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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1907
Page
4
The passage notes that Paul and Timothy shared a common secret of faith. Paul declares he knows whom they believed and that He is able to guard what he entrusted to Him until that day. Timothy also knows the secret, though no names or dates are specified.
The Reporter’s proposal that streetcar and related firms pay a yearly rental for street use gains broad support in the city. Chamber speakers align that corporations profiting from public highways should contribute to the city treasury, with lawmaker support and council consideration likely to require a fixed earnings percentage from these firms.
Figures from the American Weekly Publishers' Association show the United States paid railroads 32 million dollars more than express firms for carrying mail in the year ending June 30 1906. The cost per 100 pounds between New York and key centers is 8.01 by rail versus 2.43 by express companies. The data suggest a post office deficit and a Chicago group offering to run the department on a business basis for profit. Postmaster General Madden has long attributed the deficit to low second class postage rates on newspapers.
The article argues Congress should raise notes but not justify the deficit. It cites high railroad mail-hauling charges as a fault and calls for lower carriage costs for newspapers. The remedy proposed is for railroads to end discrimination against the government and carry government tonnage at express rates.
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips about money, manners, ministers, and small-town life. Bits about sunburst eyes, a ministerly path, coins with women's heads, a dress bought with mood money, and a clergyman's beefsteak anecdote reveal social quirks and light irony.
United States Steel Corp plans to seizes over 1000 acres at Sandwich Ontario across the Detroit river within four weeks. R Adlington Newman of Detroit has acquired the land gradually for the project. A mammoth plant employing 5000 men is to be erected with ground broken early next summer.
President Roosevelt will deliver an address in Indianapolis on Memorial Day for the unveiling of a monument honoring Gen. Henry W. Lawton who was killed in the Philippines after the U S took charge of the archipelago.
A noted horseman from Prairie Farmer outlines steps to assess a horse before buying. Check the eye from front and side for defects, examine teeth and jaw alignment, inspect legs for splints and lumps, listen for wind sounds, observe gait and the hinder muscles, and assess the hooves and heels. Conclude by rechecking the head and noting that experience helps detect subtle traits.
A swine breeder claims a bath for his hogs keeps their skin clean as they eagerly seek entry together. He notes the bath is used frequently and helps maintain cleanliness across his herd.
The Men’s Dancing Club held a party at Elk’s Hall with many local residents and out of town guests present. The narrative lists attendees including Follawsbee Thrall Miller McKee Gates Townsend Robi Lersch and several families. A bride wore a blue suit and Miss Armstrong a brown gown. The note closes with well wishes for the bridal couple and mentions plans to move to Lorain and a new position for Mr Chapman with United States Steel.
Miss Mamie Quartier and Mr William Charles Chapman wed at St John s Episcopal Church with Rev Abner L Frazer officiating. Witnesses were Miss Marion Armstrong and Mr William Quartier. A quiet supper followed at the bride's home and the couple departed for Cleveland after the ceremony.
A New Year's Day gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Fred May home on Sheffelq Street marked their sixteenth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Mae Bettis, Ralph Lopeman and family, Edw Lopeman and family, Mrs. Clark Maddock and son, and Herbert Lopeman. The dining room featured green red and purple decor with a bell centerpiece and place cards shaped as little banks. Reading of New Year resolutions provided merriment.
Miss Margaret Wright entertained 16 friends at luncheon and cards yesterday afternoon at her Second Street home. Miss Fauver won the high score in the games.
Miss Ruth Pound entertained friends at her Second street home. James Reynolds from Sandusky visited Elyria friends on Friday. Mr and Mrs Will Parsech planned a gathering for 35 Cleveland guests on East Broad street tonight. Mrs J McCarver hosts the board club this afternoon on Cedar street. Charlin residents Mr and Mrs Caruthers Miss Mayme Sunee and Miss Ethel Taylor attended the New Year dance in town. The Benedicts enjoyed a dance at G A R hall with about thirty couples. Mrs Harris hosted a small gathering yesterday afternoon on Middle avenue.
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