This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
6
A veteran sports writer discusses the elusive "angle of illusion" in racing bets. He warns that bettors chase false forms and misread finishes from biased angles, noting many failed systems. The piece champions prudence, highlighting human bias and the futility of clever schemes to outsmart bookies.
A discussion on how the chances in games and life favor an individual rarely and variably, with warnings about following others and relying on luck. It notes prize fights and gamblers facing inevitable losses, then promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health tonic for children.
In Mouser's district Ohio campaign opens with Joseph G. Cannon and Watson of Indianapolis supporting the ill congressman Urant EK Mouser. Cannon’s Ohio visit includes a 6:30 pm arrival, a court house speech at 8 pm, and a Marion Hotel reception.
Lima Ohio Oct 10 A man named Bates is in jail awaiting grand jury action after admitting cohabitation with Hazel Ginter of Mercer County. Bates was visited by his Spencerville wife of two weeks, Icy Miller, who claims to prove a prior marriage to Ginter. He denies being married to Ginter while the article notes a need for evidence to settle the dispute. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a household remedy for eczema, boils and bruises.
Advertisement touts Indian Corn Leaf for fast relief and permanent corn removal without pain. Claims instant relief, total removal, and nationwide testimonials. Price two dimes plus stamps for booklet. also promotes Indian Pile Ointment at 60 cents and agent opportunities from Bond Supply Co., Washington DC.
A Missouri hen named Buche near Fullerton astonishes family by pecking piano keys and developing a musical routine. A neighbor rooster imitates automotive sounds and seeks kerosene as fuel while legends about glowing lightning bug fertilized eggs spark curiosity.
In a humorous local tale Aunt Mary Fitzpatrick suffers tampering with her flock as pranksters pepper their feed. neighbors buy eggs to help her, while O G Connolly mocks agriculture studies and recounts absurd poultry tricks involving turtles and sunfish to spur egg output.
Julia Maude DeGroat petitions for divorce from James F. DeGroat in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas claiming gross neglect and habitual drunkenness for over three years. Custody of minor children sought with equitable relief. hearing set after November 17, 1906. C A Metcalf, attorney.
In Venango valley Cambridge Springs is promoted as a healthful retreat 137 miles from Cleveland with mineral waters baths and comfortable hotels. The ad touts scenic drives, pure air and affordable excursion rates via the Erie Railroad, plus a Reed of reading matter from Jas. D. Brown Cleveland. It also advertises Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar as a cold remedy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.