This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
8
A 1920s Washington debate on railroad wage policy criticizes the railroad labor board and Esch-Cummins law for limited power to enforce wage cuts. It questions government ability to restrain railroads, argues rates rise with wages, and notes projected 1921 tax and beer provisions amid looming labor action.
Yesterday in Ohio highlights a jumble of historical notes from early 19th to mid 20th century, citing developers, governors, educators, and events. It mentions Benjamin Wade born near Springfield, steamboat arrivals, cyclones, factory plans, and local club formations, with scattered social notices and community updates across Oberlin and neighboring areas.
The day’s notices include Theodore Roosevelt birthday observances, Western Royal Stock Show in Spokane, Georgia State Cats at Macon, Fur Show at Sureveport bar, and a missionary dedication in Philadelphia. Also listed are debut events in Richmond and Jacksonville, and various regional meetings and associations in Indiana, Portland, Boston, and Massachusetts.
Oberlin educators plan a Friday break as teachers gather for a formal meeting. The district will close classes to allow staff to review curriculum and student needs with ongoing plans for the coming term. Public events include open house evenings and parent sessions at several Oberlin schools.
In a small community residents feel the benefits of civic programs are distant. People recall city access and wonder how to share similar services locally. The reflection hints at uneven resources and social hesitation about attending gatherings.
French delegates for the Disarmament Conference are listed by France. Reports note preparations and names like Briand and Jusserund. Local notices mention demonstrations at Dunes chapel and upcoming school repairs.
A jumble of local items reports a roof attack and arrest at a Columbus residence, fines in a Redtown case, and auditor activity on confiscated liquor vehicle proceeds. Other notes mention lawyers' Monday offices, grand jury duties in Defiance County, and church construction plans in St Clairsville, all dated Oct 27.
Evans Triple Phosphates advertised as a reliable tonic to restore energy and appetite for those weakened by confinement or illness. The ad claims quick revitalization of nerves and blood, improving mood and ambition, with physicians endorsing the medicine and urging use through druggists.
In a letter to the Chronicle Telegram Fire Marshal Ho oA Dikheman thanks the paper for cooperation during a fire prevention week. He notes the death of a little girl was reported but hopes the incident will teach lessons to children and adults. He commends Superintendent F M Shelton and teachers, the high school orchestra, Mas Hahn who ran the Opera House playlet, and the participating children.
A proposed amendment to the compromise tax bill would levy sixty cents per pint on beer and two dollars per gallon on wine for medicinal use. Senator Wadsworth of New York, a Republican, urged passage in the Senate. The tax would apply to beer and wine dispensed by physicians and drug stores under treasury regulations. the bill already taxes distilled spirits at four dollars per gallon except for medicinal or industrial use.
New York market listings show liberty bond figures with various series and prices. Second, third, and fourth series display values around 9250 to 9474 in the given format. Victory bonds appear near 9958 with related lot identifiers and date indications.
Money loaned at six percent on a long list of stocks and firms including Templer Motors Mason Tire and Rubber Commonwealth Finance Bankers Guaranteed Intc F G Clark Hinde Dauche Sherwin Williams American Multigraph Bishop Babcock Goodyear Rubber Miller Rubber Firestone National Acme Valley Steamship Stevens Duryea Cleveland Diecut and many others.
Mrs Rufna Lucas hosted guests from Norwalk and Cleveland on Sunday. On Oct 18 a small group surprised Mrs Selidinger for her birthday with ice cream wafers and cake. Frances Lee and Thomas Lee visited Elyria. Elwood Austin worked in Belden for a few days this week.
Mr and Mrs Ray Hurd of Elyria Ohio were Monday guests of Mr Frances Lee and family and Mr Sharp while spending a week at Bliss New York.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.