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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1921
Page
7
A 1921 editorial commends Councilman G F Stark for opposing the decreased salary ordinance as drawn. It argues mistakes are common and should be acknowledged, urges other council members to admit errors before final vote, and calls for a fair, parity based salary cut if needed to protect the city.
An editorial urges acceptance of Mayor Jones’ third term in Elyria, praising his character and past record. It asserts the mayor’s re election reflects trust and a chance to improve further, noting a supportive city council and the implied need for continued unified governance.
A cautious statement from supporters asserting that objectors to a course will be restrained by a brake and that an able, conscientious group including the mayor, city council, school board, and justices of the peace has been selected. They express determination to aid those endorsed to achieve the best service.
Yesterday in Ohio reviews notable births and deaths with dates and places. Gen Wager Swayne born in Columbus and died in New York City in 1902. Other entries include Gibson Atherton Newark mayor and congressman, George Geddes Mansfield and Mount Vernon, and local figures linked to Licking County and Newark.
The day features Winston Churchill's 50th birthday in the U S as various associations meet or delay plans. Sigma Delta Chi holds its seventh national convention at Iowa State College while the Lutheran Brotherhood of America postpones its Minneapolis start. WWI veterans arrive in San Antonio for their annual reunion. Empire State Forest Products Association convenes in Luca. The American Country Life Association begins its fourth annual conference in New Orleans. The Conference on Armaments and Far Eastern questions plans a Washington session led by Balfour. Capitol ceremonies honor the unknown dead before burial at Arlington.
The oldest botanical work in the world is sculptured on the walls of a room in the great temple of Karnak at Thebes in Egypt. It depicts many foreign plants brought home by an Egyptian sovereign after a campaign in Arabia.
A collage of humorous and clipped remarks from KOMICAL TELEGRAMS recounts Exchange Club remarks, quips about America, local corrections, and social banter. It notes Corbett Southam’s heart, a lumber mixup favoring soft pine, and Otto Walkenfus’s Lorain annexation joke. Also includes poems and light jests about men of character and public life.
A passerby note lists events: A R Webert sold his Sixth and Middle home to C R Bickford. Oysters priced 27c and 35c by nearby dealers. County commissioners propose a new jail vote. F O Williams plans a Honduras trip to back a rubber plantation. High school debated if Chicago World’s Fair should close Sundays. Commissioner E P Burrell injured by a breaking leg incident. George H Chamberlain returns from Milwaukee to sell Seventh street property. Ohio gubernatorial votes tallied for McKinley 4981 and Campbell 2999 in Lorain County. C H Goodspeed paid 350 for daily weather flags.
Hanford MacNider of Mason City Iowa, elected national commander of the American Legion for 1932, rose from private to major and lieutenant colonel during wartime. He earned eleven citations for bravery and wears the Distinguished Service Cross, serving with the Ninth Infantry in the Second Division and participating in major offensives, wounded at St Mihiel.
A famous salt remedy claims four ounces of Rad Salts nightly will flush and stimulate clogged kidneys. It says excess meat causes ureic acids that irritate the kidneys and lead to urinary and bladder problems. The ad promotes a carbonate effervescent drink mix as a cheap, safe option to keep kidneys clean and active.
Amherst November 10 The Park theater resumes operations after summer closure. Frank Radde will open the venue Saturday evening and a special feature is planned along with a lineup of attractions for the coming months.
Armia free day will close the school while in the evening and pre Kram the Eng heh classes will be presented at the town hall. Friday forenoon teachers will attend a meeting in Eiyrin and join a state wide movement for school teachers.
A benefit event for the football team is planned in the town hall auditorium in the evening. A historic review will be presented by the English clauses under Miss Rice. Initiate at Oberlin Amherst on November 10 Knights of Pythias degree and drill teams advance the program.
The text notes Amherst teams are considered the best in the country and are in high demand for work in the lodge districts. It mentions a journey to Oberlin where the third degrees were conducted by the local lodge.
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