Islands governance under American rule reforms Cuban and Puerto Rican systems
The piece praises American governance of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines noting abolition of lottery gambling and bullfighting bans. It highlights reform at Havana customs led by Major Elise and the shift to honest practices, reduced costs for ceremonies and broader social improvements under occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
Rome
Miral
Hervic
H. Elise
Havana
Blins
America
Stamp Books On Sale At Post Office
Postmaster Griswold will offer new stamp books in May ranging 12 24 and 48 stamps The convenient pocket sized books use oiled paper to prevent sticking and carry an extra cent charge for binding The note also mentions pensions for ex soldiers and advises verification with the pension commissioner before accepting any claims
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griswold
The Kicker in Human Nature and Society
A thoughtful anecdote about a horse kicker leads to a broader view of human disposition. The piece argues that cruelty or irritability—whether in a horse or in people—stems from innate temperament, not treatment, and that persistent fault finding bleeds into family, church, and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heela
Board of Trustees
Butler
Mary
Cowper
Himelf
Varee
Wellington Wet Vote Repeals Local Option Ordinance
Wellington voters repeal the local option ordinance by a 24 to 46 margin after a campaign suggesting unfair submission. Council to repeal immediately and five saloons expected to reopen by mid spring. Also an advertisement promotes Brazilian Balm claiming cures for grippe asthma cough bronchial trouble and stomach ailments with a guaranteed 18 cent bottle price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Hague
Bucklen's Armies Salve Promises Fast Pain Relief
An old health ad claims a fast bicycle rider will often suffer cuts sprains and bruises from accidents and that Bucklen's Armies Salve will kill the pain and heal the injury. It also treats chafing chapped hands burns ulcers and piles with guaranteed care sold by H J Rady druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
H. J. "Rady
Mysteries of Egypt and the Tombs of Thebes Described
A Cairo letter surveys ancient Egypt focusing on how massive stones like the Karnak obelisk were moved, the hidden rock tombs south of Thebes, and the preservation of the dead. It notes Egyptian burial religion, the ka, and the grand pyramids, with sketches of Ramses II, temple architecture, and transportation by donkey. It ends with an observation of English learning abroad and a Luxor Arab school scene.
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Cairo
Egypt
Entrou Ty
Assuan
Karnak
Karak
Upper Egypt
Thebes
Libyan
Venus
Ramses TL
Ramses
Chicago
New York
Napoleon
Moses i
Ny Donkay Buy
Israel
Great Britain
Nile
Migeron
American Mission School
George Washington
Firat
George
Luxor
Elyria Vocal Society Night Praised By All
A Elyria concert received high praise for Miss Lillian French of Chicago and Miss Keller. Rev Craft and Mr Metcalf performed despite colds, praised by Oberlin visitors. The chorus, directed by Mr Horner, impressed with difficult harmony. Upcoming events include a Monday meeting and a marriage notice for Fred Tran and Edith Seely. The Toll Gate Inn play drew large interest, with strong performances by John Weeks and David Murray.
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Elyria
Elyria Vocal Society
Lillian French
Chicago
Oberlin
Miss French
Keller
Breckenridge
Horner
Fred Tran
Edith Seely
Grafton
Reece
LaGrange
Bryington
Lillie Tran
Byron Srely
Chestnut Street
Tol Gate Inn
Green Mountain Boys
Toll Gate Inn
John 8
Fe Weeks
David Murray
Colonel Maitland
Continental Army
Wm. A. Brummell
Arthur L. McCormick
Sylvia M. Bidwell
Charles B McElhaney
J.L. Ashton
Fred Maxwell
Helene Winter
Charles Edmonds
Dykeman
Roger Bros
Geil revival opens at First Congregational church
The Geil revival meetings began with a large audience at First Congregational church on Thursday. Rev. Geil spoke for about half an hour, delivering his "hot shot" discourse with a powerful voice and satirical style. Evening services start at 7:30, with 3:30 p.m. sessions at the Baptist church on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. tonight's subject is "The Painted Face."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geil Union
First Congregational
P. H. Metcalf
W. C. Hudly
Rev. Geil
Mr. Geil
Geil
Jonah
Probate Court Will and Estate Administrators Named
Probate Court admits the will of Foel G. Smith of Pen Held. John F. Haserodt named administrator for Herman Metschke. Warren named administrator for E. J. Comstock of Wellington. Will of Frederick Gegenheimar of Henrietta admitted to probate. Laura Payne named administratrix for Selden Mame of Avon. Frank K. Nobles named administrator for John Nobles of Gratton. Henry W. Manley named administrator for Frederick I. B. Manney of Wellington. Grouch named guardian for Raymond Derrick and Clara Derrick.
