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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1907
Page
4
The piece argues that current Congress spends at unprecedented levels and could be known as the two billion congress rather than billion, with large but mostly wise outlays. It notes a $150 million gold reserve and $250 million unspent cash, calls for better business methods, and discusses pensions, postal costs, and potential future taxes on wealth.
The New York World recalls the first US railroad disaster near Monroe Pennsylvania, where a cast iron wheel collapse caused six deaths. The incident spurred public interest, prompted legal judgments, and led to a shift from cast iron wheels to solid wheels, shaping early railroad safety.
Columbus reports Gov Harris will soon fill vacancies on state boards and commissions as terms expire. Notable expiring members include Hatfield of Sidney and Kwinas of Montaster along with trustees on the Board of State Charities. Possible reappointment of G Schmidlapp amid his philanthropies is noted and W R Osier faces a difficult fight for retention. The governor may also consider pharmacy and penal board members and other expiring terms.
Fresh supply now on and at your grocers offering Mrs Aus tin pancakes for regular breakfast use.
Public notice proclaims Newbro's Herpicide a scalp antiseptic that destroys the germ causing hair loss. Marketed as a novel formula, the Detroit based company offers samples by mail and lists 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with agent E.B. Frost.
A jumble of vintage notes mentions a strong ice crop and questions about future prices. Columbus newsboys seek a home, while editorials ponder Jerome’s investigations and Evelyn Vuan’s photo variety. Indiana man uses blasting powder in a stove, raising safety concerns.
A humorous poem laments the torment of an early wake up. The speaker rants about an alarm clock that wrecks peaceful morning sleep, wishing to confront the person who invented it and venting frustration at its relentless ring.
The Vorain Gunty pool tournament opened at Tenple parlors Tuesday with Elyria’s Jack Clik defeating opponent Herman. Game 1 score 100 to 81, Game 2 100 to 42 in favor of Clif. Defeat blamed on unfamiliar tables. crowd large. reporter seeks results.
A guide to planting and caring for wild flowers as borders in woodland gardens. It covers seasonal bloom, soil prep, fertilizer, watering, weed control, and advice on choosing multiple varieties, plus notes on roses, fruit garden care, and assorted flowering species.
The article discusses lessons for fruit growers from eastern practices. It notes some gardens suffer from fertilizer misuse and depleted humus, and stresses the value of soil health. Charles Blick of New Jersey advocates medium-sized trees when planting orchards. Quiners are praised for surface-free soil and thorough cultivation.
An article details a cooperative program in Denison where business leaders and farmers fund and labor on road repairs. A county crew and new stone culverts improve the Denison Carpenters Bluff road, boosting trade, price realization, and local pride. The effort inspires similar clubs across Texas and demonstrates public road benefits. Also includes a brief note on a man who hasn’t worn a coat in nineteen years aboard a Zambezi Express.
Miss Pone returned from QOnerlin with several lady friends. Miss Sate Lyman of Elgin visited her aunt. Official work at the school house Saturday evening drew a good crowd. Mrs Miller hosted her brother John Patchett of Cleveland. Chas Fowl entertained 40 ladies at a society event. Eva Manning from Elyria visited Hilda Mason last week. Master Georgie Laner recovered enough to go out. Dorothy Versey remains ill with whooping cough under care. Reporter want ads bring results.
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