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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
2
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A wartime style call defends corporate employment in Lorain County. It argues against a Democratic shift, praising Myron Herrick and Republican leadership. The text cites thousands of Lorain workers and millions in wages tied to steel and related industries, urging voters to back pro business candidates.
The Globe Democrat notes Republicans gain ground in the West as alien factions and independent tickets reshape the scene. It argues voters from Colorado Utah and the Northwest swing toward Republicans, predicting Roosevelt stronger in the West than McKinley was in 1900.
Vun. Ving Verrell died Thursday morning at his Ridgeville home. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at one o'clock.
Ex Sheriff W H Warden writes from Last Chance California describing mining life in Plaver county and the surrounding state. He notes varied livelihoods, climate differences, dangers of canyon travel, and hydraulic mining changes. He plans to stay until November then join his wife in San Jose for the winter and praises local people.
Notice is hereby given that by resolution of the directors of the Elyria Telephone Company passed July 10th 1908 a stockholders meeting is called for August 10 at 10 AM in the Power Block Elyria Ohio. The meeting will consider increasing capital stock from 34000 to 100000 or such amount as may be fixed and the making of a loan of 50000 and issuing bonds. James A Dake secretary.
The Elyton Ohio board of public safety will hold a merit system examination on Thursday August 20 1903 at 1 PM in Dr Sampsell’s building. Applicants must file a printed application and will undergo mental and physical tests including reading writing rudiments arithmetic and practical questions. a 70 percent average is required for placement on the police or fire service eligibility list. By order of President J Blampsell.
Miscellaneous ads list jobs and housing including a competent girl for general housework at 804 Middle Avenue and a woman for general housework at Elyria Hospital. Lost item on East Broad Street. auction of household goods at 2 pm in front of park by Dan Eason. Rentals include a newly furnished room at 206 East Second Street. Train excursion to Atlantic City via Lake Shore route offered with 18.75 dollar Elyria rate. Medical ad promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers for indigestion and a digestive tonic from H A Dykeman.
Advertisements offer $50 round trips to California via Chicago & North Western with summer dates August 1 14 and daily tourist cars to the coast. Similar Colorado routes from Chicago through Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo with low rates, one night to Denver, and advertised itineraries with A F Cleveland in Cleveland Ohio. Also a sample moral note on hospitality and a Moscow poisoning anecdote about a letter to a husband and a mother and child found in a trance.
Fragmentary text mentions a price of F100 and a loss of fruits. Details are unclear but indicate an itemized note or receipt style record with monetary value and fruit goods.
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