A Cigar Boosts Thinking and Trade in Town
A reader notes that a good cigar aids clear thinking and trade, praising Wadsword Bros. Chico’s as a quality example. The ad urges trying a “Chree” from Jode R. Jones and hints at a price and value comparison to pricier 10s cigars. A separate column advertises fabrics and remedies, including Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and DeWitt’s products, with local merchants listed.
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Wadsword Bros
Chico's
Jode R. Jones
Sensational bids in Lorain trolley franchise war
Lorain April 26 two lower bids challenged West Side Street Railway bid for South Lorain route. West Side backed by Cleveland and Southwestern faces obstruction claims by Lorain Street Railway and rival Lake Shore Electric interests. Bids from Standard Engineering and A E French alleged to block competition with fares of five cents or three cents for children. West Side proposes five cent fare with universal transfers and eleven tickets for fifty cents. City council expected to weigh universal transfer plan amid rivalry.
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Lorain
West Side Genony
West Side Street Railway
South Lorain
Lorain Street Railway Company
Cleveland and Southwestern
Honda
Lorain Street Railway
Lake Shore Electric
Bis i
West Side Company
Lake Shore
S. W
8. W
Elyria
Standard Engineering Company
Cleveland
A. E. French
Fullerton
French
More Power for Yellow Line Feeder Line Work
A force of men threads a large cable onto poles of the Lorain and Elyria Street Railway. The cable serves as a feeder to the trolley line and will receive power from the Lake Shore Electric.
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Lorain & Elyria Street Railway
Lake Shore Electric
Car Killed His Cow in Civil Appeal to Court
Joseph Stanialawski of the Eaton Carlisle road sued the O and W company after a car killed his cow. The case, appealing 6d from Justice Lawrence’s court, seeks further relief in common pleas court following a $30 verdict in the justice court.
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O. and
8. W. Company
Ohio to Ban Cigarettes in Next General Assembly
The Ohio legislature faces a push for an anti cigarette law as Indiana and Wisconsin advance cigarette bans. Backed by church groups YMCA Anti-Baloon League and similar bodies the measure aims to ostracize cigarettes from Ohio schools with broad lobbying, while tobacco interests mobilize opposition. The item notes a broad coalition and a district by district effort.
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Ohio
General Assembly
Anti-Baloon League
W.C. T
New York Artist Praises Vinol In Debility Cure
A New York artist Mr Tales de Naton testifies Vinol strengthens the system after other tonics fail. He calls Vinol a delicious cod liver oil preparation without the grease, purifying the blood and increasing appetite. H A Crandall of The Baby Drug Store endorses its concentrated curative properties and guarantees money back if it fails.
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New York
Tales de Naton
Vinci
H. A. Crandall
Eaby Drug Store
Elyria
Eady Urog
Bound Over for Failing to Support Child
John Smith, a father from Elyria, pleaded guilty to failing to support his 4-year-old child and was bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond. The warrant was sworn by the child's mother, Maggie Clauson of Amherst. Smith has prior jail time in the workhouse and multiple fines for child support.
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John Smith
Elyria
Justice Lord
Maggie Clausson
Amherst
Smith
Lake Breeze Social Notes Amid Spring Visits
Lake Breeze items show A Seymour host Sunday visit by Minkler and Mrs. Jon Zimmer from Elyria. Families from Lorain and Bellevue spent Easter with locals. Harry Showalter worked Monday night at S81.1. Louise Tasman and Clovie Cortney from Denver and Fort Collins visit Lake Breeze and Cleveland. Warya town expected wedding bells for “Someone.”
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Minkler
A. Seymour
Jon, Zimmer
Elyria
Seymour Pratt
Blisefield
Mich
Jos. Biltz
J. Miller
Lorain
B. Forner
Harry Showalter
Biple
Bellevue
O. Hall
Louise Tasman
Clovie Cortney
Denver
Fort Collina
Col
Lake Breeze
Cleveland
Roc. Henter
Ballevus
Wlyria Town
Easter at Congregational Church Draws Large Grafton Crowd
A sizable crowd gathered at the Congregational church Sunday morning to hear the Easter exercises by the choir and Sunday school scholars.Mrs. Bert Raweon listed the sick, and the M. E. Ladies’ Aid raised about $20 at their Easter supper Friday. Various locals and visitors from Cleveland, Lorain, Smithdale, and Elyria visited relatives and attended lectures and services during the holiday period.
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Bessie Sweuney
Smithdale
Arkaigas
Jennie Richard
Ethel Spitzer Mies Astra Barchard
Elyria
Bert Raweon
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Weight
Cleveland
Bert Herrick
Lorain
D. A. Spitzer
Frank Lee
Hagel
Frank , Ges Jr
Suleebs
M. E. Charch
George Spitzer
George Jago
Par ‘Enta
Hattie Smith
Jas, Smith
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Rocky Mountain
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Lorain West Side Company
Gough Care
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the Biggs & Everard Co
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Wizard Oil
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