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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1906
Page
7
A playful set of cautions for bowlers in casual games. Skip kicks and anger, don’t blame the alley or staff, avoid overreaching for 300s, and remember the pinboy’s modest wage. Respect the proprietor, pay up, and keep business from spoiling the sport.
The article notes players and crowds hold strong superstitions about game outcomes. Signs of victory include a wagon of hay and avoiding crepe on doors, while fear of loss grips players who doubt themselves. Confidence, not skill alone, drives performance in this old era view.
Elmer G Shaner reports Interstate Association matches smashed over 600000 clay birds in 1906 with growth across the nation Dozens became new devotees and amateur shooters rose by over 2 percent Plans for 1907 include the Grand American Handicap in Chicago in June on a newly fitted range costing 16000 Richmond Va secures Southern Handicap in May Denver funds Western Handicap with 4000 in added money to attract shooters east of the Mississippi River
Nester Nevenparra, who pitched several games for Mlyria hist season, was released by the Columbus team that held him under contract since last spring. Columbus has forwards signed for next season, while Nevenparra has an offer from Akron’s Manager East but has not signed yet. Elyria also seeks him for the coming season and may land him if terms suit. His pitching record in the county is well known and fans would like to see him join next year’s champions.
A vintage ad promises a “pile cure” with external and internal applications. It urges purchases via mail if cannot visit the store, claiming personal reputation backs the product and guarantees satisfaction. Druggist C. Rowers of Elyria invites readers to send fifty cents for a mailed package.
Paul J. Rainey a Cleveland millionaire retires from the turf after a costly year. He sells horse DeMund to brother Roy Rainey and transfers Jockey Radtke's contract along with other horses implicated in a disappointing Belmont Park season.
Coach Warner of Cornell advocates a 12 man football team under current rules saying eleven men limit playmaking. He argues a 12 man lineup could improve the game. Also mentions Mrs. Austins Buckwheat product advertising.
Chicago University coach A A Stagg proposes limited rule changes to ease the game toward greater gate appeal. He supports a 35 minute half, old style tackling, retainment of two umpires, 15 yard penalty for a forward pass that hits the ground, and timely fair catch signaling. He opposes extra downs, lineman back exchanges, two forward passes in scrimmage, wider field, and a different shaped ball.
A Tri State League meeting set for Tuesday evening in Harrisburg was canceled. The session will be held after the National Commission meets in New York on Tuesday.
An apologia for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claims digestion failure causes a wide range of ailments from stomach upset to cancer. It promotes tablets as non-medicine digestive aids, boasting pep sin and other elements to break down food, and offers a free trial with purchase details.
The National League pennant was formally awarded to the Chicago Cubs at the league meeting. The league also appropriated $100 annually to pay for bunting.
Mrs. Elsie Cleverdon sues Lake Shore Electric for 5000 in damages after a car knocked her husband from a trestle, killing him instantly. The supreme court in Columbus heard the case today, reversing a lower court verdict.
An editorial style piece argues against alcohol for women and promotes Electrogen as a tonic and antiseptic, claiming it strengthens the system and purifies blood. It advertises a fifty cent bottle, a one dollar bottle, and a free fifty cent bottle offer by Electro-gen Co., Fremont, Ohio, and also touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea by A. H. Frost.
Market notes list Butter Creamery and state prices for dairy products, cheese, poultry, fruits, vegetables, dried beans, flour, hay, lard, beef, mutton, veal, rabbits, smoked meats, and pork. Includes sparse quality specs, container types, and per unit quotes. Ends with a medical ad for Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup promoting non opiate relief and compliance with drug law.
In 1906 lanes LS and M S Railway timetable lists East Bound trains including No 20 Night Express at 6 21 am No 28 Boston Express No 126 Norwalk Accommodation No 40 Toledo and Buffalo Accommodation No 32 Fast Mail No 48 Accommodation No 6 Limited Fast Mail No 10 Chicago and Boston No 50 Michigan Accommodation No 2 Day Express and notes division routes Norwalk and Sandusky. West Bound lists No 6 Buffalo and Chicago No 15 Boston and Chicago No 9 Day Express No 41 Toledo Accommodation No 23 Western Express No 738 Cleveland and Detroit Express No 47 Norwalk Division Accommodation No 141 Sandusky Division Accommodation No 137 Norwalk Accommodation No 87 Pacific Express and Night trains via divisions. Signature line by A J Smith, Ww. Prat.
A dense schedule outlines hourly Elyria to Cleveland trips, several limiteds at set times, and connections to Oberlin Wellington Lorain Amherst Grafton Norwalk and Sandusky. It lists East and West bound departures from Elyria and Lorain, with ticketing notes and special Sunday hours.
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