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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1938
Page
6
A fragment discusses the origin of playing card pips and the term peeps or eyes used to identify hidden cards. It notes ancient pecks lacked corner indicators and that early peeps allowed peeking, later becoming the slurred term sipes.
The piece surveys postwar political chatter with references to Wheeler and the New Deal, a sharp aside about a self-purger, and a panorama of anniversaries and notable figures from Roosevelt to Scripps. It mingles opinion, diplomatic questions, and portraits of leaders while hinting at party realignments and policy debates.
A fragmentary obituary notes Janet Scudder born in Wales to Pennsylvania roots with ties to Paris and New York. Describes her as a temperate, peaceful personality and a capable, shrewd artist. Mentions strong versus weak natures and devotion to the fine arts amid financial concerns.
A California discovery retools the shark from menace to market. Sharks once preyed upon fish and used as fertilizer now fetch high prices for liver oil rich in Vitamin A, used in poultry feed. Fishermen earn 20 to 40 pounds per ton depending on species. Special licenses regulate shark fishing as the industry expands.
A descriptive piece portrays the typical small town man as a diligent, thrifty, honest worker who lives within his means and manages his affairs bluntly. It extols self reliance, quiet virtue, and belief in national progress through personal effort and peaceful harmony.
A reflective piece on using short clear words to sharpen style and meaning. It argues short words convey ideas crisply and directly, helping readers express thoughts without ambiguity. The text compares short words to bright stones, natural and strong, easing communication.
Dr Thorndike and Dr Z discuss how Americans spend billions on basic goods like food and clothing to satisfy more than bodily needs. They argue purchases serve self respect, social approval, and avoidance of shame, not just sustenance or warmth.
A crumpled, idling essay reflects on aging, arguing age does not slow the mind. old age is marked by shrinking tolerance, new selfishness, and relish of solitude, with examples from Hugo, Post, Paderewski, and Titian. Political decisions rely on probabilistic reasoning, not exact knowledge.
A fragment of a church program discusses Saint Luke readings for Thursday October 27. It contrasts fear with confidence, cites Christ’s acts across two millennia, and urges believers to find peace in the Bread of Life amid worldly trials and economic depressions.
A letter argues that partisan losses must curb moral decline by restoring balance between parties. It cites Kentucky voting bribery, Teapot Dome parallels, and urges universal Republican support to deter corruption. The author accuses Democrats of indifference in Congress and pleads voter action locally and nationally.
In a surprising drift, Sheikhs from distant deserts gather to guide Wart toward becoming dragemen for American and Ege fish wuarists, signaling a notable alliance in regional trade and craft.
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