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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1922
Page
2
A mother and editor lament repeated changes in school books that force families to buy new editions mid‑course. The letter argues publishers push editions to boost profits, causing waste and confusion when paging and content shift. Authorities should act to end unnecessary book changes and ensure reliable, suitable texts for students.
The piece argues for a run off primary in Ohio where only two candidates remain, ensuring a majority winner. It contends this would expose unacquainted voters to informed choices, reduce nominations by many candidates, and raise costs but favor a functioning democracy over oligarchy.
Ohio and national items mix in this late era recap. Mentions include General Ha Kanized action at Miami, the Cincinnati Zoological Garden opening, and remarks on presidents and governors. Primaries across states are summarized with party contests and expected nominees.
Concord Massachusetts today marks its 287th settlement anniversary while Baltimore observes a holiday in memory of the successful resistance to British invasion in 1914. The South Carolina gubernatorial race remains unsettled as primaries proceed and party conventions take place in Missouri.
The columnist notes Bryan is elected while ABE MARTIN complains about magazine habits and Joe Kite letting grocery bills rise. The piece reflects local political and social quips with a light satirical tone.
A humorous spoof notes fall fashion trends with male flappers and lace adorned trousers. It mocks gendered style lines, waitress and waiter attire, and jokes about chocolate and era slang while commenting on women’s suffrage.
Mr and Mrs W H Wildman of Norwalk joined 71 year old RM Summers on a nine day, 235 to 337 mile per leg journey from Des Moines to Moberly Springfield Chicago Heights Norwalk. They faced rough, rough, and brick roads with few problems, noting no engine trouble and minimal punctures.
Fifteen years ago crowds gathered along Broad Street to see two workers raise a cross 125 feet above St John’s Lutheran church. Local singer Lola Rachfyvss traveled to New York to join the Madame Butterfly company. The county fair was delayed by rain then resumed successfully. The gas company imposed a new rule requiring a 10 forfeit with gas bill deposits to ensure payment. interest on deposits was mentioned.
WHIDDEN'S VULCANIZING SHOP at 616 W Broad Street Elyria offers vulcanizing that lasts. The shop promotes long lasting work and provides contact via phone number 2955 in the local ad.
The Park Basin was supplied with 280 goldfish donated by Sam Rawson. Reporter William Kruger, charged with minor offense, hanged himself in a city jail cell. In Dayton on September 12 deputies arrested August Weiland, opponent of a recent divorce decree, thwarting an alleged attempt to kill Judge Roland W. Baggott at the Domestic Relations Court.
A writer recounts a westward trip from Elyria to Norwalk Des Moines and beyond. The account notes road conditions dirt and concrete sections, sparse traffic enforcement in Des Moines during state fair week, and travel through Iowa into Missouri with poor roads ending near Moberly.
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