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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1933
Page
2
The article discusses the debate over crime reporting, noting critics urge censorship while defenders argue readers deserve the news. Federal District Attorney Medale of southern New York claims sensational crime copy motivates public demand for results and helps curb racketeering by pressuring politicians to act.
The article contrasts the NRA postage stamp’s scythe with modern tractors and harvesters, noting sentimental links to the pre machine age. It cites John Burroughs on haying as a social, even sporting, activity and ends with a vivid image of race and rivalry in neighboring swatches during mowing.
Americans, anxious about inflation, ship dollars to England and Canada, but critics say keep idle money at home. The piece argues the U S dollar is the world’s safest, backed by vast wealth and production, while warning about poor psychology and philosophy. It cites John Bull and Indian wisdom on accepting losses as part of growth, and notes contrasting editorial voices from Vancouver Sun and Little Rock Gazette.
The New York Times reports Rueytec warns that if present trends persist, the NRA could intervene to prohibit employing college deans under age 16, signaling a potential policy tightening and regulatory scrutiny across higher education administration.
John F Harmon of Louisville Illinois recounts a Kansas cyclone tale where a blasphemous man mocks storms and is flipped inside out by a cyclone. His wife and boy fetch a horse doctor who struggles to restore him, finally returning him to normal after hours. The man later complains about the four dollar bill for two hours work. Merci Beaucoup Danke Schonn Gracie Tante Dekuji Vam Pozdravie Panie Podhvaije Zac Gracias Mochas Ich Dangen Fiedhmahi Maude Wam Tak Saa Merke Zaplatwan Boh Diekuj Labas Rav To Doth Ich Danke Sehr Djenkujo aaie Sposiba.
List of notable anniversaries with Samuel Taylor Coleridge Alphonse Lamartine and others born and died on various dates. Also notes today in history events such as Old Ironsides launch 1797 Portland cement patent 1824 Edison lamp 1879. Birthdays include William E. Dodd Axetll J. Byles James L. McConausky Howard H. Russell Jar N. Darling George W. Hill. Horoscope predicts changes in fortune and continued hard work today.
A religious meditation emphasizes unity in Christ as the sole unifying force in life and society, warning that separation from the church fragments influence much like scattered coals. It cites Protestant decline, laments church disunity, and likens unity to a flock forming a protective circle, urging adherence to the Spirit in peace. It also recalls Jesus rebuking lawyers for blocking entry to the kingdom and withholding the key of knowledge.
In Philadelphia, 49 years ago, Robert E. Olds of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, born in Duluth Minnesota. Paul M. Pearson governor of the Virgin Islands, born in Connecticut. David Burnett former IRS commissioner, born in Cincinnati. Giovanni Martinelli famed Italian tenor, born. Constance Bennett actress, born in New York City.
The day offers literary and artistic tastes that develop quietly with little controversy. The nature is devotional and church social work appears modest, generally routine, and driven by a kind of fatalism that yields without much questioning.
The Elyria Telegram notes the dedication of Elyria Memorial Hospital on Friday October 30 with a week of events. The hospital opens to the public October 26 and first patients are admitted October 31. The Yellow Line franchise to the public square and east factory district was rejected 86 to 1 at council.
20 YEARS AGO Lorain County to receive 108 retail liquor licenses under a State Liquor License Commission ruling. Elyria 34, Lorain 67, Amherst four, Grafton one, Grafton Township one, and Avon one, based on one saloon per 600 people. A total of 2,647 saloons statewide to close by November 24. Elyria also reports the first snowstorm of the season with freezing winds and wintry temps.
Five years ago Chronicle-Telegram notes total November registration in Elyria and Lorain reaches 24 108 with Elyria at 10 864 up 2 481 since 1924 and Lorain at 13 244 up 2 357. The piece also covers local memorial design ideas for the Ely Park memorial and a sermonish meditation on the key of knowledge.
Real estate transfers include Gertrude Pfebl to Joseph and Anna Kotula on 26 block D Shore Subdivision and Buckeye Sheffield Lake. Ignazio De Silvestro to Mary Nicosin quit claim deed covering 75 acres on Center Road Henrietta Township. Frederick Hoeller to Harry Hoeller sublet 63 Sunnyside Beach subdivision Brownhelm Township. Friedrick Schneider heir to Wilhelmina Forster 53 acres in Russia Township. Elizabeth Wright to Henry and Minnie Schildt quit claim 1a acres Robson Road Carlisle Township. Henry Schildt to Elizabeth Wright quitclaim deed 10 acres Robson Road Carlisle Township.
Sheriff Clarence Dick and Deputy Paul Chapman investigated the theft of 75 chickens from Winfield McConnell in Wellington. About two pounds per bird, a rear coop window was pried open during the incident yesterday.
Carg driven by D. K. Smetzer of 316 East Broad Street and Net Tie Laundon of 221 Sixth Street collided on Middle Avenue about 2 p.m. yesterday, police reported.
Edwin Hall of R D 2 Oberlin road reports his bicycle taken from Elyria High School yesterday. Montreal notes mention weighing all school children at regular intervals to prevent disease and track health conditions by the Catholic School Commission.
A fragment notes that the onion held sacred status in ancient Egypt, with records suggesting the vegetable was venerated by the ancient people. This brief remark links the humble bulb to historical religious practice and culinary culture.
The shop notes a week of arrivals bringing a wide selection of small radios in four to eleven tubes, with 1934 models priced from 19.95 to 75 dollars. Philco outlines a massive two month advertising push, while a Deagan Marimba is added to the stock and a marimba band is invited to form. Tactic tube prices remain the lowest in history as a full Philco and RCA tube stock is tested free.
Day's Hardware on the second floor adds a new line of colorful bird cages with removable trays for easy cleaning and a bottom bath. They feature a wide array of games, sports goods, lamps, and electrical supplies, plus a trained electrician for wiring jobs. Mr. H. G. Seeley returned from a two day visit to the Century of Progress exhibit in Chicago.
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