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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1926

Page

3

Timely And Needed Improvements In Elyria Streets

Elyria residents note widening of Court Street from Second to Third and improvements on Third Street between Court and West Avenue. The smoother roads and clearer signs enhance beauty and prompt nearby property owners to tidy up. The editor says the projects are timely with two big conventions approaching.

Elyria Court Street Third Street Court Middle Avenue West Avenue

Clemenceau Plans Another Debt Letter for Amused Readership

Former premier Clemenceau prepares a second debt letter after receiving tons of mail from readers of his first, enjoying the attention. He hints at improved mood toward America, noting harmony with Newton D. Baker’s article, and speculates on a joint effort to keep public sentiment in the United States aligned with their goals.

Clemenceau Baker Amerie Newton D. Baker America Roth

Beating the Birds in the Air Sees Sleepers on Berlin London Flights

The piece notes aeroplanes with sleepers now flying between Berlin and London and imagines passengers sleeping through the voyage. Dari is Green questions whether birds are smarter for flying while humans lie awake or asleep, suggesting the novelty and comfort challenges of air travel.

Berlin London Dariis Green Wren Pirate

Floats Across Channel Sparks Eternal Swim Fever

A woman first swims the channel in about fourteen hours amid broad acclaim. Days later another woman, mother of several children, makes the same crossing more leisurely. A man soon beats the best woman time by two hours, signaling a trend that anyone can do it. Hogland jokes about tunnels and hotels on the beaches as ferry use wanes and air travel or “aerophine” promises faster crossovers, foreshadowing a future of regular swims and new transport ideas.

Hogland

Maybe They Don't Learn Them All

A reader questions how radio broadcasts introduce many new words and how to interpret them. The note mentions 8000 new words heard over radio, debates whether this expands the vocabulary, and concerns over harmonizing rapid word growth with a writer's claim of 800 words per minute.

Timus

Immigration trivia and Will Rogers quip on travel notes

A quirky foreign study piece mentions European students pursuing art music and politics while hinting at social conditions. It cites Will Rogers joking that European authorities bar American women with bathing suits from landing, a remark illustrating travel satire.

Will Rogers Europe Will Means

Yesterday and Today Anniversaries and Notables

A roundup lists birthdays and deaths of notable figures. John Howard born Tendon died 1740. Lucretia Peschuds Water born Boston died 1400. Paul Deroulnde born Paris died Jan 29. other figures include Hirtin Wl Johnson Sen California born Sacramento. Keohak born Iowa. Predovick Starr Auburn ES. Mike Smith former Georgia Governor born Newton. Montgomery Schmmler minister to Salvador born Stamford.

John Howard Tendon Lucretia Peschuds Wate Orn Boston Paul Deroulnde Paris Nive Nevida Clover Haad Atlanta Sedan von Molthe Lae Winnipffen Crete Belleyne Labrador Birtieas Hirtin Wl Johnson United States California Jboarn Sacramento Thivis Radread Georgi Newton

Festiva and Birthdays Spark Conventions Open Across States

Festiva and Saint Stephen are noted in birthdays and anniversaries as Democrats and Republicans in Nebraska plan state conventions today. The International First-Meeting opens in San Francisco for a three-day session, with W Johnson of California receiving congratulations on his birthday anniversary. Missouri leaders call a statewide conference in Jefferson City to protest surrender to moonshiners and illicit income, while conventions open in North Carolina forestry, California business groups, and New York coal merchants amid a broad set of events and proclamations.

Genesa Edeulard Renee Caedia-Slovalkia Missouri Jefferson Cine Handegers

WRO'S WHO IN THE DAY'S NEWS

Fragmented readable text shows political commentary on House of Representatives duties and notable figures, referencing Van and SiehL and Haigh unit considerations amid election pressure.

WRO van. OW Siehl

Arkansas Lawyer Batesville Ack Served Prosecuting Attorney

Immediately after the war he was admitted to the Arkansas bar and began practice at Batesville Ack He served as prosecuting attorney in his home district In 1902 June He represented the 4th Arkansas district in Congress during the last years of the period.

