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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
4
A short notice explains how readers can obtain proper delivery service by sending complaints and orders to the main office. Contact Rawson 3, Bell Main 42 in Republic.
The article argues Elyria could spend six times its annual income on municipal projects now, but private donations will shape what gets funded. It cites hospitals, a new library, a Y M C A, parks, pavements, sewers, bridges, lighting and water extensions as needed, noting a $4.5 million tax duplicate is low for the town’s size and wealth.
The excerpt mocks politicians and public figures with satirical questions about pork barreling and oil imports. It cites Senator Spooner and George Ade as examples, mentions the Birmingham News and Philadelphia Records puzzled queries about seed oil, and notes fashionable whiskers and Shakespearean debates on Hamlet's mood.
Mr Morse, an undemonstrative, absentminded man, prepares to leave for Chicago while his wife urges him to remember Cousin William Aunt Sarah and to wear his overcoat. She begs him to recall daily thoughts of her, as he promises to make a memorandum. The scene hints at a domestic comedy of forgetfulness.
Ambidexterity advocates in Fush ville urge parents to raise children who can use both hands. A speaker defies the audience to name a task he cannot do with his left hand. The tale includes comic misreadings at Sabbath school and local humor about pipes and a quirky club address.
Gerber Metropolitan Insurance man recently struck with appendicitis underwent a prompt operation Friday. Dr Hubbel assisted by Dr Gill and Metcalf performed the delicate procedure just in time so hospitalization was avoided. He is now under Mrs Krueck’s care at her Stainer Street home. Mrs Krueck is a Findlay hospital graduate nurse. Also advertised is a clairvoyant healer at Mrs Hawk's Elyria address offering private writings and magnetic treatments daily.
R and O advertise very low rates and urge readers to save money by consulting G Dachtler, agent, phone 49 for details and arrangements.
The Garden Association of Elyria calls a Monday evening meeting at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Andrew Auten a Cleveland garden artist will present a practical home gardening talk with Dr Rees and other speakers sharing garden experiences. Members are urged to attend with friends and neighbors.
In court room No 2 this morning the Persons Lumper Cowppied sue the B Ry company for a third temporary injunction to force it to switch cars on a track owned by the Persons Co. The railroad has refused, and the hearing is set for tomorrow at 1 o'clock before Judge Hayden.
Indicted Lorain saloon keepers accused of running gambling devices and keeping open after hours and on Sunday had their cases continued to the next criminal term by mutual agreement. The jury was discharged in Judge Washburn's room for this term.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a soothing tonic for the body. It claims relief for bad breath coated tongue and a general languid feeling. Tablets priced at 36 cents.
One fare plus 200 tickets sold March 23rd good until April 1st. Consult Agents B and O.
A R Webber emphasizes the drink curse and urges temperance union cooperation as Ohio discusses a county local option bill. The measure would let counties decide to sustain or abolish saloons, aiming to balance tax funds with public welfare and curb crime. References to Alabama and North Carolina laws are noted.
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