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Foel G. Smith
John F. Haserodt
Herman Metschke
Arbale
Warren
E. J. Comstock
Wellington
Frederick Gegenheimar
Henrietta
Laura Payne
Selden Mame
Bite
Avon
Frank K. Nobles
John Nobles
Tate
Gratton
Henry W. Manley
Frederick I. B. Manney
Grouch
Raymond Derrck
Clara Derrick
Acrobatic Comedy by the Brothers Roger at Dalyra Opera House
The Brothers Roger bring Next Door to the Dalyra Opera House in May offering a laughable acrobatic skit full of chase gags from a second story window. The act features a trick bath house trunk haunted house mule and wall tricks with a strong supporting company and lively songs and dances.
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Roger
Dalyra
Brothers
Eels
Child questions politics in Bible tale at Sunday school
Fragmented local notice recounts a child's joke about David being a Republican from a Bible claim and asks if Democrats exist in scripture. The clipping also lists ice cream parlor hours and nearby real estate for sale including 304 acres on East River street and 71 acres on West River street, with 10 and 5 acre plots on other streets and a Hast Broad property.
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Elsie
David
East River Street
West River Street
Factory Street
Columbia Street
Broad Street
Wm. A. Ey
Knox Stomach Tablets Promote Health Through Warning Signs
An old cautionary notice extols nature s warning signals in the body and likens health to machinery needing oil. It promotes Knox Stomach Tablets as a vegetable remedy to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia, claiming rapid relief and a stronger system, with mail order details for a free bottle.
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Nature
Java
Knox
Knox Chemical Co
Battle Creek
Michi
Mr Baxter Lecture on The Church and the Book at GAR Hall
The Spiritualist meeting at GAR hall last evening drew a large attentive audience. Mr Baxter spoke on The Church and the Book Their Relation to Modern Spiritualism noting Bible references to communications with spirits, voices, visions, and prophecies, and even materialization. His songs pleased listeners and the tests were well given despite less than ideal conditions.
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Gar, Hall
Baxter
Fruit Prospects In Southern Counties Report Favorable Bloom
Peach trees bloom in favorably located orchards of southern counties. Buds show better condition this week than last. Henry county reports grape vines badly winter damaged. Hancock county strawberry and raspberry plants killed. Overall outlook for apples pears plums and cherries is generally weak.
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Henry County
Hancock County
Lorain County Delegates for May 5 1900 Convention
Lorain county lists delegates and alternates for the circuit court convention in Cleveland on May 5 1900. Names include W W Boynton Krank Briggs and Geo L Blin among many others plus numerous alternates and minor clerks.
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Lorain County
Cleveland
W. W. Boynton
Krank Briggs
Cough H.C. Harris
Geo. L. Blin C. McDermott
J.C. Hill
H. W. Ingergoll
G. A. Resok
Orville Raut
E. M. Pierce W. Ls Hughes F
ML. Stevens Lyman Knowles
A. R. Webbier
C. A. Met
Serious Lake Avenue Accident Ends In Uncertain Outcome
A Sunday morning crash at Lake avenue and I street leaves Mrs. Myers of 12 Garvin avenue severely injured. She was on a streetcar when she left to alight at Garvin Avenue, then was struck as the car rounded a curve. Fire and medical aid arrived, with Dr. Anderson and Dr. Hart attending. condition described as critical with no immediate improvement.
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Lake Avenue
I Street
Myers
Garvin Avenue
Cure
North Amherst
Garvin
Hemi
Myere
Fred the Hecoek
Mre
Myers Clar
Hecock
Sthrowder
Re ' Remai
Andes Myre
Consid Tayer
Catlea
Momiasee
Pouke
Anderson
Hart
May
Ali
C. Hill
Dee
Meres
Lorain Harbor Expansion Seeks Additional Appropriation
The House considers a $125,000 addition to Lorain Harbor funding, raising the total for the ongoing improvements. After testimony by Hon. T. E. Burton and others, committee support grew for the extra appropriation to complete essential harbor works this year.
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Lorain’s Harbor
Congress
Polo
Lorain
T. EF
Burton
Cleveland
E.G. Downsen
Rin
F.M. Pierce
Lee M
Mittee
Johnson
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Mr Baxter
Fruit Prospects
J. C. Crisp & Co
West Ave
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Elyvia
Keagan
Blaine Bros
East Broad Atreat
HE. Crisp, Or
J. C. Crisp
Elyria Bazar
Ory
Crockery Dept
le Elyria Bazar
Elyria, Ohio
Dewecrat
BFS
Joseph Myers
Y Heath
Ober
Biggs
Oberlin Er
Chatheeheir
Wm. F. H. Foater
Thames
Sam’ Lewis
Bt. Paul
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