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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1907
Page
4
The excerpt meditates on spiritual conversion through childlike receptivity. It links language music form and color learning to sight and sound, emphasizing unconditional love as a path to recognizing God. It urges young mothers to learn to love God as children love their caregivers.
A Tokyo donation of over 18000 yen by Shintoists, Buddhists and Christians among bankers and statesmen supports ten church societies hit by anti Christian riots. The piece argues Japan seeks peace after the Russia war, prioritizing financial recovery over new conflict and aims to rebuild strength through peaceful means.
A compact, humorous collage featuring quips about muddled travel, near misses with illness, and social absurdities. Snappy exchanges include a near motor ataxia miscue, a tiny vote tally, and light jests about ignorance and fishing with a sharp, period-typical tone. It closes with a note on gentle editorial humor and a scene of a boy dropping a form at Vesuvius.
The transcript captures a quiet moment where a gentle editor sighs and wishes the news had been broken more gently, reflecting on editorial tone and reader impact. The line conveys restraint and concern over how information reaches the public.
Lovers of church music filled the First Congregational church as the LDs main choir presented First Christmas. The selections were notably well performed with blended voices enhancing the service and reflecting practiced preparation.
Thomas G Phillips, one of the oldest insurance agents in the state, died at his Ravenna home at age 14. He served as an agent for the Equitable company for 30 years. His daughter is Mrs Lucy D Smith of Wellington, this county.
Sheriff Ward appoints new deputy sheriffs for 1907 with Judge Hayden approval. Appointments include first deputy Frank Churchward of Columbia, Ray Van Deusen of Elyria, W. B. Huntington of Elyria, E. L. Burge of Oberlin, James Brooks of Avon, and Frank Davison of Wellington.
Philadelphia on Saturday saw a bomb placed inside the Fourth Street National Bank by a man seeking a $5900 loan with no collateral. Two men were killed and about twenty injured, with two in critical condition as the bank interior was wrecked.
At the First Friends Church on Cedar Avenue a Sunday meeting of members questioned the genuineness of supposed miracles at revival meetings. A committee was formed to decide whether to continue the current form and leadership. Alleged manifestations by penitents and announcements from Bible school attendees were debated by church members.
Barbara Jacques a nine month old of 58194 Fairmount avenue in St. Louis can distinctly pronounce words and appears to use them with reason beyond her age. Doctors report her mental faculties equal to a three year old and her speech has grown since she was six months old. Her parents say they encouraged her as she spoke and she already names common objects and animals.
A long standing crow roost near Mitchell Indiana draws interest as an estimated 333000 birds rest each night. They travel to Kentucky for food then return before nightfall despite efforts by farmers to scatter them. The birds have roosted in the area for seven years and mostly stay within a few miles of the former Monon railway, now near B and U S W lines.
James Bean and his wife visit Omaha Loan and Mortgage with Bean proposing to leave Mrs Bean as security for a loan. He claims to be broke and says he could mortgage household goods but has none. Mrs Bean accompanies him and agrees to be held if needed, but the officers decline the proposal and Bean leaves disappointed.
Harrisburg report says a Pennsylvania farmer writes that he has suffered a string of losses, blaming witchcraft. State Zoologist Surface suggests the man spread himself too thin and urges specialization, noting the state rejects belief in witchcraft.
Miss Nellie Sloan placed a Christmas tree on her Fairlee estate near Lutherville for pet dogs. The tree was decorated not with ornaments but with edible treats such as chicken, turkey, sausage and cake to please dogs.
Columbus January 7 Now that Ohio salary law is in effect officials faces pay cuts from 25 to 0 percent reducing income and curbing campaigns. Auditor Wright of Cuyahoga county will drop from 113365 to 6060 while County Treasurer Madigan falls from about 70008 to 6000. The sweeping cuts deter candidates wary of slim returns.
Columbus reports that the Jones local option law may be amended to align with Texas rules on boundaries for saloon elections. The change could remove many saloons inaccessible under current terms, aided by Ohio Anti-Saloon League backing. Senator Rose of Marietta said he will push the bill in the temperance committee when the legislature opens.
Lake Shore Electric officials signal a possible dividend on preferred stock if the board approves at the upcoming annual meeting this month. The firm has funds to pay but directors debate allocating profits to road improvements next summer.
Elyria Central Labor Union will meet Monday night. Delegates representing all trades are requested to be present for important business. N. C. Sorenson, Secy.
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