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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1904
Page
2
The article discusses subscription terms and editorial stance by W. S. Canfield. It argues protectionism harms business and labor, warns against tariff repeal, and mentions political figures and Cleveland era policy. It criticizes centralization and notes proposed laws affecting commerce and nations.
The item lists a birth July 26 at a home of Mr and Mrs Optex a convalescent Mr Callison and a close escape when Congressman Kahn was followed by a thief asking what the inch looked like. It also cites tastings and deliveries plus sales and renovations by various locals including Frank Prindle and Mr Bitts and a Gibbs reunion set for Aug 4 at Brunswick.
Winners and claim rules for the Inde Jones auto raffle are outlined. If ticket B 1073 is not claimed within a week, ticket 36 gains the prize. Unclaimed tickets 627 1090 654 and 178 follow after additional weeks.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Bay offers Boston to Boston round trips at one cent per mile. Tickets valid to depart Boston through Sept 30 with stop overs at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls Put-in-Bay and New York on return via that city. Inquiries to Lake Shore Agent or A J Smith Cleveland Ohio for details. July 38 27 40 Aug 34 6.
The Ohio State Fair in Columbus runs August 29 to September 2. It boasts extensive exhibition space exceeding 400000 square feet, celebrated for comprehensive facilities, ample accommodations, and low special railway rates.
Fragmentary notice reports July casualties with trespassers and four travelers on highways but no rail passenger deaths. It also lists various local goods prices and a health tonic advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by H. A. Dykeman.
Notice from the District Court of Ohio Northern District Eastern Division stating Peter Klamit is adjudged bankrupt. Creditors are summoned to a meeting before the referee in Elyria, Ohio, on a specified August date at 10 in the forenoon to prove claims and appoint a trustee.
The Tribune notes that municipal workers dress is assessed for duty with heavy gear. A patrolman carries about 124 pounds in winter attire including an overcoat of 30 ounces and a 2 pound belt. Boots and helmet add weight while gear costs around 110 dollars. Heavier clothing affects mobility and efficiency, yet the white Wings regalia and leather gear remain standard for fire duty and police work.
A stone jar of butter unearthed near Burt county Nebraska after 42 years. The butter, found by AEC workers at a spring site, was yellow inside and mouldy outside. Local Decatur family recalled placing it in a spring 42 years earlier. Preservation planned for St Louis fair.
At Oceanside California a single haul yielded 15 tons of yellowfin and blackfin croakers eight to ten pounds each. F J McGarvin and three assistants struggled to land the fish, then teams and workers finally drew the catch to shore. Nine tons were sent to Los Angeles with the rest dried at local works.
In a sharp exchange, Mr Tyte-Phist rejects a campaign graft attempt, replying with a calm no and defending integrity. Mrs Tyte-Phist counters by resisting a household expense pressure, reinforcing frugal stance and dignity amid political fundraising strain.
Readers are advised to visit Oberlin Business College before choosing any school of that type. The paper notes the college conducts thorough investigations and is regarded as one of the best in its field.
Four fast trains on the Vishicago and North-Western railway depart Chicago at 9 000 meters 13 60 pm and 10 00 pm and 8 00 am electric lighted throughout with fast schedules luxurious equipment and dining car service. For tickets rates and sleeping car reservations contact ticket agent or A F Cleveland 284 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
Low rate excursions to the East August 12 to 14 over the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway to Boston for one cent each way. Return trip with stop-over privileges to New York City. Contact Shore ticket agents or write A J Smith GP and A Oliveland for details.
The Elyria Coal and Sewer Pipe Co announces relocation of its Broad street office to N. P. Wooster's Draft store and will operate wholesale and retail building materials from North Street yard No. 216. Agents for Massillon and Goshen Domestic and Steam Con. offer cement lake sand wall plaster sewer pipe fire clay and flagging services with contractor discounts for car lots.
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