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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1934
Page
6
Evening publication details rates for single copies and subscriptions. It lists delivery options by carrier and mail, including in and out of state pricing, and notes foreign advertising representatives in Chicago New York and Detroit.
A brief note argues that no barrier justifies failure and asserts that success should be achievable. The text emphasizes persistence and reform as pathways, with a call to action for readers to pursue results despite challenges.
An essay argues Americans should take vacations in October to enjoy cooler weather and quiet. It contrasts busy summer travel with October’s calm, invoking imagery of ghostly Indian autumns, rustling leaves, and a slower pace. The piece champions leisure, contemplation, and a return to simple beauty over machine-age hurry.
New York City contemplates a broad income tax as existing revenue sources tighten. Observers warn the trend signals a national pattern as governments face rising expenditures with fewer new tax bases. The piece cautions against higher rates on already taxed items as a budget solution.
The piece notes long serving members in Congress across both houses. Ashton C. Sha llenberger of Nebraska entered in 1901, totaling 16 years noncontinuous. Morris Sheppard of Texas sits as the longest serving member since 1902, now in the Senate after a House stint. William E Borah of Idaho holds the longest Senate tenure since 1907. Adolph Sabath of Illinois becomes House dean after Rainey’s death, serving since 1907. John N Garner of Texas had 15 consecutive terms in the House before becoming Vice President in 1933.
Crowds cheered as Prince George kissed Princess Marina at Victoria Station, highlighting royal life’s public nature. The piece notes Princess Marina’s trousseau hats must impress Queen Mary, while lampooning private life under constant scrutiny. It contrasts royalty’s exposure with common discontent about disarmament and blame.
A reflective New York Chronicle notes well dressed but fading elites on Murray Hill and near Central Park living on small incomes. It contrasts aging bachelors and widowers with Japanese run nonessentials on Sixth Avenue, silent financial districts at night, and a restless urban jungle of cats prowling the waterfront warehouses after dark.
The article advises against using butter to grease cake pans. It recommends lard or vegetable shortening instead. Butter burns and contains salt, causing cakes to stick.
The charge against Stephen was partly false and partly true. He showed that the law and temple were preparatory for a new dispensation that had dawned and would succeed Moses. Jesus spoke little on this as disciples could not bear it, yet the Master’s words point toward a coming upheaval and a fuller revelation in the New Testament.
Today marks anniversaries for Francis Hopkinson a Philadelphia lawyer signer of the Declaration and composer father of Hail Columbia born in Philadelphia died there May 9 1791 and Hannah Adams a Massachusetts writer known as Americas first professional woman author born Medfield Mass died Brookline Mass December 15 1831 also noted is Webster Wagner inventor born 1817.
A humorous 1924 vignette describes dogs in New York being paraded along Park and Fifth avenues from fancy hotel entourages. The article notes be ribboned hairless breeds and Borzos, with well mannered city dogs avoiding strangers, while observers claim columns rely on names of the great.
Fragmentary obituary notes list individuals with blurred details: Alexander P. Stewart born in Tennessee and linked to a Confederate era role, Edwin N. Godkin a New York editor, Paul von Hindenburg noted as a German soldier and president, Ferdinand Foerh a French figure, and a 1908 to 1929 death sequence.
Chronology notes Major John Andre was executed as a British spy at Tappan New York at age 29. The list also records Darwin's Beagle voyage ending in 1836, Stanford University opening in California in 1891, the 1889 Pan American Conference in Washington, and the 1983 Havana fighting with hundreds killed and wounded.
The item lists several prominent figures with birth anniversaries: Cordell Hull in Tennessee born 63 years ago, Ruth Bryan Owen in Florida 49 years, Col Hanford MacNider in Iowa 45 years, Senator Carl Hayden in Arizona 57, Governor Theodore Green in Rhode Island 67, Dr Burris A Jenkins in Missouri 65, Rev Avery Shaw in Ohio 64, and Mohandas Gandhi in India 65, noting their roles as statesmen, clergy, and public officials.
A vintage horoscope suggests the degree could have signaled a soldier in the past. Today it points to an aggressive, impetuous person who carries a chip on the shoulder. The mental trend leans toward science, with quarrelsome tendencies possibly redirected into forceful inquiry.
Two Chester County Infirmary inmates operated a counterfeiting ring for over two months. Authorities traced the scheme to a hide-out where they produced bogus nickels quarters and half dollars. More than $5 in bad coins were seized.
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