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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1926
Page
7
The direct primary aligns with how institutions are run by fixing personal responsibility. It holds the candidate accountable, not parties or committees. Governors and appointees bear accountability, while parties lose a fixed role as sole blame avoiders.
Angelo Patri, a school authority, argues that today’s children are inherently more intelligent tolerant and humorous than previous generations. They seize opportunities to advance, drive pace in learning and respect others, unlike the older view of disciplined subservience. The piece contrasts observers who miss the deeper changes with those who see the rise of youthful ambition and reverence in religion.
A collage of dated notes recounts anniversaries from 1826 to 1927, naming Richard Clough Anderson and others as Revolutionary era figures, events in Britain and the United States, and notable birthdays. It lists political milestones, ship and cable progress, and key military and transport feats with scattered place names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes report on a South Carolina figure tied to early Confederate state actions, mentions a pastor or speaker and a somber event with many names garbled. References to meetings at a church, a public assembly, and a city perhaps Seaton, with scattered dates and figures.
In a small town dispute Mrs Jee Kite’s brother was born today amid a brewing argument. Residents debate reforms and blame shifting as tensions rise over recent decisions and social expectations.
Observances will begin in New York to honor Pell's Point battle memory at Wolfs Lane or Split Rock Road as variously named. Philatelists worldwide focus on Grand Central Palace for a major international philatelic exhibition opening today in New York City. President Cooke attends the Terbert Schift Memorial ceremony honoring a naval aviator noted for the soaring number of flying years with personnel details to follow.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a ten year note on saloon closure during a period of prohibition era discussion. Mrs Edward Collins presided with a engraved thermos as officials Olmstead and Snoo directed hearings on a pan, while political leaders Shaw and Mash addressed a public square crowd. A city police intervention and the exhibit of a Toledo stream carnage are mentioned with orders for ten new electric lights.
A column reflects on past city happenings from thirty to sixty years ago including Bryant addressing a free silver audience from a hotel balcony, a church anniversary, marriage notices, a Riley and Nye entertainment, a large crowd at Elyria’s opera house to see Evangeline, a huckster licensing ordinance, a Lorain county fair baby show, a wagon accident injuring a team and driver, and a Union party speech at the courthouse.
Senator Frederick H. Gillett of Massachusetts reaches his 74th birthday anniversary and stands as the eldest member still in continuous service in Congress. His tenure began in 1892 as representative of the Second Massachusetts district, later rising to Republican leader and then leading the 68th Congress. A lawyer by training from Amherst College and Harvard, he followed his eminent lawyer father into law and politics, consistently backing civil service merit and opposing graft and pork-barrel bills.
A speaker describes being an inveterate swearer and seeks a practical daily approach to curb swearing. The witness insists the habit is habitual rather than harmful and questions whether a real cure exists, signaling ongoing frustration with self-imposed restraint.
A cryptic excerpt discusses Ralph Hodgson's The Swallow and compares it to Yeats Cradle Song, noting the feminine voice and maternity theme. The lines reveal a delicate, ghostly rhythm about a motherly moment and a baby swallow found dead near a baby’s bed, hinting at autumn birds gathering.
New London residents share travel and family updates. Mrs Millard Reynolds and Mr Leach visit relatives on the way to New Mexico. Mr and Mrs Leon Stone and Leach family return from a ten day Grand Rapids fishing trip. Raymond Barrett returns to Cincinnati after visiting his parents and attending college. The Friendly Bible Class of the Congregational church held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening.
The Victor Tales Machine Co cannot supply all new Orthophonic models in time for Christmas. Dealers urge customers to choose instruments now and store them until Christmas, with flexible payment terms and delivery slated for the holiday, featuring Garland and Whiteman recordings and radio set demonstrations.
The notice promotes gas bing stoves praised for quick heat and low gas use. It touts unusually good sale values, remaining stock, and a range of related items including mats, bulbs, and fire tools. It also mentions rifles, ammunition, and a Winchester convention in Toledo with delegates from the district.
A farewell party for Miss Ning Barrett transitioning to California featured gifts in a decorated basket and refreshments after a brief meeting. About 30 attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Paul White and children at Dr. N. Trogsett's Park Avenue home, with guests from Montville Flowers of Pasadena, Calif. Also noted were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coon relocating to Orlando, Mr. Bert Barrett hospitalized in New London for a mild stroke, and Rotary events highlighted by platform speaker Montville Flowers and musical numbers by Mr. Grille Dalyn and Dorothea Painell.
Rochester and nearby residents share visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs W A Serantat of Cleveland stayed with Mrs Beardsley in Rochester. Clare and Alva Freeman hosted Sunday guests Norwalk. Lucille Murray Letta Mitchell and Cosme Murray attended teachers meeting in Elyria. Oscar Chamberlain visited relatives in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Wolpheriick hosted a birthday party for Mr Herrick at the Chestnut home in Lorain with a fine evening entertainment.
Pogo Cur and Tak arrived Sunday, spending the remainder of the day here.
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