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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local Elyria publication with editor and manager credits and subscription details. The legible bits mention Canfield and a periodical note tied to New York, but the text is incomplete and uncertain about dates or full context.
An analysis by Frederic K. Seward estimates U S coal production rose sharply reaching hundreds of millions of tons annually. The piece notes per capita coal use, rail and locomotive needs, pig iron production, regional fuel choices, and projected increases including California and Utah activity and potential growth in other states.
Task soap takes on water easily and lathers well in both hot and cold. It contains no resin bone grease or cheap tallow. A small amount cleans effectively, offering twice the distance of the yellow kind for the same price at all grocers.
The text argues that limiting refining and export of crude petroleum would reduce its value and fuel, with crude leaving the U S to Europe and other regions from Texas to California. It suggests 40 to 60 million barrels could remain for domestic use, equating to about 8 percent of U S coal production and potentially harming coal interests.
The Shore Acres comedy drama earns praise from clergymen nationwide and marks its twelfth season with profits surpassing a half million dollars. Mrs. Horne notes universal uplifting reception, with a full scenic production slated for Elyria Theatre Tuesday night.
President H C King of Oberlin College warns that Saturday night crimes rise with bodily and mental exhaustion after a week of work. He urges vigilance, noting fatigue lowers moral restraint and increases temptation, urging individuals to guard their character and energy.
An exposé outlines bucket shops as intermediaries who take traders’ money, report wins only when margins justify draws, and entice continued play with false victories. It notes their practice of accepting margins, threatening wipeouts, and manipulating outcomes to stay in business.
An advertisement asserts daily scalp washing cannot cure dandruff and promotes Nowbro’s Herpicide as the only product that kills the dandruff germ. It promises hair regrowth and urges readers to obtain samples from The Be icide Co. in Detroit Michigan.
Paula Edwardes earns strong praise for Winsome Winnie at the Casino. Reviewers call the production a bright, dainty, entertaining piece with Edwardes delivering a star turn that delights patrons and keeps them laughing and clapping.
A 47 year old Elyria factory foreman in extreme delirium nearly leaped from a hospital window Friday night. Attendants restrained him by force and for safety he was placed in a straight jacket. Doctors call it the worst delirium case they have seen. by Saturday he showed slight improvement. The man is prominent in the community and his name was not released.
West Side residents are urged to join in daily 5 a.m. prayer as the bell at Second Congregational church rings this week. The call invites all to contemplate Christ, seek pardon, and aid in service during Passion Week with nightly services led by Rev. G Cromer from Wellington.
An advertisement touts Candy Kitchen delivering ice cream anywhere in the city. Included are local business mentions, fabric and clothing items, and residential requests seeking unfurnished rooms for light housekeeping.
A young woman seeks house work including cleaning and washing at 197 Spring Street Lorain Ohio. Also one notice asks for men for the finishing department at Elyria Iron & Steel Co. Enquire there.
The Sheffield Land and Improvement Company announces extended advertising for lots east of Vine street and between Vine street and the B and O Railroad. Several buildings will be erected this season and more lots remain available at bargain prices. Interested buyers may contact J. M Ryals or agents at the Bank Building corner of Tenth Avenue and Pearl Street, South Lorain. Elyria representation by P. M. Whitemarsh.
Mrs Anna Cook seeks divorce alleging her husband ordered her to go or be thrown out and expressing shame. She alleges his name is Polanki L and cites furniture, a small bank account, and alimony as separation terms. She resides in Woodhill New York and files Monday.
Advertises a Havana style cigar named Chjep sold by Jude Jones Cigararstore and Wadsworth Bros. Praises build, fragrance, and burn quality. Promotes affordability for smokers and brokers with a claim of value across price points. Dated April 17, 24 and May 1.
A fragment details an attack on Mrs. Brown's young daughter seen in a tower setting, referencing a deathly demon described as Croup Whooping Cough and praising Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar for relief. Also advertises aprons, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea, and H A Dykeman druggists with prices and products.
A fragmented railway notice outlines June eight operations for the L M S Railway with references to passenger trains between Boston Express and related services. It lists daily routes, trip designations, and timings with several misread or garbled names and stops. The item reads like a timetable fragment, noting express and local services and indicating a schedule cadence for travel.
In a narrow exhibition contest ema aa secured a surprising win over tag slap, delivering a strong late push. The result highlights a key performance by the underdog against a favored opponent, drawing local attention to the evolving rivalry.
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