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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
3
A sewing item describes the 5582 short yoke petticoat for waist sizes 22 to 34, including material needs, construction details, and fashion guidance for three piece costumes, lace yokes, and blouse trends. It also cites mothers guiding daughters and notes Kennedy's laxative cough syrup as a cold remedy.
Katharine Lee Bates of Wellesley outlines opportunities for college women beyond academics. She cites roles in magazine work including editing and proofing, and participation on class committees managing campaigns and gala day events with large guest lists.
George E. Hill announces he will operate the Elyria Reporter printing plant as receiver. The paper will be printed every night and not closed, with prepaid subscribers and advertisers protected. Outstanding accounts will fund operating expenses and debts from the receiver appointment.
Additional evidence in the Rev Hiram Sears charges was presented to the Ministerial Association. Members doubt funds were spent as contributors expected. Sears ignored a committee letter and a second inquiry, promising a report before the next meeting. A Cleveland writer repeats prior claims and says charity was only preaching.
Dr J B Rullison of 117 Summit street reports a 36 day fast with no solid or liquid food. He lived on air and water taking water in teaspoonful doses every few days. He began January 15 and claims reduced sleep to one hour. he shows no weakness and maintains clear skin and bright eyes.
In Utica Mrs. L. M. Gillette, mother of Chester Gillette awaiting execution for Grace Brown’s murder, abandons effort for a new trial and returns to Denver after telling Judge Ward she will pray for his soul. The piece follows prior lectures raising funds for retrial and notes her shift in stance.
Charles Curtis, newly sworn as U S senator from Kansas, is described as the first Indian blood holder in the chamber in recent years. The piece notes his Kaw and Cherokee lineage, Kansas upbringing, early career, and long service in the House, along with anecdotes about his 30,000-handshake campaign. It also mentions Justice Brewer’s family and Frederick C. Stevens, New York public works head and Panama Canal contractor, detailing his career and background.
A collection of religious reflections from multiple denominations urging inner obedience over external authority. Authors include Methodist Dr James Oliver Wilson and Congregationalist Rev Frank Crane, stressing love as the source of obedience and faith enriching life.
A promotional notice offers sole agency rights for fire insurance, conveyancing, and mortgage drafting in your town. Includes potential yearly earnings from 1500 to 5000 dollars, with free particulars and collaboration with Donovan A. Tarbell & Co. South Bend Indiana. Also ad copy for Kedol digestant and a Mardi Gras travel deal from New Orleans.
An advertisement claims LIFE PLANT dissolves uric acid crystals causing heart disease and invites readers to contact Dr. L. J. Mizer and the Life Plant Co for free advice and a health book. Testimonial from D. Myers of Circleville Ohio endorses the remedy.
The market lists Butter Creamery at 28 30c, state and western eggs at 27c, poultry prices with dressed poultry higher than live, and various fruit, vegetable, grain, and fiber prices. Notable figures include apples at 2.50 to 3.50 per bbl, potatoes up to 45c, dried beans up to 2.40 per bu, wheat No 2 red 78c, corn 47 e, and wool prices by grade.
An old newspaper ad touts Electrogen as a liquid germ disease remedy made by electric process. It claims stomach relief and natural digestion, lists prices of fifty cents to one dollar, and offers a 56 cent bottle free via mail.
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