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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
3
A verse sketch by S. E. Kiser humorous take on self deception. It lampoons vanity in judging others and oneself. It concludes that the world would be richest and merriest if everyone were exactly what they imagine themselves to be.
Mr Melville I Stone of the Associated Press notes a Kansas paper wedding described with flowery verbiage and a surprising bequeathed gift including a diamond brooch and cut glass. A Vienna court reports beggars thriving, a wife cites her husband in Baden for a cure, and a magistrate notes the beggars’ lucrative income and baths.
A garbled collection of brief items cites tuberculsis deaths in France, tunnels under the Rock of Gibraltar, Berlin’s past telephones, Hamburg wine use, London street accidents, Irish textile manufacture, California anniversaries, and large tea gardens in northern Tadie with vast acreages and substantial yields.
A collage of historical notes mentions John P. St. John in Kansas Texas affairs, Gen Nicholson’s statue, Sverdrup’s Arctic conquests, King of Sweden’s ice expansion, Admiral Dewey’s health, conductor Carl Muck’s Boston appointment, Napoleon collector Carlos Witgon’s death, E. Palmer’s scholarship via Miss Gould, Dr. Bushh with King Carol, a record 150 by 9 by 1 ton, Louis XIV popularizing billiards, a luxe train on the Simpton route, Birkenhead survivor Benjamin Turner’s death, a Keighley school-not-sent boy case, Paris worker hygienic dining, Ala majesty’s recovery, Lasker draw with Fox, Princess Beatrice’s cake remark, Dr Stanley, and Hiram Willard’s Galena ties to Grant.
A compact reflection contrasts grand claims of billion dollar wealth with claims of scant savings, noting recurring tensions between ambitious financial theories and practical restraint. The piece hints at dialogue across economic ideals, inviting scrutiny of wealth narratives.
An old advertisement promises Mother Gray's Herbal Remedy in a mail order offer. It claims FRUB package of AUSTRA IMAN- SEAP as a pleasant safe monthly regulator for women's issues including urinary and bladder concerns. The Mother Gray Co. promotes delivery by mail for 60 cents with a pledge of health benefits.
Advert says H A Dykerman of Broad abeat offers a cure all kidney and bladder troubles. Claims guarantee with mail order, price 2.50 for a box. Also touts breakfast health benefits and the idea that a well stomach improves work and mood, recommending Kodol For Dyspepsia after meals.
A collage of small ads offers rent rooms at Anderson Block and other addresses, maid work, a modern T room house for sale, furnished rooms for housekeeping, and a large list of grocery and produce prices. Also includes a Lake Shore Electric timetable with West and East bound routes, times, and transfer notes.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers special low fares for trips to Minneapolis on August 10 11 and 12 with return validity until September 30. The rate plan includes round trip tickets for travelers from G Alabama and nearby areas seeking affordable transport during the 40th National En campment period.
A partial listing of wholesale prices includes lettuce per pound and per head, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, celery, beans, peas, potatoes, onions, and a variety of cheeses and flours. Notable items include Jersey potatoes per peck at 50 cents, asparagus at 10 cents per bunch, and Light Brown Sugar at 6 cents. Also listed are fats, meats, and dairy goods with prices for live beef, spring chickens, and dressed calves.
The 250 page travel literature book from the D and C Line features three stories “After Many Years,” “A Romance En Route,” and “The Sunset Tryst.” It is illustrated with coast line halftones and costs ten cents to cover postage. Send to D and C Navigation Co. 6 Wayne St Detroit Mich for delivery.
A detailed timetable lists eastbound and westbound trains with numbers, destinations, and departure times. It includes No. 26 Night Express at 6:21 daily, No. 38 N Y and Boston daily, and Sandusky and Norwalk accommodations, plus multiple corresponding westbound services to Buffalo Chicago Boston and Cleveland. Authority figures A J Smith and L P BAXTINE appear as ticket agents.
Cleveland and South Western Traction Co schedules list cars from Elyria to Public Square hourly 6:40 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Elyria to Oberlin and Lorain with varied mornings and evenings. Includes Sunday excursions from Elyria at 6:46 a.m. with prices to Uhrichsville and Bridgeport Wheeling at round-trip rates.
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