars, and increasing fruits vegetables and milk. It covers local facial care with hot and cold washing, avoidance of certain soaps, careful extraction of blackheads, and cautions on X rays and ultraviolet therapy. It also addresses weight gain after pregnancy, overeating as the cause, and notes on a pamphlet and inquiries column. It ends with brief mentions of Gilbert Chesterton and W. Lee Lewis born on anniversaries.
The text lists historical anniversaries and figures: Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Anthony Palmer as Pennsylvania president in 1765. Patrick Irenn in Virginia House of Burgesses with opposition to Stamp Act. John Quincy Adams’s Boston anniversary oration. 1856 England Thanksgiving for Crimean War peace. an 1859 statue unveiling in Richmond. a 1926 disaster toll in Moscow coronation festivities. a monument to John Ericson in Washington with Coolidge and Swedish Crown Prince. notes a year ago today.
Today marks the anniversary of the war ending between the United States and Mexico. Greetings are extended to Wisconsin on its 80th anniversary of admission to the Union. Centenary celebrations recall Dr Thomas Addis Emmet and his Irish- American heritage. The General Federation of Women's Clubs begins its biennial convention in San Antonio while political contests unfold with Reed and Smith vying for Democratic delegates and Hoover and Goff for Republican delegates in today’s West Virginia primary.
A reflective piece notes how love glosses over defects in youth but as people mature they see real flaws. It argues that mounting costs and responsibilities deter marriage, with many youths delaying nuptials until ages around 28 to 30 due to financial strain.
Findlay's city tax rate of 146.15 mills on May 29 remains the lowest in the state, per the tax commission report to the county auditor. Middletown challenged last year with a slightly lower rate while Wellston in Jackson County shows the highest city rate. Rural rates vary with Dillonville School District at 328.5 mills highest and Dickson School District at 10.12 mills lowest in Shelby County.
Fragmentary notes describe curb, pavement, electricity and gas work stalled and paid for, with shade trees promised. Aimed at home lots of any width, the item hints at future occupancy and free access for homeowners once utilities and improvements are completed.
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