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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1905
Page
2
A garbled page fragment references a Kansas whipping post experiment and a New York judge ruling that signing another man’s name to a railroad ticket is not forgery. It touches on New Year resolutions, a Cleveland man’s odd behavior, and various stray phrases about furniture stores and observers.
Governor Pennypacker signs a 20000 appropriation for a heroic statue of the late Senator Quay despite public backlash. Colonel Moody vows to proceed, citing Quay’s favored pose and friends’ familiarity with his portrait. The piece laments the possible insult to Pennsylvania and criticizes the push for the tribute.
Antiquated prose extols Newbro's herbicide as a cure for dandruff and scalp issues. The ad-style piece promotes a scientific preparation claimed to destroy a germ causing dandruff, with references to distribution by a Detroit agent and druggists.
The article criticizes public opinion manipulation by press agents and the profit motive of major newspapers. It argues that some papers are controlled by biased editors seeking financial gain, neglecting moral duties while presenting sensational or misleading stories to influence readers.
Columbus reports show 266 railroad employees killed or 7,683 injured in Ohio during 1905. Total state casualties 4,539, down 143 from 1904. Main track 9,412 miles, total Ohio tracks 15,997 miles. Capital stock $736,886,618. earnings $308,802,639 nationwide, Ohio earnings $122,686,136. State employment 92,438. dividends totals $15,981,317. Also a consumer ad for Hollister Rockey Mountain Tea.
Dr George Quigley of North Am herst was adjudged insane by Judge Minman on Friday afternoon and ordered sent to the asylum at Mus siton. Testimony showed years of delusions and delusive schemes after periods of sobriety, with threats toward his sister. To prevent possible violence during future episodes, the court committed him to a mental institution.
The Pattison commission to the governor is shown as a highly decorated document. Draughtsman Sawyer of the state board of public works is crafting the work with elaborate frills and colorful adornments, making the final product a spectacle worth traveling to see.
A committee of college presidents will investigate the death of Peirson at Kenyon during a fraternity initiation. The panel, called by Kenyon President Peirce, includes A B Church of Butcher College, President King of Oberlin, and Whitlock of Ohio Wesleyan, to determine if Peirson was tied to a railroad track as county officials claimed.
The Freeman and Fredman families express gratitude through this newspaper column for the Christmas gifts received. They extend a wish that friends live many more years and sign jointly as B. D. Freeman and Mrs. P. G. Fredman.
Suffer no more from stomach and kidney woes with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Taken monthly it is claimed to keep you well all year. Priced at 85 cents and offered as Tea or Tablets.
Local churches on Second and Middle avenues share Rev. Cadmus and Rev. Dawson as pastors. Service times include 10 am and 7 pm with morning sermons, Sunday school at 11:39 am, and a night service at 10 pm. Musicians include Mr. James Tauger, Miss Charlotte Granity, and Miss Scheceonsoyt. solos by Mr. Chamberlain and Miss Florence Cavan. Free seats. strangers welcome.
The item lists morning and evening church services across St. Pauls Evangelical East Third Street Grace Lutheran Corner Broad Street St Johns Lutheran and St Marys Catholic churches. It notes sermon times communion and Sunday School details, Christmas music program, and New Year preaching at various hours with pastors named including Rev John P Sala Rev J M Withycombe Rev Charles Wilson Baker Rev Nathaniel Lehman Rev Wm Dale Rev J A Behmdit.
Church of Christ Scientist at 203 East Avenue hosts Sunday service at 4:30 PM. Second Congregational at Lake Avenue end Lodi Streets offers services at 10 AM and 7 PM with Sunday school at 11:30 AM. Junior Club meets at 3 PM and Senior Group at 6 PM.
Proxies and shareholdings shape a 1920s election. Key figures include Mr Mahler with substantial ownership, AV Moore poised to win, and supporters claiming thousands more proxies. The outcome hinges on reconciliations by election day as Moore is favored for president with broad backing.
Reports say a major iron and steel merger may form a holding company linking Republic Iron & Steel with Tennessee Coal and Iron, La Belle Iron, and Sloss-Sheffield, with John A. Topping slated to lead. The project totals around 100 million dollars and aims to unify several regional steel firms under a central administration.
E. V. Sug of Lorain asserts many infant deaths from bowel inflammation were caused by tuberculosis from infected milk. He urges the health board to implement systematic cattle inspections by a veterinarian. The piece also notes Mrs. Austins Buckwheat flour offering genuine buckwheat flavor.
Cleveland dispatch notes that after C K G Billings sold most of his top harness horses at the New York sale, Major Delmar will be trained in Cleveland next spring. He is to give matinee exhibitions in summer and later challenge existing records, including his own from 1:59 3 4.
During 1906 the aim is to keep the best possible grade of goods, guarantee them and keep an assortment complete, which means to have what people want. A good article in tools will give lasting satisfaction and enable better work than cheap items that wear out quickly.
Sir Thomas Lipton cites two great regrets one about never Marriel and the other about lifting the American Cup. He suggests the first may still be remedied though the second remains uncertain.
Fragmentary notice lists copies of the Reporter of Oat with dates and publisher location Elyria Ohio.
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