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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1907
Page
3
A fashion notice describes a short jaunty jacket for young girls, in Russian green broadcloth with black braid, plus variations in browns and tans. It covers pattern details, fabric yardage for a sixteen year old, and the Tuxedo collar with roll-over cuffs. A separate cake auction section follows with a ring prize and totals.
The M W A held a social at A M Nicholl's last Friday night. Attendees enjoyed two good entertainment segments and contributed a total of 1.08 dollars.
An advertisement attributed to Dr. Haig claims catarrh is rheumatism of mucus membranes caused by uric acid. It promotes LIFE PLANT as a universal remedy dissolving uric acid and curing catarrh, with patient testimonials and free medical advice from Dr. I J Mizer in Canton Ohio.
Fashion notes declare the pompadour fading from favor as fronts and sides move toward soft waves over the forehead. The stiff hive effect gives way to relaxed styling, signaling a shift in contemporary looks.
A 1907 brief by Gilan L. Saxton from Minneapolis outlines a modest, attractive cottage idea emphasizing affordable charm.
Detroit, Feb 19. Bishop Charles D. Williams told a Lenten service that society women are to blame for the downfalls in big stores. He cited a poor girl who comes to the city and works for about four dollars a week, facing pressure to engage in wrongdoing. He warned that employers and society bear responsibility for the sacrificed workers.
President Roosevelt orders a rework of U.S. gold coins after fifty years of use. A renowned New York artist is tasked with drafting new designs as officials plan to cease using the current artistic shortcomings.
A historic advertisement promotes Pyramid Pile Cure with a free trial sample. It recounts a user from Luzon, Philippines, who claims rapid relief after using five boxes and urges readers to request the trial package from Pyramid Drug Co at Marshall, Michigan, noting a 50 cent package price at druggists.
A detailed historic account describes the Escurial palace in Spain. Layed by Philip II in 1563 to honor Saint Lawrence’s feast and a vow after victory at St. Quentin. The vast complex spans 740 by 5804 feet with towers over 200 feet, housing a palace cathedral monastery colleges libraries hospitals and 3000 rooms. Estimated cost reaches 50 million dollars.
A historical sketch discusses tall tales of archers drawing the long bow and their famed feats. It cites Virgil, Robin Hood, William Tell, William of Cloudesley, Feke, and Blaise de Vigenere, noting skepticism yet noting stories of extraordinary arrow power and precision across eras.
The London Chronicle notes varying snow availability across Europe with Malta offering immunity, St. Petersburg suburbs providing about 170 snowy days, Copenhagen thirty days, and Palermo Rome and Venice each offering one, two, and five days respectively for snow lovers or casual visitors.
A dialogue from The Louisville Courier Journal notes a man suggesting a young woman lacks intelligence politeness and looks the issue to her father’s wealth. The Cleveland Press adds a quip about naming a wife a pessimist or an optimist.
A collage of quotations discusses the limits of belonging and the value of virtue. It features lines from Meggen Dorfer Blatter, Van Dyke, and Rivarol, touching on identity, health, and the primacy of the heart over intellect.
A New York Press piece recalls Crack Nut Sunday in a distant English church where congregants cracked and munched nuts during the sermon. The habit, once common, faced suppression as crowds persisted despite ministerial disturbance.
Moths leave when sprinkled with turpentine and soap removes imki stains from linen. Turpentine removes wheel grease pitch and tar. clean gilt frames with a turpentine moistened sponge. It may exterminate roaches, whiten clothes, restore ivory knife handles, and refresh carpets when used in hot water with a dash of turpentine.
Cafes and hotels in New York rival each other in oriental splendor with mirrored walls and ceilings lush with glass grapes and electric lights. One room resembles a beau tial arbor while another uses red lights and moonlit mirrors to create a glowing nocturnal ceiling.
A Chicago physician advises a sick child to visit the country during summer to ease poverty sums. TheMother replies they cannot afford such trips, and a doctorsuggests the fresh air fund but she says they are not poor enough. The item includes satirical dialogue from Harper’s Weekly and a Swamphurst mischief anecdote about a neighbor’s selfish act in a barn fire.
A youth asks about a comfortable fortune and the reply from an experienced man states a fortune large enough to buy all desires but not so large as to draw grand jury attention. The exchange reflects a cautionary view of wealth and notoriety.
A terse exchange shows a guest jeering about giving up housekeeping while the wife demands the satisfaction of firing the cook.
Letters praise Uric-O as a cure for severe rheumatism with patients claiming rapid improvement. Reuben Whipple of Glens Falls notes nine weeks bedridden, nine bottles of Uric-O restored strength. John Harris of East Lake George also reports walking again after treatment. Drugstores sell Uric-O for 1.00 a bottle. Smith Drug Company Syracuse offers mail orders and free samples.
Exclusive ad offers a no capital required path into real estate and fire insurance with personal office setup help. It promises annual earnings from 1500 to 5000 dollars, sole agency rights, conveyancing, mortgaging, and policy writing guidance from Ozman A. Tarbell & Co. in South Bend Indiana.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain tea as a powerful tonic that rebuilds tissue and strengthens nerves and muscles. It claims to boost energy and health, offered in SA cents, Tea or Tablets by A. E. Frost.
An advertisement touts Electrogen as a universal cure for germ diseases and other ailments with claims of rapid 24 hour relief for cold and sore throat, free booklet offer, and a 50 cent bottle by mail from The Electrogen Co. Fremont Ohio. Also promotes Kodol digestion aid and Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as compliant FDA law products with druggist availability.
Advertisement notes ultra low rates from agent O. B Daehtie with a contact reference and locations implied by the text. The fragment hints at a sales pitch but provides little concrete detail for a full summary.
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