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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
5
In a November 2 1928 advisory merchants urge early Christmas shopping. Prices and quality are said to be best now as delivery services will worsen toward December 24. Clerks are less stressed, and the public benefits from choosing items early to prevent overloading post offices, express services, railroads, and delivery networks. Cooperation ensures a happier Yuletide.
The Internal Revenue Bureau analysis shows a 1927 aggregate net income of 22.64 billion from returns, with millions not filing. Experts expect this figure to be greatly exceeded this year as more taxpayers rise to higher brackets, indicating growing prosperity and rising annual returns.
In Des Moines a conciliation court for small claims was created to speed settlements. Litigants plead their own cases without lawyers. no juries. record is the settlement and a one dollar per case fee. In its first year 2800 cases were heard and about half of prior small claims are now tried here. Proponents say it speeds justice and reduces caseload. opponents fear it may encourage more lawsuits and not help settlements. The plan aims to simplify legal procedure.
The commissioners plan a tentative road program to improve about fifty miles in Lorain County. Good roads are seen as vital to growth, enabling rural residents to reach the city and city residents to travel freely. The column praises the commissioners for forward looking planning aligned with population growth. The piece also touches on attitudes toward public figures and personal character.
Lulu Hunt Peters delivers reader questions on maintaining reduced eating plans and changing tastes, promoting two miles of brisk walking daily and home exercises. She explains dilatation of the heart as a serious condition from decompensation or long‑standing heart strain, cautions on tobacco and alcohol, and suggests medical rest and potential orthopedic therapy for paralysis.
Miss Tawney Apple recalls mortifying glare upon glancing into a shop window, fearing exposure of her undershirt, only to realize it was her thigh. Aimee McPherson is announced to open in Glasgow, Scotland amid religious news.
Today marks Saint Cecilia's Day patron saint of music and musicians. An items list notes anniversaries for Schuyler Hofer Clive Eliot McCarthy Costa Rica Davis and others, with historic dates spanning 1700s to 1970 including the first American Woman Suit annual meeting.
Henry Wilson Massachusetts cobbler and vice president died in Washington. Born Farmington February 12 1812. One year ago today the Gray Spyder execution was scheduled for the week of January 9 1998. Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich born fifty years ago. Johnny Dundee born Italy thirty five years ago. Today Horoscope notes degree five traits clever and persuasive with chances of trust and success through diligent duty.
The speaker urges passage of legislation acceptable to both Congress and the president, with updates as needed. Farmers’ organizations are hoped to accept a workable bill to start on the right track toward federal farm policy, acknowledging no single measure will ensure prosperity for all.
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