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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1906
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence on the origin and spread of tobacco use. The narrator mocks superstition about a woman inventor and notes early adoption by white and black people. Mentions a reward of $100 in gold for yellow tickets and references a man named Buggs witnessing an opening pitch.
A tobacco dealer argues that good complexion stems from a healthy stomach and promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia to aid digestion and restore stomach function. It claims relief from heart palpitations, flatulence, sour stomach, heartburn, and related issues and notes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and congestion.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as dependable non gripe pills for cleansing and restoring the body. It markets them through druggists and notes their reputation. Also mentions a Lorain County building and loan company with a savings plan. Opening day at Glen's Beach set for May 22 with skating and dancing and music.
Kethe's Straw Hat Cleaner offered for 10 cents a package at Temple Drug store. Next Sunday at nine o'clock the first class of a large program will be held at St. Mary's church.
Beginning May 28 the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Ry. will begin new daily trains between Cleveland Elyria and Sandusky with stops at Vermillion Linwood Park entrance and Augles Beach for summer resort travelers. Departure Cleveland 5:05 p.m. Elyria 5:42 p.m. Sandusky 6:35 p.m. Return Sandusky 7:30 a.m. Elyria 9:21 a.m. Arrive Cleveland 9:00 a.m.
Howard IT Benham of LeRoy Ohio purchases half interest in the insurance agency of Br. W. Pomror. The business will operate as Pomroy and Benham with prompt service from strong, established companies weathering San Francisco fires and maintaining solvency. Advertises Hol Holster’s Rocky Mountain Tea at 33 cents via H A Dykeman.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday morning to Samuel Dodson a 38 year old Lorain laborer and Bertha Gibson 27 also of Lorain. Rev E W Sprague and wife missionaries will lecture and test at Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday May 27 at 730 PM and 830 PM and at G A R Hall on Monday May 28 at 120 PM. Alex Sullivan son of Cap Rin Z Sullivan of Detroit died recently in Lorain. Mrs Kate Haslet Matock underwent an operation for peritonitis at the general hospital Monday morning and is recovering. The meeting at G A R Hall Tuesday afternoon has been postponed indefinitely.
Classified notice lists two new up to date houses with a double store, living rooms on the second floor, offered for sale or exchange for Hlyria property. Mentions Persons Lumber & Coal Co and a 5-21-61 date, plus note about old papers for the Reporter office and reduced Sunday rates on Lake Shore & Michigan Southern tickets. Investment note about Lorain County Building and Loan Co promises $120000 in 10 years. 5-22-21
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers excursions to Boston from May 31 to June 9 inclusive at practically half rates with return valid until July 15. For full details contact agents or write A. J. Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio.
Classified note seeks a handy man for an automobile garage with steady weekly pay. Furnished house offered in a central location. Address W H Dillon New Garford Bldg. Also offers sale of old newspapers and a furnished Lake Shore Cottage 30 minutes from Elyria with gas stable beach and lawn. Mrs Jas H Leonard phone 406 May 22 1921.
A brief ad notes that busy women lack time for beauty routines and instead use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets sold by H. A. Dykeman for 35 rents. The message emphasizes practicality over elaborate routines.
The Elyria Lorain County store invites shoppers to inspect its furniture results and value. It emphasizes cash purchases from top manufacturers for large discounts, plain marked prices, and long standing business practices since 1862.
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