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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1936
Page
11
Elsha mourns a long time resident who saw Elrria grow from a hamlet to a flourishing industrial city. Mrs Smith lived 76 years here and helped raise a large family while actively serving friends and church. Her life spanned Civil War, abolition of slavery and the shift from horse to auto.
The article explains Maine’s dual election dates in presidential years, tracing to 1840s law and state constitutions. Since 1846 Congress set November dates for Congress elections, with exceptions for states like Maine that kept October for state offices. Maine remains the only state electing state officers, Congress members, and U S Senators outside November.
Have important bearing on culture Durant argues dead languages should be buried yet many insist Greek and Latin remain essential to culture. Critics claim language study is a racket but defenders say origins underpin modern language and culture despite calls to narrow study.
The defense of New Deal spending cites relief costs while regular government outlays rise. Florida ship canal and Passamaquoddy tidal development losses totaled 12 million before Congress halted them, illustrating alleged waste. A Colorado farmer doubted centralized farming and work relief management from Washington.
The Yankees’ Murderers Row momentum seals the American League flag as they near season end. Giants lead the pennant chase while the Cardinals hope for a late break in a crowded stretch run. Hubbell may duel Dizzy Dean to set up another subway series in New York.
Readable entries list notable anniversaries from 1733 to 1961 for figures like Abraham Whipple Francis Parkman and James J Hill with brief birth and death notes. Today in history recalls Gabriel Fahrenheit Hidalgo Hidalgo and key events from 1819 to 1927 including Mexican independence calls and a Wall Street bombing.
Oscar C Hoffman Continental Can Company president born in Augusta County Virginia 69 years ago. Hamlin Garland novelist dramatist born West Salem Wisconsin 75 years ago. Ellsworth Huntington Yale se grapher born Galesburg Illinois 69 years ago. David B Davis Jr T S Rubber Company president New York born Fort Edward New York 33 years ago. Lewellys F Barker Johns Hopkins emeritus professor of medicine born Ontario Canada 69 years ago. Alfred Nores English poet born 56 years ago.
The text cautions that enthusiasm and impulsiveness must be restrained or life may suffer. It notes careful handling leads to fortune with some tribute, while unchecked loving instinct could cause constant upheaval like a rolling stone.
Fort Worth citizens show caution or lower resistance to illness as reports from local hospitals indicate rising health concerns in the city.
New York Day by Day notes owners of estates in Westchester Connecticut Jersey and Long Island creating artificial lakes to attract renters. Lakes cost about 1500 each with dozens in Greenwich area at 12009 outlays. experts offer quick lake fabrication and a rising trend in lakeless homes. Other items mention Rory’s name in business, Smith and Dale in midtown, and references to public figures and vaudeville history.
A 1936 profile describes Robert E. Sherwood as tall and gangling, famed for his long legged sitting pose and prolific writing. It notes his New York roots, editorship at Life, success in winning plays, steady royalties, and easygoing habits at Tory Hall with servants.
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