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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1906
Page
3
A New York woman describes organizing a sewing space with NG room squares for patterns, a portable skit form and a small skirt gauge. The article emphasizes practical, low-cost setup near the kitchen, including shelves, hooks, padded barrel stave hangers, muslin hinges, and labeled pockets to save time and energy for mothers and helpers in the home.
A 17 year old girl earned pin money by helping at home, saving from 1.50 to 2.50 weekly after buying meats vegetables and fruits. The mother set a weekly budget. the daughter learned money value and helped fund a future home. Jet lace work becomes fashionable this winter with old pieces revived and new replicas shown.
Fashionable laces and nets described as tools for crafting outfits that rival Paris style, highlighting tailored elegance and trendy fabrics seen in the period. The passage hints at import and clever presentation to elevate clothing quality.
The snake bracelet, a popular new model, is praised for its flexibility adapting to every arm movement. Often jeweled with diamonds sapphires or emeralds, it is valued for both aesthetics and practicality in securing elbow length gloves. The piece reflects expert goldsmith craft and is a notable trend in jewelry design.
A fragmentary summary notes that many old children's rhymes and tales date to the medieval and early modern periods. It mentions lines like Mother Goose and classic rhymes such as Humpty Dumpty and Jack the Giant Killer, with references to sources and authors from kingly and royal eras.
The Ohio School Improvement federation, after closing sessions in Columbus on December 29, urged collaboration with the state flagging board in all legislative matters. It called for a state bureau of high school inspectors under the school commissioner to grade high schools, a uniform rural curriculum, and free textbooks for common schools. It backed a teachers college in Columbus, two more normal schools, and continued support for state normal schools. Miss Mabel A. McKinney of Cleveland was elected vice president of the Ohio Kindergarten association.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Railway ordered 2,000 new freight cars to be delivered to its tracks as soon as possible. Existing car shops will aid in production, but no cars will reach the road until next summer. Nickel Plate and New York Central have also placed orders for many more cars.
The National Lidhes Quartette set to appear with a diverse program. They will not sing high classical pieces but perform songs from many nations and plantation melodies. Appearing January 2 with varied costumes and national songs.
Local theatre offers a boxing bout between Joe Gans and Battling Nelson with a moving picture event by Goldfield Moving Picture Company. Also on stage are The Brothers Byrne presenting a lively comedy pantomime spectacle with inventive scenes and audience laughter. The program runs next Tuesday and Wednesday with tickets urged for early purchase.
Bradstreet’s year end agricultural review shows total U S farm output at 6.794 billion dollars with corn valued at 1.146 billion, cotton at 600 million, wheat near 500 million, and oats and hay also substantial. Bank clearings reach 159 billion and nationwide building activity is about 275 million.
New York December 29 The jury found Isditor Mann of Town Topics not guilty of perjury. The editor was overwhelmed by the verdict and hugged everyone within reach in the crowded courtroom.
A series of property transfers reported for Lorain and Camden areas including HM Powers to Charles J Hall in Camden township for 2200, George T Lowrie and others into Beach Park and South Lorain subdivisions, plus smaller transfers such as John Baker to Elizabeth Date in Amherst and Savings Deposit Banking Co. to Mike Moskel in the Highland addition. Names include Powers Hall Lowe Lowrie Kerr Stemell and Baker with various lot and block references and prices.
Dr Morgan Wood, once a Cleveland pastor and more recently linked with a lyceum bureau, has joined a New York financial house. He is in Mexico for a week to investigate railroad property for eastern capital, while reporter want ads bring results.
An advertisement offers a chance to start in real estate and fire insurance without capital. It promises yearly earnings from 1500 to 5000 dollars and claims to provide information, town agency rights, conveyancing, mortgages, and policy writing assistance. Contact Ozman A Tarbell & Co. at South Bence Ind for free particulars.
DeWitt Co of Chicago touts Kadol as a stomach remedy conforming to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The Kadol laboratory is large and promises relief for indigestion, with druggists across the area selling the product. The ad notes travel details for a tram to Elyria and various cities, and extols Kadol’s root-disease approach and invigorating effects. Also mentions Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea and a 35 cent price.
Travel notice offering diverse routes via Baltimore and Oliv R with liberal stop over privileges after December 16. Low rates advertised, consult agents for details on fr Em Franc routes and pricing.
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