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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
2
Rev. John Wilson at Lorain Kent Street Methodist church urges education and independence as the remedy for divorce among girls and young women. He condemns mercenary marriage, calls for self reliance, and cautions against marrying drinkers to avoid a life of suffering.
Carlisle readers hear of Christmas visits and family gatherings. Notable items include Mr. and Mrs. Reisinger hosting relatives, Alexander and son visiting Columbia, Mrs. Stockford planning Ladies' Aid, and Mrs. Madison from East Cleveland visiting Mrs. Showalter. Mentioned are a 69th birthday, a gas drill at Br. Rowson’s, and a Christmas cantata at the M E church. The report notes the death of Mrs. M. B. Tyler of Woodland Court, Cleveland, at age 70, with her G W E M district leadership and faithful service highlighted.
An Elyria drug advertisement touts Vinol as a tonic from liver oil that strengthens the digestive system aids absorption and rebuilds strength in old age. It claims Vinol restores worn tissues and checks natural decline with iron and concentrated cod liver oil, offering money back if no benefit. The note mentions Eady's Drug Store as sole Elyria agents and wide national availability.
A scattered item list from Electrogen to Herpicide promotes patent remedies while reporting visits, illness, deaths, and funeral details. It notes Mrs Ima Fister visiting, Mrs Johnn Dry's telegraphic death notice, and the Crowner death after an accident, with several regional travels and church calendar mentions. The piece includes promotions for Electrogen, Hollister’s Tea, and Hervicide, plus local drugstore notices and a Christmas calendar gift from Rev Thistle.
A humorous constitution for self improvement and social manners. The speaker vows to be content with what they have, do a worthy deed daily, avoid complaints, avoid weather bragging, keep the golden rule, refrain from gossip, and seek kindness in others while resisting grudges.
A large audience attended a watch night service at the Methodist church on Monday evening. Rev. W. C. Dawson preached around 10 o clock from Exodus and spoke of presence and rest as the new year began. Music was led by Mr. G Levagood and the gathering closed after midnight with well wishes.
A legal dispute between the city of Norwalk and the Cleveland and South Western Traction Company over electric lighting was settled by judge Richards in common pleas court. After the suit to recover lighting payments, the board of public service approved the traction company bill for twelve months minus outages, totaling 1,798.03 dollars in court and journal entries. A marriage license was issued in Youngstown for William C Chapman and Minnie Quartier.
Government authorities in the United States and Great Britain back Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple digestion aid. The ad claims the tablets digest food without a special diet and can relieve stomach disorders, headaches, and insomnia, with a trial package offered at 50 cents.
Eldora reports growing pumpkins for seed as a profitable venture. Connecticut variety planted with corn requires no extra acreage and yields five to six dollars per acre. seeds fetch five to eight cents per pound, with traders like Independence Iowa and Troy Mills paying well. Children process seeds, washing and drying for market. some growers cash large checks at Troy Mills, and money supports schooling and expenses.
Iowa Attorney General affirms bank deposits cannot be insured and banks may not hold stock in an insurer for deposit protection. He explains statutes define insurable risks, excluding bank deposits, and no Iowa-licensed insurer may insure such risks. The note ends with a quip about marriage costs.
A business note extols high class stationery as superior to others, arguing it leads to better office efficiency and prompt attention. The text suggests this preference reflects a broader business world consensus on quality supplies.
In New York a columnist reports on Major Woodruff claiming blondes are dying out by the 26th century yet New Yorkers doubt the trend. They argue hair dye and persistent popularity will keep blondes visible and blue eyes common despite predictions.
Wm Die derich reports a successful completion of Peter A Schmitz's gas well with a good flow. Martin Kueh harvested 3100 bushels from 20 acres, averaging Hd bushels per acre. Also notes Christmas visits by Air and Mrs G H Dion and son at Schmitz home and by Lee and Albert Younglass. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea advertises health benefits. Reporter A E Frost.
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