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Newspaper
Elyria Reporter
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1904
Page
2
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I N Toptitt is remembered for early iron tube inventions that spurred local industry. John A Toplis contributed key designs and patents, while financial supporters helped the venture prosper. A later dispute over contracts and profits clouded his legacy, even as his name remained a citywide byword.
Commodore Huntington was arrested in Sandusky on a Saturday to disrupt his planned meeting with Governor Herrick and escort to the governor's yacht. Local authorities faced criticism for the timing and handling of the affair while Huntington denied any wrongdoing and called for fair treatment.
Early Sunday morning a nickel cigar machine at Hotel Topliff was robbed of part of its contents. The machine was found hidden under a basement stairway and $17.50 lay nearby. A suspicious man loitered around the area and is suspected in the theft.
Columbus prepares for the Ohio State Fair with ample accommodations and numerous free attractions. The five day event begins Monday August 20 with a strong lineup including Grant Bottou lev troupe, educated ponies and dogs, a lofted spiral tower, high diving acts, and daily races. Visitors are assured reasonable costs and helpful city information desks in the Land of Trade building opposite the state house.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt presents a butcher’s boy giving blunt dating guidance. He counsels consulting the grocer or butcher delivering to a household to gauge a woman’s true disposition, arguing kitchen behavior reveals character more than parlor manners. The piece satirically links daily errands to perceptions of suitability for marriage.
The article notes emeralds as rare and highly valued with major mines in Colombia and near Bavaria. It cites London as a market hub and discusses supply challenges, labor, and political factors affecting extraction, import, and sales as stones move from mines to agents and buyers worldwide.
A historical look at arch construction traces the evolution from Roman mastery to modern engineering. It notes the arch’s strength lies in its keystone and revolutionary testing methods taught at institutions like MIT, and it explains the need for deep foundations to ensure stability.
A humorous golf anecdote describes two rivals in a tight match. One player, behind, sends his ball toward a fence and hole after a poor shot by the opponent leads to the ball passing through a hole and enabling a putt for victory. Included are stray snippets from other items and ads.
The ad touts SMITHS BATH LOTION as a remedy to cleanse bath water of impurities and open skin pores. It claims improved circulation, reduced pains, and renewed energy, urging a ten day hotel trial starting Monday August 8 with J. A. Smith, rheumatic specialist, at the Hotel Auadwar.
A Chicago Tribune report notes a restaurant study where men ordered lighter fare like strawberry short cake and ice cream, while two women chose oyster pie, French rolls, and coffee. The women spent 35 cents each, the man 30 cents, and the women tipped generously as the men left discontented and less nourished.
This paper urges careful school choice for young people and recommends visiting Opedia Business College for thorough evaluation before deciding on a school. It notes the college earns strong merit and mentions Leardale’s affordable Oxford shoes as a side detail.
Four fast trains leave Chicago at 6 40 p m 10 00 p m and 3 00 a m on the Chicago and North Western line with electric lighting deluxe equipment Pullman car service and varied ticket rates. Tickets and reservations available from A By Cleveland 234 Superior Street Cleveland Ohio.
Notice describes removal starting August lat to move Broad street office to N P Wooeter's Drug store. North street Ford No 215 handles wholesale and retail work with building materials, coal, cement, sand, plaster, pipe, and fire clay. Sampson flagging for sidewalks offered from North street office. Elyria Coil and Sewer Pipe Co., E F Sanford, Propr.
Harvest Hands offers second class rates for five or more on a ticket sold by Wisconsin Central at Chicago Milwaukee and Mehitowoc to Minnesota and North Dakota destinations. Fares set at 14 per capita with August date range. For information contact Ira I Schwegel district passenger agent 407 Traction Building Cincinnati Tu Fr Aug.
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