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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
7
An advertisement promotes Athlophoros as a remedy that stops rheumatism and invites readers to request a free book from The Athlophoros Co. in New Haven Connecticut. The text repeats the claim and lists druggists as sellers.
The Chinese minister Wu Tingfang relocates the legation to a premier Dupont Circle residence, merging the entire complex under one roof. The dwelling, built by architect T. F. Schneider, features an onyx reception room, a Chinese apartment, and a grand ballroom, reflecting a prominent diplomatic enclave in the capital. Also reports an Armenian loss at Mount Athos where the monastery of St. Paul burned, destroying 11 centuries of Byzantine art and manuscripts.
Public auction to sell parcels of land in Elyria and Lorain county on May 16 1903 at the court house north door Elyria between 10 and 11 am. Includes parcels from original lot 165 Elyria township described by measurements and boundaries with river center lines and High street, plus a 26 Elyria township lot, and north part of lot 172 west of Black River. Appraised values listed 3850 total with cash only, no sale less than two thirds of appraised value. Sheriff C F Sailsbury and attorney Haley Johnson.
A Denver milliner, inspired during a New York trip, brought back 500 hats for horses. She advertised giveaways to those who came, creating a warm reception among horse owners. The event drew attention and praise, as the milliner’s gesture sparked excitement for equine headwear.
An advertisement urges energetic treatment beyond cough mixtures. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy that soothes irritated tissues and heals membranes, claiming relief starts with the first dose and offering a free sample by writing to Scott & Bowne in New York.
A vivid account of eastern Arizona's Painted Desert describes endless yellow sand, bare vegetation, and brilliant cliff colors. It notes fossil wood turned to agate, scorching daytime heat, rare animal life at night, and dangerous sand phenomena including sand-spouts and sandstorms that force travelers to lie flat with blankets over their heads.
Nine year old George Jay Gould Jr wakes Christmas morning to a superb electric miniature automobile built for him by Mrs Gould. The toy mirrors his father’s Panhard in detail and is designed to channel his driving talent away from the real car. The vehicle weighs 200 pounds, is four feet long, and stands two feet high.
D P Erwin, a wealthy Indianapolis figure, wed Miss Demia Townley months ago. Now his daughter Hannah Erwin becomes engaged to Morris Townley, a brother of Mrs Townley Erwin. The arrangement sparks social amusement over tangled in law and in law relations amid a web of shifting kin ties. A Boston Tea Party member is cited as a great grandparent of Mrs Mary Jane Pairo, who died in Baltimore. Also listed: three days mass of household goods at 485 East Avenue.
A distorted account describes St. Petersburg fire response as primitive, noting delayed alarms, limited fire engine speed, and chaotic citizen actions. It claims a tower keeper signals districts with bells or lanterns, slow response times, and police inaction, with 74 engines and 1,027 firefighters in the city.
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