County Home Rule Amendment Prompts Local Government Debate
A proposed County Home Rule amendment would let Ohio counties choose their form of government, allow charters, and enable counties to adopt or amend structures with a 15 member charter commission. Supporters say it could streamline administration and reduce duplication of relief programs, while critics warn of loss of local voice and potential domination by large cities. The piece notes state guidance on local affairs and stresses safeguards against abuse, arguing the change could improve governance without forcing drastic shifts.
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Ohio
Ohio Institute
Children’s Home Board
Acd
Charter Commission
State Highway Department
State Health Department
The Silent Observer and Everyday Jokes A Patchwork Page
A collage of humorous vignettes and tiny advices from a vintage column. Entries range from a Noah’s ark quip about parking to a grocer’s cheeky response about eggs. It includes classroom gags, marital banter, fashion quips, and practical hints on ironing and cleaning.
Notable American Figures Born in 19th Century
The record cites Moses Ezekiel born in Richmond Virginia in 1844, a celebrated sculptor who died in Italy on March 27 1917. It also notes Joseph W Falk born in Brownsville Tennessee in 1869, a lawyer and Missouri governor candidate who died in New York City on May 25 1923.
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N. Y
Moses Ezekiel
Richmond
Italy
Joseph W. Falk
St. Louis
Missouri
Brownsville
Tenn
New York City
Anniversaries of Capt. James Cook and peers
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES recall 1728 birth of Capt. James Cook the English navigator who died February 14, 1779. 1792 marks Erastus Fairbanks, Vermont governor and scale maker, born in Brimfield, Mass. 1801 notes Henry Inman, celebrated American portrait and genre painter, born at Utica.
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James Cook
Erastus Fairbanks
Brimfield
Mass
Henry Inman
Day's Music Store Showcases Realistic 1924 Philios Radio
The Day's News advertises a new 1924 Philios radio, claiming it far surpasses old 1928 models in reproducing voice and instrument clarity. It urges customers to visit Hubert Day & Son to see and hear the set, promising true to life sound and a device that ends dissatisfaction with outdated radios.
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Yesteryear
Day's Hardware Promotes Grand Gas Range and Radio Comforts
Cleveland store touts the Grand gas range for kitchen usefulness and appearance. Philco Remote Control radios offer station hopping without leaving the chair. Bulbs in shells make a bright gift. Graf Zeppelin broadcast teased from Chicago to Akron. YMCA gym opening prompts athletic gear purchases. Rabbits and pheasants hunting season nears. licenses and rainproof gear marketed.
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Cleveland
Philco
Schools and salaries spark tax debate in Sudgeville
In a 1933 voice of the people letter, a reader attacks state education leaders and county superintendents over taxes and school funding. He argues for keeping schools open on a tighter budget, condemns administrators for prioritizing salaries, and questions the ten-mill levy proposal. He suggests reducing costly programs and focusing on essential teaching to ease farmer tax burden while ensuring education continuity.
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County Treasury
Financial Crisis Warns Farmers by A. R. Pitts
A. R. Pitts warns that high taxes and debt will ruin farmers as a fifteen million levy looms, causing widespread bankruptcy for those unable to pay obligations this year. The aliased statement portrays a dire fiscal outlook for the agricultural sector.
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A. R. Pitts
Million Dollar Road Contract Letting Scheduled in Helena
Montana State Highway Commission to hold an additional million dollar highway project letting on October 28, announced by Chairman Warden. Government emphasis on advancing knowledge underscores public investment in infrastructure.
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Helena
Mont
Montara State Highway Commission
Warden
Elyria Voters Urged to Fight High Utility Rates
A public appeal to Elyria residents includes employees and stockholders of Ohio Fuel Gas and Ohio Public Service. It argues gas and electric rates are too high, points to a 1932 Ohio Public Service Company report, and calls for electing officials on November 7 to push for relief, citing a Columbus court ruling on 48c gas rates.
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Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ohio Public Service Company
New York
Supreme Court of the
State of
Ohio
Columbus
Elyria
State Utilities Commission
Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation of
Carl Curtis
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Chronicle-Telegram
Audit Bureau
Second Street
Lorai Lorain County Printing @ Publishing Company, Publishers
Budnutt, Pubil
J. Clard Gorge
Elyria Postoffice Act
Mail
Loraineee
Ilo
John W. Cullen
Chicago
Michigan
Detroit
General Motors
Uncle Sam
Tacoma Daily Ledger
Scott’s
R. J. Scott
New Guinea
S.A
Porthcawl
Yarmouth
Eng
Iral Press Association, Inc
Noah
Luther
Pap
Alice
New
Hubert
Day’s Music Store
Day's Hardware
Wilk
Akron
Sallys
Voice OF
THE
People
York Harbor
Carter H. Harrison
London
Frank EB. Taplin
Gilbert HT. Grosvenor
National Geographic Mag
Turkey
Edwin W. Allen
Washington, D. C
Amherst
B. Rosalie S. Morton
Florida
Lynchburg
Howard Hanson
Rochester
Wahoo
Nebr
Richard Folsom Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Manhattan
Hocking Valley
Ohio Coal
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
Chestnut Street
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