Arkansas Bar Batesville Ack Arkansas

Serenade of Love by Sir Walter Scott Poem

Fragment from a poem with lines about a serenade and love, featuring references to County Guy, a village maid, and a shepherd, depicting a scene by the sea and a moonlit garden. The text shows corrupted OCR with misspellings but preserves the romantic mood and imagery of courtly love and nature.

How Things Look To THE FARMER By O. M. Kile

Washington reports on farm relief plans face mixed signals. Financiers fear foreclosures lower land values and push mortgage risk. A proposed $100 million pool aims to stabilize land values by absorbing near‑foreclosures to prevent forced sales. Secretary Jardine and Hoover outline routes via waterways and farm freight costs, while political calculations temper bold action this year.

Early riser talk and farm relief election timing

The writer recalls urging early rising and cites political debate on the 1928 farm relief issue. He argues Congress will likely delay farm relief until the 1928 campaign, leaving Coolidge time to decide and the outcome depending on whether farmers back him or the Democrats press prohibition.

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Oil electric logging locomotive to haul timber in West

The Red River Lumber Company ordered a 600 horsepower oil electric logging locomotive from Schenectady to Westwood California. It is the first of its kind on the Pacific Coast and in U S lumber work, using low grade fuel oil to power an electric generator and axles motors. The engine, built by ALCO Rogers and General Electric, will pull six to eight foot diameter logs up steep grades from Red River holdings to the Westwood mill. It emits smoke and uses little water, marking a new era in timber operations.

San Francisco West Red River Lumber Company Schenectady Westwood Cal Pacific Coast Red River Coast Red River Lumber United States Red River Company Rngersoll Land General Electric Companies Sparkes

West Ridge Social Notes Highlight Visits in Michigan

West Ridge dated Sept 2 reports Misses Geraldine and Hazel Seckins visiting friends in Detroit and Ypsilanti, Michigan. Mr and Mrs WLM Happer and daughters Sarah and Ruth were guests over the weekend.

West Ridge Geraldine Hazel Seck- Ins Detroit Ypsilanti Mich Wlm Happer Sarah Ruth

Weekend Guests and Fairgoers Across Local Town

Local families and visitors from Northville Lakewood Elyria Akron Dayton and Amherst spent the weekend with neighbors and attended the state and Wellington fairs. Notable movements included car trips to Columbus for the state fair and social events at South Ridge church and Elyria MBE church.

Win Carpenter Clarkefield Norman Denny Mary Jane Jane Northville Mich Carl Fow Elizabeth Cantor Kenneth Patrica Ann Fow Frank Bans South Ridge Jess McMiller Hazel Masquire Levi Pender Oberlin Road Edward Pembeer W. H. Hanate Wellington Cart Charles Schaible Hurrer Columbus Norma Nica Wolt Lakewood C. H. Hangers Ford Briggs Hlyria Robert Jdoyle Dayton Harold Bowlers Tappr H. M. Tanper Paw Paw South Ridge Church Violet Rowley Hsther M. BE Elyria Earnest Holliday Charles Schwartz Milly Joy Whitney Netria Klady Amherst Lorain Maddock John Simms Ka. Simms Miss Florence Fred Vietzen Henry Kosfield Akron

General Condylis Steps Forward in Greek Leadership

General Condylis, a soldier-politician linked to past Greek coups, rose from school master origins to join a band of Comitadji and later the army. He led the National Republican Party for two years and heads a strong faction within the Coalition of Michailocopoulos, amid debates on whether his ambition serves constitutional aims or personal power.

Condylis Greece Michaelocopoulos Condyliss National Republican Party

Kiwanis Convention Heads to Martins Ferry September 7

Western Ohio Kiwanis district convenes in Martins Ferry September 7 with clubs from Bellaire Cadiz Carrollton Mingo Junction New Philadelphia Salineville Steubenville Toronto and Woodsfield participating. M L Cowens serves as secretary of the local club.

Kiwanis Martins Ferry Ohio Bellaire Cadiz Carrollton Mingo Junction New Philadelphia Salinesville Steubenville Toronto Woodsfield M. L. Cowens Loral

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