As seen above, there was some fashion news – namely a preview of the latest style in men’s pajamas and robes being promoted at the Illinois Clothiers convention in Chicago. But the big story as noted in the screaming headline was the possibility of Logan Gas Company (predecessor of the Ohio Fuel Gas Co.) justifying a rate of more than $1 a thousand cubic feet.
Also on the front page: a tragic accident in Elyria on the East Avenue bridge over the Black River; two Cleveland gambling kingpins that were driven out of that city setting up new operations in the former Avon Island Park dance hall; a Wakeman boy gets a tooth extracted from his lung by way of a vacuum; and the arrest of the first traffic law violator of the year (he was driving his “machine” at 35 or 40 miles an hour).
Extreme bottom right... Commerce Secretary (Herbert) Hoover refusing to predict if the good times in the Stock Market would roll through 1926 and 1927. He ended up as president at the start of the Great Depression in 1929. Sort of ironical.
ReplyDeleteThe Journal's front page is lively as always, with the gruesome details of mayhem you just don't find nowadays. Thanks, Dan!
ReplyDeleteAnother fascinating glimpse back at local, national and world events. I enjoyed seeing the appropriate accessories for a lounging robe - dress shoes and a bow-tie - how comfy!
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