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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
3
A broad survey of women’s attire and accessories features a white ivory bolero with lace guimpe and gold buttons, suggestions for fabrics from silk to wool, and tips on matching vests, collars, cuffs, and jewelry. It notes evolving styles, color trends, and the practical use of pieces like box-plait silks and ambre striped fabrics.
The article argues a strong book is essential for a musical, noting that story carries the production Simple Simon Simple by Nixon and Zimerman needs a solid book to succeed. It suggests help is needed and ends with a saleslike line about reporters.
Columbus March 7. An aged inmate J W Rheam serving three years for horse stealing in Ferry counts in 1908 is nicknamed Old John. He fashioned upper teeth with a discarded buggy wheel iron and a file. The crown ends grip two molars at the rear, teeth filed thin and bright. He laughs often while selling jewelry and stealing a horse and buggy.
Steubenville Ohio March 7 A man identified as Arthur W Simmons a tramp said to hail from Boston made a deliberate attempt to wreck Panhandle passenger train No 14 as it left Steubenville He was put off the train then walked ahead and threw a switch a brakeman and Saleman witnessed the act and the train was safely controlled Simmons is under arrest
Representatives from sauerkraut factories in Illinois New York Michigan Ohio Wisconsin and Indiana met in Toledo to perfect a permanent organization. Committees were named to draft a constitution and by laws.
Washington March An order by the postmaster general fixes new regulations for private post cards. Cards must be unfolded card board within specified dimensions and similar in form and weight to government postcards. They may be any color if legible. thin sheets may be attached if adhered. cards with glass or mica particles and tinsel are not accepted unless enclosed in envelopes.
Jonathan Reese of Newark is the first Ohio soldier to benefit from the new federal pension law by raising his pension from eight to fifteen dollars a month. Colonel W C Curry, state Commissioner, forwarded Reese’s application and was told the claim was allowed, making Reese the first beneficiary. The commissioners office sees many veterans seeking pensions or increases. The law grants pensions to all soldiers over sixty two.
Washington reports a bill to grant Mrs. Jackson widow of General Stonewall Jackson a $30 monthly pension for Mexican War service. Senator Overman sponsored it. it passed the Senate and faced house committee delays before possible final action. An unrelated testimonial praises Kodol for Dyspepsia.
In Cassell's Journal a scene unfolds in which Miss Weary asks Mr. Boreley to post a letter that night to reach a friend promptly. Boreley agrees, warning the last collection is at 8 90, then departs. Miss Weary muses on the need to be a regular secretary for beauty sleep.
In Baltimore a shy admirer asks a girl to share a dance in a secluded palm bank corner beneath stairs. She hesitates recalling a prior kiss, while the young man blushes and leads toward the hidden spot, as told by the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
A playful note from Moggentorfer Blatter references the mismatch of height and comfort for travelers and hints at a bowling alley shakedown style event. The fragment presents quirky dialogue about beds and crowds without a clear broader story.
A young arrival in Crimson Gatch faces social warning from Broucho Bob about making informal calls. The elder counsels to observe formalities in all interactions, framing the social duty as a game and urging restraint.
Dragon Fly asks if charging $2 per trouser leg will bring sales. The tailor Beetle boasts of strong demand after Mr Centiped places an order in Chicago News.
A terse comic fragment shows a lawyer drafting a will for Mr Snariec while a character pressures a child to learn figures. The dialogue features muddled phrases about learning numbers and a rough scene atop a Flyer and a theater set piece.
Malcolm Douglass in St Nicholay recalls a bustling evening in Noonday with vivid locals. Bes Ophopery and neighbors discuss a parade, lines of people, shates and pillycases sticking to faces as the crowd absorbs the scene.
Fashion notes describe spring men’s wear with shorter coats, no shoulder padding, and a shift from the old blocky silhouette. Waistcoats feature backless variants, light colored fancy styles, and peg topped trousers returning. Hats stay derby or soft, with gray tones dominating and white rubber shoes noted for novelty.
An advertisement touts Uric-O as a cure for rheumatic and neuralgic pains affecting the heart region. It claims the liquid remedy dissolves rheumatic poisons in blood and kidneys and requires small doses three times daily. Sold for $1.00 a bottle by Smith Drug Co. Syracuse NY and Elyria’s Bady's Drug Store.
Real estate ad lists an eight room house near the square with parquet floors oak finish and electric dome plus gas and electric fixtures and veranda. Other listings include West Broad street eight rooms must be sold quickly and multiple East Side houses and West Side and South Side options with building lots and varied prices.
Rental notices list Goodouses on East Side 13 to 15 dollars monthly. Two houses on West Side 10 and 12 dollars. One modern eight room house on South Side 20 dollars monthly.
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