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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms for the Daily Reporter and Weekly Reporter. Rates include daily delivery by carrier and mail options, with yearly and weekly prices stated, including Elyria mail rates. Availability details and pricing reflect standard newspaper subscription terms of the era.
The piece argues that women's interests diverge from men’s, valuing births and deaths over politics or stocks. It compares headlines like society notes and fashion to Thaw trial chatter, notes readers’ varied news tastes, and mocks narrow views of importance. It cites Elyria readers, Tom Lawson’s disclosures, and humorous quips on trains, penitent sentences, and a planked crow dish.
A fragment from Life's Little Pleasantries recounts Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes using a hired hansom to attend Supreme Court sessions, with a washerwoman incident prompting a dramatic moment as Holmes retrieves a torn mosquito net from a basket, amid public railing on democratic access. Senator Clark calls a Bretón painting a bargain while recalling an Easter newspaper ad scam and a tale of Mrs Potter Palmer hosting the National Civic Federation.
Ida M. Von Claussen seeks White House action and a presidential interview to obtain a commission assessing her sanity before pursuing further steps. She accuses United States Minister Graves of insulting her and failing to present her to King Oscar of Sweden.
An amusing anecdote from Chicago recalls the country house tipping motif. Jonus Hanway, leaving a Duke's country house, faces would be robbers who claim his overcoat umbrella and hat. Hanway pays a sovereign for each item but refuses to part with the gloves, noting they are not worth a sovereign.
The Blade of Toledo markets itself as America's most remarkable weekly newspaper with 185000 yearly subscribers. It emphasizes plain facts, broad topics, and editorials for both daily readers and non readers, offering short stories and family content for one dollar annually. Reporters are sought to help with sales.
From Columbus comes word that county officials may test the validity of the county salary act as three months old. The piece notes that many skilled clerks accept lower pay and high responsibility, suggesting scant worry over shortages of capable workers.
A German army private recounts a brutal incident over a missed courier message. The captain berates him, storms the horse toward him, and threatens violence, issuing repeated confinement and bread and water as punishment until the error is eventually found to be the captain's. The ordeal ends with the private released after fourteen days.
The Broadway Magazine story by Rupert Hughes centers on oil wells that erupt with a geyser of sand and a deafening roar. Men from nearby areas react with fear and stunned silence as the scene upends both people and animals along the oil field and nearby railroad station.
An embellished excerpt describes a Turkoman keeper entering a tiger cage near a room, stroking the animal as it snarls. The man calms and collar-ties the beast, then drags the tiger outside while a watching party remains cautious. The tiger resists but is restrained, with noise and tension noted.
Local items note Ridge Versey Bros. traveling to Canton and Akron for business. Neighboring moves include Maddock selling his farm to Mr Wahls who will take possession and Maddock planning to relocate to Murray ridge. Plus several social mentions across the community.
The county recorder logged deeds today including Noah C Blamlins to Mary Boot in Carlisle township for 1.5 acres at 300, Sheffield Land Co to F A Sanford and W J Coulter in Sheffield township lot 109 t at 1, E G and Lydia Johnson to Lee S Day in Carlisle township lot 7 for 400, and multiple other parcels with prices ranging from 1 to 2506 involving Elyria Oberlin Wellington and Lorain areas. A nail of notices also lists numerous transfers and lots with prices.
An advertisement promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy for hair loss and scalp parasites. It notes changing men’s fashion toward stylized hats and claims Germ-killing action will restore healthy hair. Available via Phillips & Co and Detroit agents with sample offer.
A dialogue on rest for the stomach contrasts exercise with digestive recovery. Dyspepsia warns of distress, and Kodol offers thorough relief by aiding digestion and restoring normal stomach activity. It promises guaranteed relief and is sold by local druggists.
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