Good Roads Convention Headed for Columbus Ohio
Ohio plans a large statewide Good Roads convention in Columbus January 16 17 with county sessions and a strong national program. Leaders include Senator Martin Dodge state highway commissioner Sam Huston and President Watt Moore all aiming to boost road laws and funding without higher farmer taxes. Lorain County hosts a separate event in Elyria with local officials urging strong turnout.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Maretin Dodge
Cleveland
Astute
Good Roads Association
Sam Huston
Ohty
Reat
United States
Watt Moore
National Good Roads Association
Chicago
Rvavr
General Assembly
Lorain County
Big City
Elyria
Opera House
Power of Steam Sparks Early Inventions
James Watt noted steam power after seeing kettle movement and speculated on its force. Modern research traces a germ that harms hair. Newbro's Herpicide claims to destroy the germ and restore hair. Sold by druggists with samples available on request from The Herpicide Co. Dutrole Mich. Special Agent A Dykeman.
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James Watt
Thorn
Wis
Newbro
Drugetats
Sanpla
He Herpicide Co
Dutrole
Dykeman
City Officials Discuss Legal Advertising Reforms in Cleveland
Public discussion grows on reforming newspaper graft claims and the rate law for legal notices. Proposals favor daily newspaper publication of legal ads and broader improvements to the law, with calls for fair public discourse before drafting legislation.
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Olio
Cleveland
Evies
Thought Dog Gone Mad Sparks Fire Death Hero Rescue
A Newfoundland named Thought Dog saved the Denny family from a house fire but was shot by police when the dog appeared enraged and wandered onto the park. The dog fainted from smoke, was revived, then died days later amid sobs from Mrs. Denny and her daughter. A rug will be made from the dog’s hide.
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Cuit
W. C Denney
Denny Residkence
Uhe
B Curtis
Mr. Denny
Chelf
Smith
Denney
Wabash Railroad Lines Pushed Toward South Lorain
Reports claim Wabash Railroad sought entry to the steel plant at South Lorain with land bought from Sheffield Land Co and tracts between Lorain and Wellington for the right of way. Deeds not recorded, project believed abandoned, though a South Lorain resident says work will resume in spring and connect with North Amherst routes via Thirteenth avenue to the mill area. Also notes a Buckwheat flavor promotion by Mrs. Austin.
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SUL
Ahllouwuvert
Wibash
South Lorain
Sheffield Land Company
Luraturs
Wellington
Amherst
Cured by Bullets in Paradelphia A Miracle Recovery
David I Rowe, once paralysed on his right side, claims a "miracle" cure after being shot five times by Casper Cooper who later killed himself. Rowe, hospitalized after the attack, says his paralysis vanished and he now walks and uses his arm fully, visiting his farm and defying doctors' expectations. He attributes the recovery to the bullets and recounts his dramatic improvement from bed to standing.
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Rows
Cooper
Rowe
Fifty-ninth Street
Tom
Magnesia sulphate spinal anesthesia eyed as tetanus cure
Dr Samuel J Meltzer of New York reports that injecting magnesia sulphate into the spinal canal acts as an anesthetic and could cure tetanus. At Rockefeller Institute and in Academy of Medicine discussions, the Greek patient with lockjaw was reportedly cured, stirring wide medical interest and planned meetings to discuss practicality. Dr J Leonard Corning is credited with first describing spinal anesthesia, with Meltzer advancing the method.
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New York
Samuel J. Meltzer
West One Hundred and Twenty-second Street
Melzer
Rockefeller Institute
Academy of Medicine
Meltzer
J. Leonard Corning
West “Thirty-Eighth Street
Diamond Buyers Set Mark in U S Imports
A Commerce and Labor Department statement reports more than 236 million dollars worth of diamonds and other precious stones imported into the United States in the current calendar year, the largest in history. The ten months ended October total over 31 million, with diamonds possibly nearing 30 million and other stones around 97 million. Uncut diamonds alone may exceed 10 million.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Rich Cincinnati Millionaire Takes On City Street Cleanup
A Cincinnati millionaire dedicates efforts to clean the streets, challenging the notion that wealth should end with dying rich. A second observer argues it is disgraceful to die with wealth unshared.
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Cincinnati
D Zerta Jelly Dessert Mix Delights with Flavors
Add one pint boiling water to the package and cool to create a delicious jelly dessert using all contents. Five fruit flavors available Raspberry Lemon Strawberry Cherry Orange, with countless combinations using fresh or canned fruit nuts figs and dates. Beautiful table decorations possible. order to ds y grocers 10 cts.
Sunday School Support for Colored Children on West Side
Aaron Hardy on Pine Street organized a Sunday school for colored children six months ago. Classes meet every Sunday afternoon at his home with Harry Brown as superintendent. Hardy hosted a Christmas gathering last Sunday night. John Hiverhard of Middle Avenue gave an informal talk praising the work and participants showed interest.
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Aaron Hardy
Pine Street
West Side
Harry Brown
Bir. Hardy
John Hiverhard
Middle Avenue
Right of Way Fight Over South Lorain & Eastern Line
Avon Township dispute over a proposed line by South Lorain and Eastern Traction Company. Rev Father Stuber says court battle likely as landowners object to the route. Also an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming relief from indigestion and related symptoms.
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South Lorain & Eastern Traction
Horton
Avon Township
Cire
Father Stuber
Avon
Gista
Vinci cod liver oil alternative praised by councilman
A local testimonial from Councilman Franklin extols Vinci as a stomach remedy from Eady's Drug Store in Elyria. The letter claims Vinci cures dyspepsia, boosts appetite, and strengthens without oiliness, promising money-back satisfaction if it fails.
