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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
7
The Oberlin News notes poor outlook for the Oberlin track squad after a recent interclass meet. A bright spot was Dram Schram winning the mile run with a strong finish, while the pole vault disappointed. Team depths and events like the pole vault pose ongoing challenges for varsity readiness.
A densely read baseball chronicle covers Boston Americans lineups and pitching plans. It notes Rob ert Cneiinis at first base and Criger handling catching while Ben Tucker and Tenney figure in the outfield and infield. The piece describes a dramatic play where Cork pill scores as the ball sails into the stands, and mentions Kennedys layrave cough syrup as a health aside.
A Wall Street promoter famed for sharp but dishonest dealings sought a loan from J Pierpont Morgan. Morgan offered to buy the unencumbered collateral instead, denying a loan but providing immediate cash by purchasing the assets. The promoter, dismayed, failed to secure funds and fell through.
The report notes high land values at $140 per acre and $12.10 to $30 per acre for rice fields. It highlights 13 year leases, Japanese irrigation methods, and machinery tailored to rice production as highly profitable trends. The piece emphasizes growing family populations increasing demand and profitability in rice cultivation.
A Missouri politician shares a western optimism tale of a man stranded atop a flooded house. A boat passes with a greeting between Bill and Sam and a discussion about crops and ducks swimming. The anecdote underscores resilience amid flood hardship.
The piece recounts Bishop Talbot, known as the Cowboys Bishop, sharing an odd moment after a meeting in a mining town hall. Colonel Burns collects contributions by passing a hat, prompting humorous bids and a field of local humor amid hymns and a pay-day crowd.
A surreal scene unfolds as two butterfly armies clash in the sky above Nojima and Kavasalu Mua on August 20, dusk notes a dramatic aerial fight. Spectators watch a blue butterfly battle with fear and awe as the losing side retreats before sunset.
Large store room and basement in Turner block offered for dry goods department store or grocery use. Possible division into two shops. Inquiries directed to A T Agate, Room 20 Barre.
An advertisement touts Meetrogen as a non alcoholic germicide and antiseptic for women. It claims to strengthen the system, purify the blood, and prevent illnesses, selling a bottle for fifty cents and offering a booklet by mail from the Meetrogen Co in Fremont, Ohio.
An advertisement touts Electrogen as a harmless remedy in Mgutd form that cures when ordinary medicines fail. It claims efficacy against consumption, catarrh, scrofula, blood poison, rheumatism, and sore throat in 24 hours, with a free booklet and a 50 cent bottle offer. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for wrinkles and cosmetics, 35 cents.
Railway timetable dated May 14 1908 lists East Bound and West Bound trains with numbers and timings for Norwalk and Sandusky divisions. Services include night expresses local accommodations and fast mails with stops at Buffalo Toledo Cleveland Boston Detroit and Chicago routes. A I Smith and BETA P T A ticket agent signatures appear.
The page compiles state and western market quotes for dairy eggs poultry pork and beef items, produce like apples onions potatoes and squash with varied prices per bushel barrel and hundredweight. It includes livestock hides wool and textile prices, plus a concluding drug advertisement for DeWitte Little Harry Risera.
A classified note advertises very low rates from Dachtler, agent, urging readers to save money by consulting them. Contact via phone 43 for details.
The notice lists hourly and multiple daily train and limited service between Elyria Cleveland Oberlin Wellington Norwalk and other towns with varied departure times, route notes, and agent contacts including J. Weegan and E H Busswell.
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