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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
11
The editorial praises heightened voter interest in the 1928 presidential race noting extensive publicity, radio coverage, and campaign literature. It argues public participation is essential, warns against apathy, and stresses leaders must serve the people with high public service for the common good.
Mayor James A. Hewitt announced a Friday evening meeting at his office to plan a city Halloween celebration. He urges all organizations to participate to create a downtown event that channels community joy into well directed fun for Young America. The Chronicle-Telegram suggested such a celebration yesterday and the reply has been rapid.
A study shows old adage shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations holds in American wealth. The Astor and Du Pont fortunes rise under heirs, Vincent Astor worth 100 million, Meyer Guggenheim 50 million in 1905, and Edsel Ford and Rockefeller Jr. among heirs adding to family wealth.
A reader questions proper treatment for a child who ate a cookie filled with what appears to be wild guesses about medical danger. The column then discusses dietary aims for kidney and inflammation concerns, suggested low protein and low salt intake, and notes foods to limit. It moves to perspiration issues under the arms and feet with aluminum chloride and formalin solutions, then covers permanents and hair care, warning about bleached or dyed hair reacting to waves. It ends with a note that Dr Peters cannot diagnose via the column and how to request future advice.
Eugene G. Grace of Bethlehem Steel advocates protective wages tied to living standards and workers earning power. He argues sustainable wages boost productivity, enable fair pay, and compete with foreign costs while stressing managerial responsibility to balance wages with enterprise strength.
A fragmented line suggests disagreement within a group over water power policy related to Smith. The text hints that those opposing rum and expressing strong views may face consequences for speaking twice.
An editorial discusses European progress driven by improving foreign standards without reducing American wages. It argues wage earners must boost productivity to allow higher wages and competitive pricing, while also engaging as informed citizens in company and public affairs. The piece stresses balancing international competition with living standards and national prosperity.
Oklahoma Senator Gore and United Mine Workers head John L. Lewis join T. W. O'Connor of the Shipping Board in a Republican National Committee radio program over WOR and CBS networks from 7:39 to 9 p.m. EST. District Attorney Joah H. Banton supports Roosevelt on WEAF and other stations at 9 p.m. EST. A nonpartisan campaign progress review by FLW. Wile airs at 7:45 p.m. EST on multiple stations. Denmark noted as owning two thirds of one percent nitretes.
Gov Alfred E Smith, en route from Sedalia to Chicago, attacked the Republican economy record. He cited rising government expenditures, warned of “trick bookkeeping,” and accused past administrations of waste. He prepared a Chicago address and left notes for campaign speakers.
In the final two weeks before the election Hoover plans additional public appearances to counter his Democratic opponent Alfred E. Smith. A front porch style event is slated for Massachusetts avenues headquarters with a New York stop and then a westward trip including a major radio address. The race for New York's 43 electoral votes remains hot as Hoover, Mrs. Hoover, and their son Allan prepare to depart for New York, arriving Monday morning.
In Cleveland a 105-foot hole at the Union Depot project trapped two Spencer- Whites workers, Patrick Toolis 29 and Patrick Cleary 27, as a 50 ton concrete pour buried them. Rescuers labored 11 hours, drilling through hardened concrete to recover the bodies, with police and company investigators launching probes into the accident. Cleary was found upright with his hand raised inches from the concrete.
An 1862 plea from the Independent Democrat editor cites a woodpile payment scheme for overdue subscriptions. The note urges subscribers wives to read aloud until arrears are settled, highlighting a push to collect debts with humorous yet stern tone. The snippet also recalls a dramatic Constantinople rescue of St. John’s Church via hoist and pneumatic tools as stone and concrete hardened.
The Oberlin College annual student chest campaign began at noon in chapel with budget chairman Stuart Fitton and Dean Thomas W. Graham speaking. The drive targets $9 881.76 with a 70 member solicitation team to visit students in the next few days.
President Wilkins announced three planned meetings but was unable to attend in Oberlin yesterday. Dr Bauer, economics professor at Cornell University and a nationally recognized authority on public utilities, is expected to deliver the address early next week.
Oberlin College receives a 2000 gift to establish a book fund for the Carnegie Library. The Henry Churchill King fund, funded by Charles R. Crane, supports purchases on the Orient Far East and Near East. New faculty member Dr N Y Clauson from Michigan fills the vacancy caused by Dr L W Jones illness.
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