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Vinci
Franklin
Eady
Elyria
Hady
Appointment of Elyria Township Clerk Scott Hinman
Scott Hinman, son of Judge Hinman and clerk of the board of public service, was appointed clerk of Elyria Township on Tuesday morning after a special township trustees meeting. He succeeds WL Park, who died Saturday and held the post for forty years. Hinman was first introduced to the community when chosen as clerk of the board of public service and recommended by the board to the trustees for the position.
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Scott Hinman
Judge Hinman
Board of Public Service
Elyria Township
WL. Park
Hinman
Mlyrin
Hiri
North Ridgeville News Roundup and Local Visits
In North Ridgeville, Mrs. M. S. Allen and daughter Adeline of Hamlet, N.Y., visit Mark Terrell and plan a Friday return. Mrs. P. M. Johnson and Mrs. Allen of Hamlet stop by Mrs. H. T. Culver. Mr. Culver improves. Lectures start January 12 at Congregational church with Rev. H. A. Atkinson on the Chinese in San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Forsythe of Forsythe, N.Y., visit Chas Smaily. Jos. Pratt praise contributions for barn fire relief. Sheldon Paddock remains ill. Joseph Pratt Sr. resumes activity. Elsie Wilson travels to Loveland Tuesday.
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M. S. Allen
Adeline
Hamlet
Mark Terrell
P. M. Johnson
M S. Allen
H. T. Culver
Earl Buck
Will Buck
Forsythe
N.Y
Chas Smailey
Jos. Pratt
Sheldon Paddock
Joseph Pratt
Elsie Wilson
Toveland
Tuesdas
Gas Nearly Kills Miss Henry in West Side Home
Sune: krant cooking for supper and disguising the deadly tomes of escaping gas nearly caused Miss Henry to suffocate at her West Side home last night. A floor level gas line left on by unknown means filled the house, and Mrs. Henry’s call for her daughter led to a neighbor rushing in, opening windows and summoning a doctor. Miss Henry revived after treatment and recovered in time for supper.
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Miss Henry
O'Slock
Elyvia Telephone Co Directory Printing Notice
The Elyvia Telephone Co announces a new directory to be printed this month. All changes must be reported within three days to be included in the upcoming edition. If you will have a telephone during the New Year, arrange it now.
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Elyvia Telephone Co
The Byrnes to Perform at Elyria Theatre Tonight
The brothers by The Byrnes are expert acrobats with a strong troupe balance on the quartette. Comical scenes arise from the irick coach and the steamship interior. In the final act the John Byrne troupe appears as statuary delivering tumbling and scenic poses. The show ends with a funny fire scene. Also includes a health note praising Konal Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and energy.
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Byrnes
Irick
John Byrne
Elyria Theatre
Bear amuck in Maryland near Pen Mar and Hagerstown
A traveling bear from Pen Mar roams near Hagerstown Maryland as a winter resort visitor. It raids poultry houses and pigsties, sips from an exposed mille crock, and strolls onto a porch. A Waynesboro Pon Mar electric car crew first reported the animal and a dogged chase ensued. The bear later reappeared, leaving feathers and pig tails in yards while causing damage and excitement.
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Hagerstown
Pen Mar
Pers Simmons
Iulley
Electric
Waynesboro
Pon Mar
McLaugh
Brain
Want to marry oil queen in Kentucky
Mia May O Russell dubbed the queen of Kentucky petroleum fields receives hundreds of marriage proposals as she tours her holdings. With wells paying about 500 dollars daily and plans to double income, she has been offered a million for her property. Russell, under 26, is noted for her hair and figure and previously worked as a secretary before marrying W L Russell. the marriage ended unhappily. She now promotes oil ventures and invites readers to the want column.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Mia
May O. Russell
Kentucky Petroleum Fields
Russell
Wanted column advert for nurse maid and stenographer
Classified notice from 1911 seeks an assistant nurse maid to care for infants and a lady stenographer with experience. Calls go to Mrs W N Gates at 218 East Avenue and to Q Reporter Office respectively. Dates indicate October 27.
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Wood
W. N. Gates
East Avenu
LOST Black pocket book in Elyria area notice
WANTED copies of the Reporter of Get. 26 Nov 10 12 29. The Reporter Pig ca Elyria Ohio. Twenty sales labels at once. Geo WW Chapman Century Building. LOST black jacket book containing valuable papers. Finder rewarded by leaving at Eady's Drug Store 1-213.
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Capies
Get
Elyria
Ohio
Geo
Chapman
Century Iniliding
Eady
New Year IT club forms at Andwur Hotel
An announcement invites 8. students to join the New Year club to be formed at the Andwur Hotel this Wednesday evening January 3. Call Mr. Cannon between 4 and o'clock for details. A humorous exchange ends with a joke about Hyer’s longevity.
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Andwur
Cannon
Not Much Remaining On Week’s Lookin Glass Cutaway
A fragmentary report notes worn coats on Fifth Avenue, with fashioning described as ill cut away. The concise item mentions Waystile William and Tattered Tommy-Yow're right in our swim, reflecting a stylistic critique in a New York daily inset.
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William
Ups and Downs of a Scratched Mahogany Table
A Chicago Daily News caption features a senior partner asking why a mahogany table is marked. The junior replies that the table is scratched, illustrating a light legal office moment with dry humor.
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Hyer
Nehes
Chicago Daily News
Ups and Bown
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Beautifies Complexion
Ad copy touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic and beautifier for pale complexions. Claims true beauty comes to those who take the product. Mentions price 96 cents for tea or tablets and credits H. A. Dyke as the man behind the ad.
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Hollister
H. A. Dyke Man
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