Subscriptions and Local Jokes in The Daily Reporter
The Daily Reporter ads list subscription rates by week and year for local and distant delivery, with contact numbers for the main office. A collection of brief comic snippets from Harper's Weekly and other papers follows, including jokes about gout and a police court case, and a anecdote about interstate commerce commission berth reservations involving Franklin K. Lane.
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Daily Reporter
Elyria
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Washington
Chicago
Minneapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman
Lane
Free Seed Time in Lorain County Citizens Mailings
The article notes a rise in free government seed packages sent to Lorain County residents as spring arrives. Enclosed are five seed varieties with growing instructions urging recipients to report results to the agriculture department. It suggests critics of government seeds will fade as seeds grow and yield fruit, and political figures benefit from the program.
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Lorain County
Hese
Department of Agriculture
Uncle Sam
Notorious chicken thief reshapes life after revival
Senator Bacon recounted a Georgia tale of a local man named Rastus famed for stealing chickens who attends a religious revival and professes to reform. After the service he exits with his wife, expressing relief that he no longer plans to steal ducks.
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Bacon
Georgia
Rostya
Rastus
Vinol touted as superior to cod liver oil
An Elyria drug ad promotes Vinol as a refined medicine claiming it retains all beneficial elements of cod liver oil while removing the oil’s bad parts. It asserts Vinol cures stomach issues and strengthens the weak or aged, with a money back guarantee if it fails. The note lists Hady's Drug Store as a sole local agent and marketing widespread availability.
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Hady
Elyria
Vincl
The Power of Intuition and Odd Observations
A woman asserts intuition is just intensified ordinary reasoning and not feminine. Then a note on star light rays explains they originate from the eye, not the star, due to retinal sensitivity differences. Also a brief piece on how horses sleep with one ear forward and cattle ears positioned alike.
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New York
Triimne
Elevator crash at Lewis dry goods building
An elevator in the Lewis dry goods company shaft crashed into the roof on Saturday afternoon. Luckily the car was empty at the time, preventing serious injury.
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Lewis Dry Goods Company
Child Injures Forehead During Shovel Incident
Little Ralph Lowe, son of Al. Rowe, was severely cut on the forehead when a shovel swung near him as he ran ahead of work. Despite the injury he planned to attend Sunday school. Other notes include Ed Peck and George Fortune’s son recovering from illnesses and accidents.
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Ners. Fields
Ralph Lowe
al. Rowe
Ralph
Peck
George Fortune
Ester Bainbridge
Sarah Cole
Jay Cole
Ernest Thompson
A. Hale
Lillie Marah
Real Estate Bargains On Local Streets
Several houses for sale on Huron Garven Ladi Blaine and Kaiser Gant streets with 5 to 8 rooms and modern amenities. Prices range from 2600 to 84000 with investment yields noted, including a new business block offering 12 percent return.
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Huron Street
Garven Avenue
Ladi Street
Oe Ee
Blaine Street
Kaiser Gant Si
Sargess
Tremble over candidates sparks truth vs. rumor
In a brief city political note, candidate chatter evokes danger in truth telling. The Houston Post quotes warn that honesty about rivals could provoke sharp retaliation or “shooting on sight” consequences.
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Houston Post
Fragmented Ad Teases Quick Cure With Witty Claims
An OCR fragment touts a patent medicine claiming instant relief from an ailment. It mocks critics as posterity and promises a “liquid, all of winter green” mixture with healing ingredients.
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Cleveland
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E. Broad
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East Avenue
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