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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1907
Page
2
The text argues for municipal control of street railways as in Osaka and Tokyo. It notes Tokyo tram lines, electric with double trolley, carried over 110 million passengers last year and yielded over nine percent dividends despite a fare of three sen. It cites government power to lower fares if public interest requires and emphasizes broader Japan-wide low fares.
A jumble of comic phrases and quips on Shakespeare, Homer, Kenilworth, and social foibles appears. A lawyer argument in a Philadelphia court ends with a judge’s sharp rebuke and a shouted plea for no excuses.
Fragmentary remarks touch on a famous sensational case and social scenes. The notes mention a Philadelphia paper calling life a cocktail and reference to a Massillon or Kittanning invitation mixups, with Tangled allusions to December thaw events and a man in Lorain going mad over the case.
In France telephone operators greet with a quick sound or cue and listen, while in this country the caller says hello first and then listens, reflecting distinct cultural norms in telecommunication etiquette.
The Baltimore Sun praises a forthcoming "Reptile Book" with sly humor while critiquing rail fare debates in Pennsylvania and Rockefeller income chatter. Cartoonists flourish as society muses on wealth and daily costs in a light, satirical note.
The fourth popular concert by the Lilvia City Band took place in the theater Sunday afternoon with Jas. B. Fauver as soloist. Fauver, a noted Elsyria baritone, was well received. The band, under Professor Crandall, showed improvement, especially in Rosina’s Will Ma(m) Tell with strong attack and clear continuo.
In Oberlin a bustling store handled diverse customers this week. Notices record individuals Mr and Mrs Clare W Persons of 192 North Professor Street and others shopping midweek.
Dr. Frederick E. J. Loyd will discuss Catholicism at St Marys Church on February 25 and 26. The scroll of notices also mentions a theater night with The Flaming Arrow and a Thursday showing of Raffles, accompanied by a humorous aside about winter winds and tongue twisters.
Conductor Forbes of the Pennsylvania 18 hour train says defective steel ties caused rails to spread and the engine to derail near Johnstown Friday night. The state railway commission reviews Forbes story amid varying excuses from railway officials. A separate incident Sunday night on the same road involved an open switch with no injuries.
Fire early Sunday morning destroyed part of the old Churchward homestead in Berea, an old local landmark once occupied by George Banning. The chimney burned out late Saturday night. the family woke about 1 o clock to smoke and found the blaze. Logs valued around $2,000.
The Mission Study club of the First Congregational church will meet in church parlors on Friday evening. Hostesses include Mrs. Bowers and Miss Levagood with Terry, McClure, and Peck assisting. Papers read cover Political Socialism, Christian Socialism, Work Among the Jews, Deaconess Work, and Current Events.
Amherst leigh School closes its lecture series with the final event on Tuesday evening. Local residents attend gatherings in Lorain Vermilion and Chicago area towns while families visit kin in Belfer and nearby cities. A K of P ball featured a good program and supper, and R I Hill offers repair services for all jewelry needs.
A women's page discusses shampoo frequency by hair type and scalp condition, advising light brushing and five minute nightly scalp rubs for dry hair. It covers egg and bay rum tonics for oily hair, warns against harsh potash mixtures, and previews kimono style garments with pattern details and a fashion event at the Marinello school in Chicago.
A former Central Christian Church pastor in Oakland age 25 leaves ministry to pursue acting in New York City with stage roles in The Citizen Pierre and The Royal Box. He later co stars in The Seventh Commandment and even fronts his own work Three Man of the World. Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup advertised alongside optical goods and local shop Hill in Broad Street listings.
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