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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1906
Page
2
Oct. 29 analysts say saloonkeepers face indictments as prosecutors tire of the ongoing liquor cases. Indicted men plan to resist, preferring not to plead guilty to all charges, hoping to curb prosecutions and end the liquor business in the Common Pleas Court.
The article discusses the rise of evening papers in major cities like Philadelphia Chicago and New York highlighting the New York World as a leading example. It notes evening editions attract higher readership due to timely local news fresh from reporters and telegraph wires, with readers at home after work.
Advertising pages contend that the evening paper reaches more people than the morning edition in cities like Portland. It argues the evening paper builds a stable home circulation with greater influence, benefiting advertisers seeking wider impact.
New York news reports that after February 4 the American Bank Note Company will manufacture all United States postage stamps. The firm must deliver 27,000,000 stamps daily six times a week, ending a 13 year government run. Warren L. Green, president, says the move aims to cut costs as the private firm resumes stamp production.
Railroad workers across the continent press for higher pay and reduced hours as unions, led by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, push for eight-hour days with current rates. A 30-day limit for talks has expired with no railroads’ response, signaling possible further action. Also listed are upcoming cheap Sunday excursions from Elyria to various cities.
An unsolicited advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles and offers free samples. It cites testimonials, urges readers to request a sample by mail, and promotes drugstore sales at 50 cents a box. It also mentions Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and a finance correspondence course, with a generic newspaper-style pitch throughout.
An advertisement touts Urie O as a harmless liquid internal remedy for neuralgia rheumatic poison and uric acid related pains including sciatica muscular and articular rheumatism. It claims relief without alcohol or opium and notes a price of 1.00 per bottle with availability from Smith Drug Company Syracuse NY.
A circa historic advertisement promotes Electrogen a liquid gas remedy claimed to cure germ diseases including consumption catarrh syphilis and rheumatism within 24 hours. It offers a free booklet and a 50 cent bottle with mail request and calls out a Fremont Ohio address and Easy terms to buy in a new center.
Roga Kohn known as Lena Housse, 42, was found dead in her 831 East Chestnut Street residence from self-administered carbolic acid. She left a note, burned private papers, killed her pet dog, and placed her mother’s enlarged photo by her bed. She feared Russian massacres, wished to die, asked burial funds from her estate, and to aid Russians if anything remained. She had been married but left few clues to her past. she claimed the dog was her only friend.
When choosing salve for home use, prefer DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the original. Sold by all druggists and advertised for eczema tetter boils cuts bruises and especially piles. Reporter Want Ads bring results.
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